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8-SC-02-C | Planning Commission

Subdivision

Concept Plan

8-SC-02-C

Approved
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 - 6 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 13 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 obtaining Design Plan approval and commencing any grading for any phase of the subdivision that requires the street crossing of the gas line easement, provide written confirmation from Knoxville Utilities Board that they have reviewed and approved the grading and street design plans for this project.
4. Submitting a Design Plan that reflects the removal of the drainage infrastructure on that portion of the Concept Plan that is identified as "Not Included"(Southwest corner of the Subdivision - Part of CLT 049 087).
5. Providing a temporary turnaround at the western end Ivy Rose Dr. meeting the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. Prior to final plat for more than 200 lots, the second entrance to Murphy Rd. must be constructed or bonded with funds adequate to complete construction, meeting the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Combining Lot 193 with an adjoining lot or lots so that the lot will contain at least one acre (Majority of the lot is zoned A (Agricultural)).
9. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
10. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 400 feet of sight distance in both directions at the Tropicana Dr. entrance on Murphy Rd.
11. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
12. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
13. 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
Summer Rose, Future Units
Lots
140 (Split)
Proposed Density
2.24 du/ac

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance on Road "O" at station 0+50, from 250' to 100'.
2. Horizontal curve variance on Road "O" at station 3+50, from 250' to 125'.
3. Horizontal curve variance on Road B" at station 11+00, from 250' to 145'.
4. Broken back curve tangent variance on Road "B" at station 15+50, from 150' to 96'.
5. Vertical curve variance on Road "D" at station 28+15, from 475' to 270'.
6. Vertical curve variance on Road "D" at station 30+55, from 400' to 210'.


Property Information

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Location
Southwest side of Murphy Rd., northeast of Washington Pike

Commission District 7


Size
62.40 acres


Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1 - 6 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 13 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 obtaining Design Plan approval and commencing any grading for any phase of the subdivision that requires the street crossing of the gas line easement, provide written confirmation from Knoxville Utilities Board that they have reviewed and approved the grading and street design plans for this project.
4. Submitting a Design Plan that reflects the removal of the drainage infrastructure on that portion of the Concept Plan that is identified as "Not Included"(Southwest corner of the Subdivision - Part of CLT 049 087).
5. Providing a temporary turnaround at the western end Ivy Rose Dr. meeting the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. Prior to final plat for more than 200 lots, the second entrance to Murphy Rd. must be constructed or bonded with funds adequate to complete construction, meeting the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Combining Lot 193 with an adjoining lot or lots so that the lot will contain at least one acre (Majority of the lot is zoned A (Agricultural)).
9. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
10. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 400 feet of sight distance in both directions at the Tropicana Dr. entrance on Murphy Rd.
11. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
12. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
13. 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.
Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 - 6 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 13 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 obtaining Design Plan approval and commencing any grading for any phase of the subdivision that requires the street crossing of the gas line easement, provide written confirmation from Knoxville Utilities Board that they have reviewed and approved the grading and street design plans for this project.
4. Submitting a Design Plan that reflects the removal of the drainage infrastructure on that portion of the Concept Plan that is identified as "Not Included"(Southwest corner of the Subdivision - Part of CLT 049 087).
5. Providing a temporary turnaround at the western end Ivy Rose Dr. meeting the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. Prior to final plat for more than 200 lots, the second entrance to Murphy Rd. must be constructed or bonded with funds adequate to complete construction, meeting the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Combining Lot 193 with an adjoining lot or lots so that the lot will contain at least one acre (Majority of the lot is zoned A (Agricultural)).
9. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
10. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 400 feet of sight distance in both directions at the Tropicana Dr. entrance on Murphy Rd.
11. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
12. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
13. 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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Appeals of Concept Plans and Final Plats are filed with Chancery CourtThe Process
Applicant

Summer Rose, Future Units

Lexington Simmons, LLC


Case History