Details of Action
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1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Surveying the entire property prior to design plan approval to establish the upper most closed contours for all sinkholes so as to determine if any adjustments will be required for the street and lot layout.
4. Placing a note on the final plat that all structures will have to be located at least 50' from the top of the sinkhole (closed contour area) identified on the plat. Construction within the 50' setback may be permitted if a geotechnical study prepared by a registered engineer states that building within the 50' sinkhole buffer is acceptable and the study is approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
7. 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.
Property Information
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LocationNorthwest side of Highland View Dr., southwest of Simpson Rd.
Commission District 9
Size124.68 acres
Sector
Currently on the Property
Vacant land
Growth PlanRural Area
- Utilities
ElectricityKnoxville Utilities Board
Natuarl GasKnoxville Utilities Board
SewerNA
TelephoneMetro Group Bell South Telephone
WaterKnox-Chapman Utility District
Case Notes
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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-3 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 7 conditions
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Surveying the entire property prior to design plan approval to establish the upper most closed contours for all sinkholes so as to determine if any adjustments will be required for the street and lot layout.
4. Placing a note on the final plat that all structures will have to be located at least 50' from the top of the sinkhole (closed contour area) identified on the plat. Construction within the 50' setback may be permitted if a geotechnical study prepared by a registered engineer states that building within the 50' sinkhole buffer is acceptable and the study is approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
7. 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 variances 1-3 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 7 conditions
Details of Action
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Surveying the entire property prior to design plan approval to establish the upper most closed contours for all sinkholes so as to determine if any adjustments will be required for the street and lot layout.
4. Placing a note on the final plat that all structures will have to be located at least 50' from the top of the sinkhole (closed contour area) identified on the plat. Construction within the 50' setback may be permitted if a geotechnical study prepared by a registered engineer states that building within the 50' sinkhole buffer is acceptable and the study is approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
7. 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.
