Subdivision

Concept Plan

12-SA-16-C

Approved as modified
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 and 2 because the site's topography and site features restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 10 conditions with the modif


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

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 (Ord 91-1-102).
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. (Modified by the MPC) Including the buffer area for the specimen tree, as determined by a qualified expert, on Lots 53 and 54 on the final plat with the no clearing and grading notation. The boundary for the buffer area shall be clearly marked in the field prior to any site clearing and grading on Lots 53 and 54.
7. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for the maintenance of the common areas, drainage system and any recreational amenities.
8. On the final plat, including the sight distance easements across Lots 69 and 81 as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works
9. Placing a note on the final plat that the vehicular access for all lots is limited to the internal street system.
10. 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.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Cherokee Landing
Lots
94 (Split)
Proposed Density
3.67 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance on Road D at STA 2+50, from 250' to 100'.
2. Horizontal curve variance on Road D at STA 11+00, from 250' to 100'.


Property Information

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Location
0 Coatney Rd.

East side of Coatney Rd., south of W Governor John Sevier Hwy.

Commission District 9
Census Tract 56.03


Size
25.59 acres

Sector
South County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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

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 (Ord 91-1-102).
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Including the buffer area for the specimen tree on Lots 53 and 54 on the final plat with the no clearing and grading notation. The boundary for the buffer area shall be clearly marked in the field prior to any site clearing and grading on Lots 53 and 54.
7. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for the maintenance of the common areas, drainage system and any recreational amenities.
8. On the final plat, including the sight distance easements across Lots 69 and 81 as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works
9. Placing a note on the final plat that the vehicular access for all lots is limited to the internal street system.
10. 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 and 2 because the site's topography and site features restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 10 conditions with the modif

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 (Ord 91-1-102).
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. (Modified by the MPC) Including the buffer area for the specimen tree, as determined by a qualified expert, on Lots 53 and 54 on the final plat with the no clearing and grading notation. The boundary for the buffer area shall be clearly marked in the field prior to any site clearing and grading on Lots 53 and 54.
7. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for the maintenance of the common areas, drainage system and any recreational amenities.
8. On the final plat, including the sight distance easements across Lots 69 and 81 as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works
9. Placing a note on the final plat that the vehicular access for all lots is limited to the internal street system.
10. 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.

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

Cherokee Landing

Perry Smith Development, LLC


Case History