Subdivision

Concept Plan

8-SG-04-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 - 3 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 11 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. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
5. If any building construction is proposed within the 50' buffer area around the designated sinkholes/depressions (including the depressions), a geotechnical report must be prepared by a registered engineer to determine soil stability and that report must submitted to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for consideration. Any construction in these areas is subject to approval by the County following review of the report. Engineered footings must be designed for these areas. For those lots that do not have a building site outside of the 50' buffer, approval by Knox County will be required prior to final plat approval. The sinkholes/depressions and 50' buffer shall be designated on the final plat even if they are approved to be filled.
6. Obtaining a street connection permit from the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
7. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
8. As a part of the final plat approval, combine the cemetery portion of Parcel 3 with the adjoining church property or provide a 25' traversable access easement to the cemetery parcel.
9. As a part of the final plat approval, combine the remnant strip located on the north and west sides of Parcel 3.01 with that parcel or incorporate it into the subdivision lots. The possible encroachment of the structure located on Parcel 3.01 into the subdivision should also be addressed with the final plat.
10. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
11. 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
Northshore Subdivision
Lots
25 (Split)
Proposed Density
2.54 du/ac

Variances

1. Intersection grade variance on Road A at S. Northshore Dr., from 1% to 3%.
2. Intersection grade variance on Road B at Road A, from 1% to 2.25%.
3. Vertical curve variance on Road A at Station 0+70.00, from 200' to 120'.


Property Information

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Location
Northwest side of S. Northshore Dr., southwest of Whittington Creek Blvd.

Commission District 4


Size
9.84 acres

Sector
Southwest County

Currently on the Property
Residence and vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 - 3 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 11 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. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
5. If any building construction is proposed within the 50' buffer area around the designated sinkholes/depressions (including the depressions), a geotechnical report must be prepared by a registered engineer to determine soil stability and that report must submitted to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for consideration. Any construction in these areas is subject to approval by the County following review of the report. Engineered footings must be designed for these areas. For those lots that do not have a building site outside of the 50' buffer, approval by Knox County will be required prior to final plat approval. The sinkholes/depressions and 50' buffer shall be designated on the final plat even if they are approved to be filled.
6. Obtaining a street connection permit from the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
7. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
8. As a part of the final plat approval, combine the cemetery portion of Parcel 3 with the adjoining church property or provide a 25' traversable access easement to the cemetery parcel.
9. As a part of the final plat approval, combine the remnant strip located on the north and west sides of Parcel 3.01 with that parcel or incorporate it into the subdivision lots. The possible encroachment of the structure located on Parcel 3.01 into the subdivision should also be addressed with the final plat.
10. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
11. 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 - 3 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 11 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. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
5. If any building construction is proposed within the 50' buffer area around the designated sinkholes/depressions (including the depressions), a geotechnical report must be prepared by a registered engineer to determine soil stability and that report must submitted to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for consideration. Any construction in these areas is subject to approval by the County following review of the report. Engineered footings must be designed for these areas. For those lots that do not have a building site outside of the 50' buffer, approval by Knox County will be required prior to final plat approval. The sinkholes/depressions and 50' buffer shall be designated on the final plat even if they are approved to be filled.
6. Obtaining a street connection permit from the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
7. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
8. As a part of the final plat approval, combine the cemetery portion of Parcel 3 with the adjoining church property or provide a 25' traversable access easement to the cemetery parcel.
9. As a part of the final plat approval, combine the remnant strip located on the north and west sides of Parcel 3.01 with that parcel or incorporate it into the subdivision lots. The possible encroachment of the structure located on Parcel 3.01 into the subdivision should also be addressed with the final plat.
10. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
11. 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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After the Planning CommissionAppeals of Concept Plans and Final Plats are filed with Chancery CourtThe Process
Applicant

Northshore Subdivision

Travis Fuller


Case History