Subdivision

Concept Plan

2-SB-09-C

Approved as modified
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 - 6 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 11 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 a street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. (Deleted by MPC)
4. Implementing the following off-site street improvements: a) If this subdivision moves forward prior to the Brandywine at Turkey Creek subdivision, this applicant shall be responsible for widening Fretz Rd. from the intersection of Fretz Rd. and Hatmaker Ln. north to N. Campbell Station Rd. The section of Fretz Rd. within Knox County jurisdiction shall be widened to a width of at least 20' with a pavement transition at the north end to the approved street design within the Town of Farragut. The Section of Fretz Rd. within the Town of Farragut jurisdiction, including the realignment of the intersection of Fretz Rd. and N. Campbell Station Rd., shall meet the design and approval requirements of the Town of Farragut. These improvements shall be approved and completed prior to any final plat being submitted for consideration by the Planning Commission. B) If this subdivision moves forward after the Brandywine at Turkey Creek subdivision, and the widening and realignment improvements to Fretz Rd. are completed, this applicant shall be responsible for widening Fretz Rd. from the intersection of Fretz Rd. and Hatmaker Ln. north to the entrance to Brandywine at Turkey Creek subdivision, to a width of at least 20' (subject to approval by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works), and adding a north bound left turn lane on N. Campbell Station Rd. at the realigned intersection with Fretz Rd. subject to the design and approval requirements of the Town of Farragut. These improvements shall be approved and completed prior to any final plat being submitted for consideration by the Planning Commission.
5. Installation of traffic calming devices as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the common area and drainage system.
8. On the final plat, including the sight distance easements across Lots 42, 43 and 84 on the inside of the horizontal curves identified above as variances 2 and 3.
9. (Modified by MPC) Providing the sidewalks (meeting American Disability Act (ADA) standards) identified on the concept plan.
10. Any subdivision or development of the 3.8 acre portion of Tax Parcel 130-07301 that is located within the Town of Farragut is subject to review and approval by the Town of Farragut.
11. If an official determination is made that the Town boundary for the Town of Farragut as depicted on the Concept Plan is in error, the Concept Plan shall be revised subject to approval by Planning Commission Staff. This official determination must be made (with written documentation) prior to acceptance of a final plat for this subdivision.
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 and the required street improvements identified in condition #4 above have been completed.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Towering Oaks
Lots
124 (Split)
Proposed Density
4.72 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance on Road A beginning at Sta 0+57, from 250? to 165?.
2. Horizontal curve variance on Road A beginning at Sta 10+71, from 250? to 125?.
3. Horizontal curve variance on Road A beginning at Sta 16+28, from 250? to 125?.
4. Horizontal curve variance on Road A beginning at Sta 24+24, from 250? to 175?.
5. Horizontal curve variance on Road C beginning at Sta 7+34, from 250? to 175?.
6. Vertical curve variance on Road A at Sta 27+83, from 102.5? to 80?.


Property Information

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Location
North side of Hatmaker Ln., west of Fretz Rd.

Commission District 6
Census Tract 59.01


Size
26.25 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Outside City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 - 6 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 12 conditions

