Subdivision

Concept Plan

9-SB-13-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 and 2 because site conditions and the Form Based Code restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 5 conditions


See case notes below

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Rivers Edge
Lots
4 (Split)
Residential?
Yes - MF

Variances

1. Reduction of required right-of-way for Island Home Ave. on the east side of Lot 3, from 30' to 26' from the centerline of the street.
2. Right-of-way corner radius variance for the two intersections of Road "A" with Island Home Ave., from 25' to 5'.


Property Information

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Location
North, south and west side of Island Home Ave., west end of Maplewood Dr.

Council District 1
Census Tract 8


Size
6.20 acres

Sector
South City

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 and 2 because site conditions and the Form Based Code restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 5 conditions

1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of a street name which is consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knoxville (City Ord. 0-280-90).
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance and the Knoxville South Waterfront Form Based Development Code.
5. 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.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval of a Concept Plan in the South Waterfront district.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1 and 2 because site conditions and the Form Based Code restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 5 conditions

What's next?

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After the Planning Commission
Because of its location in the City, appeals will be heard by Knox County Chancery Court.
Appeals of Concept Plans and Final Plats are filed with Chancery CourtThe Process
Applicant

Rivers Edge

John Gumpert - Camden Management


Case History