Subdivision

Concept Plan

9-SE-18-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject 16 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 the City of Knoxville (City Ord. 0-280-90).
3. Obtaining approval of the right-of-way closure of the portions of Glen Creek Rd. and Autumn Creek Dr. that will be modified by this proposed subdivision.
4. The proposed subdivision name is subject to approval by Planning Commission staff. The change in the name of the subdivision will have to occur at a clear transition point between the subdivisions
5. Implementation of the recommended improvements from the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Ajax Engineering, last revised on August 6, 2018, and as approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission staff. The final design details for the right turn lane into the subdivision on Millertown Pike are subject to approval by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. The right turn lane shall be installed prior to a final plat for this subdivision being submitted for review to the Planning Commission.
6. The street connection between Clear Springs Plantation and the Meadows at Millertown subdivision (extension of Parasol Ln. to Autumn Creek Dr) which was a part of the original subdivision approvals shall be completed prior to a final plat for this subdivision being submitted for review by the Planning Commission.
7. As-built drawings for the previous phases of Clear Springs Plantation shall be submitted to the Knoxville Department of Engineering for review and certification for compliance with the design plan approvals. This certification is required prior to design plan approval for this proposed phase of the subdivision.
8. Verifying during the design plan stage of the subdivision that the proposed street design meets AASHTO standards, subject to review and approval by the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
9.. Providing certification to the Knoxville Department of Engineering during design plan review that all lots meet sight distance requirements and identifying any sight distance easements that may be need in order to comply with this requirement. Any required sight distance easements shall be identified on the final plat.
10. Installation of sidewalks as identified on the concept plan. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Knoxville Department of Engineering and shall be installed at the time the streets are installed.
11. Submitting an amenities plan for the use of the common area to Planning Commission staff for review and approval prior to approval of the design plan.
12. During the design plan stage of the subdivision review the applicant shall work with the Knoxville Department of Engineering and Planning Commission staff to minimize the clearing and grading of the common areas identified on the concept plan. When the grading and stormwater plans are finalized, a plan shall be prepared that identifies the areas within the common area that are to remain as undisturbed areas. The area to remain undisturbed shall be identified on the final plat for the subdivision. Clearing may be allowed in this area for approved amenity areas. The boundary for the undisturbed areas shall be clearly marked in the field prior to any site grading in order to identify the limits of disturbance and protect those areas of mature vegetation.
13. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
14. Review and approval of the grading plan for this site by the Tennessee Valley Authority and Knoxville Utilities Board prior to the issuance of a grading permit for this project.
15. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of all common areas, amenities and drainage facilities.
16. Submitting to Planning Commission staff prior to final plat review by the Planning Commission, the certification of design plan approval form as required by the Knoxville-Knox County Subdivision Regulations.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
The Highlands at Clear Springs
Lots
160 (Split)
Proposed Density
2.29 du/ac

Variances

None


Property Information

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Location
0 Glen Creek Rd

North and south side of Glen Creek Rd., south of Millertown Pike.

