Subdivision

Concept Plan

11-SC-17-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 & 2 because the site's natural features restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan for up to 65 lots subject to 8 conditions:


See case notes below

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Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
River Meadows, Unit Two
Lots
65 (Split)
Proposed Density
3.55 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance on Road D at STA 1+60.46, from 250' to 175'.
2. Horizontal curve variance on Road E at STA 1+49.41, from 250' to 125'.


Property Information

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Location
0 Saylors Ford Rd

West side of Saylors Ford Rd., south end of River Poppy Rd.

Commission District 8
Census Tract 65.02


Size
18.12 acres

Sector
Northeast County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 & 2 because the site's natural features restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan for up to 65 lots subject to 8 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. 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.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration or drainage discharge into any sinkholes.
5. Installation of sidewalks as identified on the concept plan. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A bond shall be provided to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works by the developer in an amount sufficient to guarantee the installation of the sidewalks.
6. Working with Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to correct the existing storm water runoff that is impacting the sanitary sewer system in the subdivision.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval of a Concept Plan in the PR zone.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1 & 2 because the site's natural features restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan for up to 65 lots subject to 8 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

River Meadows, Unit Two

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Case History