1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of street names that are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (Ord 91-1-102).
3. Placing a note on the final plat that all structures will have to be located at least 50' from the top of the sinkholes (closed contour area) identified on the plat. Construction within the 50' setback may be permitted if a geotechnical study prepared by a registered engineer states that building within the 50' sinkhole buffer is acceptable and the study is approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. Construction is not permitted within five feet of the hatchered contour area of the sinkhole. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration to the sinkholes and crossing of Conner Creek.
(Condition re sidewalks deleted by MPC 3-12-15)
5. Revising the concept plan to include a street stub-out on the east side of Road A that would be in alignment with Road B.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that 300' of sight distance exits in both directions at the proposed subdivision entrances on Hardin Valley Rd. and E. Gallaher Ferry Rd.
8. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access from the internal road system only.
9. Working with the Knox County Greenways Coordinator on establishing the greenway easements that are identified on the concept plan.
10. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the common area and all amenities, and compliance with the tree protection condition of the rezoning approval.
11. A final plat based on this concept plan will not be accepted for review by MPC until certification of design plan has been submitted to MPC staff.

Staff Recommendation

APPROVE variances 1-4 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 12 conditions

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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 that are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (Ord 91-1-102).
3. Placing a note on the final plat that all structures will have to be located at least 50' from the top of the sinkholes (closed contour area) identified on the plat. Construction within the 50' setback may be permitted if a geotechnical study prepared by a registered engineer states that building within the 50' sinkhole buffer is acceptable and the study is approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. Construction is not permitted within five feet of the hatchered contour area of the sinkhole. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration to the sinkholes and crossing of Conner Creek.
5. Revising the concept plan to include a sidewalk along one side of Road A and Road B that would provide a pedestrian connection between Hardin Valley Road and E. Gallaher Ferry Road. The sidewalk shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA) and shall be installed at the time the street improvements are installed for the subdivision.
6. Revising the concept plan to include a street stub-out on the east side of Road A that would be in alignment with Road B.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that 300' of sight distance exits in both directions at the proposed subdivision entrances on Hardin Valley Rd. and E. Gallaher Ferry Rd.
9. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access from the internal road system only.
10. Working with the Knox County Greenways Coordinator on establishing the greenway easements that are identified on the concept plan.
11. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the common area and all amenities, and compliance with the tree protection condition of the rezoning approval.
12. A final plat based on this concept plan will not be accepted for review by MPC until certification of design plan has been submitted to MPC staff.

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Disposition Summary

APPROVE variances 1-4 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 11 conditions

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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 that are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (Ord 91-1-102).
3. Placing a note on the final plat that all structures will have to be located at least 50' from the top of the sinkholes (closed contour area) identified on the plat. Construction within the 50' setback may be permitted if a geotechnical study prepared by a registered engineer states that building within the 50' sinkhole buffer is acceptable and the study is approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. Construction is not permitted within five feet of the hatchered contour area of the sinkhole. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration to the sinkholes and crossing of Conner Creek.
(Condition re sidewalks deleted by MPC 3-12-15)
5. Revising the concept plan to include a street stub-out on the east side of Road A that would be in alignment with Road B.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that 300' of sight distance exits in both directions at the proposed subdivision entrances on Hardin Valley Rd. and E. Gallaher Ferry Rd.
8. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access from the internal road system only.
9. Working with the Knox County Greenways Coordinator on establishing the greenway easements that are identified on the concept plan.
10. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the common area and all amenities, and compliance with the tree protection condition of the rezoning approval.
11. A final plat based on this concept plan will not be accepted for review by MPC until certification of design plan has been submitted to MPC staff.