Subdivision

Concept Plan

1-SC-20-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-5 and waiver 1 because the site's topography and shape restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances and waiver will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 9 conditions.


See case notes below

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Steele Landing
Lots
133 (Split)
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

VARIANCES REQUIRING PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL:
1. Reduce the intersection radii for the right-of-way for Road A at Hardin Valley Rd., from 75' to 0'.
2. Reduce minimum horizontal curve radius from 250' to 150' for Road "A" from STA 1+00.19 to STA 2+92.51.
3. Reduce minimum horizontal curve radius from 250 ft to 150 ft for Road "A" from STA 13+47.12 to STA 15+82.74.
4. Reduce minimum K-value from K= 25 to K= 15 for Road "A" at STA 1+01.91.
5. Reduce minimum lot width from 25' to 20'.

WAIVER REQUIRING PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL:
1. Increase maximum road grade from 12% to 14% for Road "A" from STA 1+03.75 to STA 13+38.53.

APPROVED WAIVER BY THE KNOX COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS:
1. Intersection grade waiver for Road A at Hardin Valley Road, from 1% up to 1.5%.


Property Information

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Location
11446 & O Hardin Valley Rd.

Southeast of intersection of Hardin Valley Road & Steel Road.

Commission District 6


Size
33.30 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Rural Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-5 and waiver 1 because the site's topography and shape restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances and waiver 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 utility provider.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (Ord 91-1-102).
3. Implementation of any recommended improvements identified in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc., dated October 16, 2019 and as approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning staff.
4. The final design and details for implementation of the intersection improvements for Road A at Hardin Valley Rd., including any traffic signal modification and pedestrian crossing improvements, shall be worked out between the applicant and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works during the design plan stage for the subdivision.
5. Installation of sidewalks as identified on the concept plan. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A bond shall be provided to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works by the developer in an amount sufficient to guarantee the installation of the sidewalks.
6. At the design plan stage of the subdivision, the details and timing of the slope reforestation plan shall be worked out with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning staff.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a homeowners association for the purpose of maintaining the private streets, storm water system, common area and any other commonly held assets.
9. Submitting to Planning staff prior to final plat review by the Planning Commission or Planning staff, the certification of design plan approval form as required by the Knoxville-Knox County Subdivision Regulations.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1-5 and waiver 1 because the site's topography and shape restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances and waiver will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 9 conditions.

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

Steele Landing

Hardin Valley Land Partners


Case History