Staff Recommendation

Approve the requested variance 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 in both directions along Ellistown Road at the Road 'A' access point during the design plan phase and before grading permits are issued.
4) A geotechnical study must be provided for the pond predominately located on Lot 31 during the design plan review if required by Knox County Engineering and Public Works. If this is confirmed to be a sinkhole/depression, it must be shown on the plat with a 50-ft buffer. For any building construction within the 50-ft buffer around the designated sinkhole/depression (including the depressions), a registered engineer must prepare a geotechnical report to determine soil stability. That report must be submitted to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for consideration. Any construction in these areas is subject to approval by the County following a review of the report. Engineered footings must be designed for these areas. For those lots that do not have a building site outside of the 50-ft buffer, approval by Knox County will be required prior to final plat approval. The sinkholes/depressions and 50-ft buffer shall be designated on the final plat even if they are approved to be filled. If it is determined to be a sinkhole, any lot that does not have a buildable area outside of the designated sinkhole must be eliminated or combined with other lots so it does have a buildable area.
5) The stub outs shall be provided on the Final Plat and identified for future connection, and installing notification of future street connection as required by Section 3.04.C.2.d. of the KnoxvilleKnox County Subdivision Regulations.
6) Providing a temporary turnaround at the northern end of Road 'D'. The design details are to be worked out with Knox County Engineering and Public Works during the design plan phase.
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 variance 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.