Subdivision

Concept Plan

3-SD-22-C

Approved with conditions
by the Planning Commission

Approve variance 1 and the alternative design standards 1-6 based on the justifications provided by the applicant and the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, and because the site conditions restrict compliance


See case notes below

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Morning Ridge
Lots
57 (Split)
Proposed Density
2.95 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

VARIANCES
1) Reduce the minimum intersection separation between Sunshine Lane and Bakertown Road from 300 ft to 222 ft.

ALTERNATIVE DESIGN STANDARDS REQUIRING KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL
1) Reduce the minimum private right-of-way width on Sunshine Lane from 50 ft to 40 ft
2) Reduce the minimum pavement width on Sunshine Lane from 26 ft to 25 ft
3) Reduce the minimum private right-of-way width on Morgen Street from 50 ft to 40 ft
4) Reduce the minimum pavement width on Morgen Street from 26 ft to 25 ft
5) Reduce the minimum horizontal curve radius from 250' to 100' for Morgen Street from STA 1+13.53 to 2+75.15
6) Reduce the minimum horizontal curve radius from 250' to 100' for Morgen Street from STA 8+52.53 to 10+16.67

ALTERNATIVE DESIGN STANDARDS REQUIRING KNOX COUNTY ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS APPROVAL
1) Increase the maximum intersection grade from 1 percent to 2 percent at the northern intersection of Morgen Street and Sunrise Lane.


Property Information

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Location
0 Ball Rd.

North side of Ball Road, north of Bakertown Road

Commission District 6


Size
19.31 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
Approve variance 1 and the alternative design standards 1-6 based on the justifications provided by the applicant and the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, and because the site conditions restrict compliance
1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the utility provider.
2. Provision of street names consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Providing a note on the final plat that the private right-of-way are not public streets and will not be maintained by Knox County.
4. Providing a sight distance easement across the lots on the inside of the two Morgen Street horizontal curves per the requirements of Knox County Engineering and Public Works during the design plan phase. The driveways on these lots must be located outside of the sight distance easement and shown on the plat, or the driveways must have a depth of 20 ft beyond the sight distance easement if it cannot be located outside of the sight distance easement.
5. Dedicating the required 30-ft right-of-way from the centerline of Ball Road per the Major Road Plan and the Subdivision Regulations.
6. Revising the roundabout design per the requirements of Knox County Engineering and Public Works during the design plan phase.
7. Installation of all utilities underground per the requirements of Section 3.10.D (Electric, Gas, Telephone, and Other Utilities) of the Subdivision Regulations, unless documentation is provided to and approved by the Utility Agency and Planning staff.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of West Knox Utilities District, including but not limited to easements for utilities that must be installed and/or maintained using areas outside of the private right-of-way.
9. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
10. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
11. Providing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access to internal streets.
12. Submitting to Planning staff prior to final plat review by the Planning Commission or Planning staff, the certification of design plan approval form as required by the Knoxville-Knox County Subdivision Regulations.
13. 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, amenities, and drainage system.
Disposition Summary
Approve variance 1 and the alternative design standards 1-6 based on the justifications provided by the applicant and the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, and because the site conditions restrict compliance

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

Morning Ridge

Charles R. "Randy" Corlew


Case History