Subdivision

Concept Plan

8-SC-22-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

Approve requested variance 2 and the alternative design standards based on the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works because the proposal will not create a safety hazard.

Deny variance request 1 due to the sign


See case notes below

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Zenith Homes on Rifle Range Drive
Lots
27 (Split)
Proposed Density
4.14 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - MF

Variances

VARIANCES
1. Reduce the minimum intersection approach vertical curve from K=25 to K=15 on Road A at Rifle Range Drive
2. Reduce the minimum intersection separation from 400' to 360' between the centerlines of Road A and Magnum Lane

ALTERNATIVE DESIGN STANDARDS REQUIRING KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL
1. Reduce the minimum private right-of-way width from 50' to 40', Private ROW
2. Reduce the minimum private right-of-way pavement width from 26' to 20', Private ROW

ALTERNATIVE DESIGN STANDARDS REQUIRING KNOX COUNTY ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS APPROVAL
** See attached variance and alternative design request form


Property Information

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Location
3009 RIFLE RANGE DR

North side of Rifle Range Drive, east of Magnum Lane

Commission District 7


Size
6.52 acres

Sector
North County

Land Use Designation? LDR (Low Density Residential), HP (Hillside and Ridgetop Protection)


Currently on the Property
Rural Residential

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
Approve requested variance 2 and the alternative design standards based on the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works because the proposal will not create a safety hazard.

Deny variance request 1 due to the sign

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) Providing a 50 ft right-of-way connection to the adjacent property to the west to allow for a future public or private road connection (3003 Rifle Range Drive, parcel 048 07001). The location of this right-of-way connection will be reviewed and approved by Planning Commission staff and Knox County Engineering and Public Works during the design plan phase.
4) Certifying that the required sight distance is available at the Rifle Range Drive access point with documentation provided to Knox County Engineering and Public Works for review and approval during the design plan phase.
5) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6) Before certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establish a property owners association or other legal entity responsible for maintaining common facilities, such as common areas, amenities, private roads, and/or stormwater drainage systems.
Disposition Summary
Approve requested variance 2 and the alternative design standards based on the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works because the proposal will not create a safety hazard.

Deny variance request 1 due to the sign

What's next?

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After the Planning CommissionAppeals of Concept Plans and Final Plats are filed with Chancery CourtThe Process
Applicant

Zenith Homes on Rifle Range Drive

Zenith Homes


Case History