Disposition Summary

Approve the variance to reduce the intersection spacing between the site entrance and Tate Trotter Road from 300 ft to 190 ft.
A. Due to the existing topography and to provide adequate sight distance, the intersection of Road A at Bishop Road needs to be located at the proposed spacing of 190' south of Tate Trotter Road.
B. These conditions are a result of the configuration of Bishop Road and the existing topography, are not applicable to other property, and not created by any person having an interest in the property.
C. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to public safety, health, or welfare because the placement of the proposed road maximizes sight distance. Knox County EPW recommends approval of this variance based on the justifications provided by the applicant.

Approve the variance to reduce the vertical curve length on Road A from K=25 to K=15, based on the following evidence of hardship.
A. Due to the existing steeper topography along Road A coming from the intersection with Bishop Road, a reduction of the vertical curve length is needed to keep site grading balanced.
B. These conditions are due to the steeper topography in this portion of the property, as Road A has been strategically located to optimize the sight distance.
C. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to public safety, health, or welfare because the
shortened vertical curve meets American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
(AASHTO) standards. Knox County EPW recommends approval of this variance based on the justifications provided by the applicant.

Approve the variance to allow Road A at STA 14+00 to serve lots 5 & 6 without a cul-de-sac, based on the following evidence of hardships.
A. Due to the shape of the property, there is not sufficient room for a cul-de-sac. The 108-foot length of dead-end serving lots 5 & 6 provides adequate access to the 22-foot wide roadway and provides an alternate turn-around for emergency vehicles other than the Road B loop.
B. The lot size, shape, and environmental constraints are unique to the property and are not applicable to other properties.
C. Allowing this variance is not dangerous to public safety or welfare because an emergency vehicle turnaround is provided. Knox County EPW recommends approval of this variance based on the justifications provided by the applicant.

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

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 9 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the variance to reduce the intersection spacing between the site entrance and Tate Trotter Road from 300 ft to 190 ft.
A. Due to the existing topography and to provide adequate sight distance, the intersection of Road A at Bishop Road needs to be located at the proposed spacing of 190' south of Tate Trotter Road.
B. These conditions are a result of the configuration of Bishop Road and the existing topography, are not applicable to other property, and not created by any person having an interest in the property.
C. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to public safety, health, or welfare because the placement of the proposed road maximizes sight distance. Knox County EPW recommends approval of this variance based on the justifications provided by the applicant.

Approve the variance to reduce the vertical curve length on Road A from K=25 to K=15, based on the following evidence of hardship.
A. Due to the existing steeper topography along Road A coming from the intersection with Bishop Road, a reduction of the vertical curve length is needed to keep site grading balanced.
B. These conditions are due to the steeper topography in this portion of the property, as Road A has been strategically located to optimize the sight distance.
C. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to public safety, health, or welfare because the
shortened vertical curve meets American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
(AASHTO) standards. Knox County EPW recommends approval of this variance based on the justifications provided by the applicant.

Approve the variance to allow Road A at STA 14+00 to serve lots 5 & 6 without a cul-de-sac, based on the following evidence of hardships.
A. Due to the shape of the property, there is not sufficient room for a cul-de-sac. The 108-foot length of dead-end serving lots 5 & 6 provides adequate access to the 22-foot wide roadway and provides an alternate turn-around for emergency vehicles other than the Road B loop.
B. The lot size, shape, and environmental constraints are unique to the property and are not applicable to other properties.
C. Allowing this variance is not dangerous to public safety or welfare because an emergency vehicle turnaround is provided. Knox County EPW recommends approval of this variance based on the justifications provided by the applicant.

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

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 9 conditions.

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1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting other relevant utility provider requirements.
2. Provision of 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, establish 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. 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.
5. Sight distance geometry and easement for Curve #2 on Road B are to be worked out with Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works in order to maintain 150 ft of sight distance around the entire curve.
6. Providing a Type B landscape screen along property lines adjacent to Historic Alexander Bishop House and the northeast property line adjoining the Quail Run subdivision.
7. Internal private road speed limit to be reduced to 15 mph per Note #11 on site plan.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County zoning ordinance.
9. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

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This is a revision of an expired concept on Bishop Road and Tate Trotter Road (1-SB-25-C/1-D-20-UR) for 25 lots, including 14 attached and 11 detached dwellings on approximately 5.56 acres. The most recent survey is for 5.37 acres, bringing the development density to 4.66 du/ac and out of compliance with the zoning ordinance. A condition has been added that no more than 24 dwelling units are permitted unless a new survey is approved and recorded verifying the subject property with the PR up to 4.5 du/ac zone is large enough to accommodate 1 additional dwelling unit.