Subdivision

Concept Plan

7-SA-18-C

Approved with conditions
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 and 2 because the site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 9 conditions:


See case notes below

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Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Karns/Oak Ridge Highway Development
Lots
28 (Split)
Proposed Density
4.34 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

VARIANCES REQUIRING PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL:
1. Reduction of the K-value for the vertical curve in Road A from STA 3+80 to 5+70, from 25.0 to 22.39.
2. Reduction of the K-value for the vertical curve in Road A from STA 5+70 to 7+30, from 25.0 to 22.92.

APPROVED WAIVERS BY THE KNOX COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS:
1. Intersection grade waiver for Roads A, from 1% to up to 2.%.


Property Information

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Location
7521 Oak Ridge Hwy

Southeast side of Oak Ridge Hwy., east of Gray Hendrix Rd.

Commission District 6
Census Tract 60.01


Size
6.45 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 and 2 because the site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 9 conditions:

1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the utility provider.
2. Provision of a street name which is consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. The site's frontage along Oak Ridge Highway shall be graded for a future sidewalk. The intersection grade shall be adjusted so that the pedestrian street crossing will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
4. Installation of sidewalks as identified on the concept plan. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A bond shall be provided to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works by the developer in an amount sufficient to guarantee the installation of the sidewalks.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration to the blueline stream that is located in the future development area and right-of-way for Road A. Any required buffers shall be identified on the design plan and final plat. The final determination regarding the proposed blueline stream may require a modification of the layout of the subdivision.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. Placing a notation on the final plat that all lots shall have access only to the interior street.
8. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of any common area and drainage system.
9. 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.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1 and 2 because the site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 9 conditions:

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

Karns/Oak Ridge Highway Development

Smithbilt LLC


Case History