Subdivision

Concept Plan

4-SD-23-C

Approved with Conditions

Approve the requested variances and alternative design standard based on the 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 and the curbless private road, subject to 5 conditions.


See case notes below

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Brakebill Ridge
Lots
28 (Split)
Proposed Density
6.6 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - MF

Variances

VARIANCES
1. Reduce the minimum intersection separation between the proposed road and Suncrest Lane from 300 ft to 159 ft
2. Reduce the minimum vertical curve from K=25 to K=20.3 at STA 1+23.2
3. Reduce the minimum vertical curve from K=25 to K=20.3 at STA 4+23.2
4. Reduce the intersection radius on the north side of the proposed road at Brakebill Road from 25 ft to 0 ft
5. Reduce the minimum intersection radii for a private right-of-way and pavement at the T turnaround from 25 ft to 20 ft
6. Reduce the minimum depth of the private right-of-way at the T turnaround from 50 ft to 30 ft

ALTERNATIVE DESIGN STANDARDS REQUIRING KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL
1. Reduce the minimum private right-of-way width from 50 ft to 40 ft
2. Reduce the minimum private right-of-way pavement width from 26 ft to 24 ft

ALTERNATIVE DESIGN STANDARDS REQUIRING KNOX COUNTY ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS APPROVAL
** See attached variance and alternative design request form


Property Information

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Location
317 BRAKEBILL RD

West side of Brakebill Road, south of Suncrest Ln

Commission District 8


Size
4.19 acres

Place Type Designation
MDR (Medium Density Residential)

Currently on the Property
Rural Residential, Agriculture/Forestry/Vacant Land

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Outside City Limits)

Case Notes

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Disposition Summary
Approve the requested variances and alternative design standard based on the 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 and the curbless private road, subject to 5 conditions.

Staff Recommendation
Approve the requested variances and alternative design standard based on the 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 and the curbless private road, subject to 5 conditions.
1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the utility provider.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System in Knox County (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Installing a sidewalk along the Brakebill Road frontage if required by Knox County Engineering and Public Works during the design plan phase
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to the driveway and curb cut width standards in Article 3 (Off-Street Parking Requirements).
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Engineering and Public Works.
This proposal is a revision to the previously approved concept plan (6-SB-23-C / 6-B-23-UR). This proposal increases the number of dwellings from 27 to 28, and modifies the peripheral setback reduction request.

This proposal is for a 28-lot attached residential development on 4.224 acres at a density of 6.6 du/ac. The property was rezoned from A (Agricultural) and RA (Low Density Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 7 du/ac in May 2022 (4-I-22-RZ). The proposed private right-of-way is 40 ft wide with a pavement width of 24 ft. The road will be curbless and utilize swales for stormwater drainage as part of a low impact design.

What's next?

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Appeals of Concept Plans and Final Plats are filed with Chancery CourtThe Process
Applicant

Brakebill Ridge

Charles DeFoe


Case History