Disposition Summary

Approve the RA (Low Density Residential) zone because it is consistent with the sector plan designation and will allow development compatible with the surrounding land uses and zoning pattern.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the RA (Low Density Residential) zone because it is consistent with the sector plan designation and will allow development compatible with the surrounding land uses and zoning pattern.

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PURSUANT TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 6.30.01, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE MET FOR ALL REZONINGS (must meet all of these):

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE NECESSARY BECAUSE OF SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED OR CHANGING CONDITIONS IN THE AREA AND DISTRICTS AFFECTED, OR IN THE COUNTY GENERALLY:
1. The area surrounding the subject property has experienced a transition from the A zone to the PR zone with up to 5 du/ac and the RA zone since the mid 1990's. Most of these rezonings have occurred on Dry Gap Pike and Beaver Creek Road, both of which are major collector roads.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICABLE ZONING ORDINANCE:
1. The RA zone provides for residential areas with low population densities which is consistant with the North County sector plan.
2. A rezoning to the RA zone on the subject property is consistent with the zoning intent and area in general.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT ANY OTHER PART OF THE COUNTY, NOR SHALL ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT ADVERSE EFFECTS RESULT FROM SUCH AMENDMENT.
1. This property is located in an area with a mix of residential zones and densities. Surrounding zoning includes the PR zone with up to 3 and 5 du/ac and the RB zone.
2. The RA zone has a minimum lot size of approximately 10,000 sq ft, which yields a maximum density of roughly 4 du/ac. This property could be developed with up to 3 single family lots by right, or 2 duplex lots with use on review approval.
3. The site does not have significant slopes or other environmental constraints.
4. The site is in the PRZ (parental responsibility zone) so sidewalks will likely be required.
5. Commercial zoning is within 0.10 miles from the site.
6. Since E Beaver Creek Road is a major collector, no traffic would be required through residential streets to access the site.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH AND NOT IN CONFLICT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN OF KNOXVILLE AND KNOX COUNTY, INCLUDING ANY OF ITS ELEMENTS, MAJOR ROAD PLAN, LAND USE PLAN, COMMUNITY FACILITIES PLAN, AND OTHERS:
1. The subject property is designated as the LDR (Low Density Residential) land use classification in the North County Sector Plan, which allows consideration of the PR zone with a density of up to 5 du/ac and the RA zone for properties in the Planned Growth Areas of the Growth Policy Plan.
2. Neither the requested nor the recommended zones are in conflict with the General Plan.