Details of Action
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1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting all other 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. Placing a note on the final plat that all structures will have to be located at least 50' from the top of the sinkhole/closed contour areas identified on the plat. Construction within the 50' setback may be permitted if a geotechnical study prepared by a registered engineer states that building within the 50' sinkhole buffer is acceptable and the study is approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer. The surveyor shall document that an approvable building site exists on each lot prior to the corrections deadline for final plat approval before the Planning Commission.
4. Diverting drainage away from the two sinkholes located behind Lots 82 - 94 to the large sinkhole or obtaining off-site drainage easements for those sinkholes subject to approval by 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 for drainage discharge into and any alteration of the sinkholes.
6. Meeting all requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. Providing certification on meeting the required 300' sight distance at the entrance in both directions along Childress Rd. prior to design plan approval and including that certification on the final plat.
8. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
9. 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.
Property Information
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LocationWest side of Childress Rd., north of Yow Way and northwest of Pedigo Rd.
Commission District 7
Census Tract 62.01
Size31.36 acres
Sector
Currently on the Property
Residence and vacant land
Growth PlanRural Area
- Utilities
ElectricityKnoxville Utilities Board
Natuarl GasKnoxville Utilities Board
SewerHallsdale-Powell Utility District
TelephoneTDS Telecom - Halls
WaterHallsdale-Powell Utility District
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 variances will not create a traffic hazard
APPROVE the concept plan subject to 9 conditions
1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting all other 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. Placing a note on the final plat that all structures will have to be located at least 50' from the top of the sinkhole/closed contour areas identified on the plat. Construction within the 50' setback may be permitted if a geotechnical study prepared by a registered engineer states that building within the 50' sinkhole buffer is acceptable and the study is approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer. The surveyor shall document that an approvable building site exists on each lot prior to the corrections deadline for final plat approval before the Planning Commission.
4. Diverting drainage away from the two sinkholes located behind Lots 82 - 94 to the large sinkhole or obtaining off-site drainage easements for those sinkholes subject to approval by 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 for drainage discharge into and any alteration of the sinkholes.
6. Meeting all requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. Providing certification on meeting the required 300' sight distance at the entrance in both directions along Childress Rd. prior to design plan approval and including that certification on the final plat.
8. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
9. 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 1-4 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 9 conditions
Details of Action
1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting all other 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. Placing a note on the final plat that all structures will have to be located at least 50' from the top of the sinkhole/closed contour areas identified on the plat. Construction within the 50' setback may be permitted if a geotechnical study prepared by a registered engineer states that building within the 50' sinkhole buffer is acceptable and the study is approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer. The surveyor shall document that an approvable building site exists on each lot prior to the corrections deadline for final plat approval before the Planning Commission.
4. Diverting drainage away from the two sinkholes located behind Lots 82 - 94 to the large sinkhole or obtaining off-site drainage easements for those sinkholes subject to approval by 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 for drainage discharge into and any alteration of the sinkholes.
6. Meeting all requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. Providing certification on meeting the required 300' sight distance at the entrance in both directions along Childress Rd. prior to design plan approval and including that certification on the final plat.
8. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
9. 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.
