Subdivision

Concept Plan

12-SB-10-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-9 due to existing road improvements that were completed as part of the previous use-on-review approval and the requested variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the concept plan subject to the following 5 conditions:


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
2. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting all other requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
3. Establishing a sight distance easement across lots 19 and 20.
4. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
5. Placing a note on the final plat that building construction within the 50' sinkhole buffer identified on Lot 26 may be permitted only 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. Building construction is not permitted within the hatchered contour area of the sinkhole or the drainage easement. Engineered footings may be required for the structure within the 50' sinkhole buffer.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all criteria for approval of a concept plan and a use on review in the PR zoning district.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Villas @ Tyler's Gate
Lots
26 (Split)
Proposed Density
3.66 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance on Chandler's Country Way at STA 5+00, from 100' to 75'.
2. Horizontal curve variance on Road B at STA 1+25, from 100' to 60'.
3. Vertical curve variance on Chandler's Country Way at STA 0+60, from 157.25' to 95'.
4. Vertical curve variance on Chandler's Country Way at STA 5+15, from 227' to 150'.
5. Vertical curve variance on Road B at STA 1+80, from 136.5' to 100'.
6. Intersection grade variance on Road B at STA 0+13, from 3% to 5.77 %.
7. Intersection grade variance on Road B at STA 1+80, from 3% to 3.33 %.
8. Broken back curve tangent variance on Chandler's Country Way at STA 2+40 to STA 3+23, from 150' to 84'.
9. Broken back curve tangent variance on Chandler's Country Way at STA 4+06 to STA 4+46, from 150' to 36'.


Property Information

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Location
Northeast side of Heiskell Rd., northwest of Copeland Dr.

Commission District 7
Census Tract 61.02


Size
7.11 acres

Sector
North County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Rural Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-9 due to existing road improvements that were completed as part of the previous use-on-review approval and the requested variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the concept plan subject to the following 5 conditions:

1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
2. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting all other requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
3. Establishing a sight distance easement across lots 19 and 20.
4. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
5. Placing a note on the final plat that building construction within the 50' sinkhole buffer identified on Lot 26 may be permitted only 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. Building construction is not permitted within the hatchered contour area of the sinkhole or the drainage easement. Engineered footings may be required for the structure within the 50' sinkhole buffer.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all criteria for approval of a concept plan and a use on review in the PR zoning district.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1-9 due to existing road improvements that were completed as part of the previous use-on-review approval and the requested variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the concept plan subject to the following 5 conditions:

Details of Action
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
2. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting all other requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
3. Establishing a sight distance easement across lots 19 and 20.
4. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
5. Placing a note on the final plat that building construction within the 50' sinkhole buffer identified on Lot 26 may be permitted only 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. Building construction is not permitted within the hatchered contour area of the sinkhole or the drainage easement. Engineered footings may be required for the structure within the 50' sinkhole buffer.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all criteria for approval of a concept plan and a use on review in the PR zoning district.

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

Villas @ Tyler's Gate

TC & B Development


Case History