Subdivision

Concept Plan

8-SI-05-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

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

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 7 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. Submitting a final plat that reflects the results of the revised Flood Study as approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, identifying the revised floodway, 100 and 500 year floodplains and no-fill boundary) for Beaver Creek.
4. Identifying the MFE on the final plat for all lots within the floodplain.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 300 feet of sight distance in both directions along Harrell Rd. at the proposed entrance to the subdivision.
7. Prior to final plat approval, establishing a greenway easement across the rear of this site for the proposed Beaver Creek Greenway as may be required by the Knox County Greenways Coordinator.
8. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
9. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
10. 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
Woods at Highland Point
Lots
8 (Split)
Proposed Density
3.14 du/ac

Variances

1. Intersection spacing variance on Westland Drive between Montacres Lane and the Joint Permanent Easement (JPE) from 400? to 355?.
2. Vertical curve variance on the JPE at station 0+82 from 225? to 75?.
3. Cul-de-sac return radius variance on the JPE from 75? to 50?.
4. Maximum grade through a cul-de-sac variance from 10% to 12%.


Property Information

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Location
Southeast side of Westland Dr., east of Montacres Ln.

Commission District 4


Size
2.55 acres

Sector
West City

Currently on the Property
Residence

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Outside City Limits)

Case Notes

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

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 7 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. Revising the concept plan to show the required right-of-way dedication of 44? from the centerline of Westland Drive.
4. Revising the concept plan to show the required 25' corner radius for the right-of-way/property line and curb at the intersection of Westland Drive and the Joint Permanent Easement (JPE) .
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. 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 - 4 because the site's topography and location restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 7 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. Submitting a final plat that reflects the results of the revised Flood Study as approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, identifying the revised floodway, 100 and 500 year floodplains and no-fill boundary) for Beaver Creek.
4. Identifying the MFE on the final plat for all lots within the floodplain.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 300 feet of sight distance in both directions along Harrell Rd. at the proposed entrance to the subdivision.
7. Prior to final plat approval, establishing a greenway easement across the rear of this site for the proposed Beaver Creek Greenway as may be required by the Knox County Greenways Coordinator.
8. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
9. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
10. 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

Woods at Highland Point

Berkshire, LLC


Case History