Approve the MU-SD, NWC-1 (Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District) land use classification because it does meet the criteria for a plan amendment due to changing conditions towards commercial.

Disposition Summary

Approve the MU-SD, NWC-1 (Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District) land use classification because it does meet the criteria for a plan amendment due to changing conditions towards commercial.

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Details of Action

Approve the MU-SD, NWC-1 (Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District) land use classification because it does meet the criteria for a plan amendment due to changing conditions towards commercial.

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Staff Recommendation

Deny the MU-SD, NWC-1 (Callahan Drive Mixed-Use Special District) land use classification because it does not meet the criteria for a plan amendment.

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PURSUANT TO THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE ONE YEAR PLAN, CHAPTER 1, PLAN AMENDMENT, ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA MUST BE MET FOR ALL ONE YEAR PLAN AMENDMENTS (may meet any of these):

AN ERROR IN THE PLAN:
1. The subject property includes two lots that contained single-family homes until approximately 2010, when they were cleared. The lots are accessed through a private residential street that is currently being utilized by three occupied homes. The residential emphasis of the current MDR/O (Medium Density Residential/Office) land use classification reflects existing land use and access, and it is not the result of an error or omission in the sector plan.

A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN THE DEVELOPMENT PATTERN, OR THE COMPLETION OF A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT (ROAD, PARK, SEWER), WHICH CHANGES THE BASIS ON WHICH THE PLAN WAS DEVELOPED FOR AN AREA:
1. There have been no recent changes to the development pattern or infrastructure along this section of Callahan Drive since the adoption of the 2015 Northwest City Sector Plan that point to the need for an expansion of heavy commercial uses abutting single-family homes.

CHANGE IN PUBLIC POLICY, UNANTICIPATED BY THE PLAN:
1. There have been no changes in government policy that support the requested extension of the MU-SD, NWC-1 (Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District) land use classification, which calls for commercial and light industrial zoning districts.

NEW INFORMATION (INCLUDING NEW PLANS AND STUDIES PRODUCED BY KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING) BECOMING AVAILABLE, WHICH REVEALS THE NEED FOR A PLAN AMENDMENT:
1. There are no new plans or studies reflecting the need for a One Year Plan amendment at this location.