Council District 4
Census Tract 52.02


Size
69.94 acres

Sector
Northeast County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject 16 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 the City of Knoxville (City Ord. 0-280-90).
3. Obtaining approval of the right-of-way closure of the portions of Glen Creek Rd. and Autumn Creek Dr. that will be modified by this proposed subdivision.
4. The proposed subdivision name is subject to approval by Planning Commission staff. The change in the name of the subdivision will have to occur at a clear transition point between the subdivisions
5. Implementation of the recommended improvements from the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Ajax Engineering, last revised on August 6, 2018, and as approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission staff. The final design details for the right turn lane into the subdivision on Millertown Pike are subject to approval by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. The right turn lane shall be installed prior to a final plat for this subdivision being submitted for review to the Planning Commission.
6. The street connection between Clear Springs Plantation and the Meadows at Millertown subdivision (extension of Parasol Ln. to Autumn Creek Dr) which was a part of the original subdivision approvals shall be completed prior to a final plat for this subdivision being submitted for review by the Planning Commission.
7. As-built drawings for the previous phases of Clear Springs Plantation shall be submitted to the Knoxville Department of Engineering for review and certification for compliance with the design plan approvals. This certification is required prior to design plan approval for this proposed phase of the subdivision.
8. Verifying during the design plan stage of the subdivision that the proposed street design meets AASHTO standards, subject to review and approval by the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
9.. Providing certification to the Knoxville Department of Engineering during design plan review that all lots meet sight distance requirements and identifying any sight distance easements that may be need in order to comply with this requirement. Any required sight distance easements shall be identified on the final plat.
10. Installation of sidewalks as identified on the concept plan. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Knoxville Department of Engineering and shall be installed at the time the streets are installed.
11. Submitting an amenities plan for the use of the common area to Planning Commission staff for review and approval prior to approval of the design plan.
12. During the design plan stage of the subdivision review the applicant shall work with the Knoxville Department of Engineering and Planning Commission staff to minimize the clearing and grading of the common areas identified on the concept plan. When the grading and stormwater plans are finalized, a plan shall be prepared that identifies the areas within the common area that are to remain as undisturbed areas. The area to remain undisturbed shall be identified on the final plat for the subdivision. Clearing may be allowed in this area for approved amenity areas. The boundary for the undisturbed areas shall be clearly marked in the field prior to any site grading in order to identify the limits of disturbance and protect those areas of mature vegetation.
13. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
14. Review and approval of the grading plan for this site by the Tennessee Valley Authority and Knoxville Utilities Board prior to the issuance of a grading permit for this project.
15. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of all common areas, amenities and drainage facilities.
16. Submitting to Planning Commission staff prior to final plat review by the Planning Commission, the certification of design plan approval form as required by the Knoxville-Knox County Subdivision Regulations.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject 16 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 the City of Knoxville (City Ord. 0-280-90).
3. Obtaining approval of the right-of-way closure of the portions of Glen Creek Rd. and Autumn Creek Dr. that will be modified by this proposed subdivision.
4. The proposed subdivision name is subject to approval by Planning Commission staff. The change in the name of the subdivision will have to occur at a clear transition point between the subdivisions
5. Implementation of the recommended improvements from the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Ajax Engineering, last revised on August 6, 2018, and as approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission staff. The final design details for the right turn lane into the subdivision on Millertown Pike are subject to approval by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. The right turn lane shall be installed prior to a final plat for this subdivision being submitted for review to the Planning Commission.
6. The street connection between Clear Springs Plantation and the Meadows at Millertown subdivision (extension of Parasol Ln. to Autumn Creek Dr) which was a part of the original subdivision approvals shall be completed prior to a final plat for this subdivision being submitted for review by the Planning Commission.
7. As-built drawings for the previous phases of Clear Springs Plantation shall be submitted to the Knoxville Department of Engineering for review and certification for compliance with the design plan approvals. This certification is required prior to design plan approval for this proposed phase of the subdivision.
8. Verifying during the design plan stage of the subdivision that the proposed street design meets AASHTO standards, subject to review and approval by the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
9.. Providing certification to the Knoxville Department of Engineering during design plan review that all lots meet sight distance requirements and identifying any sight distance easements that may be need in order to comply with this requirement. Any required sight distance easements shall be identified on the final plat.
10. Installation of sidewalks as identified on the concept plan. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Knoxville Department of Engineering and shall be installed at the time the streets are installed.
11. Submitting an amenities plan for the use of the common area to Planning Commission staff for review and approval prior to approval of the design plan.
12. During the design plan stage of the subdivision review the applicant shall work with the Knoxville Department of Engineering and Planning Commission staff to minimize the clearing and grading of the common areas identified on the concept plan. When the grading and stormwater plans are finalized, a plan shall be prepared that identifies the areas within the common area that are to remain as undisturbed areas. The area to remain undisturbed shall be identified on the final plat for the subdivision. Clearing may be allowed in this area for approved amenity areas. The boundary for the undisturbed areas shall be clearly marked in the field prior to any site grading in order to identify the limits of disturbance and protect those areas of mature vegetation.
13. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
14. Review and approval of the grading plan for this site by the Tennessee Valley Authority and Knoxville Utilities Board prior to the issuance of a grading permit for this project.
15. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of all common areas, amenities and drainage facilities.
16. Submitting to Planning Commission staff prior to final plat review by the Planning Commission, the certification of design plan approval form as required by the Knoxville-Knox County Subdivision Regulations.

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

The Highlands at Clear Springs

Trans-South Properties GP


Case History