Subdivision

Concept Plan

8-SG-05-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 & 2 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 11 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 which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Adding a line of sight easement across Lots 37 and 38 on the final plat in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curves in Road A.
4. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 300 feet of sight distance in both directions along E. Copeland Dr. at the subdivision entrance.
5. Incorporating the strip of land located on the southwest side of Road A at the entrance into the adjoining property so that parcel will have access to the public street (Road A).
6. Providing documentation to Planning Commission staff prior to submitting the final plat that Lots 19, 30, 32 and 53 will have an adequate building site.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
9. Adding a note on the final plat that if any building construction is proposed within the 50' setback area around the sinkhole, a geotechnical report must be prepared by a registered engineer to determine soil stability and that report must submitted to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for consideration. Any construction in the setback area is subject to approval by the County following review of the report. Engineered footings may be required for these areas.
10. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
11. 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
Copeland Hills
Lots
62 (Split)
Proposed Density
2.95 du/ac

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance on Road A at STA 13+60.79 from 250? to 125?.
2. Vertical curve variance on Road A at STA 1+05 from 250? to 150?.


Property Information

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Location
Northwest side of E. Copeland Dr., east of Bowman Hollow Rd.

Commission District 7


Size
21 acres

Sector
North County

Currently on the Property
Residences and vacant land

Growth Plan
Rural Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 & 2 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 11 conditions

1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant 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. Adding a line of sight easement across Lots 37 and 38 on the final plat in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curves in Road A.
4. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 300 feet of sight distance in both directions along E. Copeland Dr. at the subdivision entrance.
5. Incorporating the strip of land located on the southwest side of Road A at the entrance into the adjoining property so that parcel will have access to the public street (Road A).
6. Providing documentation to Planning Commission staff prior to submitting the final plat that Lots 19, 30, 32 and 53 will have an adequate building site.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
9. Adding a note on the final plat that if any building construction is proposed within the 50' setback area around the sinkhole, a geotechnical report must be prepared by a registered engineer to determine soil stability and that report must submitted to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for consideration. Any construction in the setback area is subject to approval by the County following review of the report. Engineered footings may be required for these areas.
10. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
11. 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 & 2 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 11 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 which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Adding a line of sight easement across Lots 37 and 38 on the final plat in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curves in Road A.
4. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 300 feet of sight distance in both directions along E. Copeland Dr. at the subdivision entrance.
5. Incorporating the strip of land located on the southwest side of Road A at the entrance into the adjoining property so that parcel will have access to the public street (Road A).
6. Providing documentation to Planning Commission staff prior to submitting the final plat that Lots 19, 30, 32 and 53 will have an adequate building site.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
9. Adding a note on the final plat that if any building construction is proposed within the 50' setback area around the sinkhole, a geotechnical report must be prepared by a registered engineer to determine soil stability and that report must submitted to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for consideration. Any construction in the setback area is subject to approval by the County following review of the report. Engineered footings may be required for these areas.
10. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
11. 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 CommissionAppeals of Concept Plans and Final Plats are filed with Chancery CourtThe Process
Applicant

Copeland Hills

Goldie Hobby


Case History