To be heard September 12, 2024Agenda Item No. 22

Staff Recommendation

Approve the alternative design standard based on the justification provided by the applicant and recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 10 conditions.

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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 sight distance easements through the horizontal curve radius less than 250 ft per the requirements of Knox County Engineering and Public Works during the design plan phase. Any driveways that cannot be located outside the sight distance easement must have a 20 ft depth outside the sight distance easement.
4) Providing shared driveways for the lots that access Harvey Road, as shown on the concept plan.
5) Providing a vehicle turnaround for all driveways access points to Harvey Road.
6) On the final plat, the area south of Lot 26 must be either incorporated into Lot 26 or labeled as a common area.
7) If during design plan approval or construction of the development, it is discovered that unforeseen off-site improvements within the right-of-way are necessary, the developer will either enter into an MOU with the County for these improvements or reimburse the County for their direct expenses (if completed by County crews) to make corrections deemed necessary.
8) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
9) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
10) 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.