Subdivision

Concept Plan

5-SC-23-C

Approved with conditions
by the Planning Commission

Approve the requested variances and alternative design standards 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 5 conditions


See case notes below

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Sparks Meadow
Lots
39 (Split)
Proposed Density
1.9 du/ac

Variances

VARIANCES
1. Reduce the minimum vertical curve length from 250 ft to 100 ft on Road ?A? between STA 12+20.99 and 13+20.99
2. Reduce the minimum tangent distance between reverse curves from 50 ft to 0 ft on Road ?A? between STA 4+89.88 and 6+63.18
3. Increase the maximum cul-de-sac grade from 10 percent to 12 percent

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 22 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
6917 BALL RD

North side of Ball Road, west of Bakertown Road

Commission District 6


Size
20.53 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Land Use Designation? LDR (Low Density Residential), HP (Hillside Protection)


Currently on the Property
Agriculture/Forestry/Vacant Land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
Approve the requested variances and alternative design standards 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 5 conditions

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 the required wetland and stream buffers on the final plat.
4) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5) 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.
Disposition Summary
Approve the requested variances and alternative design standards 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 5 conditions

What's next?

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After the Planning CommissionAppeals of Concept Plans and Final Plats are filed with Chancery CourtThe Process
Applicant

Sparks Meadow

W. Scott Williams & Associates


Case History