Staff Recommendation

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

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 8 conditions

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1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the utility provider.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (Ord 91-1-102).
3. Installation of sidewalks as identified on the concept plan. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A bond shall be provided to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works by the developer in an amount sufficient to guarantee the installation of the sidewalks.
4. Street B shall connect to Blackberry Ridge Blvd. in Laurel Ridge Subdivision to the west. The street connection shall be improved to the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Provide an as-built drainage plan to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works prior to August 30, 2019 for the drainage system along Road A from the Subdivision entrance to the north side of the catch basins in front of Lots 6 and 47, along Road B and for the detention pond on the west side of Lot 50.
6. All closed contours/sinkholes and the 50' setback around the feature shall be shown on the final plat. Building 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. The geotechnical study must be completed and submitted to Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works prior to submission of the final plat for any lots that do not have a building area outside of the 50' setback area. A 5' drainage easement extending outside of the uppermost closed contour is required. Building construction is not permitted within the hatchered contour area of the sinkhole or the drainage easement. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for the maintenance of the common areas, drainage system and any recreational amenities.

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Disposition Summary

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

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 8 conditions.