Subdivision

Concept Plan

1-SD-03-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-3 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 14 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. Conducting compaction testing in all fill areas associated with street construction and building sites per the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Place a note on the final plat that all structures will have to be located at least 50' from the top of the sinkhole (closed contour area) on this site (this will require a change in the lot configuration for Lots 6 - 9) unless a geotechnical study states that building within the 50' sinkhole buffer can be permitted. An engineered footing is required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration to the sinkhole.
7. Identifying the floodway, no-fill, 100 and 500 year flood fringe boundaries and the required minimum floor elevations (MFE) for all applicable lots on the final plat.
8. Prior to obtaining Design Plan approval, submitting detailed plans for the creek crossing, revising the flood study to show that the proposed design of the creek crossing will comply with the Knox County Storm Water Ordinance, and obtaining approval from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for the crossing and any alteration.
9. Prior to obtaining Design Plan approval, submitting a detailed grading plan for the street and lots on the southeast side of Hickory Creek in order to determine that all lots are accessible and contain an adequate building site.
10. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 400 feet of sight distance in both directions along Yarnell Rd.
11. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
12. Prior to recording the final plat, record a line of sight easement across Lots 50 and 56 in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curves in Diamond Ln. The line of sight easement shall be shown on the final plat.
13. Meeting all requirements of the approved Use-on-Review development plan.
14. 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
Franklin Creek
Lots
56 (Split)
Proposed Density
2.8 du/ac

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance on Diamond Ln. at station 2+00, from 250' to 125'.
2. Horizontal curve variance on Diamond Ln. at station 7+50, from 250' to 125'.
3. Intersection grade variance on Planters Ln. at Yarnell Rd., from 1% to 3%.


Property Information

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Location
South side of Yarnell Rd., east of Carmichael Rd.

Commission District 5


Size
20 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Two single-family residences

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-3 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 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 (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Conducting compaction testing in all fill areas associated with street construction and building sites per the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Place a note on the final plat that all structures will have to be located at least 50' from the top of the sinkhole (closed contour area) on this site (this will require a change in the lot configuration for Lots 6 - 9) unless a geotechnical study states that building within the 50' sinkhole buffer can be permitted. An engineered footing is required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration to the sinkhole.
7. Identifying the floodway, no-fill, 100 and 500 year flood fringe boundaries and the required minimum floor elevations (MFE) for all applicable lots on the final plat.
8. Prior to obtaining Design Plan approval, submitting detailed plans for the creek crossing, revising the flood study to show that the proposed design of the creek crossing will comply with the Knox County Storm Water Ordinance, and obtaining approval from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for the crossing and any alteration.
9. Prior to obtaining Design Plan approval, submitting a detailed grading plan for the street and lots on the southeast side of Hickory Creek in order to determine that all lots are accessible and contain an adequate building site.
10. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 400 feet of sight distance in both directions along Yarnell Rd.
11. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
12. Prior to recording the final plat, record a line of sight easement across Lots 50 and 56 in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curves in Diamond Ln. The line of sight easement shall be shown on the final plat.
13. Meeting all requirements of the approved Use-on-Review development plan.
14. 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 1-3 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 14 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. Conducting compaction testing in all fill areas associated with street construction and building sites per the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Place a note on the final plat that all structures will have to be located at least 50' from the top of the sinkhole (closed contour area) on this site (this will require a change in the lot configuration for Lots 6 - 9) unless a geotechnical study states that building within the 50' sinkhole buffer can be permitted. An engineered footing is required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration to the sinkhole.
7. Identifying the floodway, no-fill, 100 and 500 year flood fringe boundaries and the required minimum floor elevations (MFE) for all applicable lots on the final plat.
8. Prior to obtaining Design Plan approval, submitting detailed plans for the creek crossing, revising the flood study to show that the proposed design of the creek crossing will comply with the Knox County Storm Water Ordinance, and obtaining approval from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for the crossing and any alteration.
9. Prior to obtaining Design Plan approval, submitting a detailed grading plan for the street and lots on the southeast side of Hickory Creek in order to determine that all lots are accessible and contain an adequate building site.
10. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 400 feet of sight distance in both directions along Yarnell Rd.
11. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
12. Prior to recording the final plat, record a line of sight easement across Lots 50 and 56 in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curves in Diamond Ln. The line of sight easement shall be shown on the final plat.
13. Meeting all requirements of the approved Use-on-Review development plan.
14. 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

Franklin Creek

Eagle Bend Realty


Case History