Subdivision

Concept Plan

12-SB-22-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

Approve variance #1 & 2 and the alternative design standards based on the justification provided by the applicant and recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the City of Knoxville Department of Engineering. [REV


See case notes below

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Fox Road Subdivision
Lots
90 (Split)
Proposed Density
3.8 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

VARIANCES
1. Reduce the minimum intersection separation from 300' to 255' from the centerlines of Road 'A' and Foxvue Road
2. Reduce the minimum vertical curve K value from K=25 to K=18.96 at STA 11+21.67, Road ?B?
3. Increase the intersection grade from 1% to 3.91% along Road 'A' at its intersection with Fox Road

ALTERNATIVE DESIGN STANDARDS REQUIRING KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL
1. Reduce the minimum horizontal curve from 250' to 200' on Road ?A' at STA 1+21
2. Reduce the minimum horizontal curve from 250' to 200' on Road ?A' at STA 11+97
3. Reduce the minimum horizontal curve from 250' to 200' on Road ?B' at STA 0+81
4. Reduce the minimum horizontal curve from 250' to 200' on Road ?B' at STA 3+07

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
504 FOX RD

East side of Fox Rd, south of Castleglen Ln

Commission District 3


Size
23.60 acres

Sector
Southwest County

Land Use Designation? LDR (Low Density Residential)


Currently on the Property
Single Family Residential

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
Approve variance #1 & 2 and the alternative design standards based on the justification provided by the applicant and recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the City of Knoxville Department of Engineering. [REV
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 the stream buffers on the Final Plat, shown on lots 10-12, unless documentation to Knox County Engineering and Public Works during the design plan phase that this is a wet weather conveyance.
4) Implementing the recommendations of the Fox Road Subdivision Transportation Impact Study (AJAX Engineering, revised November 2022) as revised and approved by Planning and Knox County Engineering and Public Works staff (see Exhibit A).
5) Obtaining all necessary permits from the City of Knoxville for work within the Fox Road right-of-way.
6) Certifying that the required sight distance is available along Fox Road in both directions at the Road 'A' intersection, with documentation provided to the City of Knoxville Department of Engineering for review and approval during the design plan phase.
7) If any building construction is proposed within the 50' 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 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' buffer, approval by Knox County will be required prior to final plat approval. The sinkholes/depressions and 50' buffer shall be designated on the final plat even if they are approved to be filled.
8) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the City of Knoxville Department of Engineering.
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.
Disposition Summary
Approve variance #1 & 2 and the alternative design standards based on the justification provided by the applicant and recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the City of Knoxville Department of Engineering. [REV

What's next?

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

Fox Road Subdivision

Mesana Investments, LLC


Case History

This program aims to increase transit in disadvantaged communities and reduce the impact of climate change. Knoxville-Knox County Planning, in partnership with KAT and the city, will develop a Transit-based Opportunities Map to identify locations for development along key transit corridors that target attainable housing and employment opportunities. Transit-oriented development (TOD) prioritizes efficient, equitable, sustainable development. It also helps reduce poverty and further benefit communities by:

  • Encouraging greater transit use,
  • Reducing automobile use,
  • Maximizing existing infrastructure
  • Reducing emissions, and
  • Providing mixed and low-income housing options.