Subdivision

Concept Plan

3-SA-05-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variance 1 because the Joint Permanent Easement will include roadside drainage, serves large lots, and the proposed variance will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan for 8 detached single-family lots subject to 9 conditions:


See case notes below

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Somerset Place
Lots
8 (Split)
Proposed Density
0.17 du/ac

Variances

1. Joint Permanent Easement serving over five lots and not providing required curb and gutter.


Property Information

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Location
Northwest side of Choto Rd., west of Whitten Ln.

Commission District 5


Size
47.97 acres

Sector
Southwest County

Currently on the Property
Residence and vacant land

Growth Plan
Rural Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variance 1 because the Joint Permanent Easement will include roadside drainage, serves large lots, and the proposed variance will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan for 8 detached single-family lots subject to 9 conditions:

1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of a street name which is consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4 Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
5. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 300 feet of sight distance in both directions along Choto Rd.
6. On the final plat, including a line of sight easement across Lot 8 in order to maintain the required sight distance along Choto Rd.
7. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, recording a maintenance agreement for the joint permanent easement.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
9. 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.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval of a Concept Plan.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variance 1 because the Joint Permanent Easement will include roadside drainage, serves large lots, and the proposed variance will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan for 8 detached single-family lots subject to 9 conditions:

What's next?

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

Somerset Place

Arthur Audie Smith


Case History