Disposition Summary

1. Approve the variance to reduce the minimum broken back curve tangent length on Road 'A' from 150 ft to 53.61 ft at STA 1+25.69, based on the following evidence of hardship.
A) The reduced tangent between horizontal curves allows for less impact on the streams that bisect the property.
B) The streams are preexisting conditions on the site and limit the flexibility of road geometry.
C) Approval of the variance is not anticipated to be detrimental to public safety, health, or welfare, nor is it anticipated to impact adjacent properties. The Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works recommends approval of this variance based on the justification provided by the applicant.

Approve the alternative design standards based on the justification provided by the applicant and the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 9 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

1. Approve the variance to reduce the minimum broken back curve tangent length on Road 'A' from 150 ft to 53.61 ft at STA 1+25.69, based on the following evidence of hardship.
A) The reduced tangent between horizontal curves allows for less impact on the streams that bisect the property.
B) The streams are preexisting conditions on the site and limit the flexibility of road geometry.
C) Approval of the variance is not anticipated to be detrimental to public safety, health, or welfare, nor is it anticipated to impact adjacent properties. The Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works recommends approval of this variance based on the justification provided by the applicant.

Approve the alternative design standards based on the justification provided by the applicant and the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 9 conditions.

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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. Implementing the recommendations of the N Campbell Station Road Subdivision Transportation Impact Study (AJAX Engineering, 9/29/2025), as revised and approved by Planning Commission staff and Knox County Engineering and Public Works (see Exhibit B).
4. If during design plan approval or construction of the development, it is discovered that unforeseen off-site improvements within the right-of-way are necessary as caused by the development, the developer will either enter into an MOU with the County for these improvements or reimburse the County for their direct expenses (if completed by County crews) to make corrections deemed necessary.
5. Install 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.
6. Submitting a new application for any new development or subdivision of the "Future Development" noted on the plans.
7. The community mail kiosk(s) shall be reviewed and approved by Knox County Engineering and Public Works during the design plan phase, including but not limited to the location and associated parking.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. 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.

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This proposal is for a 116-lot detached residential subdivision on this 60.98-acre site at a density of 1.9 du/ac. The property was rezoned from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2 du/ac in 2021 (3-F-21-RZ).

There are 2.92 acres in the southwest portion of the site with frontage on N. Campbell Station Road labeled as "Future Development". With this removed from the total development area, the 58.06 acres dedicated for the subject property results in a density of 1.99 du/ac (net density). All following statistics presented in this report is based on the 58.06 acres associated with this subdivision unless otherwise noted.

VARIANCE
The variance request is to reduce the tangent length between broken back curves, which are two horizontal curves of the same direction. The request is near the entrance to the subdivision on Road 'A' and the curve closest to N. Campbell Station Road is very slight and will be perceived as a deflection in the road rather than curve. Staff is recommending approval.