Use On Review

11-A-17-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the development plan for an apartment complex with up to 298 residential units subject to the following 12 conditions:


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. Obtaining approval from the Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority (TTCDA) for the proposed development (11-A-17-TOB).
2. Connecting the development to sanitary sewer, as well as meeting other applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
3. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing system Ordinance (Ord. 91-1-102).
4. As required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, completing the recommended street improvements as identified in the Transportation Impact Study for Hardin Valley Pointe (prepared by Ajax Engineering, with a revised date of November 5, 2017), for the intersection of Valley Vista Road and Carmichael Road at the Hardin Valley Pointe driveway entrance. The specific recommendations are identified as item #2 on pages 61 and 62 of the revised study.
5. Knox County will provide the final surface and striping for any improvements to the intersection of Valley Vista Rd. and Carmichael Rd. Currently a mini roundabout is proposed.
6. The details for the proposed mini roundabout will be addressed during the design plan stage of review by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. Sight distance and capacity for the proposed mini roundabout must be determined before the final mini roundabout design can be approved. Plans for the proposed apartment complex will not be approved until the design of the intersection has been finalized and approved.
7. Site clearing and grading shall not occur prior to final approval by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. Prior to any site clearing and grading, identify the limits of grading disturbance in the field in order to protect those few areas on the site that are to remain undisturbed.
8. Working with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission staff during the design plan stage of the review to determine if a second entrance on the east side of the development can be added to allow a connection to a frontage road along Pellissippi Parkway that is being considered by the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
9. Installing all landscaping, as shown on the landscape plan, within six months of issuance of occupancy permits for the project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, to guarantee such installation.
10. Installing all sidewalks as identified on the development plan in compliance with the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
11. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
12. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all requirements of the OB / TO zoning districts, as well as other criteria for approval of a use on review.

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
0 Carmichael Rd

Southeast side of Carmichael Rd., southern end of Valley Vista Rd.

Commission District 6
Census Tract 59.05


Size
24.97 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Land Use Designation? MU-SD


Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for an apartment complex with up to 298 residential units subject to the following 12 conditions:
1. Obtaining approval from the Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority (TTCDA) for the proposed development (11-A-17-TOB).
2. Connecting the development to sanitary sewer, as well as meeting other applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
3. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing system Ordinance (Ord. 91-1-102).
4. As required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, completing the recommended street improvements as identified in the Transportation Impact Study for Hardin Valley Pointe (prepared by Ajax Engineering, with a revised date of November 5, 2017), for the intersection of Valley Vista Road and Carmichael Road at the Hardin Valley Pointe driveway entrance. The specific recommendations are identified as item #2 on pages 61 and 62 of the revised study.
5. Knox County will provide the final surface and striping for any improvements to the intersection of Valley Vista Rd. and Carmichael Rd. Currently a mini roundabout is proposed.
6. The details for the proposed mini roundabout will be addressed during the design plan stage of review by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. Sight distance and capacity for the proposed mini roundabout must be determined before the final mini roundabout design can be approved. Plans for the proposed apartment complex will not be approved until the design of the intersection has been finalized and approved.
7. Site clearing and grading shall not occur prior to final approval by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. Prior to any site clearing and grading, identify the limits of grading disturbance in the field in order to protect those few areas on the site that are to remain undisturbed.
8. Working with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission staff during the design plan stage of the review to determine if a second entrance on the east side of the development can be added to allow a connection to a frontage road along Pellissippi Parkway that is being considered by the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
9. Installing all landscaping, as shown on the landscape plan, within six months of issuance of occupancy permits for the project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, to guarantee such installation.
10. Installing all sidewalks as identified on the development plan in compliance with the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
11. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
12. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all requirements of the OB / TO zoning districts, as well as other criteria for approval of a use on review.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the development plan for an apartment complex with up to 298 residential units subject to the following 12 conditions:
Details of Action
1. Obtaining approval from the Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority (TTCDA) for the proposed development (11-A-17-TOB).
2. Connecting the development to sanitary sewer, as well as meeting other applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
3. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing system Ordinance (Ord. 91-1-102).
4. As required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, completing the recommended street improvements as identified in the Transportation Impact Study for Hardin Valley Pointe (prepared by Ajax Engineering, with a revised date of November 5, 2017), for the intersection of Valley Vista Road and Carmichael Road at the Hardin Valley Pointe driveway entrance. The specific recommendations are identified as item #2 on pages 61 and 62 of the revised study.
5. Knox County will provide the final surface and striping for any improvements to the intersection of Valley Vista Rd. and Carmichael Rd. Currently a mini roundabout is proposed.
6. The details for the proposed mini roundabout will be addressed during the design plan stage of review by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. Sight distance and capacity for the proposed mini roundabout must be determined before the final mini roundabout design can be approved. Plans for the proposed apartment complex will not be approved until the design of the intersection has been finalized and approved.
7. Site clearing and grading shall not occur prior to final approval by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. Prior to any site clearing and grading, identify the limits of grading disturbance in the field in order to protect those few areas on the site that are to remain undisturbed.
8. Working with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission staff during the design plan stage of the review to determine if a second entrance on the east side of the development can be added to allow a connection to a frontage road along Pellissippi Parkway that is being considered by the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
9. Installing all landscaping, as shown on the landscape plan, within six months of issuance of occupancy permits for the project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, to guarantee such installation.
10. Installing all sidewalks as identified on the development plan in compliance with the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
11. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
12. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all requirements of the OB / TO zoning districts, as well as other criteria for approval of a use on review.

What's next?

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As a Use On Review case, the Planning Commission's decision is final, and it will not be heard by a legislative body unless it is appealed.

The appeal deadline - December 9, 2017 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

Clear Water Partners LLC


Case History