Disposition Summary

Approve RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) and HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) zoning because it is consistent with the sector plan.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) and HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) zoning because it is consistent with the sector plan.

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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE MET FOR ALL REZONINGS:

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE NECESSARY BECAUSE OF SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED OR CHANGING CONDITIONS IN THE AREA AND DISTRICTS AFFECTED, OR IN THE CITY/COUNTY GENERALLY:
1. Local data sources and national data trends note an increased demand for a range of housing opportunities. The subject property has been cleared and vacant since 2008, and the proposed rezoning to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) would permit a greater range of housing forms to meet demand.
2. The proposed RN-2 zoning is consistent with adjacent residential development along Ridgecrest Drive.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICABLE ZONING ORDINANCE:
1. The RN-2 zoning district is intended for residential development on relatively small lots. This definition is consistent with adjoining and nearby residential lot sizes.
2. Although the immediately surrounding area is zoned RN-1, there is RN-2 zoning 300 feet to the south along Bernhurst Dr.

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. RN-2 zoning aligns with the existing neighborhood character.
2. Approximately one quarter of the property is in the Hillside Protection (HP) area. According to the slope analysis, no more than 1,787.5 square feet should be disturbed within the HP area. This indicates a disturbance budget of approximately 88% of the total subject property.
3. There are no adverse impacts anticipated with the proposed rezoning.

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 RN-2 zoning is consistent with the LDR (Low Density Residential) land use designation.
2. RN-2 zoning on the subject property supports Section 8.1 of the General Plan's Development Policies, which describes infill housing on vacant lots as a way to encourage growth in the existing urban area.
3. The proposed rezoning is not in conflict with any other adopted plans.