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. Providing sidewalks on at least one side of the proposed streets that would provide a pedestrian connection to the amenities area and the future Knox to Oak Ridge Greenway that is proposed along Solway Rd. Installation of sidewalks as identified on the revised concept plan. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA) and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. (revised per MPC 2-11-16)
4. Prior to obtaining a design plan approval for the subdivision, submitting a detailed grading plan to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission Staff that documents all proposed lots will have adequate building sites and yard areas with driveway grades not exceeding a 15% grade. All building sites shall meet required setbacks and buffers. Those lots that cannot comply with this condition will have to be combined with adjoining lots on any final plats submitted to the Planning Commission for approval.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Working with the Knox County Greenways Coordinator on establishing the 30' wide greenway easement that is identified on the concept plan.
7. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
8. Identifying the line of sight easement across Lot 47 on the final plat. This easement is required in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Road A and will restrict the placement of the house and driveway on Lot 47.
9. 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.
Property Information
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Location3004 Solway Rd
Northeast side of Solway Rd., south of George Light Rd.
Commission District 6
Census Tract 59.07
Size16.50 acres
Sector
Currently on the Property
Vacant land
Growth PlanPlanned Growth Area
- Utilities
ElectricityLenoir City Utility District
Natuarl GasKnoxville Utilities Board
SewerWest Knox Utility District
TelephoneAT&T
WaterWest Knox Utility District
Case Notes
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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 and 2 because the site's topography and shape restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 9 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. Providing sidewalks on at least one side of the proposed streets that would provide a pedestrian connection to the amenities area and the future Knox to Oak Ridge Greenway that is proposed along Solway Rd. Installation of sidewalks as identified on the revised concept plan. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA) and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, and shall be installed at the time the street improvements are installed for the subdivision.
4. Prior to obtaining a design plan approval for the subdivision, submitting a detailed grading plan to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission Staff that documents all proposed lots will have adequate building sites and yard areas with driveway grades not exceeding a 15% grade. All building sites shall meet required setbacks and buffers. Those lots that cannot comply with this condition will have to be combined with adjoining lots on any final plats submitted to the Planning Commission for approval.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Working with the Knox County Greenways Coordinator on establishing the 30' wide greenway easement that is identified on the concept plan.
7. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
8. Identifying the line of sight easement across Lot 47 on the final plat. This easement is required in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Road A and will restrict the placement of the house and driveway on Lot 47.
9. 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 and 2 because the site's topography and shape restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 9 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. Providing sidewalks on at least one side of the proposed streets that would provide a pedestrian connection to the amenities area and the future Knox to Oak Ridge Greenway that is proposed along Solway Rd. Installation of sidewalks as identified on the revised concept plan. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA) and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. (revised per MPC 2-11-16)
4. Prior to obtaining a design plan approval for the subdivision, submitting a detailed grading plan to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission Staff that documents all proposed lots will have adequate building sites and yard areas with driveway grades not exceeding a 15% grade. All building sites shall meet required setbacks and buffers. Those lots that cannot comply with this condition will have to be combined with adjoining lots on any final plats submitted to the Planning Commission for approval.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Working with the Knox County Greenways Coordinator on establishing the 30' wide greenway easement that is identified on the concept plan.
7. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
8. Identifying the line of sight easement across Lot 47 on the final plat. This easement is required in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Road A and will restrict the placement of the house and driveway on Lot 47.
9. 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.
