Subdivision

Concept Plan

1-SC-18-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variance 1 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variance 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 (Ord 91-1-102).
3. The closed contour/sinkhole and the 50' setback around the feature shall be shown on the final plat. Building construction within the 50' setback may be permitted if a geotechnical study prepared by a registered engineer states that building within the 50' sinkhole buffer is acceptable and the study is approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. The geotechnical study must be completed and submitted to Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works during the design plan stage of the subdivision review for approval. A 5' drainage easement extending outside of the uppermost closed contour is required. Building construction is not permitted within the hatchered contour area of the sinkhole or the drainage easement. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
4. Obtaining any off-site drainage easements that may be required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for the proposed stormwater system.
5. Implementation of any recommended improvements identified in the Transportation Impact Study prepared by Ajax Engineering, dated December 21, 2017 as revised and approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission staff. Any required improvements shall be installed to the standards approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
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.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Boulder Point, Future Phases
Lots
61 (Split)
Proposed Density
2.98 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Street grade variance on Poplar Grove Ln., from STA 19+25 to STA 23+50, from 12% to 15%.


Property Information

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Location
0 Stanley Rd

Northwest terminus of Poplar Grove Ln., northwest of Boulder Point Ln.

Commission District 6
Census Tract 60.03


Size
20.49 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variance 1 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variance 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 (Ord 91-1-102).
3. The closed contour/sinkhole and the 50' setback around the feature shall be shown on the final plat. Building construction within the 50' setback may be permitted if a geotechnical study prepared by a registered engineer states that building within the 50' sinkhole buffer is acceptable and the study is approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. The geotechnical study must be completed and submitted to Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works during the design plan stage of the subdivision review for approval. A 5' drainage easement extending outside of the uppermost closed contour is required. Building construction is not permitted within the hatchered contour area of the sinkhole or the drainage easement. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
4. Obtaining any off-site drainage easements that may be required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for the proposed stormwater system.
5. Implementation of any recommended improvements identified in the Transportation Impact Study prepared by Ajax Engineering, dated December 21, 2017 as revised and approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission staff. Any required improvements shall be installed to the standards approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
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 variance 1 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variance 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 (Ord 91-1-102).
3. The closed contour/sinkhole and the 50' setback around the feature shall be shown on the final plat. Building construction within the 50' setback may be permitted if a geotechnical study prepared by a registered engineer states that building within the 50' sinkhole buffer is acceptable and the study is approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. The geotechnical study must be completed and submitted to Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works during the design plan stage of the subdivision review for approval. A 5' drainage easement extending outside of the uppermost closed contour is required. Building construction is not permitted within the hatchered contour area of the sinkhole or the drainage easement. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
4. Obtaining any off-site drainage easements that may be required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for the proposed stormwater system.
5. Implementation of any recommended improvements identified in the Transportation Impact Study prepared by Ajax Engineering, dated December 21, 2017 as revised and approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission staff. Any required improvements shall be installed to the standards approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
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.

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

Boulder Point, Future Phases

MJM Development, Inc.


Case History