Subdivision

Concept Plan

1-SA-16-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-6 because the site's topography and shape restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 9 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 Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
4. Installation of a right turn deceleration lane into the development as required by Tenn. Dept. Of Transportation (TDOT)
5. Obtaining a street connection permit from TDOT
6. Place a note on the final plat that all lots except lot #123 will have access only to the internal street system only.
7. Prior to final plat approval, record a line of sight easement across Lot 118 in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Road E
8. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establish a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the storm drainage system and any other commonly held assets
9. 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
Hidden View Farms (formerly Hidden Valley Farms)
Lots
126 (Split)
Proposed Density
3.31 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance from 250' to 150' at sta 4+50 of Road E
2. Horizontal curve variance from 250' to 125' at sta 10+30 of Road E
3. Vertical curve variance from 194.25' to 114' at sta 0+70 of Road A
4. Vertical curve variance from 310.25' to 295' at sta 2+10 of Road B
5. Vertical curve variance from 173.5' to 110' at sta 7+98 of Road C
6. Reduction of required intersection spacing from 400' to 265' between Thompson Rd.. and the proposed Hidden View Farms subdivision entrance road


Property Information

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Location
Southeast side of Lovell Rd., southeast of Thompson Rd.

Commission District 6


Size
38.08 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
2 detached dwellings and vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-6 because the site's topography and shape restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 9 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 Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
4. Installation of a right turn deceleration lane into the development as required by Tenn. Dept. Of Transportation (TDOT)
5. Obtaining a street connection permit from TDOT
6. Place a note on the final plat that all lots except lot #123 will have access only to the internal street system only.
7. Prior to final plat approval, record a line of sight easement across Lot 118 in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Road E
8. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establish a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the storm drainage system and any other commonly held assets
9. 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 1-6 because the site's topography and shape restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 9 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 Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
4. Installation of a right turn deceleration lane into the development as required by Tenn. Dept. Of Transportation (TDOT)
5. Obtaining a street connection permit from TDOT
6. Place a note on the final plat that all lots except lot #123 will have access only to the internal street system only.
7. Prior to final plat approval, record a line of sight easement across Lot 118 in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Road E
8. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establish a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the storm drainage system and any other commonly held assets
9. 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 Commission
Because of its location in the County, appeals will be heard by Knox County Chancery Court.
Appeals of Concept Plans and Final Plats are filed with Chancery CourtThe Process
Applicant

Hidden View Farms (formerly Hidden Valley Farms)

Rufus H. Smith


Case History