Subdivision

Concept Plan

5-SA-19-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-3 because the site's existing features and conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 10 conditions:


See case notes below

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Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Braxton Creek
Lots
39 (Split)
Proposed Density
3.27 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

VARIANCES REQUIRING PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL:

1. Minimum tangent length variance between compound curves from 150' to 73' at STA 3+00 on Gecko Dr.
2. Minimum tangent length variance between compound curves from 150' to 49' at STA 6+25 on Gecko Dr.
3. Minimum lot depth variance for double frontage lots for Lots 33-39, from 150' to 109'.

APPROVED WAIVERS:

1. Intersection grade waiver for Roads A & B, from 1% to up to 2.%.


Property Information

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Location
1034 N Campbell Station Rd

North side of North Campbell Station Road, East of the intersection of Fretz Road, South of Black Road

Commission District 6
Census Tract 59.04


Size
11.90 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Residence and vacant land

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Outside City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-3 because the site's existing features and conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 10 conditions:

1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (Ord 91-1-102).
3. Installation of sidewalks as identified on the concept plan. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A bond shall be provided to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works by the developer in an amount sufficient to guarantee the installation of the sidewalks.
4. At the Design Plan stage of the subdivision, working with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works on the design of the pavement transition between Gecko Dr. which is a public street and Roads A and B that will be private streets.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. All closed contours/sinkholes and the 50' setback around the feature shall be shown on the final plat. Building 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. A 5' drainage easement extending outside of the uppermost closed contour is required. Building construction is not permitted within the hatchered contour area of the sinkhole or the drainage easement. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
7. Obtaining all applicable permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC).
8. Adding this phase of the subdivision to the property owners association that will be responsible for the maintenance of the private right-of-way for Roads A and B, the common areas, amenities and drainage system.
9. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
10. Submitting to Planning staff prior to final plat review by the Planning Commission, the certification of design plan approval form as required by the Knoxville-Knox County Subdivision Regulations.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1-3 because the site's existing features and conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 10 conditions:

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

Braxton Creek

Homestead Land Holdings, LLC


Case History