Subdivision

Concept Plan

10-SA-17-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-3 because the sites topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances with the recommended conditions will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the concept plan subject to 9 conditions


See case notes below

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Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
6702 Westland Drive
Lots
17 (Split)
Proposed Density
3.78 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Vertical curve variance to reduce the K value starting approximately at STA 0+30.98 from 25 to 15.
2. Vertical curve variance to reduce the K value starting approximately at STA 1+59.81 from 25 to 20.
3. Vertical curve variance to reduce the K value starting approximately at STA 4+86.48 from 25 to 20.


Property Information

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Location
6702 Westland Dr

Southeast side of Westland Dr., west of Craig Rd.

Council District 2
Census Tract 44.01


Size
4.50 acres

Sector
West City

Currently on the Property
Residence and vacant land

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-3 because the sites topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances with the recommended conditions 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 a street name which is consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (City Ord. 0-280-90).
3. Installation of sidewalks, as identified on the concept plan, meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville and the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA). The sidewalks shall be installed at the time the street improvements are installed for the subdivision.
4. To address the reduced K values for the vertical curves of the Joint Permanent Easement (JPE), street lights will be required and a 25 mph speed limit sign will be posted within the subdivision.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining any required permit from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
7. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
8 Prior to final plat approval establish a homeowners association for the purpose of assessing and collecting fees for the maintenance of the Joint Permanent Easement and any other commonly held assets such as the sidewalks and stormwater system.
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.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval of a concept plan in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) District.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1-3 because the sites topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances with the recommended conditions 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 City, appeals will be heard by Knox County Chancery Court.
Appeals of Concept Plans and Final Plats are filed with Chancery CourtThe Process
Applicant

6702 Westland Drive

Urban Engineering, Inc.


Case History