Subdivision

Concept Plan

11-SC-18-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variance 1 because of the existing street conditions and the City of Knoxville Department of Engineering's recommendation of approval of the proposed Five Points redevelopment project.

APPROVE the concept plan subject to 10 conditions:


See case notes below

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Five Points Phase 4
Lots
5 (Split)
Residential?
Yes - MF

Variances

1. General variance from the public street standards in order to accept Bethel Ave. as a public street based on as-built conditions and the proposed improvements identified in the concept plan.


Property Information

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Location
400 McConnell St

East side of McConnell St., southeast side of Kenner Ave., and north and south side of Bethel Ave.

Council District 6
Census Tract 68


Size
14.96 acres

Sector
Central City

Currently on the Property
Apartments

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variance 1 because of the existing street conditions and the City of Knoxville Department of Engineering's recommendation of approval of the proposed Five Points redevelopment project.

APPROVE the concept plan subject to 10 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 (City Ord. 0-280-90).
3. All proposed on street parking spaces shall meet the requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
4. Installation of sidewalks as identified on the concept plan and meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering and the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA). The sidewalks shall be installed at the time of the street improvements.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
6. Any proposed driveways for the proposed housing development are subject to approval by the Knoxville Department of Engineering with verification that adequate sight distance is available.
7. Implementation of any recommended improvements (that have not been completed) as identified in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc., (dated December 18, 2017) as revised and approved by the Knoxville Department of Engineering and Planning Commission staff.
8. The final plat shall identify any required sight distance easements for the proposed intersections as required by the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
9. Submitting to Planning Commission staff prior to final plat review by the Planning Commission, the certification of design plan approval form as required by the Knoxville-Knox County Subdivision Regulations.
10. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval of a concept plan in the R-2 (General Residential) District.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variance 1 because of the existing street conditions and the City of Knoxville Department of Engineering's recommendation of approval of the proposed Five Points redevelopment project.

APPROVE the concept plan subject to 10 conditions:

What's next?

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After the Planning Commission
Because of its location in the City, appeals will be heard by Knox County Chancery Court.
Appeals of Concept Plans and Final Plats are filed with Chancery CourtThe Process
Applicant

Five Points Phase 4

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.


Case History