Subdivision

Concept Plan

11-SF-05-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-5 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the 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 (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Design details for the changes to Popejoy Rd. shall be submitted to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for review and approval during the Design Plan stage of the subdivision.
4. During the Design Plan stage of the subdivision, addressing the timing of the street closure, construction and replatting necessary for the revision to Popejoy Rd., subject to the approval of Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and MPC Staff.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Adding a note on the final plat that if any building construction is proposed within the 50' setback area around the sinkhole, a geotechnical report must be prepared by a registered engineer to determine soil stability and that report must submitted to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for consideration. Any construction in the setback area is subject to approval by the County following review of the report. Engineered footings may be required for these areas.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration to the sinkhole and blueline stream.
8. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access from the internal road system only.
9. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 300 feet of sight distance in both directions along Bluegrass Rd. at the proposed entrance.
10. On the final plat, include a line of sight easement across Lots 48-50 in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Bluegrass Rd., and across Lot 30 in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Road B.
11. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the common area and drainage system.
12. Amending the Concept Plan by providing sidewalks on one side of Road B for its entire length up to the cul-de-sac turnaround at each end.
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
Williford
Lots
50 (Split)
Proposed Density
2.86 du/ac
Residential?
Yes

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance on Road B at STA 5+34.94 from 250? to 225?.
2. Horizontal curve variance on Road B at STA 9+46.62 from 250? to 125?.
3. Vertical curve variance on Road B at STA 2+32.14 from 299.25? to 180?.
4. Vertical curve variance on Road B at STA 4+00.92 from 191.75? to 116?.
5. Vertical curve variance on Popejoy Road at STA 1+60.00 from 191? to 116?.


Property Information

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Location
Southeast side of Bluegrass Rd., east of Pine Springs Rd.

Commission District 4


Size
17.48 acres

Sector
Southwest County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-5 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the 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 (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Design details for the changes to Popejoy Rd. shall be submitted to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for review and approval during the Design Plan stage of the subdivision.
4. During the Design Plan stage of the subdivision, addressing the timing of the street closure, construction and replatting necessary for the revision to Popejoy Rd., subject to the approval of Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and MPC Staff.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Adding a note on the final plat that if any building construction is proposed within the 50' setback area around the sinkhole, a geotechnical report must be prepared by a registered engineer to determine soil stability and that report must submitted to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for consideration. Any construction in the setback area is subject to approval by the County following review of the report. Engineered footings may be required for these areas.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration to the sinkhole and blueline stream.
8. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access from the internal road system only.
9. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 300 feet of sight distance in both directions along Bluegrass Rd. at the proposed entrance.
10. On the final plat, include a line of sight easement across Lots 48-50 in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Bluegrass Rd., and across Lot 30 in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Road B.
11. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the common area and drainage system.
12. Amending the Concept Plan by providing sidewalks on one side of Road B for its entire length up to the cul-de-sac turnaround at each end.
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 1-5 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the 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 (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Design details for the changes to Popejoy Rd. shall be submitted to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for review and approval during the Design Plan stage of the subdivision.
4. During the Design Plan stage of the subdivision, addressing the timing of the street closure, construction and replatting necessary for the revision to Popejoy Rd., subject to the approval of Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and MPC Staff.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Adding a note on the final plat that if any building construction is proposed within the 50' setback area around the sinkhole, a geotechnical report must be prepared by a registered engineer to determine soil stability and that report must submitted to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for consideration. Any construction in the setback area is subject to approval by the County following review of the report. Engineered footings may be required for these areas.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration to the sinkhole and blueline stream.
8. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access from the internal road system only.
9. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 300 feet of sight distance in both directions along Bluegrass Rd. at the proposed entrance.
10. On the final plat, include a line of sight easement across Lots 48-50 in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Bluegrass Rd., and across Lot 30 in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Road B.
11. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the common area and drainage system.
12. Amending the Concept Plan by providing sidewalks on one side of Road B for its entire length up to the cul-de-sac turnaround at each end.
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

Williford

Saddlebrook, LLC


Case History