Subdivision

Concept Plan

8-SD-08-C

Recommended for approval
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 for a 22 lot subdivision subject to 9 conditions:


See case notes below

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Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Dogwood Cove
Lots
22 (Split)
Proposed Density
2.06 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Vertical curve variance on Road A at station 3+07, from 545.25' to 400'.
2. Horizontal curve variance on Road A at STA 1+07.42 - 2+05.97, from 250' to 200'.
3. Horizontal curve variance on Road A at STA 2+49.86 - 5+54.17, from 250' to 200'.
4. Horizontal curve variance on Road A at STA 5+91.67 - 7+83.71, from 250' to 200'.
5. Reverse curve tangent variance on Road A from STA 2+05.97 - 2+49.86, from 50' to 43.89'.
6. Reverse curve tangent variance on Road A from STA 5+54.17 - 5+91.67, from 50' to 37.62'.
7. Maximum street grade variance on Road A, from STA 5+07 - 8+19, from 12% to 14%.


Property Information

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Location
Northwest side of Dogwood Dr., northeast of Wrights Ferry Rd.

Commission District 4
Census Tract 57.01


Size
10.66 acres

Sector
Southwest County

Currently on the Property
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 for a 22 lot subdivision subject to 9 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. Identifying the minimum floor elevations (Me's) for Lots 2, 3, and 19 - 22 on the final plat.
4. Widening Dogwood Dr., from the entrance of the proposed subdivision to Widower Dr. to a width and standard acceptable to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. The developer shall be responsible for the costs associated with this improvement. Prior to final plat approval, the widening plan and timing sequence for the improvements must be approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works staff.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
7. Including the line of sight easement across Lots 19 and 20 on the final plat in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Road A.
8. Revising the concept plan to reflect the variances listed in this staff report.
9. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
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 for a 22 lot subdivision subject to 9 conditions:

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

Dogwood Cove

S & E Properties


Case History