Property Information
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Location9717 Garrison Dr
West side of Karns Valley Dr., south side of Oak Ridge Hwy., west end of Production Ln.
Commission District 6
Census Tract 59.08
Size62.20 acres
Sector
Currently on the Property
Residence and vacant land
Growth PlanPlanned Growth Area
- Utilities
ElectricityLenoir City Utility District
Natuarl GasKnoxville Utilities Board
SewerWest Knox Utility District
TelephoneAT&T
WaterWest Knox Utility District
Case Notes
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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-5 because site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the variances will not create a health or safety 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 street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (Ord 91-1-102).
3. Prior to obtaining a design plan approval for the subdivision, submitting a landscape plan for the 15' deep common area strip located along the back of Lots 135-140 that border Karns Valley Dr. to Planning staff for review and approval. The landscape plan should include existing vegetation when possible or include a combination of new landscaping and berms.
4. Revise the concept plan to identify the 5? wide sidewalk connection from the western end of the sidewalk between Lots 62 and 120 through the common area to connect with the sidewalk on the east side of the pavilion/pool area.
5. Installation of sidewalks as identified on the revised concept plan . Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A bond shall be provided to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works by the developer in an amount sufficient to guarantee the installation of the sidewalks.
6. Establishing a minimum of 400' of sight distance at the intersection of Road A and Karns Valley Dr. in both directions along Karns Valley Dr. Any proposed signage or landscaping at this intersection shall not impede the required sight distance.
7. Implementation of any recommended improvements identified in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Cannon & Cannon Inc., dated December 14, 2018 and as revised and approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning staff.
8. Due to the proposed intersection grade of Road F at Road A, stop signs shall be incorporated into the Road A approaches to this intersection allowing the Road F approach to be uncontrolled. The Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works may modify this condition as deemed appropriate.
9. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
10. Working with the Knox County Department of Parks and Recreation in establishing the 30' greenway easement along Beaver Creek.
11. Revising the concept plan to include a 25' wide access easement across the common area between Lots 134 and 135 from Road B to Lebanon Cemetery.
12. Prior to certification of the final plat for the first phase of the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for the maintenance of the common areas, amenities and drainage system.
13. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
14. Submitting to Planning staff prior to final plat review by the Planning Commission, the certification of design plan approval form as required by the Knoxville-Knox County Subdivision Regulations.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1-5 because site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the variances will not create a health or safety hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 14 conditions:
