Staff Recommendation

RECOMMEND that City Council APPROVE BP-1 (Business and Technology Park) zoning, subject to the approval of a related amendment to the BP-1 zone in the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance (2-A-13-OA).

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BP-1 zoning is consistent with the recommended CI One Year Plan designation and the current and proposed sector plan land use designations. BP-1 is a planned zoning district that will require MPC approval of a development plan as a use on review. This site is appropriate for a science and technology research campus, as proposed by the University, consistent with the guidelines of the BP-1 zoning district.

BP-1 zoning is currently only permitted in the technology overlay district, but MPC is recommending an amendment to the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance that would eliminate this restriction and allow BP-1 zoning to be considered on any appropriate site within the City Limits of Knoxville.

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Disposition Summary

BP-1 (Business and Technology Park) zoning, subject to the approval of a related amendment to the BP-1 zone in the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance (2-A-13-OA)