Property Information
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Location7435 Thomas Ln
Southwest side of Thomas Ln., south of E. Emory Rd.
Commission District 7
Census Tract 62.03
Size18.83 acres
Sector
Currently on the Property
Vacant land and residences
Growth PlanPlanned Growth Area
- Utilities
ElectricityHallsdale-Powell Utility District
Natuarl GasKnoxville Utilities Board
SewerHallsdale-Powell Utility District
TelephoneTDS Telecom - Halls
WaterHallsdale-Powell Utility District
Case Notes
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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variance 1 because the site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variance will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 10 conditions:
1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirement 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. Implementation of the street and intersection improvements and recommendations outlined in the Transportation Impact Study prepared by Ajax Engineering, as last revised on February 20, 2019, and as approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), and Planning staff. The design details and timing of the installation of the improvements shall be worked out with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and TDOT during the design plan stage for the subdivision.
4. Implementation of improvements to Thomas Ln. The Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works is recommending that Thomas Ln be widened to 20 feet with sidewalks being added to the southwest side of the widened roadway. A cul-de-sac turnaround area will also be added at the end of Thomas Ln. The design and construction details and timing of construction to be worked out with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works during the design plan stage of the subdivision.
5. Installation of sidewalks as identified on the concept plan. 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.
6. Providing design plans for over-detention of on-site drainage or working downstream to mitigate existing drainage problems, subject to approval by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Obtaining all applicable permits from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for any work within the TDOT right-of-way.
9. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the common area and drainage system.
10. Submitting to Planning staff prior to final plat review by the Planning Commission, the certification of design plan approval form as required by the Knoxville-Knox County Subdivision Regulations.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variance 1 because the site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variance will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 10 conditions:
