Staff Recommendation

RECOMMEND that County Commission DENY the request to change the zoning map to CA (General Business).

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If the planning commission finds that a zoning change is warranted at this location, staff recommends that MPC recommend to County Commission to approve CN (Neighborhood Commercial) and RA (Low Density Residential), as shown on attached 'MPC Staff Recommendation' map. (Applicant requested CA (General Business) zoning for entire site.)

CA zoning at this location would allow uses that would not be compatible with adjacent residential uses and is not consistent with the recommended sector plan proposal for the property. The CN and RA zones are recommended as an alternative to denial of any change. CN zoning is intended to be located in residential areas at intersections of collector and arterial streets, as is the case here. The strip of RA zoning is recommended to provide a buffer between the proposed commercial uses on the subject property and adjacent residential uses to the west along Topside Rd., and is consistent with the current sector plan designation. The recommended CN and RA zones give the applicant reasonable use of the property, while minimizing the impact to adjacent residential properties.

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Disposition Summary

RECOMMEND the Knox County Commission DENY the request to change the zoning map to CA (General Business).