Growth in Gray - Community Meeting Presentation

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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