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Subdivision

Concept Plan

6-SC-08-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-17 because street design complies with the Form Based Code or site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 8 conditions

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Case Notes

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Details of Action

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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 Knoxville (City Ord. 0-280-90).
3. The roundabout street design at the intersection of Sevier Ave., Island Home Ave. and Lincoln St., shall comply with the Federal Highway Administration's roundabout design guidelines and is subject to review and approval at the design plan stage of the subdivision.
4. Approval of the proposed street sections that are not in compliance with the Knoxville Waterfront Form Based Development Code streetscape standards and specific designation on the Regulating Plan (see comment below) will be subject to either Knoxville Board of Zoning Appeals variances or amendment to the Form Based Development Code. This action must be taken prior to approval of the Design Plan for the subdivision.
5. Working with the Knoxville Engineering Division at the design plan stage of the subdivision to reduce the degree of variance for the vertical curves (#'s 9-14). For all vertical curves with a K value of less than 15 will require a stop condition.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Engineering Division.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance and the Knoxville Waterfront Form Based Development Code.
8. 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 MPC staff.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval of a Concept Plan in the South Waterfront districts.

street design complies with SW Form Based Code, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
South Knoxville Waterfront
Lots
13 (Split)
Residential?
No

Variances

1. Corner radius variance at the intersections of Barber St. with Langford Ave. and River Rd., from 25' to 0' as shown on the concept plan.
2. Corner radius variance at the intersections of Claude St. with Langford Ave. and River Rd., from 25' to 0' as shown on the concept plan.
3. Corner radius variance at the intersections of Dixie St. with Langford Ave. and River Rd., from 25' to 0' as shown on the concept plan.
4. Corner radius variance at the intersections of Barber St. with Langford Ave. and River Rd., from 25' to 0' as shown on the concept plan.
5. Corner radius variance at the intersections of E St. with Langford Ave. and River Rd., from 25' to 15' as shown on the concept plan.
6. Corner radius variance at the intersections of Phillips Ave. with E. St. and Lincoln St., from 25' to 15' and 25' to 0' as shown on the concept plan.
7. Reduction of required right-of-way for a local street, from 50' to 42' for Phillips Ave. and E ST. as shown on the concept plan.
8. Variance from the turnaround standards for a dead-end public street for the west end of River Rd.
9. Vertical curve variance on Barber St. at STA 13+60, from 135.5' to 54.74'.
10. Vertical curve variance on Claude St. at STA 10+75, from 201.75' to 100'.
11. Vertical curve variance on Claude St. at STA 12+40, from 204.25' to 40'.
12. Vertical curve variance on Dixie St. at STA 10+60, from 170.25' to 80'.
13. Vertical curve variance on Dixie St. at STA 12+00, from 170.25' to 40'.
14. Vertical curve variance on Philips Ave. at STA 10+65, from 112.25' to 50'.
15. Street grade variance of less than 1% on River Rd. from STA 11+00 to 21+92.11.
16. Street grade variance of less than 1% on E St. from STA 10+00 to 11+25.
17. Street grade variance of less than 1% on Langford Ave. from STA 10+28.05 to 15+10.

Property Information

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Location
South side of Tennessee River, north side of Langford Ave. from Barber St. east to Lincoln St. and its intersection with Sevier Ave.

Council District 1
Census Tract 8

Size
22.24 acres
Sector
South City
Currently on the Property
Mixed businesses and vacant land
Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)
  • Utilities
      Electricity
      Knoxville Utilities Board
      Natuarl Gas
      Knoxville Utilities Board
      Sewer
      Knoxville Utilities Board
      Telephone
      Metro Group Bell South Telephone
      Water
      Knoxville Utilities Board

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-17 because street design complies with the Form Based Code or site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 8 conditions
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 Knoxville (City Ord. 0-280-90).
3. The roundabout street design at the intersection of Sevier Ave., Island Home Ave. and Lincoln St., shall comply with the Federal Highway Administration's roundabout design guidelines and is subject to review and approval at the design plan stage of the subdivision.
4. Approval of the proposed street sections that are not in compliance with the Knoxville Waterfront Form Based Development Code streetscape standards and specific designation on the Regulating Plan (see comment below) will be subject to either Knoxville Board of Zoning Appeals variances or amendment to the Form Based Development Code. This action must be taken prior to approval of the Design Plan for the subdivision.
5. Working with the Knoxville Engineering Division at the design plan stage of the subdivision to reduce the degree of variance for the vertical curves (#'s 9-14). For all vertical curves with a K value of less than 15 will require a stop condition.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Engineering Division.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance and the Knoxville Waterfront Form Based Development Code.
8. 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 MPC staff.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval of a Concept Plan in the South Waterfront districts.

street design complies with SW Form Based Code, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1-17 because street design complies with the Form Based Code or site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 8 conditions
Details of Action
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 Knoxville (City Ord. 0-280-90).
3. The roundabout street design at the intersection of Sevier Ave., Island Home Ave. and Lincoln St., shall comply with the Federal Highway Administration's roundabout design guidelines and is subject to review and approval at the design plan stage of the subdivision.
4. Approval of the proposed street sections that are not in compliance with the Knoxville Waterfront Form Based Development Code streetscape standards and specific designation on the Regulating Plan (see comment below) will be subject to either Knoxville Board of Zoning Appeals variances or amendment to the Form Based Development Code. This action must be taken prior to approval of the Design Plan for the subdivision.
5. Working with the Knoxville Engineering Division at the design plan stage of the subdivision to reduce the degree of variance for the vertical curves (#'s 9-14). For all vertical curves with a K value of less than 15 will require a stop condition.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Engineering Division.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance and the Knoxville Waterfront Form Based Development Code.
8. 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 MPC staff.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval of a Concept Plan in the South Waterfront districts.

street design complies with SW Form Based Code, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

What's next?

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After the Planning Commission
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

South Knoxville Waterfront

Vaughn & Melton

Planning Staff
Knoxville-Knox County Planning
Phone: 215-2500
Email: contact@knoxplanning.org
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