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 (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Approval of the subdivision name by the MPC's Addressing Department prior to final plat approval.
4. Conducting compaction testing in all fill areas associated with street construction and building sites per the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. 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) 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 50' sinkhole buffer is acceptable and the study is approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. Engineered footings are required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration to the sinkholes.
7. Prior to design plan approval, the applicant's surveyor or engineer shall provide documentation acceptable to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works that there is 300 feet of sight distance in both directions along E. Copeland Rd. from both Roads A and C pursuant to the requirements of the Minimum Subdivision Regulations. The applicant's surveyor shall also certify the 300 of sight distance on the final plat and record any sight distance easements that may be determined to be necessary by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
10. Meeting all requirements of the approved Use-on-Review development plan.
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.
Property Information
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LocationNorthwest and southeast sides of E. Copeland Dr., northwest of Heiskell Rd.
Commission District 6 & 7
Size36.80 acres
Sector
Currently on the Property
Residence and vacant land
Growth PlanRural & Planned Growth Area
- Utilities
ElectricityKnoxville Utilities Board
Natuarl GasKnoxville Utilities Board
SewerHallsdale-Powell Utility District
TelephoneFrontier Communications
WaterHallsdale-Powell Utility District
Case Notes
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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-9 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard. DENY variance 10 -no hardship
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 11 condition
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 (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Approval of the subdivision name by the MPC's Addressing Department prior to final plat approval.
4. Conducting compaction testing in all fill areas associated with street construction and building sites per the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. 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) 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 50' sinkhole buffer is acceptable and the study is approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. Engineered footings are required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration to the sinkholes.
7. Prior to design plan approval, the applicant's surveyor or engineer shall provide documentation acceptable to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works that there is 300 feet of sight distance in both directions along E. Copeland Rd. from both Roads A and C pursuant to the requirements of the Minimum Subdivision Regulations. The applicant's surveyor shall also certify the 300 of sight distance on the final plat and record any sight distance easements that may be determined to be necessary by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
10. Meeting all requirements of the approved Use-on-Review development plan.
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.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1-9 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard. DENY variance 10 -no hardship
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 11 condition
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 (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Approval of the subdivision name by the MPC's Addressing Department prior to final plat approval.
4. Conducting compaction testing in all fill areas associated with street construction and building sites per the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. 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) 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 50' sinkhole buffer is acceptable and the study is approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. Engineered footings are required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for any alteration to the sinkholes.
7. Prior to design plan approval, the applicant's surveyor or engineer shall provide documentation acceptable to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works that there is 300 feet of sight distance in both directions along E. Copeland Rd. from both Roads A and C pursuant to the requirements of the Minimum Subdivision Regulations. The applicant's surveyor shall also certify the 300 of sight distance on the final plat and record any sight distance easements that may be determined to be necessary by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
10. Meeting all requirements of the approved Use-on-Review development plan.
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.
