Approve the requested variance to reduce the minimum intersection separation between Road "A" and Bakertown Rd from 300' to 150' based on the following evidence of hardship.
a. Reduction of the distance between the intersections was requested based on topographical and geometric constraints. Because of the location of the property and its proximity to the Bakertown Rd intersection, a 300' separation cannot be achieved. Positioning the proposed road in the proposed location minimizes the impact to the neighboring properties during intersection construction and provides optimal geometry for the road.
b. The unique shape and topography of the property and its distance to the Bakertown Rd intersection is the basis for the request (reference description in Part "a" above).
c. The purpose of the variance is not based exclusively upon a desire for financial gain but is a result of the physical attributes of the property.
d. To our knowledge, the variance will not be a detriment to public safety, health, or welfare, or be injurious to other properties and improvements in the neighborhood.

Approve the requested variance to reduce the vertical curve K value from 25 to 15 Road "A" at VPI STA 0+38.48 based on the following evidence of hardship.
a. Reduction of the vertical curve value on Road "A" was requested based on topographical and geometric constraints. The county is requiring the entrance road grades to accommodate future sidewalks along the frontage. In order to provide the required 1.00% grade at the entrance, as well as cross the existing creek near the entrance without impacting the adjacent property owners, the road profile indicated the need for a K value of 15.
b. The unique shape and topography of the property is the basis for the request (reference description in Part "a" above).
c. The purpose of the variance is not based exclusively upon a desire for financial gain but is a result of the physical attributes of the property.
d. To our knowledge, the variance will not be a detriment to public safety, health, or welfare, or be injurious to other properties and improvements in the neighborhood.

Approve the requested variance to reduce the vertical curve K value from 25 to 20 Road "A" at VPI STA 1+51.40 based on the following evidence of hardship.
a. Reduction of the vertical curve value on Road "A" was requested based on topographical and geometric constraints. The county is requiring the entrance road grades to accommodate future sidewalks along the frontage. In order to provide the required 1.00% grade at the entrance, as well as cross the existing creek near the entrance without impacting the adjacent property owners, the road profile indicated the need for a K value of 20.
b. The unique shape and topography of the property is the basis for the request (reference description in Part "a" above).
c. The purpose of the variance is not based exclusively upon a desire for financial gain but is a result of the physical attributes of the property.
d. To our knowledge, the variance will not be a detriment to public safety, health, or welfare, or be injurious to other properties and improvements in the neighborhood.

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 8 conditions, and the additional condition that the applicant install a type 'B' landscape screening buffer along the western boundary of the parcel. The applicant must submit a landscape plan to staff for review.

Disposition Summary

Approve the requested variance to reduce the minimum intersection separation between Road "A" and Bakertown Rd from 300' to 150' based on the following evidence of hardship.
A. Reduction of the distance between the intersections was requested based on

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Details of Action

Approve the requested variance to reduce the minimum intersection separation between Road "A" and Bakertown Rd from 300' to 150' based on the following evidence of hardship.
a. Reduction of the distance between the intersections was requested based on topographical and geometric constraints. Because of the location of the property and its proximity to the Bakertown Rd intersection, a 300' separation cannot be achieved. Positioning the proposed road in the proposed location minimizes the impact to the neighboring properties during intersection construction and provides optimal geometry for the road.
b. The unique shape and topography of the property and its distance to the Bakertown Rd intersection is the basis for the request (reference description in Part "a" above).
c. The purpose of the variance is not based exclusively upon a desire for financial gain but is a result of the physical attributes of the property.
d. To our knowledge, the variance will not be a detriment to public safety, health, or welfare, or be injurious to other properties and improvements in the neighborhood.

Approve the requested variance to reduce the vertical curve K value from 25 to 15 Road "A" at VPI STA 0+38.48 based on the following evidence of hardship.
a. Reduction of the vertical curve value on Road "A" was requested based on topographical and geometric constraints. The county is requiring the entrance road grades to accommodate future sidewalks along the frontage. In order to provide the required 1.00% grade at the entrance, as well as cross the existing creek near the entrance without impacting the adjacent property owners, the road profile indicated the need for a K value of 15.
b. The unique shape and topography of the property is the basis for the request (reference description in Part "a" above).
c. The purpose of the variance is not based exclusively upon a desire for financial gain but is a result of the physical attributes of the property.
d. To our knowledge, the variance will not be a detriment to public safety, health, or welfare, or be injurious to other properties and improvements in the neighborhood.

Approve the requested variance to reduce the vertical curve K value from 25 to 20 Road "A" at VPI STA 1+51.40 based on the following evidence of hardship.
a. Reduction of the vertical curve value on Road "A" was requested based on topographical and geometric constraints. The county is requiring the entrance road grades to accommodate future sidewalks along the frontage. In order to provide the required 1.00% grade at the entrance, as well as cross the existing creek near the entrance without impacting the adjacent property owners, the road profile indicated the need for a K value of 20.
b. The unique shape and topography of the property is the basis for the request (reference description in Part "a" above).
c. The purpose of the variance is not based exclusively upon a desire for financial gain but is a result of the physical attributes of the property.
d. To our knowledge, the variance will not be a detriment to public safety, health, or welfare, or be injurious to other properties and improvements in the neighborhood.

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 8 conditions, and the additional condition that the applicant install a type 'B' landscape screening buffer along the western boundary of the parcel. The applicant must submit a landscape plan to staff for review.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the requested variance to reduce the minimum intersection separation between Road "A" and Bakertown Rd from 300' to 150' based on the following evidence of hardship.
a. Reduction of the distance between the intersections was requested based on

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1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant utility provider requirements.
2. Providing a sight distance easement across the lots on the inside of Road 'B' horizontal curves per the requirements of Knox County Engineering and Public Works during the design plan phase. The driveways on these lots must be located outside of the sight distance easement and shown on the plat, or the driveways must have a depth of 20 ft beyond the sight distance easement if it cannot be located outside of the sight distance easement.
3. Provision of street names consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
4. Meet all applicable requirements of the Knox County Ordinance.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Engineering and Public Works.
6. 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, and/or
stormwater drainage systems.
7. Providing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access to internal streets.
8. Providing a privacy fence along the rear lot lines at the east and west external development boundaries, and south of the community pool, as shown on the Concept Plan.