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 (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Constructing a left turn lane on W. Emory Rd. at the entrance to the subdivision as recommended in Traffic Impact Study prepared by Cannon & Cannon, Inc. The design details for the turn lane shall be submitted for review and approval at the design plan stage of the subdivision.
4. Obtaining a street connection permit from the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
5. Installation of traffic calming devices as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Adding a line of sight easements across Lots 77 and 78 and Lots 93 and 94 on the final plat in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curves in the proposed streets. Documentation shall be provided with the application for final plat approval that Lots 78 and 93 have a buildable area outside of the sight distance easement and required setbacks.
7. Placing a note on the final plat that all structures will have to be located at least 50' from the top of the sinkhole (closed contour area) identified on the plat. 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. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration to the sinkhole.
9. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
10. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
11. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
12. 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.
Property Information
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LocationNorth side of W. Emory Rd., just east of Copper Ridge Rd.
Commission District 6
Size39.90 acres
Sector
Currently on the Property
Vacant land
Growth PlanPlanned Growth Area
- Utilities
ElectricityLenoir City Utility District
Natuarl GasKnoxville Utilities Board
SewerWest Knox Utility District
TelephoneMetro Group Bell South Telephone
WaterWest Knox Utility District
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 12 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 (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Constructing a left turn lane on W. Emory Rd. at the entrance to the subdivision as recommended in Traffic Impact Study prepared by Cannon & Cannon, Inc. The design details for the turn lane shall be submitted for review and approval at the design plan stage of the subdivision.
4. Obtaining a street connection permit from the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
5. Installation of traffic calming devices as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Adding a line of sight easements across Lots 77 and 78 and Lots 93 and 94 on the final plat in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curves in the proposed streets. Documentation shall be provided with the application for final plat approval that Lots 78 and 93 have a buildable area outside of the sight distance easement and required setbacks.
7. Placing a note on the final plat that all structures will have to be located at least 50' from the top of the sinkhole (closed contour area) identified on the plat. 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. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration to the sinkhole.
9. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
10. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
11. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
12. 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 12 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 (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Constructing a left turn lane on W. Emory Rd. at the entrance to the subdivision as recommended in Traffic Impact Study prepared by Cannon & Cannon, Inc. The design details for the turn lane shall be submitted for review and approval at the design plan stage of the subdivision.
4. Obtaining a street connection permit from the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
5. Installation of traffic calming devices as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Adding a line of sight easements across Lots 77 and 78 and Lots 93 and 94 on the final plat in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curves in the proposed streets. Documentation shall be provided with the application for final plat approval that Lots 78 and 93 have a buildable area outside of the sight distance easement and required setbacks.
7. Placing a note on the final plat that all structures will have to be located at least 50' from the top of the sinkhole (closed contour area) identified on the plat. 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. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration to the sinkhole.
9. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
10. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
11. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
12. 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.