Subdivision

Concept Plan

12-SC-21-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

Approve the alternative design standard on the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and because the site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and will not create a traffic hazard.

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See case notes below

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Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Vining Mill
Lots
13 (Split)
Proposed Density
1.63 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

VARIANCES
See previous concept plan approval (5-SA-17-C) except for those related to Leatherback Road that was relocated as part of this application and Needlegrass Lane that was eliminated.

ALTERNATIVE DESIGN STANDARDS REQUIRING PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL
1) Reduce centerline radius from 250' to 150' on Leatherback Road at STA 1+00.

ALTERNATIVE DESIGN STANDARD REQUIRING KNOX COUNTY ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS APPROVAL
1. Increase the maximum intersection grade from 1% to 2% on Leatherback Road at the Velvet Leaf Lane intersection.


Property Information

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Location
0 English Ivy Ln.

Southeast of English Ivy Lane terminus, south of Hardin Valley Road

Commission District 6


Size
4.54 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Rural Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
Approve the alternative design standard on the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and because the site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and will not create a traffic hazard.

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1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the utility provider.
2. Provision of street names that are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Providing a minimum 200 ft sight distance (line of sight) easement on the Leatherback Drive frontage of Lot 110. The driveway for this lot shall be restricted to the Velvet Leaf Lane frontage or located outside of the sight distance easement with the driveway location shown on the final plat.
4. Providing a temporary turnaround at the terminus of Leatherback Drive if the connecting road within the proposed Catatoga subdivision is not complete and installing notification of future street connection at the terminus of Leatherback Drive as required by Section 3.04.C.2.d. of the Knoxville-Knox County Subdivision Regulations. The design of the temporary turnaround shall be determined during the design plan phase.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Certifying that the required sight distance can be obtained at the Leatherback Drive intersection with Velvet Leaf Lane looking to the southeast during the design plan phase with review and approval by Knox County Engineering and Public Works.
7. Submitting to Planning staff prior to final plat review by the Planning Commission or Planning staff, the certification of design plan approval form as required by the Knoxville-Knox County Subdivision Regulations.
Disposition Summary
Approve the alternative design standard on the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and because the site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and will not create a traffic hazard.

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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

Vining Mill

Homestead Land Holdings, LLC


Case History