Disposition Summary

Approve the alternative design standards based on the justification provided by the applicant and the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 15 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the alternative design standards based on the justification provided by the applicant and the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 15 conditions.

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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. Revise the asphalt trail along the S. Northshore Drive to extend along the Northshore Drive frontage. The design details for the trail and location will be reviewed and approved by Knox County Engineering and Public Works during the design plan phase.
5. Providing a common area strip with a 25-foot depth along the S. Northshore Drive frontage where adjacent to double frontage lots (Lot 51-55).
6. The sight distance shall be certified to be 400 feet in both directions by a licensed surveyor, using design grades, at the entrance before grading permits are issued for the site.
7. Provide access to detention pond #2 per the requirements of Knox County Engineering and Public Works during the design plan phase.
8. Provide 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. Increase the right-of-way width at the boulevard entrance per the requirement of Knox County Engineering and Public Works during the design plan phase.
11. All intersection and cul-de-sac right-of-way and curb radii must meet the minimum standards of the Subdivision Regulations.
12. Signs shall not be located in the boulevard median.
13. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
14. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
15. 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, private roads, and/or stormwater drainage systems.