Subdivision

Concept Plan

3-SC-10-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variance 1 because the site conditions and use restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variance will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan for five lots subject to 13 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 (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Conducting compaction testing in all fill areas associated with street/driveway construction and building sites per the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Providing a detailed grading plan for proposed Lot 9 at the design plan stage of the subdivision to show that a building site with adequate access can be achieved on the lot. The design plan approval certification form from the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works must specify that a building site with adequate access can be achieved on Lot 9 before MPC Staff will accept the final plat for that lot.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Army Corps of Engineers.
7. Implementation of the road improvements as recommended in the Traffic Impact Study submitted with the concept plan for Norris Freeway Commercial Center (7-SJ-06-C) for the intersections of Emory Rd. with Andersonville Pike and Norris Freeway, and Norris Freeway up to and including the two entrances for the proposed commercial subdivision. The applicant shall be responsible for all improvements that will not be implemented by the Tennessee Department of Transportation in their scheduled improvements to Emory Rd. and Norris Freeway.
8. Obtaining street connection permits from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) including final acceptance of the improvements by TDOT.
9. Placing a note on the final plat that states that access shall be to internal driveways only with no direct access to Norris Freeway and no direct access from Lots 7 and 11 to the Joint Permanent Easement serving the Norris Freeway Commercial Center subdivision.
10. Prior to final plat certification, recording the permanent cross access easements that provide access for those lots that do not have direct access to the Joint Permanent Easement serving the Norris Freeway Commercial Center due to access restrictions.
11. Use on review approval is required for any proposed development on the individual lots.
12. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
13. 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.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Norris Freeway Commercial Center, Phase II (FKA: Northfork Station, Phase II)
Lots
5 (Split)
Residential?
No

Variances

1. To allow permanent cross access easements as legal access for proposed lots.


Property Information

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Location
Northeast side of Norris Freeway, north of E. Emory Rd.

Commission District 7
Census Tract 62.01


Size
6.69 acres

Sector
North County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variance 1 because the site conditions and use restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variance will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan for five lots subject to 13 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 (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Conducting compaction testing in all fill areas associated with street/driveway construction and building sites per the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Providing a detailed grading plan for proposed Lot 9 at the design plan stage of the subdivision to show that a building site with adequate access can be achieved on the lot. The design plan approval certification form from the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works must specify that a building site with adequate access can be achieved on Lot 9 before MPC Staff will accept the final plat for that lot.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Army Corps of Engineers.
7. Implementation of the road improvements as recommended in the Traffic Impact Study submitted with the concept plan for Norris Freeway Commercial Center (7-SJ-06-C) for the intersections of Emory Rd. with Andersonville Pike and Norris Freeway, and Norris Freeway up to and including the two entrances for the proposed commercial subdivision. The applicant shall be responsible for all improvements that will not be implemented by the Tennessee Department of Transportation in their scheduled improvements to Emory Rd. and Norris Freeway.
8. Obtaining street connection permits from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) including final acceptance of the improvements by TDOT.
9. Placing a note on the final plat that states that access shall be to internal driveways only with no direct access to Norris Freeway and no direct access from Lots 7 and 11 to the Joint Permanent Easement serving the Norris Freeway Commercial Center subdivision.
10. Prior to final plat certification, recording the permanent cross access easements that provide access for those lots that do not have direct access to the Joint Permanent Easement serving the Norris Freeway Commercial Center due to access restrictions.
11. Use on review approval is required for any proposed development on the individual lots.
12. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
13. 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 site conditions and use restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variance will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan for five lots subject to 13 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 (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Conducting compaction testing in all fill areas associated with street/driveway construction and building sites per the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Providing a detailed grading plan for proposed Lot 9 at the design plan stage of the subdivision to show that a building site with adequate access can be achieved on the lot. The design plan approval certification form from the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works must specify that a building site with adequate access can be achieved on Lot 9 before MPC Staff will accept the final plat for that lot.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Army Corps of Engineers.
7. Implementation of the road improvements as recommended in the Traffic Impact Study submitted with the concept plan for Norris Freeway Commercial Center (7-SJ-06-C) for the intersections of Emory Rd. with Andersonville Pike and Norris Freeway, and Norris Freeway up to and including the two entrances for the proposed commercial subdivision. The applicant shall be responsible for all improvements that will not be implemented by the Tennessee Department of Transportation in their scheduled improvements to Emory Rd. and Norris Freeway.
8. Obtaining street connection permits from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) including final acceptance of the improvements by TDOT.
9. Placing a note on the final plat that states that access shall be to internal driveways only with no direct access to Norris Freeway and no direct access from Lots 7 and 11 to the Joint Permanent Easement serving the Norris Freeway Commercial Center subdivision.
10. Prior to final plat certification, recording the permanent cross access easements that provide access for those lots that do not have direct access to the Joint Permanent Easement serving the Norris Freeway Commercial Center due to access restrictions.
11. Use on review approval is required for any proposed development on the individual lots.
12. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
13. 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.

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

Norris Freeway Commercial Center, Phase II (FKA: Northfork Station, Phase II)

TTC Halls, LLC


Case History