Staff Recommendation

APPROVE variances 1-2 and alternate design standard 1-2 based on the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and because the site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed vari

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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. Installation of all sidewalks required by the Knox County sidewalk ordinance (Ord 19-12-101) or as otherwise required by Knox County Engineering and Public Works.
4. Providing access to Old Mascot Cemetery from a public right-of-way either through the subject site or through the remainder of the Roger & Cynthia L Britton property (parcel 052-018.02), to be approved by Planning Commission staff and Knox County Engineering and Public Works before a final plat can be recorded to create lots for the River Pointe subdivision.
5. Implementation of the road improvement recommendations outlined in the Transportation Impact Study (TIS) prepared by Ajax Engineering (September 18, 2020), as revised, and reviewed and approved by Planning Commission staff and Knox County Engineering and Public Works. The design details and timing of the installation of the improvements shall be worked out with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works during the design plan stage for the subdivision and the required road improvements shall be completed prior to approval of the final plat for the subdivision.
6. Providing a sight distance easement of 200 ft (centerline-to-centerline) across the common area lot adjacent to lots 58 & 59.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. All closed contours/sinkholes 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 prior to submission of the final plat for any lots that do not have a building area outside of the 50' setback area. 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.
9. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for the maintenance of the common areas, sidewalks and stormwater/drainage facilities.
10. Submitting the certification of design plan approval form to Planning Commission staff prior to final plat review by the Planning Commission or Planning staff, as required by the Knoxville-Knox County Subdivision Regulations (Section 2.08, Design Plan -- Major Subdivisions).

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Disposition Summary

APPROVE variances 1-2 and alternate design standard 1-2 based on the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and because the site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed vari