Subdivision

Concept Plan

7-SH-02-C

Approved
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 - 7 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 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. Prior to final plat approval for this subdivision, the location and extent of the drain field from the Jim and Gay Morton property shall be identified. This includes the area around the drain line that would need to be reserved for the system to function (subject to Health Department approval). The lots impacted by the drain field will not be approved through the final plat process until such time as this issue is addressed through establishing the appropriate easements for the drain field, tying the Morton house to the sewer system, or resolving the issue through some other legal action.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
6. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that the required sight distance exists in both directions along Hill Rd.
7. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
8. Include a line of sight easement across Lot 22 - 24 on the final plat in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Knowledge Ln.
9. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
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
Solomon Place (FKA: Property of Bill Morton)
Lots
72 (Split)
Proposed Density
2.18 du/ac

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance on Knowledge Ln. at station 8+02.97, from 250' to 175'.
2. Vertical curve variance on Solomon Dr. at station 1+30, from 216.25' to 135'.
3. Vertical curve variance on Wisdom Ln. at station 4+63, from 225' to 90'.
4. Intersection grade variance on Solomon Dr. at Hill Rd., from 1% to 3%.
5. Intersection grade variance on Solomon Dr. at Knowledge Ln., from 1% to 2.16%.
6. Intersection grade variance on Wisdom Ln. (north side) at Knowledge Ln., from 1% to 3%.
7. Intersection grade variance on Wisdom Ln. (south side) at Knowledge Ln., from 1% to 3%.


Property Information

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Location
Southwest side of Hill Rd., south of Cabbage Dr.

Commission District 8


Size
33 acres

Sector
North County

Currently on the Property
Residence and vacant land

Growth Plan
Rural Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 - 7 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 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. Prior to final plat approval for this subdivision, the location and extent of the drain field from the Jim and Gay Morton property shall be identified. This includes the area around the drain line that would need to be reserved for the system to function (subject to Health Department approval). The lots impacted by the drain field will not be approved through the final plat process until such time as this issue is addressed through establishing the appropriate easements for the drain field, tying the Morton house to the sewer system, or resolving the issue through some other legal action.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
6. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that the required sight distance exists in both directions along Hill Rd.
7. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
8. Include a line of sight easement across Lot 22 - 24 on the final plat in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Knowledge Ln.
9. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
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 - 7 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 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. Prior to final plat approval for this subdivision, the location and extent of the drain field from the Jim and Gay Morton property shall be identified. This includes the area around the drain line that would need to be reserved for the system to function (subject to Health Department approval). The lots impacted by the drain field will not be approved through the final plat process until such time as this issue is addressed through establishing the appropriate easements for the drain field, tying the Morton house to the sewer system, or resolving the issue through some other legal action.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
6. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that the required sight distance exists in both directions along Hill Rd.
7. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
8. Include a line of sight easement across Lot 22 - 24 on the final plat in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Knowledge Ln.
9. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
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

Solomon Place (FKA: Property of Bill Morton)

LBH Developers


Case History