Subdivision

Concept Plan

1-SD-18-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-5 because the site's shape and topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
DENY variance 6.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 11 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. Implementation of the recommended improvements identified in the Traffic Impact Study for the Fretz Road Subdivision (905 Fretz Road) prepared by Cannon & Cannon, Inc., dated December 21, 2017 as revised and approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, Planning Commission and Town of Farragut staff. Any required improvements shall be installed to the standards approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the Town of Farragut (for the street improvements to N. Campbell Station Rd.). The widening improvements to Fretz Rd. shall be approved (by Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works) and completed prior to any final plat being submitted for consideration by the Planning Commission. The north bound left turn lane improvements on N. Campbell Station Rd. at the intersection with Fretz Rd., shall be reviewed and approved by the Town of Farragut. The turn lane improvements shall be completed prior to the issuance of the 47th building permit for the subdivision.
4. Installation of sidewalks on at least one side of all streets as identified on the 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.
5. The grading plan shall be revised so that the site grading around the Childress property (Tax Parcel 130-069) will not encroach into a 5' buffer adjoining the property lines. The grading limits shall be clearly marked in the field prior to any site grading.
6. Revising the concept plan and street profiles to identify Road D and Road F as the same street. The three horizontal curve variances are based on the single street designation.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for any alteration to the designated wetland and existing pond on the site. The final determination regarding the proposed alteration of these two features may require a modification of the layout of the subdivision.
9. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the common areas and drainage system.
10. On the final plat, including the sight distance easement across Lot 29 on the inside of the horizontal curve.
11. 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 Planning Commission staff and the required widening of Fretz Rd. is completed.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Fretz Road Subdivision
Lots
113 (Split)
Proposed Density
3.46 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance on Road D from STA 1+02.02 to STA 1+46.57, from 250' to 100'.
2. Horizontal curve variance on Road D from STA 3+17.13 to STA 3+68.19, from 250' to 100'.
3. Horizontal curve variance on Road F from STA 2+11.99 to STA 3+75.78, from 250' to 100'.
4. Vertical curve variance on Road D at STA 1+04.99 for the K value from k=25 to k=16.5 and length of curve from 275? to 181.5?.
5. Vertical curve variance on Road E at STA 0+90.29 for the K value from k=25 to k=15 and length of curve from 150? to 90?.
6. Vertical curve variance on Road F at STA 1+10.93 for the K value from k=25 to k=15 and length of curve from 112.5? to 67.5?.


Property Information

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Location
905 Fretz Rd

West side of Fretz Rd., north side of Hatmaker Rd.

Commission District 6
Census Tract 59.04


Size
32.69 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Residence and vacant land

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Outside City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-5 because the site's shape and topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
DENY variance 6.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 11 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. Implementation of the recommended improvements identified in the Traffic Impact Study for the Fretz Road Subdivision (905 Fretz Road) prepared by Cannon & Cannon, Inc., dated December 21, 2017 as revised and approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, Planning Commission and Town of Farragut staff. Any required improvements shall be installed to the standards approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the Town of Farragut (for the street improvements to N. Campbell Station Rd.). The widening improvements to Fretz Rd. shall be approved (by Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works) and completed prior to any final plat being submitted for consideration by the Planning Commission. The north bound left turn lane improvements on N. Campbell Station Rd. at the intersection with Fretz Rd., shall be reviewed and approved by the Town of Farragut. The turn lane improvements shall be completed prior to the issuance of the 47th building permit for the subdivision.
4. Installation of sidewalks on at least one side of all streets as identified on the 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.
5. The grading plan shall be revised so that the site grading around the Childress property (Tax Parcel 130-069) will not encroach into a 5' buffer adjoining the property lines. The grading limits shall be clearly marked in the field prior to any site grading.
6. Revising the concept plan and street profiles to identify Road D and Road F as the same street. The three horizontal curve variances are based on the single street designation.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for any alteration to the designated wetland and existing pond on the site. The final determination regarding the proposed alteration of these two features may require a modification of the layout of the subdivision.
9. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the common areas and drainage system.
10. On the final plat, including the sight distance easement across Lot 29 on the inside of the horizontal curve.
11. 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 Planning Commission staff and the required widening of Fretz Rd. is completed.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1-5 because the site's shape and topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
DENY variance 6.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 11 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. Implementation of the recommended improvements identified in the Traffic Impact Study for the Fretz Road Subdivision (905 Fretz Road) prepared by Cannon & Cannon, Inc., dated December 21, 2017 as revised and approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, Planning Commission and Town of Farragut staff. Any required improvements shall be installed to the standards approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the Town of Farragut (for the street improvements to N. Campbell Station Rd.). The widening improvements to Fretz Rd. shall be approved (by Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works) and completed prior to any final plat being submitted for consideration by the Planning Commission. The north bound left turn lane improvements on N. Campbell Station Rd. at the intersection with Fretz Rd., shall be reviewed and approved by the Town of Farragut. The turn lane improvements shall be completed prior to the issuance of the 47th building permit for the subdivision.
4. Installation of sidewalks on at least one side of all streets as identified on the 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.
5. The grading plan shall be revised so that the site grading around the Childress property (Tax Parcel 130-069) will not encroach into a 5' buffer adjoining the property lines. The grading limits shall be clearly marked in the field prior to any site grading.
6. Revising the concept plan and street profiles to identify Road D and Road F as the same street. The three horizontal curve variances are based on the single street designation.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for any alteration to the designated wetland and existing pond on the site. The final determination regarding the proposed alteration of these two features may require a modification of the layout of the subdivision.
9. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the common areas and drainage system.
10. On the final plat, including the sight distance easement across Lot 29 on the inside of the horizontal curve.
11. 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 Planning Commission staff and the required widening of Fretz Rd. is completed.

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

Fretz Road Subdivision

Scott Williams


Case History