Subdivision

Concept Plan

10-SC-06-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variance 1 because the site's location and available sight distance restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variance will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 9 conditions:


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Providing documentation to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works at the Design Plan stage of the subdivision that 300' of sight distance exists in both directions along Bell Road at the subdivision entrance.
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 300 feet of sight distance in both directions along Bell Rd. at the subdivision entrance.
5. Prior to submission of an application for final plat approval for any lots in this project, the applicant must contract with a geotechnical engineer to review this site and determine if a suitable building site is contained on each proposed lot. The geotechnical study must be reviewed and approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works prior to submission of the final plat.
6. Providing a notation on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
7. Revising the minimum floor elevation for Lot 12 to 1056.0.
8. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
9. A final plat application based on this concept plan will not be accepted for review by the MPC until certification of design plan approval has been submitted to the MPC staff.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Creekhead Woods
Lots
12 (Split)
Proposed Density
1.94 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Variance to reduce the intersection spacing between the proposed subdivision street and Mountain Rise Dr., from 300' to 149.5'.


Property Information

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Location
West side of Bell Rd., south of Brackett Rd.

Commission District 7


Size
6.18 acres

Sector
North County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variance 1 because the site's location and available sight distance restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variance will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 9 conditions:

1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Providing documentation to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works at the Design Plan stage of the subdivision that 300' of sight distance exists in both directions along Bell Road at the subdivision entrance.
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 300 feet of sight distance in both directions along Bell Rd. at the subdivision entrance.
5. Prior to submission of an application for final plat approval for any lots in this project, the applicant must contract with a geotechnical engineer to review this site and determine if a suitable building site is contained on each proposed lot. The geotechnical study must be reviewed and approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works prior to submission of the final plat.
6. Providing a notation on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
7. Revising the minimum floor elevation for Lot 12 to 1056.0.
8. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
9. A final plat application based on this concept plan will not be accepted for review by the MPC until certification of design plan approval has been submitted to the MPC staff.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variance 1 because the site's location and available sight distance restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variance will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 9 conditions:

Details of Action
1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Providing documentation to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works at the Design Plan stage of the subdivision that 300' of sight distance exists in both directions along Bell Road at the subdivision entrance.
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 300 feet of sight distance in both directions along Bell Rd. at the subdivision entrance.
5. Prior to submission of an application for final plat approval for any lots in this project, the applicant must contract with a geotechnical engineer to review this site and determine if a suitable building site is contained on each proposed lot. The geotechnical study must be reviewed and approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works prior to submission of the final plat.
6. Providing a notation on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
7. Revising the minimum floor elevation for Lot 12 to 1056.0.
8. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
9. A final plat application based on this concept plan will not be accepted for review by the MPC until certification of design plan approval has been submitted to the MPC staff.

What's next?

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After the Planning Commission
Because of its location in the County, appeals will be heard by Knox County Chancery Court.
Appeals of Concept Plans and Final Plats are filed with Chancery CourtThe Process
Applicant

Creekhead Woods

Varner Homes & Development, LLC


Case History