Subdivision

Concept Plan

3-SC-18-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-2 because the site's topography and shape restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 7 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. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
5. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association for the purpose of maintaining the storm water drainage system and common open space.
6. Widening Rather Rd. to a minimum width of 20' from the George Light Rd. intersection to the eastern frontage boundary of the subject property, including the proposed realignment of Rather Rd. to increase the curve radius along the northern boundary of the property as proposed. The widening is to be done with the approval of and under the supervision of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works, and must be completed before final plat approval, unless the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works accepts a bond to ensure completion of the improvements to Rather Road.
7. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's engineer that there is 250' of sight distance at the proposed subdivision entrance to the widened and realigned Rather Rd.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
King Properties
Lots
24 (Split)
Proposed Density
3.1 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1) Reduction of right-of-way turning radius at corner of Road "A" and Rather Road from 25' to 10'.
2) Reduction of the pavement turning radius on Road "A" at Rather Road from 25' to 22'.


Property Information

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Location
10620 Rather Rd

Southeast side Rather Rd, east of George Light Rd.

Commission District 6
Census Tract 59.08


Size
8.53 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Rural Residential

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-2 because the site's topography and shape restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 7 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. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
5. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association for the purpose of maintaining the storm water drainage system and common open space.
6. Widening Rather Rd. to a minimum width of 20' from the George Light Rd. intersection to the eastern frontage boundary of the subject property, including the proposed realignment of Rather Rd. to increase the curve radius along the northern boundary of the property as proposed. The widening is to be done with the approval of and under the supervision of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works, and must be completed before final plat approval, unless the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works accepts a bond to ensure completion of the improvements to Rather Road.
7. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's engineer that there is 250' of sight distance at the proposed subdivision entrance to the widened and realigned Rather Rd.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1-2 because the site's topography and shape restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 7 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. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
5. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association for the purpose of maintaining the storm water drainage system and common open space.
6. Widening Rather Rd. to a minimum width of 20' from the George Light Rd. intersection to the eastern frontage boundary of the subject property, including the proposed realignment of Rather Rd. to increase the curve radius along the northern boundary of the property as proposed. The widening is to be done with the approval of and under the supervision of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works, and must be completed before final plat approval, unless the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works accepts a bond to ensure completion of the improvements to Rather Road.
7. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's engineer that there is 250' of sight distance at the proposed subdivision entrance to the widened and realigned Rather Rd.

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

King Properties

John King


Case History