Subdivision

Concept Plan

7-SB-08-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-6 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the concept plan subject to the following 12 conditions:


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Dept.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Numbering System for Knox County (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Widening Kelly Ln. along the frontage of the subject property to 20? and dedicating 25? of right-of-way from the centerline of Kelly Ln.
4. If it is determined that there is sufficient right-of-way - (this includes both sides of Kelly Ln.) - between the subject property and Kodak Rd., the applicant will be required to widen Kelly Ln. from the proposed entrance up to Kodak Rd.
5. Place a note on the design plan that intersection grades of 3% or less as shown on the plan have been approved by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Place a note on the final plat that access to the proposed lots will be via the internal street system only.
7. Dedicating sight distance easements on lots 15 and 16 as per requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Typical section on the road profile will require "D" Mix and 8" extruded curb as per requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
10. Obtaining an offsite drainage easement from the adjoining property owner to the southeast or providing a retention basin instead of a detention basin.
11. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Fire Marshall?s Office.
12. A final plat based on this concept plan will not be accepted for review by MPC until certification of design plan has been submitted to MPC Staff.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Twilight at River Island
Lots
18 (Split)
Proposed Density
1.34
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance along Twilight Bend Way from 250' to 150', STA 5+83.30 to STA 8+43.81.
2. Horizontal curve variance along Twilight Bend Way from 250' to 150', STA 10+69.82 to STA 13+12.42.
3. Vertical curve variance along Twilight Bend Way from 180' to 120', STA 0+89.09.
4. Vertical curve variance along Twilight Bend Way from 450' to 360', STA 12+15.17.
5. Roadway grade variance from 12% to 15%, STA 1+50 to 3+50.
6. Roadway grade variance from 12% to 15%, STA 8+00 to 12+00.


Property Information

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Location
East side of Kelly Ln., south of Kodak Rd.

Commission District 8
Census Tract 129


Size
24.05 acres

Sector
East County

Currently on the Property
Vacant

Growth Plan
Rural Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-6 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the concept plan subject to the following 12 conditions:

1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Dept.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Numbering System for Knox County (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Widening Kelly Ln. along the frontage of the subject property to 20? and dedicating 25? of right-of-way from the centerline of Kelly Ln.
4. If it is determined that there is sufficient right-of-way - (this includes both sides of Kelly Ln.) - between the subject property and Kodak Rd., the applicant will be required to widen Kelly Ln. from the proposed entrance up to Kodak Rd.
5. Place a note on the design plan that intersection grades of 3% or less as shown on the plan have been approved by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Place a note on the final plat that access to the proposed lots will be via the internal street system only.
7. Dedicating sight distance easements on lots 15 and 16 as per requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Typical section on the road profile will require "D" Mix and 8" extruded curb as per requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
10. Obtaining an offsite drainage easement from the adjoining property owner to the southeast or providing a retention basin instead of a detention basin.
11. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Fire Marshall?s Office.
12. A final plat based on this concept plan will not be accepted for review by MPC until certification of design plan has been submitted to MPC Staff.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1-6 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the concept plan subject to the following 12 conditions:

Details of Action
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Dept.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Numbering System for Knox County (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Widening Kelly Ln. along the frontage of the subject property to 20? and dedicating 25? of right-of-way from the centerline of Kelly Ln.
4. If it is determined that there is sufficient right-of-way - (this includes both sides of Kelly Ln.) - between the subject property and Kodak Rd., the applicant will be required to widen Kelly Ln. from the proposed entrance up to Kodak Rd.
5. Place a note on the design plan that intersection grades of 3% or less as shown on the plan have been approved by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Place a note on the final plat that access to the proposed lots will be via the internal street system only.
7. Dedicating sight distance easements on lots 15 and 16 as per requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Typical section on the road profile will require "D" Mix and 8" extruded curb as per requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
10. Obtaining an offsite drainage easement from the adjoining property owner to the southeast or providing a retention basin instead of a detention basin.
11. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Fire Marshall?s Office.
12. A final plat based on this concept plan will not be accepted for review by MPC until certification of design plan has been submitted to MPC Staff.

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

Twilight at River Island

Damon A. Falconnier


Case History