Disposition Summary

Approved with Conditions

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Approve the variance to decrease the intersection separation from 400 ft to 200 ft between Road A and Marashi Road.
A. The property only has 444 feet of road frontage on W Governor John Sevier Hwy, is bookended by Marashi Rd and Winkle Rd and has no access to Winkle Road.
B. The restricted access to W Governor John Sevier Hwy is a condition of the zoning, which is unique to this property, as it was added during the rezoning (10-O-25-RZ).
C. The entrance on W Governor John Sevier Hwy has been placed to maximize sight distance. Knox County EPW recommends approval of this variance based on the justifications provided by the applicant.

Approve the variance to decrease the intersection separation from 400 ft to 300 ft between Road A and Winkle Road.
A. The property only has 444 feet of road frontage on W Governor John Sevier Hwy, is bookended by Marashi Rd and Winkle Rd and has no access to Winkle Road.
B. The restricted access to W Governor John Sevier Hwy is a condition of the zoning, which is unique to this property, as it was added during the rezoning (10-O-25-RZ).
C. The entrance on John Sevier has been placed to maximize sight distance. Knox County EPW recommends approval of this variance based on the justifications provided by the applicant.

Approve the variance to decrease the transition radius of the property line at the cul-de-sac from 75 ft to 50 ft.
A. The shape of the property with the creek limits the size of the cul-de-sac.
B. The creek buffer and steep topography are unique to the property.
C. No hazards will be created. There is still right-of-way available for utilities. Knox County EPW recommends approval of this variance based on the justifications provided by the applicant.

Approve the variance to decrease the transition radius of the curbline at the cul-de-sac from 75 ft to 70 ft.
A. The shape of the property with the creek limits the size of the cul-de-sac.
B. The creek buffer and steep topography are unique to the property.
C. No traffic hazards will be created. Knox County EPW recommends approval of this variance based on the justifications provided by the applicant.

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

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 8 conditions.

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1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting other relevant utility provider requirements.
2. Providing street names consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Before certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing 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.
4. Maintaining a non-disturbance tree buffer with 50 ft of depth along John Sevier Hwy and installing high-visibility tree protection fencing before clearing and grading activities begin, to be maintained until site and building construction are complete, per the zoning condition (10-O-25-RZ).
5. Grading within the 50-ft non-disturbance buffer shall be only for the road, and no more grading than what is shown on this plan can occur within the buffer. No grading for the pond shall be within the buffer.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance, including the condition of the rezoning case 10-O-25-RZ.
8. If during design plan approval or construction of the development, it is discovered that unforeseen off-site improvements within the right-of-way are necessary as caused by the development, the developer will either enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the County for these improvements or reimburse the County for their direct expenses (if completed by County crews) to make corrections deemed necessary[W.

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This proposal is a 36-lot townhome subdivision on this 7.31-acre property at a density of 4.92 du/ac. The property was rezoned from A (Agricultural) to PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 5 du/ac, subject to 3 conditions.

1) Maintain a 50-ft tree protection buffer along the W Governor John Sevier Highway, as recommended by the Governor John Sevier Highway Scenic Highway Corridor Study. High visibility and tree protection fencing shall be installed before clearing and grading activities begin and maintained until site and building construction are complete.
2) Ensuring building height within 1,000 ft of the W Governor John Sevier Highway shall not exceed 35 ft, as required by TN Code § 54-17-115.
3) Providing street connectivity to the abutting western property and allowing only access to Governor John Sevier Highway, subject to review and approval by the Knox County Engineering & Public Works Department during the Development Plan application phase.

With the conditions noted above, the zoning conditions have been met.