Subdivision

Concept Plan

2-SC-01-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-3 because of shape of the property, topography, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 10 conditions:


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

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 (City Ord. 0-280-90).
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
4. Occupancy permits will not be issued for this development until the entrance road for the development can be tied into the completed Gallaher View Rd. extension.
5. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
6. Prior to final plat approval, record a line of sight easement across Lot 24 and the common area in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Road "B".
7. Record a final plat for the transfer of the property for the existing driveway to the Colonial Townhouses development and the tennis court property (located in the area of Lots 13-16 of the proposed concept plan) to the Terra property.
8. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the joint permanent easements, common area, recreational amenities and drainage system.
9. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
10. 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.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Terra Properties on Mars Hill Road
Lots
52 (Split)
Proposed Density
6.1 du/ac

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance on Road "B" at station 5+50, from 250' to 125'.
2. Horizontal curve variance on Road "A" at station 1+00, from 217.25' to 135'.
3. Intersection grade variance on Road "A" at Gallaher View Rd., from 1% to 2%.


Property Information

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Location
East side of Mars Hill Rd., north of Walker Springs Rd.

Council District 2


Size
8.52 acres

Sector
Northwest City

Currently on the Property
Vacant land surrounding Colonial Townhouses and tennis court

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Existing City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-3 because of shape of the property, topography, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 10 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 (City Ord. 0-280-90).
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
4. Occupancy permits will not be issued for this development until the entrance road for the development can be tied into the completed Gallaher View Rd. extension.
5. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
6. Prior to final plat approval, record a line of sight easement across Lot 24 and the common area in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Road "B".
7. Record a final plat for the transfer of the property for the existing driveway to the Colonial Townhouses development and the tennis court property (located in the area of Lots 13-16 of the proposed concept plan) to the Terra property.
8. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the joint permanent easements, common area, recreational amenities and drainage system.
9. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
10. 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 1-3 because of shape of the property, topography, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 10 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 (City Ord. 0-280-90).
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
4. Occupancy permits will not be issued for this development until the entrance road for the development can be tied into the completed Gallaher View Rd. extension.
5. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
6. Prior to final plat approval, record a line of sight easement across Lot 24 and the common area in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Road "B".
7. Record a final plat for the transfer of the property for the existing driveway to the Colonial Townhouses development and the tennis court property (located in the area of Lots 13-16 of the proposed concept plan) to the Terra property.
8. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the joint permanent easements, common area, recreational amenities and drainage system.
9. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
10. 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.

What's next?

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

Terra Properties on Mars Hill Road

Terra Properties


Case History