Subdivision

Concept Plan

1-SB-15-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 - 4 because site conditions and future road improvements restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the concept plan subject to 8 conditions


See case notes below

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Fitzgerald Road Subdivision
Lots
65 (Split)
Proposed Density
4.99 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Reduction of the required right-of-way for Ball Rd., from 30' to 25' from centerline.
2. Horizontal curve variance on Road B at STA 3+36 to 5+16, from 250' to 125'.
3. Horizontal curve variance on Road B at STA 8+10 to 10+01, from 250' to 125'.
4. Broken back tangent variance on Road B at STA 2+83 to 3+66, from 150' to 53'.


Property Information

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Location
2216 Fitzgerald Rd

Northeast side of Fitzgerald Rd., northwest side of Ball Rd.

Commission District 6
Census Tract 60.01


Size
13 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 - 4 because site conditions and future road improvements restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the concept plan subject to 8 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. Installation of sidewalks on at least one side of Road A and Road B to the end of the stub-out. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA) and shall be installed at the time the street improvements are installed for the subdivision.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Including a sight distance easement across Lots 42 & 43 and 49 & 50 on the final plat.
6. Clearly identifying on the final plat that the stub-out of Road B to the adjoining property to the east is for a future street connection to that property whenever it is subdivided.
7. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots shall have access only to the internal street system.
8. 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 site conditions and future road improvements restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the concept plan subject to 8 conditions

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

Fitzgerald Road Subdivision

Rufus H. Smith, Jr. & Co.


Case History