Subdivision

Concept Plan

1-SF-23-C

Approved with conditions
by the Planning Commission

Approve the requested variance and alternative design standard based on the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 13 conditions.


See case notes below

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Beeler Road Subdivision
Lots
86 (Split)
Proposed Density
3.11 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

VARIANCES
1. Reduce the minimum vertical curve on Road 'A' from K=25 to K=15 at STA 0+75

ALTERNATIVE DESIGN STANDARDS REQUIRING KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL
1. Reduce the minimum horizontal curve radius from 250 ft to 150 ft at STA 2+25 on Road 'D'

ALTERNATIVE DESIGN STANDARDS REQUIRING KNOX COUNTY ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS APPROVAL
** See the Requested Variances and Alternative Design Standards memo attached to the staff report.


Property Information

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Location
0 BEELER RD

East and west side of Beeler Rd, south of Beeler Farms Ln

Commission District 8


Size
27.65 acres

Sector
Northeast County

Land Use Designation? LDR (Low Density Residential), HP (Hillside Protection), SP (Stream Protection)


Currently on the Property
Agriculture/Forestry/Vacant Land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
Approve the requested variance and alternative design standard based on the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 13 conditions.

1) Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting other relevant utility provider requirements.
2) Provision of street names consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3) Providing a sight distance easement across the lots on the inside of the horizontal curves with a radius less than 200 ft per the requirements of Knox County Engineering and Public Works during the design plan phase. Any driveways on these lots must be located outside the sight distance easement and shown on the plat, or the driveways must have a depth of 20 ft beyond the sight distance easement if they cannot be located outside the sight distance easement.
4) Partnering with Knox County to implement the recommended turn lane improvements to Beeler Road at the E. Emory Road intersection as outlined in the Fairview Road and Beeler Road Subdivision Transportation Impact Study, AJAX Engineering, revised December 2022 (see Exhibit A). The developer is responsible for designing the turn lane, grading the area, and installing the base stone and binder course. Knox County is responsible for installing the surface course, striping the lane, and installing any necessary signage. A Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County Engineering and Public Works is required per Chapter 54, Article V of the Knox County Code (Ord. O-23-4-102). The turn lanes on E. Emory Road recommended by the TIS, are not required to be installed by this condition.
5) Obtaining all necessary permits from TDOT for the improvements at the Beeler Road and E. Emory Road intersection.
6) The submitted geotechnical report (GEOServices, LLC, August 4, 2023) must be reviewed and approved by Knox County Engineering and Public Works during the design plan phase to determine if the pond between lots 10-20 is required to be shown on the final plat as a closed contour sink hole. If so, the closed contour and 50 ft buffer shall be shown on the final plat. If any building construction is proposed within the 50 ft buffer area around the designated sinkholes/depressions (including the depressions), a geotechnical report must be prepared by a registered engineer to determine soil stability and that report must be submitted to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for consideration. Any construction in these areas is subject to approval by the County following a review of the report. Engineered footings must be designed for these areas. For those lots that do not have a building site outside of the 50 ft buffer, approval by Knox County will be required prior to final plat approval. The sinkholes/depressions and 50 ft' buffer shall be designated on the final plat even if they are approved to be filled.
7) Providing a temporary turnaround at the eastern terminus of Road 'D' per the requirements of Knox County Engineering and Public Works during the design plan phase. The 50 ft public right-of-way shall be extended to the eastern property boundary as shown on the concept plan with notification of future connection provided per section 3.04.C.2 of the Subdivision Regulations. The temporary turnaround area outside the 50 ft right-of-way may be in an easement with the approval of Knox County Engineering and Public Works. The turnaround easement can be eliminated if the public road is extended and the turnaround is no longer required.
8) Revising the Road 'B' intersection grade to 2 percent or less if a crosswalk is required.
9) Providing a greenway easement on the Final Plat, from either the Road 'A' cul-de-sac or Road 'D' between lots 46 and 47, that extends to approximately where the blue line stream crosses the southern boundary line. This easement can be relocated if Knox County Parks and Recreation and Knox County Engineering and Public Works determine that this location is not feasible or a more appropriate location is identified in the Beeler Road Subdivision or Fairview Road Subdivision. The width of the greenway easement will be determined during the design plan phase.
10) Providing a note on the final plat that lots 84-86 must have a vehicle turnaround on each driveway.
11) Installing sidewalks per Chapter 54, Article IV of the Knox County Code. The location of the sidewalks will be determined by Knox County Engineering and Public Works during the design plan phase.
12) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and TDOT.
13) Before certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establish a property owners association or other legal entity responsible for maintaining common facilities, such as common areas, amenities, private roads, and/or stormwater drainage systems.
Disposition Summary
Approve the requested variance and alternative design standard based on the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 13 conditions.

What's next?

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After the Planning CommissionAppeals of Concept Plans and Final Plats are filed with Chancery CourtThe Process
Applicant

Beeler Road Subdivision

Mesana Investments - Beeler Road


Case History