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Staff Recommendation

Approve the requested variance 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 6 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. Grading along the frontage of E Emory Rd for future sidewalks per the Knox County Sidewalk Ordinance.
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.
6. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.