Subdivision

Concept Plan

10-SE-15-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-4 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the applicant does not control the adjoining property at the proposed JPE intersection.

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
Palmer Subdivision
Lots
6 (Split)
Residential?
No

Variances

1. Street grade variance for the Joint Permanent Easement (JPE) between STA 2+12.38 and STA 9+20, from 12% to 12.5%.
2. Intersection right-of-way radius variance at the southeast corner of the intersection of Hardin Valley Rd. and the JPE, from 75' to 0'.
3. Intersection right-of-way radius variance at the southwest corner of the intersection of Hardin Valley Rd. and the JPE, from 75' to 25'.
4. Intersection edge of pavement radius variance at the southeast and southwest corners of the intersection of Hardin Valley Rd. and the JPE, from 75' to 25'.


Property Information

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Location
0 Hardin Valley Rd

Southeast side of Hardin Valley Rd., west of Valley Vista Rd.

Commission District 6
Census Tract 59.05


Size
31.75 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-4 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the applicant does not control the adjoining property at the proposed JPE intersection.

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 (Ord 91-1-102).
3. Providing a revised Traffic Impact Study during the Design Plan stage of the subdivision that includes updated traffic counts and a reanalysis based on the two approved access points onto Hardin Valley Rd. The revised Study shall be reviewed and approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission Staff prior to Design Plan approval. The applicant shall be responsible for installing the street and driveway improvements recommended in the Study. The improvements shall be installed to the standards approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Placing a note on the final plat that access to Hardin Valley Rd. is restricted to the two access points (JPE and shared driveway) identified on the Concept Plan.
6. Proposed development of the lots that are zoned PC (Planned Commercial) is subject to a Use on Review approval by the Planning Commission. Proposed development within the TO (Technology Overlay) district is subject to review and approval by the Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority.
7. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the joint permanent easement and the stormwater facilities.
8. Any grading within the 100' Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) transmission line easement is subject to review and approval by TVA.
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 1-4 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the applicant does not control the adjoining property at the proposed JPE intersection.

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

Palmer Subdivision

H. E. Bittle, III


Case History