Subdivision

Concept Plan

7-SH-07-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-4 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variance will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the concept plan subject to the following 16 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 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. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tenn. Dept. of Environment and Conservation (TDEC).
4. Obtaining all required permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the on-site wetlands prior to issuance of a grading permit.
5. Provision of a 60' wide stream buffer along Plumb Creek (30' on either side of the center of the creek).
6. Provide the sidewalks as shown on the plan. All sidewalks must be a minimum of 4' wide and constructed to meet the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
7. Certification on the development plan by the applicant's surveyor that there is 400' of sight distance in both directions on Lovell Rd. from the proposed entrance.
8. Obtaining a entrance permit from the Tenn. Dept. of Transportation (TDOT).
9. Reduction of the peripheral setback from 35' to 25' restricted to the northeast property line (see development plan).
10. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in order to cross Plumb Creek.
11. 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.
12. Installation of traffic calming devices along Road A as required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
13. Dimensions need to be shown on the proposed turn-arounds as part of the design plan.
14. Driveway profiles need to be submitted as part of the design plan.
15. Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
16. 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
Lovell Road Villas
Lots
1 (Combine)
Proposed Density
3.57
Residential?
Yes - MF

Variances

1. Reduce of intersection spacing between Hibbert Ln. and Road A from 400' to 200'.
2. Horizontal curve variance on Road A STA 14+99 from 250' to 150'.
3. Horizontal curve variance on Road A STA 16+83 from 250' to 150'.
4. Horizontal curve variance on Road A STA 23+90 from 250' to 150'.


Property Information

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Location
Southeast side of Lovell Rd., northeast of Hickey Rd.

Commission District 6
Census Tract 46.04


Size
16.25 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Residences

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-4 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variance will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the concept plan subject to the following 16 conditions:

1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant 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. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tenn. Dept. of Environment and Conservation (TDEC).
4. Obtaining all required permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the on-site wetlands prior to issuance of a grading permit.
5. Provision of a 60' wide stream buffer along Plumb Creek (30' on either side of the center of the creek).
6. Provide the sidewalks as shown on the plan. All sidewalks must be a minimum of 4' wide and constructed to meet the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
7. Certification on the development plan by the applicant's surveyor that there is 400' of sight distance in both directions on Lovell Rd. from the proposed entrance.
8. Obtaining a entrance permit from the Tenn. Dept. of Transportation (TDOT).
9. Reduction of the peripheral setback from 35' to 25' restricted to the northeast property line (see development plan).
10. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in order to cross Plumb Creek.
11. 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.
12. Installation of traffic calming devices along Road A as required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
13. Dimensions need to be shown on the proposed turn-arounds as part of the design plan.
14. Driveway profiles need to be submitted as part of the design plan.
15. Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
16. 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 1-4 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variance will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the concept plan subject to the following 16 conditions:

Details of Action
1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant 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. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tenn. Dept. of Environment and Conservation (TDEC).
4. Obtaining all required permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the on-site wetlands prior to issuance of a grading permit.
5. Provision of a 60' wide stream buffer along Plumb Creek (30' on either side of the center of the creek).
6. Provide the sidewalks as shown on the plan. All sidewalks must be a minimum of 4' wide and constructed to meet the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
7. Certification on the development plan by the applicant's surveyor that there is 400' of sight distance in both directions on Lovell Rd. from the proposed entrance.
8. Obtaining a entrance permit from the Tenn. Dept. of Transportation (TDOT).
9. Reduction of the peripheral setback from 35' to 25' restricted to the northeast property line (see development plan).
10. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in order to cross Plumb Creek.
11. 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.
12. Installation of traffic calming devices along Road A as required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
13. Dimensions need to be shown on the proposed turn-arounds as part of the design plan.
14. Driveway profiles need to be submitted as part of the design plan.
15. Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
16. 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

Lovell Road Villas

The Fuller Group


Case History