Subdivision

Concept Plan

8-SA-08-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 - 4 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 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 a street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Implementing the following off-site street improvements: a) Widening Fretz Rd. from the entrance of the Subdivision north to N. Campbell Station Rd. The section of Fretz Rd. within Knox County jurisdiction shall be widened to a width of at least 20' with a taper south of the Subdivision entrance down to the existing pavement width and a pavement transition at the north end to the approved street design within the Town of Farragut. The Section of Fretz Rd. within the Town of Farragut jurisdiction, including the realignment of the intersection of Fretz Rd. and N. Campbell Station Rd., shall meet the design and approval requirements of the Town of Farragut. b) Adding a north bound left turn lane on N. Campbell Station Rd. at the realigned intersection with Fretz Rd. subject to the design and approval requirements of the Town of Farragut.
4. Final plat approval for the Subdivision shall be tied to the completion of off-site street improvements identified in condition #3 above as follows: a) Prior to the submission of any final plat for this Subdivision, the improvements to Fretz Rd. identified in condition #3a above shall be approved and completed. b) The left turn lane improvement identified in condition #3b above shall be approved and completed prior to the submission of a final plat that would create over 125 lots of the Subdivision's approved total of 198 lots.
5. The Boulevard entrance design is subject to approval by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Installation of traffic calming devices as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Identify all common areas on the concept plan and final plat.
9. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the common area, amenities area and drainage system.
10. On the final plat, including sight distance easements across the lots on the inside of the three horizontal curves identified above in the listed variances.
11. Providing sidewalks on at least one side of all streets within the subdivision meeting American Disability Act (ADA) standards.
12. Any subdivision or development of the 3.8 acre portion of Tax Parcel 130-07301 that is located within the Town of Farragut is subject to review and approval by the Town of Farragut.
13. If an official determination is made that the Town boundary for the Town of Farragut as depicted on the Concept Plan is in error, the Concept Plan shall be revised subject to approval by Planning Commission Staff.
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
Brandywine at Turkey Creek (FKA: Towering Oaks)
Lots
198 (Split)
Proposed Density
4.83 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance on Road A Sta 10+99.5 to Sta 12+16.8, from 250? to 125?.
2. Horizontal curve variance on Road B Sta 1+04.5 to Sta 3+20.8, from 250? to 150?.
3. Horizontal curve variance on Road B Sta 8+18.3 to Sta 10+26.3, from 250' to 125'.
4. Broken back tangent variance on Road D between Sta 0+89.5 and Sta 1+78.44, from 150? to 88.94?.


Property Information

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Location
North side of Hatmaker Ln., west side of Fretz Rd.

Commission District 6
Census Tract 59.01


Size
40.97 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Residence and vacant land

Growth Plan
Farragut Planned Growth

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 - 4 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 14 conditions

1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of a street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Implementing the following off-site street improvements: a) Widening Fretz Rd. from the entrance of the Subdivision north to N. Campbell Station Rd. The section of Fretz Rd. within Knox County jurisdiction shall be widened to a width of at least 20' with a taper south of the Subdivision entrance down to the existing pavement width and a pavement transition at the north end to the approved street design within the Town of Farragut. The Section of Fretz Rd. within the Town of Farragut jurisdiction, including the realignment of the intersection of Fretz Rd. and N. Campbell Station Rd., shall meet the design and approval requirements of the Town of Farragut. b) Adding a north bound left turn lane on N. Campbell Station Rd. at the realigned intersection with Fretz Rd. subject to the design and approval requirements of the Town of Farragut.
4. Final plat approval for the Subdivision shall be tied to the completion of off-site street improvements identified in condition #3 above as follows: a) Prior to the submission of any final plat for this Subdivision, the improvements to Fretz Rd. identified in condition #3a above shall be approved and completed. b) The left turn lane improvement identified in condition #3b above shall be approved and completed prior to the submission of a final plat that would create over 125 lots of the Subdivision's approved total of 198 lots.
5. The Boulevard entrance design is subject to approval by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Installation of traffic calming devices as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Identify all common areas on the concept plan and final plat.
9. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the common area, amenities area and drainage system.
10. On the final plat, including sight distance easements across the lots on the inside of the three horizontal curves identified above in the listed variances.
11. Providing sidewalks on at least one side of all streets within the subdivision meeting American Disability Act (ADA) standards.
12. Any subdivision or development of the 3.8 acre portion of Tax Parcel 130-07301 that is located within the Town of Farragut is subject to review and approval by the Town of Farragut.
13. If an official determination is made that the Town boundary for the Town of Farragut as depicted on the Concept Plan is in error, the Concept Plan shall be revised subject to approval by Planning Commission Staff.
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 - 4 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 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 a street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Implementing the following off-site street improvements: a) Widening Fretz Rd. from the entrance of the Subdivision north to N. Campbell Station Rd. The section of Fretz Rd. within Knox County jurisdiction shall be widened to a width of at least 20' with a taper south of the Subdivision entrance down to the existing pavement width and a pavement transition at the north end to the approved street design within the Town of Farragut. The Section of Fretz Rd. within the Town of Farragut jurisdiction, including the realignment of the intersection of Fretz Rd. and N. Campbell Station Rd., shall meet the design and approval requirements of the Town of Farragut. b) Adding a north bound left turn lane on N. Campbell Station Rd. at the realigned intersection with Fretz Rd. subject to the design and approval requirements of the Town of Farragut.
4. Final plat approval for the Subdivision shall be tied to the completion of off-site street improvements identified in condition #3 above as follows: a) Prior to the submission of any final plat for this Subdivision, the improvements to Fretz Rd. identified in condition #3a above shall be approved and completed. b) The left turn lane improvement identified in condition #3b above shall be approved and completed prior to the submission of a final plat that would create over 125 lots of the Subdivision's approved total of 198 lots.
5. The Boulevard entrance design is subject to approval by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Installation of traffic calming devices as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Identify all common areas on the concept plan and final plat.
9. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the common area, amenities area and drainage system.
10. On the final plat, including sight distance easements across the lots on the inside of the three horizontal curves identified above in the listed variances.
11. Providing sidewalks on at least one side of all streets within the subdivision meeting American Disability Act (ADA) standards.
12. Any subdivision or development of the 3.8 acre portion of Tax Parcel 130-07301 that is located within the Town of Farragut is subject to review and approval by the Town of Farragut.
13. If an official determination is made that the Town boundary for the Town of Farragut as depicted on the Concept Plan is in error, the Concept Plan shall be revised subject to approval by Planning Commission Staff.
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

Brandywine at Turkey Creek (FKA: Towering Oaks)

Tennessee Investments, LLC.


Case History