Subdivision

Concept Plan

1-SB-21-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-3 on the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and because the site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.


See case notes below

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Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
The Reserve at Penrose Farm
Lots
18 (Split)
Proposed Density
3.12 du/ac

Variances

VARIANCES REQUIRING PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL:

1) REDUCE THE MINIMUM LOT DEPTH FOR LOT NO. 1 FROM 150 FT TO 145. 04 FT
2) REDUCE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY CUL-DE-SAC TRANSITION RADIUS ON THE WEST SIDE OF ROAD 'A' FROM 75-FT TO 0-FT
3) REDUCE THE MINIMUM INTERSECTION SPACING BETWEEN ROAD 'A' AND DOWRY LANE FROM 300-FT TO 40-FT

ALTERNATIVE DESIGN STANDARDS REQUIRING KNOX COUNTY ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS APPROVAL:

1) INCREASING THE MAXIMUM ROAD GRADE AT INTERSECTIONS FROM 1% TO 3%


Property Information

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Location
8116 8108, 8106, 8104 Nubbin Ridge Rd.

South side of Nubbin Ridge Rd., west of Wallace Rd.

Commission District 4


Size
5.77 acres

Sector
Southwest County

Currently on the Property
Single family residential and vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-3 on the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and because the site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the utility provider.
2. Provision of a street name which is consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (Ord 91-1-102).
3. Obtaining the approval of all properties owners with legal access the existing Joint Permanent Easement (JPE), to convert the JPE to a public road.
4. Installation of utilities shall be underground unless documentation is provided to and approved by MPC staff showing there are natural features that make underground utilities infeasible.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for the maintenance of the common area, amenities and drainage system.
7. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
8. Submitting to Planning staff prior to final plat review by the Planning Commission or Planning staff, the certification of design plan approval form as required by the Knoxville-Knox County Subdivision Regulations.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1-3 on the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and because the site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

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

The Reserve at Penrose Farm

Dave Wilkinson


Case History