Disposition Summary

Approve the variance to reduce the K value from 25 to 20 between stations 5+95.37 and 8+08.10.
A. The steep topography through the middle of the property causes a deviation with the vertical curve.
B. The required access from Sevierville Pike and narrowness of the lot causes the roadway to go through steep topography.
C. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to public safety, health, or welfare because the shortened vertical curve meets American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards.

Decrease the distance between broken back curves from 150' to 95' between stations 6+30.69 and 7+26.46.
A. The property's shape is irregular as it narrows from north to south causing the roadway to go through steep topography.
B. The unique condition to be considered includes the proposed road following the shape of the property.
C. This is a dead-end road with low volumes of traffic, and the variation is not great enough to cause detriment to public safety, health, or welfare of the public, nor would it be injurious to other properties in the neighborhood.

Reduce the K value from 25 to 20 at the intersection of Road A and Sevierville Pike.
A. The entrance to the subdivision has steep terrain.
B. The required access from Sevierville Pike and narrowness of the lot causes the roadway to go through steep topography.
C. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to public safety, health, or welfare because the variation is at an intersection. The stop condition causes low speeds.

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

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 5 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the variance to reduce the K value from 25 to 20 between stations 5+95.37 and 8+08.10.
A. The steep topography through the middle of the property causes a deviation with the vertical curve.
B. The required access from Sevierville Pike and narrowness of the lot causes the roadway to go through steep topography.
C. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to public safety, health, or welfare because the shortened vertical curve meets American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards.

Decrease the distance between broken back curves from 150' to 95' between stations 6+30.69 and 7+26.46.
A. The property's shape is irregular as it narrows from north to south causing the roadway to go through steep topography.
B. The unique condition to be considered includes the proposed road following the shape of the property.
C. This is a dead-end road with low volumes of traffic, and the variation is not great enough to cause detriment to public safety, health, or welfare of the public, nor would it be injurious to other properties in the neighborhood.

Reduce the K value from 25 to 20 at the intersection of Road A and Sevierville Pike.
A. The entrance to the subdivision has steep terrain.
B. The required access from Sevierville Pike and narrowness of the lot causes the roadway to go through steep topography.
C. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to public safety, health, or welfare because the variation is at an intersection. The stop condition causes low speeds.

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

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 5 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. Before certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishment of 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.
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, the developer will either enter into a memorandum of understanding (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. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

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The applicant is proposing to subdivide this 11.17-acre tract into 34 single family houses on residential lots at a density of 3.04 du/ac. The property is zoned PR (Planned Residential) up to 3.5 du/ac.

The requested variances are all related to steep topography on the property. It's the opinion of Knox County Engineering and Public Works that the granting of the variances will not be detrimental to public safety, health, or welfare, or injurious to other property or improvements in the neighborhood in which the property is located.