Subdivision

Concept Plan

12-SF-07-C

Approved as modified
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-13 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard. Deny variance 14.
APPROVE the concept plan subject to 12 conditions:


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 (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Including a notation on the final plat identifying the specific lots that will require design plans (designed by an engineer registered in the State of Tennessee) for footings, foundation walls and retaining walls and fill material used for the support of footings, foundation walls, retaining walls and on-grade slabs prior to issuance of a building permit (original condition 3 deleted and this revises original condition 4 by MPC).
4. Providing documentation to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works at the design plan stage on how adequate sight distance will be provided through the curve at Lots 4 and 5. The required sight distance easements across Lots 4 and 5 shall be identified on the final plat along with the approved driveway location for each lot.
5. As recommended by the Traffic Impact Study, obtaining the necessary approvals to clear vegetation within the right-of-way of Everett Rd. to establish at least 300' of sight distance from the proposed entrance to the west along Everett Rd. The required sight distance shall be achieved prior to submission of the final plat and certified on the final plat.
6. The boulevard entrance design shall be approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) prior to design plan approval.
7. Obtaining a street connection permit from TDOT.
8. Revising the concept plan variance references to match the approved variances identified on the staff report. The date reference on notes 18-20 should be changed to reflect the concept plan approval date.
9. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
10. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
11. 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.
12. Establishment of a homeowners association for the purpose of assessing fees for the maintenance of drainage structures and all other commonly held assets.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Everett Woods
Lots
128 (Split)
Proposed Density
1.796 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance on Road 1 at STA 7+38.91, from 250' to 150'.
2. Reverse curve tangent variance on Road 1 at STA 17+59.66, from 50' to 34.79'.
3. Horizontal curve variance on Road 1 at STA 17+85.45, from 250' to 175'.
4. Horizontal curve variance on Road 1 at STA 21+32.59, from 250' to 225'.
5. Reverse curve tangent variance on Road 1 at STA 23+90.97, from 50' to 5.38'.
6. Horizontal curve variance on Road 1 at STA 23+98.35, from 250' to 175'.
7. Reverse curve tangent variance on Road 1 at STA 30+71.79, from 50' to 26.43'.
8. Horizontal curve variance on Road 1 at STA 30+98.22, from 250' to 225'.
9. Broken back tangent variance on Road 1 at STA 32+69.12, from 150' to 125.98'.
10. Horizontal curve variance on Road 1 at STA 33+95.10, from 250' to 225'.
11. Horizontal curve variance on Road 3 at STA 0+94.83, from 250' to 175'.
12. Vertical curve variance on Road 1 at STA 2+35, from 262.5' to 157.5'.
13. Vertical curve variance on Road 1 at STA 15+00, from 600' to 480'.
14. Vertical curve variance on Road 3 at STA 8+50, from 300' to 295.56'.


Property Information

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Location
Northeast side of Everett Rd., north of I-40

Commission District 6
Census Tract 59.01


Size
71.26 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Rural Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-13 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard. Deny variance 14.

APPROVE the concept plan subject to 13 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. Submitting a detailed lot grading, drainage and foundation wall design plan for all lots within the subdivision, meeting the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, at the design plan stage of the subdivision. The plans shall be prepared by an engineer registered in the State of Tennessee and shall be presented at a scale acceptable to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works along with all supporting documentation. Following review and approval, County Engineering Staff shall identify the lots that will require design plans (designed by an engineer registered in the State of Tennessee) for footings, foundation walls and retaining walls and fill material used for the support of footings, foundation walls, retaining walls and on-grade slabs prior to issuance of a building permit. The concept plan shall be revised to include this condition as a notation.
4. Including a notation on the final plat identifying the specific lots identified in condition 3 above that will require design plans (designed by an engineer registered in the State of Tennessee) for footings, foundation walls and retaining walls and fill material used for the support of footings, foundation walls, retaining walls and on-grade slabs prior to issuance of a building permit.
5. Providing documentation to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works at the design plan stage on how adequate sight distance will be provided through the curve at Lots 4 and 5. The required sight distance easements across Lots 4 and 5 shall be identified on the final plat along with the approved driveway location for each lot.
6. As recommended by the Traffic Impact Study, obtaining the necessary approvals to clear vegetation within the right-of-way of Everett Rd. to establish at least 300' of sight distance from the proposed entrance to the west along Everett Rd. The required sight distance shall be achieved prior to submission of the final plat and certified on the final plat.
7. The boulevard entrance design shall be approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) prior to design plan approval.
8. Obtaining a street connection permit from TDOT.
9. Revising the concept plan variance references to match the approved variances identified on the staff report. The date reference on notes 18-20 should be changed to reflect the concept plan approval date.
10. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
11. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
12. 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.
13. Establishment of a homeowners association for the purpose of assessing fees for the maintenance of drainage structures and all other commonly held assets.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1-13 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard. Deny variance 14.
APPROVE the concept plan subject to 12 conditions:

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 (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Including a notation on the final plat identifying the specific lots that will require design plans (designed by an engineer registered in the State of Tennessee) for footings, foundation walls and retaining walls and fill material used for the support of footings, foundation walls, retaining walls and on-grade slabs prior to issuance of a building permit (original condition 3 deleted and this revises original condition 4 by MPC).
4. Providing documentation to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works at the design plan stage on how adequate sight distance will be provided through the curve at Lots 4 and 5. The required sight distance easements across Lots 4 and 5 shall be identified on the final plat along with the approved driveway location for each lot.
5. As recommended by the Traffic Impact Study, obtaining the necessary approvals to clear vegetation within the right-of-way of Everett Rd. to establish at least 300' of sight distance from the proposed entrance to the west along Everett Rd. The required sight distance shall be achieved prior to submission of the final plat and certified on the final plat.
6. The boulevard entrance design shall be approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) prior to design plan approval.
7. Obtaining a street connection permit from TDOT.
8. Revising the concept plan variance references to match the approved variances identified on the staff report. The date reference on notes 18-20 should be changed to reflect the concept plan approval date.
9. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
10. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
11. 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.
12. Establishment of a homeowners association for the purpose of assessing fees for the maintenance of drainage structures and all other commonly held assets.

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

Everett Woods

Benchmark Associates, Inc.


Case History