Staff Recommendation

Approve the requested variances and alternative design standard based on the justification provided by the applicant and recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 7 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) Implementation of the street and intersection improvement recommendations outlined in the Transportation Impact Study (TIS) prepared by Ajax Engineering (August 24, 2020) for the portions of Brakebill Road and Hammer Road adjacent to the subject property. The design details shall be worked out with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works during the design plan stage.
4) The required road improvements to Brakebill Road and Hammer Road must be completed prior to certification of the final plat for Phase 2.
5) Installation of the sidewalks per the Knox County Sidewalk Ordinance, with the design details worked out with Knox County Engineering and Public Works during the design plan phase.
6) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7) 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.

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Disposition Summary

Approve the requested variances and alternative design standard based on the justification provided by the applicant and recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 7 conditions.