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. Prior to obtaining design plan approval for the subdivision, providing field certification that 300 feet of sight distance is available in both directions along Copper Ridge Rd. at the proposed subdivision entrance. This may require a sight distance easement across Tax Parcel 077-108 based on the concept plan which shows the line of sight crossing behind the existing fence line on the south side of Copper Ridge Rd.
4. During the Design Plan stage for the subdivision, working with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the Tennessee Department of Transportation on the details of developing a design plan for review and approval for the warranted intersection improvements at the intersection of Emory Road and Copper Ridge Rd. as identified in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Cannon & Cannon, Inc. and as revised on February 24, 2017.
5. Placing a note on the final plat that all structures will have to be located at least 50' from the top of the sinkholes (closed contour areas) identified on the 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. 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.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration to the sinkholes.
7. Obtaining off-site drainage easements as determined by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Installation of sidewalks on at least one side of both Roads A & B. 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.
10. On the final plat, including a line of sight easement across Lots 108 and 109 in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Road B.
11. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
Property Information
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Location3728 Copper Ridge Rd
Northeast side of Copper Ridge Rd., north of W. Emory Rd.
Commission District 6
Census Tract 60.03
Size56.21 acres
Sector
Currently on the Property
Vacant land
Growth PlanPlanned Growth Area
- Utilities
ElectricityLenoir City Utility District
Natuarl GasKnoxville Utilities Board
SewerWest Knox Utility District
TelephoneAT&T
WaterWest Knox Utility District
Case Notes
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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 & 2, existing site conditions & topography restrict compliance with Subdivision Regulations, variances will not create a traffic hazard.
DENY variance 3. (See comments below)
APPROVE the concept plan subject to 11 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. Prior to obtaining design plan approval for the subdivision, providing field certification that 300 feet of sight distance is available in both directions along Copper Ridge Rd. at the proposed subdivision entrance. This may require a sight distance easement across Tax Parcel 077-108 based on the concept plan which shows the line of sight crossing behind the existing fence line on the south side of Copper Ridge Rd.
4. During the Design Plan stage for the subdivision, working with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the Tennessee Department of Transportation on the details of developing a design plan for review and approval for the warranted intersection improvements at the intersection of Emory Road and Copper Ridge Rd. as identified in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Cannon & Cannon, Inc. and as revised on February 24, 2017.
5. Placing a note on the final plat that all structures will have to be located at least 50' from the top of the sinkholes (closed contour areas) identified on the 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. 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.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration to the sinkholes.
7. Obtaining off-site drainage easements as determined by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Installation of sidewalks on at least one side of both Roads A & B. 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.
10. On the final plat, including a line of sight easement across Lots 108 and 109 in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Road B.
11. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1 & 2, existing site conditions & topography restrict compliance with Subdivision Regulations, variances will not create a traffic hazard. DENY variance 3. (See comments below)
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 street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Prior to obtaining design plan approval for the subdivision, providing field certification that 300 feet of sight distance is available in both directions along Copper Ridge Rd. at the proposed subdivision entrance. This may require a sight distance easement across Tax Parcel 077-108 based on the concept plan which shows the line of sight crossing behind the existing fence line on the south side of Copper Ridge Rd.
4. During the Design Plan stage for the subdivision, working with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the Tennessee Department of Transportation on the details of developing a design plan for review and approval for the warranted intersection improvements at the intersection of Emory Road and Copper Ridge Rd. as identified in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Cannon & Cannon, Inc. and as revised on February 24, 2017.
5. Placing a note on the final plat that all structures will have to be located at least 50' from the top of the sinkholes (closed contour areas) identified on the 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. 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.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration to the sinkholes.
7. Obtaining off-site drainage easements as determined by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Installation of sidewalks on at least one side of both Roads A & B. 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.
10. On the final plat, including a line of sight easement across Lots 108 and 109 in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Road B.
11. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
