Subdivision

Concept Plan

1-SB-16-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-5 because the site's topography and shape restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 7 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. Prior to obtaining a design plan approval for the subdivision, submitting documentation to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission Staff that shows adequate building sites meeting required setbacks are available for all lots. All lots that cannot comply with this condition will have to be combined with adjoining lots on any final plats submitted to the Planning Commission for approval
3. Provision of the appropriate paving mix as required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
4. Provide Appropriately sized sight distance easements across lots 35, 46 & 49 as may be required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
5. Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system only.
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.
(MPC deleted conditions on sidewalk and stub street 1-14-16)

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Hickory Crest
Lots
53
Proposed Density
2.99 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1 Horizontal curve variance from 250' to 150' at sta 1+25 of Road A
2.. Horizontal curve variance from 250' to 125' at sta 4+70 of Road A
3. Horizontal curve variance from 250' to 100' at sta 8+00 of Road A
4. Horizontal curve variance from 250' to 100' at sta 14+20 of Road A
5. Reduction of Intersection spacing from 400' to 320' on Hickory Creek Rd. from Lovelace Rd.


Property Information

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Location
Northwest side of Hickory Creek Rd., east side of Lovelace Rd.

Commission District 6


Size
17.74 acres

Sector
Northwest City

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Rural Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-5 because the site's topography and shape restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 9 conditions

1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2.. Installation of a 5' wide sidewalk with a 2' planting strip on one side of entire length of Hickory Crest Ln. The sidewalk shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA) and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. The sidewalk(s) shall be installed at the time the street improvements are constructed for the subdivision.
3. Revising the concept plan to provide a stub street connection from Hickory Crest Ln. to the property north of the proposed development (CLT 129-03209).
4. Prior to obtaining a design plan approval for the subdivision, submitting documentation to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission Staff that shows adequate building sites meeting required setbacks are available for all lots. All lots that cannot comply with this condition will have to be combined with adjoining lots on any final plats submitted to the Planning Commission for approval
5. Provision of the appropriate paving mix as required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
6. Provide Appropriately sized sight distance easements across lots 35, 46 & 49 as may be required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
7. Meeting all other 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 only.
9. 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 1-5 because the site's topography and shape restrict 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. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Prior to obtaining a design plan approval for the subdivision, submitting documentation to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission Staff that shows adequate building sites meeting required setbacks are available for all lots. All lots that cannot comply with this condition will have to be combined with adjoining lots on any final plats submitted to the Planning Commission for approval
3. Provision of the appropriate paving mix as required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
4. Provide Appropriately sized sight distance easements across lots 35, 46 & 49 as may be required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
5. Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system only.
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.
(MPC deleted conditions on sidewalk and stub street 1-14-16)

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

Hickory Crest

M & M Partners


Case History