Subdivision

Concept Plan

1-SG-07-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 and 2 because the existing access strip for the property restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 10 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. Providing an acceptable name for the subdivision prior to submission of the final plat. Carpenter Ridge, Unit 2 cannot be used since the subdivision does not connect to Unit 1.
4. Widening Carpenter Rd. to a design standard acceptable to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. Design plans for the road widening shall be submitted to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works at the design plan stage of the subdivision with the improvements being made in conjunction with the road improvements for the subdivision.
5. Obtaining off-site drainage easements for the outfall from the detention basins as determined by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Providing scaled details for the design of Road C at the design plan stage of the subdivision.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Prior to the issuance of any grading permits for the subdivision and prior to submission of a final plat, the applicant shall establish at least 300' of sight distance at the subdivision entrance onto Carpenter Rd. The required sight distance shall be certified in the field. (See comment section below)
9. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
10. 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
Carpenter Ridge, Unit 2
Lots
73 (Split)
Proposed Density
3.65 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Corner radius variances at the intersection of Road A and Carpenter Rd., from 25' to 0'.
2. Right-of-way width variance for Road A, from 50' to 48.5'.


Property Information

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Location
West side of Carpenter Rd., north of W. Emory Rd. and Ridgewalk Ln.

Commission District 6
Census Tract 60


Size
20 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 and 2 because the existing access strip for the property restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 10 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. Providing an acceptable name for the subdivision prior to submission of the final plat. Carpenter Ridge, Unit 2 cannot be used since the subdivision does not connect to Unit 1.
4. Widening Carpenter Rd. to a design standard acceptable to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. Design plans for the road widening shall be submitted to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works at the design plan stage of the subdivision with the improvements being made in conjunction with the road improvements for the subdivision.
5. Obtaining off-site drainage easements for the outfall from the detention basins as determined by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Providing scaled details for the design of Road C at the design plan stage of the subdivision.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Prior to the issuance of any grading permits for the subdivision and prior to submission of a final plat, the applicant shall establish at least 300' of sight distance at the subdivision entrance onto Carpenter Rd. The required sight distance shall be certified in the field. (See comment section below)
9. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
10. 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 and 2 because the existing access strip for the property restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 10 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. Providing an acceptable name for the subdivision prior to submission of the final plat. Carpenter Ridge, Unit 2 cannot be used since the subdivision does not connect to Unit 1.
4. Widening Carpenter Rd. to a design standard acceptable to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. Design plans for the road widening shall be submitted to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works at the design plan stage of the subdivision with the improvements being made in conjunction with the road improvements for the subdivision.
5. Obtaining off-site drainage easements for the outfall from the detention basins as determined by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Providing scaled details for the design of Road C at the design plan stage of the subdivision.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Prior to the issuance of any grading permits for the subdivision and prior to submission of a final plat, the applicant shall establish at least 300' of sight distance at the subdivision entrance onto Carpenter Rd. The required sight distance shall be certified in the field. (See comment section below)
9. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
10. 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 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

Carpenter Ridge, Unit 2

Eagle Bend Realty


Case History