Subdivision

Concept Plan

5-SD-22-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

Deny variance #1 based on the rationale provided in the staff comments.

Approve variance #2 and the requested alternative design standards based on the justifications provided by the applicant, the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Eng


See case notes below

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Parker's Forest
Lots
16 (Split)
Proposed Density
.3 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

VARIANCES
1. Reduce the minimum intersection approach vertical curve for Road ?A? at Irwin Drive from K=15 to K=14.
2. Allow Road ?B? to be used as a T-turnaround as an alternative to a cul-de-sac on both ends of Road ?B?.

ALTERNATIVE DESIGN STANDARDS REQUIRING KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL
1. Reduce the minimum private road pavement width from 26ft to 24ft.
2. Reduce the minimum private right-of-way width from 50ft to 40ft.

ALTERNATIVE DESIGN STANDARDS REQUIRING KNOX COUNTY ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS APPROVAL
1. Increase the maximum intersection grade from 1 percent to 1.3 percent at the intersection of Road ?A? at Irwin Road.
2. Increase the maximum intersection grade from 1 percent to 2 percent at the intersection of Road ?A? at Road ?B?.


Property Information

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Location
704 Irwin Dr.

Southeast side of Irwin Drive, east of Grizzly Creek Lane

Commission District 7


Size
53.97 acres

Sector
North County

Currently on the Property
Vacant/forested land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
Deny variance #1 based on the rationale provided in the staff comments.

Approve variance #2 and the requested alternative design standards based on the justifications provided by the applicant, the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Eng

1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting the relevant requirements of the utility provider.
2. Provision of street names consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Certifying that the required 300 ft of sight distance is available in both directions at the Road ?A? access point with documentation provided to Knox County Engineering and Public Works for review and approval during the design plan phase.
4. Providing a sight distance easement on the final plat along the Irwin Drive frontage per Knox County Engineering and Public Works requirements.
5. Providing a note on the final plat that lots 1-15 shall have access to the internal road system only.
6. Locating the detention pond on a common area lot unless approved otherwise by Knox County Engineering and Public Works during the design plan phase.
7. Provide a note on the final plat that the private right-of-way is not a public street and will not be maintained by Knox County.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
9. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
10. Submitting to Planning staff prior to final plat review by the Planning Commission or Planning staff, the certification of design plan approval form as required by the Knoxville-Knox County Subdivision Regulations.
11. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establish a property owners association responsible for maintaining the road, common areas, amenities, and drainage system.
Disposition Summary
Deny variance #1 based on the rationale provided in the staff comments.

Approve variance #2 and the requested alternative design standards based on the justifications provided by the applicant, the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Eng

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

Parker's Forest

MP Development Group, LLC


Case History