Subdivision

Concept Plan

3-SB-16-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-5 because the site's topography and shape restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 12 conditions


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (Ord 91-1-102).
3. Installation of sidewalks as identified on the concept plan with the addition of a sidewalk connection to the clubhouse facility. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA) and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, and shall be installed at the time the street improvements are installed for the subdivision.
4. A final plat and associated grading work shall not be approved for Lots 64 - 81 until agreements have been recorded for alteration of the legal access to Tax Parcels 141-083, 141-08301, 141-08302 and 141-084. Access to those lots shall be maintained during the construction process for any revised access.
5. Prior to obtaining a design plan approval for the subdivision, submitting a detailed grading plan to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission Staff that documents all proposed lots will have adequate building sites and yard areas with driveway grades not exceeding a 15% grade. Those lots that cannot comply with this condition will have to be combined with adjoining lots on any final plats submitted to the Planning Commission for approval.
6. Compliance with the recommendations outlined in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by CDM Smith as revised on April 6, 2016.
7. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is at least 300 feet of sight distance in both directions along Everett Rd. and 400 feet of sight distance in both directions along Yarnell Rd. at the proposed subdivision entrances.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Working with the Knox County Greenways Coordinator on establishing the 50' wide greenway easement that is identified on the concept plan.
10. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system .
11. 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, recreational amenities and drainage system.
12. 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.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Hickory Village
Lots
163 (Split)
Proposed Density
4.4 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Reduction of the horizontal curve radius on Road B at STA 22+34.09 to STA 23+17.96, from 250' to 100'.
2. Reduction of the horizontal curve radius on Road G at STA 14+63.07 to STA 15+58.74, from 250' to 100'.
3. Broken back tangent variance on Road B between STA 31+05.36 and STA 31+55.95, from 150' to 50.59'.
4. Vertical curve variance on Road H at STA 10+75, from K=15 to K=13.33.
5. Vertical curve variance on Road D at STA 12+92.91, from K=25 to K=20.53.


Property Information

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Location
0 Everett Rd

North and south side of Everett Rd., east and west side of Yarnell Rd.

Commission District 6
Census Tract 59.04


Size
94 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area and Rural Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-5 because the site's topography and shape restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 12 conditions

1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (Ord 91-1-102).
3. Installation of sidewalks as identified on the concept plan with the addition of a sidewalk connection to the clubhouse facility. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA) and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, and shall be installed at the time the street improvements are installed for the subdivision.
4. A final plat and associated grading work shall not be approved for Lots 64 - 81 until agreements have been recorded for alteration of the legal access to Tax Parcels 141-083, 141-08301, 141-08302 and 141-084. Access to those lots shall be maintained during the construction process for any revised access.
5. Prior to obtaining a design plan approval for the subdivision, submitting a detailed grading plan to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission Staff that documents all proposed lots will have adequate building sites and yard areas with driveway grades not exceeding a 15% grade. Those lots that cannot comply with this condition will have to be combined with adjoining lots on any final plats submitted to the Planning Commission for approval.
6. Compliance with the recommendations outlined in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by CDM Smith as revised on April 6, 2016.
7. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is at least 300 feet of sight distance in both directions along Everett Rd. and 400 feet of sight distance in both directions along Yarnell Rd. at the proposed subdivision entrances.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Working with the Knox County Greenways Coordinator on establishing the 50' wide greenway easement that is identified on the concept plan.
10. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system .
11. 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, recreational amenities and drainage system.
12. 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.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1-5 because the site's topography and shape restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 12 conditions

Details of Action
1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (Ord 91-1-102).
3. Installation of sidewalks as identified on the concept plan with the addition of a sidewalk connection to the clubhouse facility. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA) and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, and shall be installed at the time the street improvements are installed for the subdivision.
4. A final plat and associated grading work shall not be approved for Lots 64 - 81 until agreements have been recorded for alteration of the legal access to Tax Parcels 141-083, 141-08301, 141-08302 and 141-084. Access to those lots shall be maintained during the construction process for any revised access.
5. Prior to obtaining a design plan approval for the subdivision, submitting a detailed grading plan to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission Staff that documents all proposed lots will have adequate building sites and yard areas with driveway grades not exceeding a 15% grade. Those lots that cannot comply with this condition will have to be combined with adjoining lots on any final plats submitted to the Planning Commission for approval.
6. Compliance with the recommendations outlined in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by CDM Smith as revised on April 6, 2016.
7. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is at least 300 feet of sight distance in both directions along Everett Rd. and 400 feet of sight distance in both directions along Yarnell Rd. at the proposed subdivision entrances.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Working with the Knox County Greenways Coordinator on establishing the 50' wide greenway easement that is identified on the concept plan.
10. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system .
11. 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, recreational amenities and drainage system.
12. 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.

What's next?

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After the Planning Commission
Because of its location in the County, appeals will be heard by Knox County Chancery Court.
Appeals of Concept Plans and Final Plats are filed with Chancery CourtThe Process
Applicant

Hickory Village

GBS Engineering - Mark Bialik


Case History