Subdivision

Concept Plan

7-SA-09-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-6 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variance will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the concept plan subject to 14 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. Provision of street names that are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Compaction of fill areas to be done in accordance with the requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Provision of separate right and left turn lanes On Madison Av. at the intersection with E. Governor John Sevier Hwy.
6. Placing the note on the concept and development plans dealing with construction within the depressed area on the final plat. MPC staff reserves the right to recommend changes to the text of this note prior to final plat approval.
7. Soil testing, by a qualified geotechnical engineer, of each proposed building site that is located within 50' of the depressed area
8. Review and approval of each building permit for dwellings to be located within 50' of the depressed area by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
9. Provision of 300' of sight distance at each proposed driveway entrance
10. Provision of sight distance easements as required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
11. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Dept. of Environment and Conservation and the Tenn. Valley Authority
12. All sidewalks are to be constructed as shown on the development plan. All sidewalk construction must be ADA compliant
13. Obtaining a Tenn. Dept. of Transportation entrance permit
14. 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
Governors Landing
Lots
128 (Split)
Proposed Density
3.85 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - MF

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance from 100' to 75' on JPE 13 at sta 40+47
2. Variance from turn around requirement for joint permanent easements 1-16 to as shown
3. Variance of pavement width from 22' to 18' for joint permanent easements as shown
4. Variance of required pavement cross-section for joint permanent easements 7 and 9
5. Variance of inter section spacing at 5 locations from 125' to as shown
6. Variance from corner radius for joint permanent easements 1-16 from 25' to 18' as shown


Property Information

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Location
Northwest side of E. Governor John Sevier Hwy., southwest of Holbert Ln.

Commission District 8


Size
33.02 acres

Sector
East County

Currently on the Property
Partially developed residential project

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-6 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variance will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the concept plan subject to 14 conditions

1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of street names that are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Compaction of fill areas to be done in accordance with the requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Provision of separate right and left turn lanes On Madison Av. at the intersection with E. Governor John Sevier Hwy.
6. Placing the note on the concept and development plans dealing with construction within the depressed area on the final plat. MPC staff reserves the right to recommend changes to the text of this note prior to final plat approval.
7. Soil testing, by a qualified geotechnical engineer, of each proposed building site that is located within 50' of the depressed area
8. Review and approval of each building permit for dwellings to be located within 50' of the depressed area by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
9. Provision of 300' of sight distance at each proposed driveway entrance
10. Provision of sight distance easements as required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
11. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Dept. of Environment and Conservation and the Tenn. Valley Authority
12. All sidewalks are to be constructed as shown on the development plan. All sidewalk construction must be ADA compliant
13. Obtaining a Tenn. Dept. of Transportation entrance permit
14. 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 1-6 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variance will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the concept plan subject to 14 conditions

Details of Action
1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of street names that are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Compaction of fill areas to be done in accordance with the requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Provision of separate right and left turn lanes On Madison Av. at the intersection with E. Governor John Sevier Hwy.
6. Placing the note on the concept and development plans dealing with construction within the depressed area on the final plat. MPC staff reserves the right to recommend changes to the text of this note prior to final plat approval.
7. Soil testing, by a qualified geotechnical engineer, of each proposed building site that is located within 50' of the depressed area
8. Review and approval of each building permit for dwellings to be located within 50' of the depressed area by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
9. Provision of 300' of sight distance at each proposed driveway entrance
10. Provision of sight distance easements as required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
11. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Dept. of Environment and Conservation and the Tenn. Valley Authority
12. All sidewalks are to be constructed as shown on the development plan. All sidewalk construction must be ADA compliant
13. Obtaining a Tenn. Dept. of Transportation entrance permit
14. 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

Governors Landing

Cottages at Governors Landing


Case History