Subdivision

Concept Plan

2-SB-03-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variance 1 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variance will not create a traffic hazard

DENY variance 2

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 13 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 (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Compaction of fill areas to be done in accordance with the requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Prior to commencing any grading on the site, review and revise the 1995 geotechnical study of this site as directed by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works (KCEPW). A new geotechnical study may be required for any areas of the site that propose dwellings or roads within 50' of the top of any hatched contour area if it is determined the 1995 study does not adequately address the concerns of the KCEPW. This study must be reviewed and approved by the KCEPW before any construction may be permitted in the depressed areas.
6. A geotechnical engineer, licensed in Tennessee, must be on site to make recommendations to the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works regarding the scope of work identified in the 1995 geotechnical study in section 2.0.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Dept. of Environment and Conservation.
8. Prior to final plat approval, establishing a drainage easement over the sinkhole areas and establishing any off site drainage easements as may be required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Obtaining a street connection permit from the Tenn. Dept. of Transportation.
10. Meeting all requirements of the approved Use-on-Review development plan.
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. Installing 5' wide sidewalks on at least one side of every street in the development.
13. Providing a vertical curve at station 24+65 as required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Fountainhead Condominiums
Lots
4 (Split)
Proposed Density
3.84 du/ac

Variances

1. Variance to permit a hammerhead cul-de-sac on Roads B and C.
2. Vertical curve from 94.25' to 50' at sta. 24+65 of Road A.


Property Information

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Location
North side of Tazewell Pk., southwest of Fountain Gate Ln.

Commission District 7


Size
13.28 acres

Sector
North City

Currently on the Property
Vacant

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area

Case Notes

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

DENY variance 2

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 (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Compaction of fill areas to be done in accordance with the requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Prior to commencing any grading on the site, review and revise the 1995 geotechnical study of this site as directed by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works (KCEPW). A new geotechnical study may be required for any areas of the site that propose dwellings or roads within 50' of the top of any hatched contour area if it is determined the 1995 study does not adequately address the concerns of the KCEPW. This study must be reviewed and approved by the KCEPW before any construction may be permitted in the depressed areas.
6. A geotechnical engineer, licensed in Tennessee, must be on site to make recommendations to the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works regarding the scope of work identified in the 1995 geotechnical study in section 2.0.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Dept. of Environment and Conservation.
8. Prior to final plat approval, establishing a drainage easement over the sinkhole areas and establishing any off site drainage easements as may be required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Obtaining a street connection permit from the Tenn. Dept. of Transportation.
10. Meeting all requirements of the approved Use-on-Review development plan.
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. Installing 5' wide sidewalks on at least one side of every street in the development.
13. Providing a vertical curve at station 24+65 as required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variance 1 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variance will not create a traffic hazard

DENY variance 2

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 13 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 (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Compaction of fill areas to be done in accordance with the requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Prior to commencing any grading on the site, review and revise the 1995 geotechnical study of this site as directed by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works (KCEPW). A new geotechnical study may be required for any areas of the site that propose dwellings or roads within 50' of the top of any hatched contour area if it is determined the 1995 study does not adequately address the concerns of the KCEPW. This study must be reviewed and approved by the KCEPW before any construction may be permitted in the depressed areas.
6. A geotechnical engineer, licensed in Tennessee, must be on site to make recommendations to the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works regarding the scope of work identified in the 1995 geotechnical study in section 2.0.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Dept. of Environment and Conservation.
8. Prior to final plat approval, establishing a drainage easement over the sinkhole areas and establishing any off site drainage easements as may be required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Obtaining a street connection permit from the Tenn. Dept. of Transportation.
10. Meeting all requirements of the approved Use-on-Review development plan.
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. Installing 5' wide sidewalks on at least one side of every street in the development.
13. Providing a vertical curve at station 24+65 as required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.

What's next?

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After the Planning CommissionAppeals of Concept Plans and Final Plats are filed with Chancery CourtThe Process
Applicant

Fountainhead Condominiums

Koontz / Smith Partnership


Case History