1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of a street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Revising the concept plan to provide for a vehicular and pedestrian connection between this subdivision and the Brandywine at Turkey Creek subdivision also under review at this meeting (2-SA-09-C / 2-B-09-UR).
4. Implementing the following off-site street improvements: a) If this subdivision moves forward prior to the Brandywine at Turkey Creek subdivision, this applicant shall be responsible for widening Fretz Rd. from the intersection of Fretz Rd. and Hatmaker Ln. north to N. Campbell Station Rd. The section of Fretz Rd. within Knox County jurisdiction shall be widened to a width of at least 20' with a pavement transition at the north end to the approved street design within the Town of Farragut. The Section of Fretz Rd. within the Town of Farragut jurisdiction, including the realignment of the intersection of Fretz Rd. and N. Campbell Station Rd., shall meet the design and approval requirements of the Town of Farragut. These improvements shall be approved and completed prior to any final plat being submitted for consideration by the Planning Commission. b) If this subdivision moves forward after the Brandywine at Turkey Creek subdivision, and the widening and realignment improvements to Fretz Rd. are completed, this applicant shall be responsible for widening Fretz Rd. from the intersection of Fretz Rd. and Hatmaker Ln. north to the entrance to Brandywine at Turkey Creek subdivision, to a width of at least 20' (subject to approval by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works), and adding a north bound left turn lane on N. Campbell Station Rd. at the realigned intersection with Fretz Rd. subject to the design and approval requirements of the Town of Farragut. These improvements shall be approved and completed prior to any final plat being submitted for consideration by the Planning Commission.
5. Installation of traffic calming devices as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the common area and drainage system.
8. On the final plat, including the sight distance easements across Lots 42, 43 and 84 on the inside of the horizontal curves identified above as variances 2 and 3.
9. Providing the sidewalks (meeting American Disability Act (ADA) standards) identified on the concept plan, with a revision to allow for the pedestrian connection to the Brandywine at Turkey Creek subdivision identified in condition #3 above.
10. Any subdivision or development of the 3.8 acre portion of Tax Parcel 130-07301 that is located within the Town of Farragut is subject to review and approval by the Town of Farragut.
11. If an official determination is made that the Town boundary for the Town of Farragut as depicted on the Concept Plan is in error, the Concept Plan shall be revised subject to approval by Planning Commission Staff. This official determination must be made (with written documentation) prior to acceptance of a final plat for this subdivision.
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 and the required street improvements identified in condition #4 above have been completed.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1 - 6 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 11 conditions

Details of Action
1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of a street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. (Deleted by MPC)
4. Implementing the following off-site street improvements: a) If this subdivision moves forward prior to the Brandywine at Turkey Creek subdivision, this applicant shall be responsible for widening Fretz Rd. from the intersection of Fretz Rd. and Hatmaker Ln. north to N. Campbell Station Rd. The section of Fretz Rd. within Knox County jurisdiction shall be widened to a width of at least 20' with a pavement transition at the north end to the approved street design within the Town of Farragut. The Section of Fretz Rd. within the Town of Farragut jurisdiction, including the realignment of the intersection of Fretz Rd. and N. Campbell Station Rd., shall meet the design and approval requirements of the Town of Farragut. These improvements shall be approved and completed prior to any final plat being submitted for consideration by the Planning Commission. B) If this subdivision moves forward after the Brandywine at Turkey Creek subdivision, and the widening and realignment improvements to Fretz Rd. are completed, this applicant shall be responsible for widening Fretz Rd. from the intersection of Fretz Rd. and Hatmaker Ln. north to the entrance to Brandywine at Turkey Creek subdivision, to a width of at least 20' (subject to approval by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works), and adding a north bound left turn lane on N. Campbell Station Rd. at the realigned intersection with Fretz Rd. subject to the design and approval requirements of the Town of Farragut. These improvements shall be approved and completed prior to any final plat being submitted for consideration by the Planning Commission.
5. Installation of traffic calming devices as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the common area and drainage system.
8. On the final plat, including the sight distance easements across Lots 42, 43 and 84 on the inside of the horizontal curves identified above as variances 2 and 3.
9. (Modified by MPC) Providing the sidewalks (meeting American Disability Act (ADA) standards) identified on the concept plan.
10. Any subdivision or development of the 3.8 acre portion of Tax Parcel 130-07301 that is located within the Town of Farragut is subject to review and approval by the Town of Farragut.
11. If an official determination is made that the Town boundary for the Town of Farragut as depicted on the Concept Plan is in error, the Concept Plan shall be revised subject to approval by Planning Commission Staff. This official determination must be made (with written documentation) prior to acceptance of a final plat for this subdivision.
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 and the required street improvements identified in condition #4 above have been completed.

What's next?

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

Towering Oaks

Towering Oaks Partnership


Case History