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2-SC-24-C

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2-C-24-DP

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Approve the requested variance to reduce the minimum vertical curve K value from 25 to 20 on Sweetwater Way at VPI STA 7+09.58.
a. The request to reduce the vertical curve K value is due to the rolling ridges with steep slopes and exposed shallow rock.

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Applicant Request

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Subdivision
South Creek Development
Lots
91 (Split)
Proposed Density
3.89 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - MF

Variances

VARIANCES
1) Reduce the minimum vertical curve K value from 25 to 20 on Sweetwater Way at VPI STA 7+09.58.
2) Reduce the minimum broken back curve tangent from 150 ft to 85 ft on Sweetwater Way at STA 5+61.66.
3) Approval of a square cul-de-sac in place of a traditional cul-de-sac at the end of Sweetwater Way and Crystal Clear Way.
4) Reduce the minimum cul-de-sac transition radii from 75 ft to 25 ft on Sweetwater Way and Crystal Clear Way.

ALTERNATIVE DESIGN STANDARDS REQUIRING KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL

1) Reduce the minimum horizontal curve radius on Sweetwater Way from 250 ft to 200 ft at STA 6+47.
2) Reduce the minimum lot frontage from 25 ft to 20 ft for all internal lots of groupings of attached houses (see the staff comments for a full list of lots).

ALTERNATIVE DESIGN STANDARDS REQUIRING KNOX COUNTY ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS APPROVAL (PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED)
1) Reduce the minimum private right-of-way width from 50 ft to 40 ft.

Property Information

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Location
0 SWEETWATER LN

Western terminus of Sweetwater Ln, southwest of Cold Stream Ln

Commission District 9

Size
20.66 acres
Sector
South County

Land Use Designation? LDR (Low Density Residential), HP (Hillside Protection)

Currently on the Property
Agriculture/Forestry/Vacant Land
Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area
  • Utilities
      Sewer
      Knox Chapman Sewer
      Water
      Knox-Chapman Utility District

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
Approve the requested variance to reduce the minimum vertical curve K value from 25 to 20 on Sweetwater Way at VPI STA 7+09.58.
a. The request to reduce the vertical curve K value is due to the rolling ridges with steep slopes and exposed shallow rock.
1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the utility provider.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Providing a delineation between the public and private right-of-way per the requirements of Knox County Engineering and Public Works during the design plan phase.
4. Providing a 200 ft sight distance easement through the 200 ft horizontal radius in Sweetwater Way. The driveways must have a depth of 20 ft outside of the sight distance easement.
5. Providing guest parking as shown on the concept plan.
6. Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. 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.
Disposition Summary
Approve the requested variance to reduce the minimum vertical curve K value from 25 to 20 on Sweetwater Way at VPI STA 7+09.58.
a. The request to reduce the vertical curve K value is due to the rolling ridges with steep slopes and exposed shallow rock.

What's next?

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

South Creek Development

Paragon Development, LP

Planning Staff
Mike Reynolds
Phone: 865-215-3827
Email: mike.reynolds@knoxplanning.org
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