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 8 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) Certifying that the minimum sight distance can be obtained to the east along Hardin Valley Drive at the Road 'A' access point during the design plan phase and before grading permits are issued.
4) Providing the proposed walking trail between the subject to the subdivision and the associated Maya Hills subdivision (6-SC-23-C / 6-C-23-DP).
5) Implement the roadway improvement recommendations outlined in the Cruz Landing & Maya Hills Subdivisions Transportation Impact Study prepared by Ajax Engineering, as last revised on May 19, 2023, and approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission staff. The design details and timing of the improvements shall be worked out with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works during the design plan stage for the subdivision.
6) Providing a sidewalk on Road 'A'.
7) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8) 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 8 conditions.