Subdivision

Concept Plan

2-SE-06-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1- 3 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 15 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. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
3. All street turn-around within the proposed condominium section of the development must meet AASHTO requirements.
4. No grading is to commence on the Conner Creek crossing until approval is granted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
5. Raising the elevation of Road 1 per the requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
6. Placing a note on the final plat that all structures will be located at least 50' from the top of any sinkholes (closed contour area) on this site, as determined by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Construction within the 50' setback may be permitted if a geotechnical study prepared by a registered engineer states that building within the required buffer is acceptable and the study is approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. An engineered footing is required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
7. Establishing riparian buffers as required by the Knox county Dept. of Engineering and Public Works and/or the Tenn. Dept. of Environment and Conservation
8. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tenn. Dept, of environment and Conservation
9. Implementing all recommendations of the Traffic Impact Study for this project
10. Construction of sidewalks on one side of every street in the development, including the condominium sections. The sidewalk is to be a minimum of 4' wide with a planting strip between the back of the curb and the sidewalk that is 2' or more in width
11. Prior to certification of the final plat, establish a homeowners association for the purpose of assessing fees for the maintenance of the common area and any other commonly held assets.
12. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System in Knox County Ord. (91-1-102).
13. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will only have access from the internal street system.
14. Meeting all requirements of the approved Use-on-Review development plan.
15. 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.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
The Glen at Hardin Valley
Lots
103 (Split)
Proposed Density
2.89 du/ac
Residential?
Yes

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance from 250' to 150' at sta 36+05 of Road A
2. Broken back curve tangent variance from 150' to 96.33' at between sta 2+75 and sta 3+71 of Road 2
3. Vertical curve variance from 325' to 200' at sta 1+73 of Road 3


Property Information

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Location
Northwest side of Hardin Valley Rd., southeast of Steele Rd.

Commission District 6


Size
60.54 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1- 3 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 15 conditions

1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
3. All street turn-around within the proposed condominium section of the development must meet AASHTO requirements.
4. No grading is to commence on the Conner Creek crossing until approval is granted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
5. Raising the elevation of Road 1 per the requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
6. Placing a note on the final plat that all structures will be located at least 50' from the top of any sinkholes (closed contour area) on this site, as determined by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Construction within the 50' setback may be permitted if a geotechnical study prepared by a registered engineer states that building within the required buffer is acceptable and the study is approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. An engineered footing is required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
7. Establishing riparian buffers as required by the Knox county Dept. of Engineering and Public Works and/or the Tenn. Dept. of Environment and Conservation
8. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tenn. Dept, of environment and Conservation
9. Implementing all recommendations of the Traffic Impact Study for this project
10. Construction of sidewalks on one side of every street in the development, including the condominium sections. The sidewalk is to be a minimum of 4' wide with a planting strip between the back of the curb and the sidewalk that is 2' or more in width
11. Prior to certification of the final plat, establish a homeowners association for the purpose of assessing fees for the maintenance of the common area and any other commonly held assets.
12. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System in Knox County Ord. (91-1-102).
13. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will only have access from the internal street system.
14. Meeting all requirements of the approved Use-on-Review development plan.
15. 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.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1- 3 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 15 conditions

Details of Action
1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
3. All street turn-around within the proposed condominium section of the development must meet AASHTO requirements.
4. No grading is to commence on the Conner Creek crossing until approval is granted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
5. Raising the elevation of Road 1 per the requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
6. Placing a note on the final plat that all structures will be located at least 50' from the top of any sinkholes (closed contour area) on this site, as determined by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Construction within the 50' setback may be permitted if a geotechnical study prepared by a registered engineer states that building within the required buffer is acceptable and the study is approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. An engineered footing is required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
7. Establishing riparian buffers as required by the Knox county Dept. of Engineering and Public Works and/or the Tenn. Dept. of Environment and Conservation
8. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tenn. Dept, of environment and Conservation
9. Implementing all recommendations of the Traffic Impact Study for this project
10. Construction of sidewalks on one side of every street in the development, including the condominium sections. The sidewalk is to be a minimum of 4' wide with a planting strip between the back of the curb and the sidewalk that is 2' or more in width
11. Prior to certification of the final plat, establish a homeowners association for the purpose of assessing fees for the maintenance of the common area and any other commonly held assets.
12. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System in Knox County Ord. (91-1-102).
13. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will only have access from the internal street system.
14. Meeting all requirements of the approved Use-on-Review development plan.
15. 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.

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 Commission.
Appeals of Concept Plans and Final Plats are filed with Chancery CourtThe Process
Applicant

The Glen at Hardin Valley

Ben Testerman Construction Company


Case History