Staff Recommendation

APPROVE variances 1 & 2 because of the conversion of previously approved (concept & design plans) joint permanent easements to public streets and proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 8 conditions.

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1. Meeting all applicable 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. Place a note on the final plat that lot 1 will have access from the internal road system only.
4. For the infrastructure improvements for the first phase of the subdivision to be accepted by the County, the following changes will be required: a) Upgrading the existing paved section of the streets with the addition of 1 1/2" of asphalt over the existing pavement; b) Replacing the existing drainage pipes (headwalls may be required) as per County specifications; and c) Providing street and traffic control signs as per County specifications.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Prior to or as part of the final plat approval for the subdivision, transfer the ownership of the 25' wide lot extension from Lot 4 out to Martin Mill Pike, back to the original owners.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
8. 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 MPC Staff.

With the conditions noted, the request meets all requirements for approval of a concept plan.

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Disposition Summary

APPROVE variances 1 & 2 because of the conversion of previously approved (concept & design plans) joint permanent easements to public streets and proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 8 conditions.