Property Information
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Location12320 S. Northshore Dr.
Southeast side of S. Northshore Dr., north of Choto Rd.
Commission District 5
Size11.40 acres
Sector
Currently on the Property
Two houses with a barn
Growth PlanPlanned Growth Area
- Utilities
SewerFirst Knox Utility District
WaterFirst Knox Utility District
Case Notes
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Staff Recommendation
Approve variance 1 & 3 as recommended by staff and alternative design standards 1-4 based on the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and because the site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regul
1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the utility provider.
2. Provision of street names consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Prior to certification of the plat for the first phase of this subdivision, verifying the acreage of the PR (Planned Residential) zoning for the entire subdivision. The maximum number of residential lots must not exceed the maximum allowed by the PR up to 5 du/ac zoning. If the acreage of the subdivision is less than the 11.40 acres stated on the plan, then lots must be eliminated to come into compliance with the PR zoning.
4. Revising the sidewalk width along the S. Northshore Drive to have a consistent width as the greenway to the southwest. The design details for the sidewalk (greenway) will be reviewed and approved by Knox County Engineering and Public Works during the design plan phase.
5. Providing the 25-foot common area strip along the S. Northshore Drive frontage, as shown on the Concept Plan.
6. Providing a minimum 200-ft sight distance easement on the final plat on the inside of Curve 2 for Road ?A?. Any driveway that is within the sight distance easement must have a depth of 20 ft beyond the sight distance easement.
7. Providing a note on the final plat that the private right-of-way are not public streets and will not be maintained by Knox County.
8. Providing a minimum 25 ft of road frontage for each lot.
9. If any building construction is proposed within the 50' buffer area around the designated sinkholes/depressions (including the depressions), a geotechnical report must be prepared by a registered engineer to determine soil stability and that report must be submitted to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for consideration. Any construction in these areas is subject to approval by the County following review of the report. Engineered footings must be designed for these areas. Any lots that do not have a building site outside of the 50' buffer, approval by Knox County will be required prior to final plat approval. The sinkholes/depressions and 50' buffer shall be designated on the final plat even if they are approved to be filled.
10. Providing a note on the final plat that the private right-of-way shall function as a utility easement.
11. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
12. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
13. 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.
14. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for the maintenance of the common areas, amenities, private roads, and drainage system.
Disposition Summary
Approve variance 1 & 3 as recommended by staff and alternative design standards 1-4 based on the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and because the site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regul
