Staff Recommendation

Approve the requested variances and alternative design standards based on the justifications provided by the applicant, the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, and the proposal will not create a safety hazard.

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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 Road ?A? intersection with Buttermilk Road has the required sight distance, with review and approval by Knox County Engineering and Public Works during the design plan phase. Any sight distance easement across an adjoining property required to maintain the minimum sight distance requirements shall be obtained and recorded prior to the approval of a final plat for this subdivision.
4) Implementing the recommendations of the Buttermilk Road Residential Development Transportation Impact Study (Cannon and Cannon, 7/6/2022), as revised and approved by Planning staff and Knox County Engineering and Public Works (see Exhibit A).
5) If any building construction is proposed within the 50' buffer area around the designated sinkholes/depressions (including the depressions), a geotechnical report must be prepared by a registered engineer to determine soil stability and 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' buffer, approval by Knox County will be required prior to final plat approval. The sinkholes/depressions and 50' buffer shall be designated on the final plat even if they are approved to be filled.
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.

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Disposition Summary

Approve the requested variances and alternative design standards based on the justifications provided by the applicant, the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, and the proposal will not create a safety hazard.