Growth in Gray 7 November 2022
Tonight we’ll cover • Development in Gray • Development processes • Key takeaways • One-on-one Q&A time
Gray is Growing
Gray is Growing Johnson City
Washington County
Tennessee Department of Transportation
Gray is Growing
Buckingham Apartments (38) Townhomes (108) The Bend at Walnut Springs (159) Keebler Annexation (494) Reserve at Hillendale Farms II (45) Charolais Hills I & II (65)
Cedar Mills (36)
Old Mill Villas II (30) Daniel’s Ridge (107) Universal at Gray Station Apartments (226)
Sid Martin Townhomes I & II (182) Station Park (80)
Development Process
Rezoning
In the County
Develop per County Standards Request Annexation into the City
Development Proposal
Rezoning In the City Develop per City Standards
= Public Comment Opportunity
Annexation
The Annexation Process Behind the Scenes: comprehensive assessment
Owner Request
City Commission Request to Proceed
Planning Commission Recommendation (public hearing)
City Commission First Reading
City Commission Second Reading
City Commission Third Reading (public hearing)
Behind the Scenes
Determine Zoning Assignment
Public Works
Planning
Schools
MTPO
Fire
Police
Water and Sewer
Transit
Plan of Services
Finance
Guiding Growth Through Zoning • Each territory approved for annexation must be assigned a City zoning district upon incorporation • Concerns over placement of zoning districts • Led to new context-specific single-family zoning districts and regulations
Guiding Growth Through Zoning
Rural/Sub-urban/Urban
New Zoning Districts
Urban Residential
Suburban Residential
Rural Neighborhood
Rural Residential
Recommendation Factors • Data received from departments • Costs, capacities
• Urban Growth Boundary • Ability to serve future and current residents
At conclusion of process • If annexation is approved and when zoning is finalized • Subject to all City standards and processes
• If NOT annexed… • Development process can continue in County
Traffic Impact Analysis required for large developments in both County and City
Annexation Example: Keebler
Keebler Annexation
Keebler Annexation Zoning Recommendation
Urban Residential
Suburban Residential
Rural Neighborhood
Rural Residential
• Maintains the rural character through buffering from main roads • Has traditional neighborhood features • Intended to be placed near small commercial
Keebler Annexation Request Original
Current
Lot Width
55 feet
65 feet
Lot Size
5,500 7,800 square feet square feet
Setbacks
8 feet
10 feet
Number of Single Family lots
453 lots
361 lots
Keebler Annexation Request
Behind the Scenes: comprehensive assessment
July 21st • City Commission Request to Proceed
The Annexation Process: Keebler
November 8th • Planning Commission PUBLIC HEARING
November 15th • City Commission First Reading
December 1st • City Commission Second Reading
Planning Commission
= Public Comment Opportunity
December 15th City Commission Third Reading PUBLIC HEARING
Key Takeaways • Johnson City and Washington County are working to ensure strategic growth • Annexation is by Owner Request ONLY and must go through a public process • This is governed by State Law
• The process is intended to be open and transparent
JC Officials Administration, Public Works, Development Services, Water Sewer
Washington County Planning, Highway Dept
JC Schools
TDOT
MTPO
For additional questions and further information: 423-434-6053
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