Staff Recommendation

Approve requested variance based on the justification provided by the applicant and the recommendations of Knox County Engineering and Public Works.

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 6 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) Providing a 50 ft right-of-way connection to the adjacent property to the west to allow for a future public or private road connection (3003 Rifle Range Drive, parcel 048 07001). The location of this right-of-way connection will be reviewed and approved by Planning Commission staff and Knox County Engineering and Public Works during the design plan phase.
4) Certifying that the required sight distance is available at the Rifle Range Drive access point with documentation provided to Knox County Engineering and Public Works for review and approval during the design plan phase. The sight distance shall be certified using design grades at the entrance before grading permits are issued for the site.
5) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6) 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, and/or stormwater drainage systems.

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Disposition Summary

Approve requested variance based on the justification provided by the applicant and the recommendations of Knox County Engineering and Public Works.

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 6 conditions.