Subdivision

Concept Plan

3-SD-02-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variance 1-3 due to topography and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
DENY variances 4 & 5 (see conditions below)

APPROVE concept plan subject to 10 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 requirement of the Knox County Health Dept.
2. Provision of street names that are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Change the proposed road grade in the cul de sac on Road 2 from 12% to not more that 10%.
4. Changing the vertical curve variance at station 2+60 of Road 2 from 550' to not less than 330'.
5. Certification prior to final plat approval by the applicant's engineer that there is 300' of sight distance in each direction at the driveway location of lot #1 on Andes Rd.
6. Prior to final plat approval have a geologic study prepared that determines the origin of the depression on lot #40. If it is determined to be a sinkhole, place a note on the final plat that no building may be constructed within 50' of the highest hatched contour.
7. Prior to commencing any grading on this site, provide MPC and County Engineering staff with a letter from the Tennessee Valley Authority that gives the applicant permission to excavate, as shown on the concept plan, in the area of their tower located east of the proposed Road 2 in the area of station 1+25.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
10. A final plat based on this concept plan will not be accepted for review by MPC until certification of design plan has been submitted to MPC staff.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Andes Place & Atlee Fields
Lots
43 (Split)
Proposed Density
1.92 du/ac

Variances

1. Intersection grade variance from 1% to 2% at sta. 0+00 of Roads 1,2 & 3.
2. Vertical curve variance at sta.0+40 of Road 2 from 120' to 80'.
3. Vertical curve variance at sta.6+42 of Road 2 from 150' to 80'.
4. Vertical curve variance at sta. 2+60 of Road 2 from 550' to 300'.
5. Variance of grade from 10% to 12% in cul de sac at sta. 6+42 of Road 2.


Property Information

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Location
Northwest side of Andes Rd., south of Ridges Meadow Ln., north of Middlebrook Pk.

Commission District 6


Size
22.50 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Vacant

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variance 1-3 due to topography and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
DENY variances 4 & 5 (see conditions below)

APPROVE concept plan subject to 10 conditions

1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirement of the Knox County Health Dept.
2. Provision of street names that are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Change the proposed road grade in the cul de sac on Road 2 from 12% to not more that 10%.
4. Changing the vertical curve variance at station 2+60 of Road 2 from 550' to not less than 330'.
5. Certification prior to final plat approval by the applicant's engineer that there is 300' of sight distance in each direction at the driveway location of lot #1 on Andes Rd.
6. Prior to final plat approval have a geologic study prepared that determines the origin of the depression on lot #40. If it is determined to be a sinkhole, place a note on the final plat that no building may be constructed within 50' of the highest hatched contour.
7. Prior to commencing any grading on this site, provide MPC and County Engineering staff with a letter from the Tennessee Valley Authority that gives the applicant permission to excavate, as shown on the concept plan, in the area of their tower located east of the proposed Road 2 in the area of station 1+25.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
10. A final plat based on this concept plan will not be accepted for review by MPC until certification of design plan has been submitted to MPC staff.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variance 1-3 due to topography and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
DENY variances 4 & 5 (see conditions below)

APPROVE concept plan subject to 10 conditions

Details of Action
1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirement of the Knox County Health Dept.
2. Provision of street names that are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Change the proposed road grade in the cul de sac on Road 2 from 12% to not more that 10%.
4. Changing the vertical curve variance at station 2+60 of Road 2 from 550' to not less than 330'.
5. Certification prior to final plat approval by the applicant's engineer that there is 300' of sight distance in each direction at the driveway location of lot #1 on Andes Rd.
6. Prior to final plat approval have a geologic study prepared that determines the origin of the depression on lot #40. If it is determined to be a sinkhole, place a note on the final plat that no building may be constructed within 50' of the highest hatched contour.
7. Prior to commencing any grading on this site, provide MPC and County Engineering staff with a letter from the Tennessee Valley Authority that gives the applicant permission to excavate, as shown on the concept plan, in the area of their tower located east of the proposed Road 2 in the area of station 1+25.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
10. A final plat based on this concept plan will not be accepted for review by MPC until certification of design plan has been submitted to MPC staff.

What's next?

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

Andes Place & Atlee Fields

James R. White


Case History