Subdivision

Concept Plan

3-SC-05-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 & 2 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:


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 name which is consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County, Ord. 91-1-102.
3. Prior to design plan approval, have a determination made by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation as to whether there are additional sinkholes in the area of the intersection of Road E and Holly Berry Dr. If additional sinkholes are identified, they must be designated on the final plat along with the other sinkholes identified on the concept plan.
4. 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. 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. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration to the sinkholes.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works
7. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
8. Installing the northbound left turn lane on Norris Freeway at the entrance to the subdivision as recommended in the Hannah's Grove Residential Development Traffic Impact Study Addendum No.1, prepared by Wilbur Smith Associates on February 24, 2005, subject to obtaining a street connection permit from the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The turn lane improvements shall be in place prior to release of the street improvement bond for Unit 2 of the subdivision.
9. Removing the lot number identification from the concept plan for Lot 3 and identifying as "Common Area/Amenities Area". Also revise the total number of single-family detached lots for Unit 2 to 37.
10. Prior to certification of the final plat for Unit 2 of the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the private streets within the condominium areas and the common area/amenities area.
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. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Hannah's Grove, Unit 2
Lots
38 (Split)
Proposed Density
2.79 du/ac (Unit 2)

Variances

1. Vertical curve variance on Holly Berry Dr. at station 34+50, from 343.75' to 275'.
2. Vertical curve variance on Holly Berry Dr. at station 37+25, from 340' to 275'.


Property Information

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Location
East side of Mayes Chapel Rd., south side of Thornapple Dr.

Commission District 7


Size
22.98 acres

Sector
North County

Currently on the Property
Residence

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 & 2 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 name which is consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County, Ord. 91-1-102.
3. Prior to design plan approval, have a determination made by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation as to whether there are additional sinkholes in the area of the intersection of Road E and Holly Berry Dr. If additional sinkholes are identified, they must be designated on the final plat along with the other sinkholes identified on the concept plan.
4. 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. 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. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration to the sinkholes.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works
7. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
8. Installing the northbound left turn lane on Norris Freeway at the entrance to the subdivision as recommended in the Hannah's Grove Residential Development Traffic Impact Study Addendum No.1, prepared by Wilbur Smith Associates on February 24, 2005, subject to obtaining a street connection permit from the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The turn lane improvements shall be in place prior to release of the street improvement bond for Unit 2 of the subdivision.
9. Removing the lot number identification from the concept plan for Lot 3 and identifying as "Common Area/Amenities Area". Also revise the total number of single-family detached lots for Unit 2 to 37.
10. Prior to certification of the final plat for Unit 2 of the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the private streets within the condominium areas and the common area/amenities area.
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. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1 & 2 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:

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 name which is consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County, Ord. 91-1-102.
3. Prior to design plan approval, have a determination made by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation as to whether there are additional sinkholes in the area of the intersection of Road E and Holly Berry Dr. If additional sinkholes are identified, they must be designated on the final plat along with the other sinkholes identified on the concept plan.
4. 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. 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. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration to the sinkholes.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works
7. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
8. Installing the northbound left turn lane on Norris Freeway at the entrance to the subdivision as recommended in the Hannah's Grove Residential Development Traffic Impact Study Addendum No.1, prepared by Wilbur Smith Associates on February 24, 2005, subject to obtaining a street connection permit from the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The turn lane improvements shall be in place prior to release of the street improvement bond for Unit 2 of the subdivision.
9. Removing the lot number identification from the concept plan for Lot 3 and identifying as "Common Area/Amenities Area". Also revise the total number of single-family detached lots for Unit 2 to 37.
10. Prior to certification of the final plat for Unit 2 of the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the private streets within the condominium areas and the common area/amenities area.
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. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.

What's next?

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

Hannah's Grove, Unit 2

Don Duncan


Case History