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5-SC-22-C | Planning Commission
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Concept Plan

5-SC-22-C

Approved
by the Planning Commission

Approve the requested variances based on the justifications provided by the applicant, the recommendations of the City of Knoxville Department of Engineering, and the proposal will not create a safety hazard.

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 9 con

See case notes below

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Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Rock Pointe Crossing
Lots
3 (Combined)
Residential?
No

Variances

VARIANCES
1. Reduce the minimum intersection curb and right-of-way radii from 75ft to 25ft for the southeast corner of Rock Point Drive and McCalla Avenue.
2. Reduce the minimum intersection curb and right-of-way radii from 75ft to 25ft for the western corner of Pelham Road and Rock Point Drive.
3. Reduce the minimum intersection curb radius from 75ft to 25ft for the eastern corner of Pelham Road and Rock Point Drive.
4. Reduce the minimum intersection right-of-way radius from 75ft to 0ft for the eastern corner of Pelham Road and Rock Point Drive.

ALTERNATIVE DESIGN STANDARDS REQUIRING CITY OF KNOXVILLE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING APPROVAL
1. Increase the maximum intersection grade from 1 percent to 2 percent at the intersection of Rock Pointe Drive at McCalla Avenue.
2. Increase the maximum intersection grade from 1 percent to 2 percent at the intersection of Pelham Road at Rock Pointe Drive.

Property Information

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Location
325 Pelham Rd.

North and south side of Pelham Road, east of McCalla Avenue

Council District 6

Size
8.41 acres
Planning Sector
East City
Currently on the Property
Vacant land, Commercial, Office, Single family residential
Growth Plan
N/A
  • Utilities
      Sewer
      Knoxville Utilities Board
      Water
      Knoxville Utilities Board

Case Notes

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Disposition Summary
Approve the requested variances based on the justifications provided by the applicant, the recommendations of the City of Knoxville Department of Engineering, and the proposal will not create a safety hazard.

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 9 con
Staff Recommendation
Approve the requested variances based on the justifications provided by the applicant, the recommendations of the City of Knoxville Department of Engineering, and the proposal will not create a safety hazard.

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 9 con
1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant utility provider requirements.
2. Provision of a street name consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within the City of Knoxville (City Ord. 0-280-90).
3. Obtaining all necessary zoning variances from the City of Knoxville Board of Zoning Appeals.
4. All new developments accessing the road will need to provide true retention assuming pre-development greenfield conditions.
5. The east terminus of the proposed road must be designed per the City of Knoxville Department of Engineering requirements.
6. The McCalla Avenue intersection must be designed per the City of Knoxville Department of Engineering requirements.
7. Obtaining any necessary approvals from the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
8. Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
9. Submitting the certification of design plan approval form to Planning staff as required by the Knoxville-Knox County Subdivision Regulations prior to final plat approval.

What's next?

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Because of its location in the CITY, appeals will be heard by Knox County Chancery Court.
Appeals of Concept Plans and Final Plats are filed with Chancery CourtThe Process
Applicant

Rock Pointe Crossing

Chris Burkhart / Rock Pointe Development, LLC

Planning Staff
Mike Reynolds
Phone: 865-215-3827
Email: mike.reynolds@knoxplanning.org
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