Subdivision

Concept Plan

7-SB-22-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

Approve the requested variances and alternative design standard based the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, and the proposal will not create a safety hazard.

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 7 condition


See case notes below

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Leonard Development - Jenkins Rd.
Lots
22 (Split)
Proposed Density
3.63 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

VARIANCES
1. Reduce the minimum vertical curve on Road ?A? from K=25 to K=15 at STA 0+50
2. Reduce the minimum intersection spacing between the centerline of Road ?A? and Capitol Blvd from 300? to 60?

ALTERNATIVE DESIGN STANDARDS REQUIRING KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL
1. Reduce the minimum horizontal curve radius from 100? to 75? at STA 8+00

ALTERNATIVE DESIGN STANDARDS REQUIRING KNOX COUNTY ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS APPROVAL
1. Increase the maximum intersection grade from 1% to 2% at the intersection of Road ?A? and Jenkins Road


Property Information

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Location
7912 Jenkins Rd.

South side of Jenkins Rd., east of Springwood Circle

Commission District 3


Size
6.10 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Agricultural/forestry/vacant

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
Approve the requested variances and alternative design standard based the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, and the proposal will not create a safety hazard.

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 7 condition

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 proposed road location has the required sight distance on Jenkins Road, with review and approval by Knox County Engineering and Public Works during the design plan phase.
4) Installing high visibility construction fencing along the east property line for the full length of the adjacent cemetery property, approximately 438 ft in length from the Jenkins Road right-of-way. The fencing must be installed before grading activities start and maintained until the house construction is complete on the individual lots. Additional high visibility fencing can be installed at the discretion of the developer.
5) Proving stormwater retention as required in the Ten Mile Creek watershed.
6) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7) Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establish a property owners association responsible for the maintenance of the common areas, amenities, and drainage system.
Disposition Summary
Approve the requested variances and alternative design standard based the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, and the proposal will not create a safety hazard.

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 7 condition

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

Leonard Development - Jenkins Rd.

David Harbin / Batson Himes Norvell & Poe


Case History