Subdivision

Concept Plan

7-SC-05-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 & 2 because the site's topography and features (sinkhole) restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 10 conditions


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. The proposed round-about meeting the Federal Highway Administration's Design Guidelines for round-abouts. The design details will be addressed during the design plan stage of the subdivision.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. If any building construction is proposed within the 50' buffer areas around the sinkholes designated on the Concept Plan, a geotechnical report must be prepared by a registered engineer to determine soil stability and that report must submitted to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for consideration. Any construction in this area is subject to approval by the County following review of the report. Engineered footings may be required for this area. The sinkholes and 50' buffer shall be designated on the final plat even if they are approved to be filled.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration of the sinkholes.
7. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the common area, amenity area, and the drainage system.
8. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
9. Meeting all applicable conditions of the previously approved Concept Plans and Use-on-Reviews (8-SD-02-C / 8-K-02-UR & 10-SH-04-C / 10-J-04-UR).
10. A final plat application based on this concept plan will not be accepted for review by the MPC until certification of design plan approval has been submitted to the MPC staff.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Shannon Valley Farms, Unit 5
Lots
60 (Split)
Proposed Density
2.80 du/ac

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance on Road A at station 9+50, from 250' to 225'.
2. Vertical curve variance on Road A at station 6+00, from 75' to 50'.


Property Information

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Location
Northeast side of Murphy Rd., south of Shannon Valley Farms Blvd.

Commission District 8


Size
21.41 acres

Sector
North City

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Rural Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 & 2 because the site's topography and features (sinkhole) restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 10 conditions

1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. The proposed round-about meeting the Federal Highway Administration's Design Guidelines for round-abouts. The design details will be addressed during the design plan stage of the subdivision.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. If any building construction is proposed within the 50' buffer areas around the sinkholes designated on the Concept Plan, a geotechnical report must be prepared by a registered engineer to determine soil stability and that report must submitted to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for consideration. Any construction in this area is subject to approval by the County following review of the report. Engineered footings may be required for this area. The sinkholes and 50' buffer shall be designated on the final plat even if they are approved to be filled.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration of the sinkholes.
7. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the common area, amenity area, and the drainage system.
8. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
9. Meeting all applicable conditions of the previously approved Concept Plans and Use-on-Reviews (8-SD-02-C / 8-K-02-UR & 10-SH-04-C / 10-J-04-UR).
10. A final plat application based on this concept plan will not be accepted for review by the MPC until certification of design plan approval has been submitted to the MPC staff.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1 & 2 because the site's topography and features (sinkhole) restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 10 conditions

Details of Action
1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. The proposed round-about meeting the Federal Highway Administration's Design Guidelines for round-abouts. The design details will be addressed during the design plan stage of the subdivision.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. If any building construction is proposed within the 50' buffer areas around the sinkholes designated on the Concept Plan, a geotechnical report must be prepared by a registered engineer to determine soil stability and that report must submitted to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for consideration. Any construction in this area is subject to approval by the County following review of the report. Engineered footings may be required for this area. The sinkholes and 50' buffer shall be designated on the final plat even if they are approved to be filled.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration of the sinkholes.
7. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the common area, amenity area, and the drainage system.
8. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
9. Meeting all applicable conditions of the previously approved Concept Plans and Use-on-Reviews (8-SD-02-C / 8-K-02-UR & 10-SH-04-C / 10-J-04-UR).
10. A final plat application based on this concept plan will not be accepted for review by the MPC until certification of design plan approval has been submitted to the MPC staff.

What's next?

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After the Planning CommissionAppeals of Concept Plans and Final Plats are filed with Chancery CourtThe Process
Applicant

Shannon Valley Farms, Unit 5

Southland Group, Inc


Case History