Disposition Summary

DENY variance 1 based on the reasons outlined in the comment section below.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 10 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

DENY variance 1 based on the reasons outlined in the comment section below.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 10 conditions.

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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 (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Implementation of the recommended improvements identified in the Traffic Impact Study for the Fretz Road Subdivision (905 Fretz Road) prepared by Cannon & Cannon, Inc., dated December 21, 2017 as revised and approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, Planning Commission and Town of Farragut staff. Any required improvements shall be installed to the standards approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the Town of Farragut (for the street improvements to N. Campbell Station Rd.). The widening improvements to Fretz Rd. shall be approved (by Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works) and completed prior to any final plat being submitted for consideration by the Planning Commission. The north bound left turn lane improvements on N. Campbell Station Rd. at the intersection with Fretz Rd., shall be reviewed and approved by the Town of Farragut. The turn lane improvements shall be completed prior to the issuance of the 47th building permit for the subdivision.
4. If the requested variance for the lot depth of double frontage lots is denied, the applicant shall submit a revised concept plan meeting the lot depth requirements to Planning Commission and Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works staff for review. Staff may grant an administrative approval if no Subdivision Regulations variances are needed and the maximum number of units are not exceeded.
5. Installation of sidewalks on at least one side of all streets. 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.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for any alteration to the designated wetland and existing pond on the site. The final determination regarding the proposed alteration of these two features may require a modification of the layout of the subdivision.
8. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the common areas and drainage system.
9. On the final plat, including the sight distance easement across Lot 18 on the inside of the horizontal curve. At the design plan stage of the development, the applicant must demonstrate that there is a buildable area outside of the sight distance easement or the lot will have to be combined with an adjoining lot.
10. A final plat application based on this concept plan will not be accepted for review by the MPC until certification of design plan approval has been submitted to the Planning Commission staff and the required widening of Fretz Rd. is completed.