Subdivision

Concept Plan

4-SB-15-C

Approved as modified
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 - 5 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 14 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. Certification on the design plan and final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 300 feet of sight distance in both directions on Mourfield Rd. from the proposed subdivision entrance road
3. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access from the internal street system only
4. Provision of the stream buffers as required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Stormwater Control Ordinance
6. Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. Constructing a sidewalk on one side of each street within the development. The sidewalks are to be a minimum of 5 ' wide with a 2' wide planting strip behind the curb. All sidewalk construction is to be ADA compliant
8. Constructing sidewalks as shown on the plan at the time the roads and other infrastructure are being constructed/installed
9. Complete the grading required to allow for the future construction of a sidewalk along Mourfield Rd. from the subdivision entrance to the northern boundary of the site
10. Designate the area on lots 30-36 that is beyond the limits of grading, as shown on the grading plan, as an area that is to remain undisturbed
11. Providing a 30' wide greenway easement along the northern boundary of the site or as requested by the Knox County Greenways Coordinator
12. Establishment of a homeowners association for the purpose of maintaining the stormwater control system and any other commonly held assets
13. 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.
14. Comply with the Settlement Agreement and its Exhibits signed and dated 6-11-2015. (Added at 6-11-15 MPC Mtg.)

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Beals Creek
Lots
54 (Split)
Proposed Density
2.99 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Vertical curve variance from 105' to 70' at sta 0+49 of Road C
2. Vertical curve variance from 250' to 150' at sta 0+95 of Road A
3. Vertical curve variance from 100' to 50' at sta 1+20 of Road B
4. Road grade variance from 12% to 12.5% between sta 0+95 and 2+81 of Road A
5. Road grade variance from 12% to 15% between sta 8+72 and 11+13 of Road A


Property Information

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Location
1130 Mourfield Rd

Northeast side of Mourfield Rd., southeast of Westland Dr.

Commission District 5


Size
18.11 acres

Sector
Southwest County

Currently on the Property
One dwelling and vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 - 5 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 13 conditions:

1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department
2. Certification on the design plan and final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 300 feet of sight distance in both directions on Mourfield Rd. from the proposed subdivision entrance road
3. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access from the internal street system only
4. Provision of the stream buffers as required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Stormwater Control Ordinance
6. Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. Constructing a sidewalk on one side of each street within the development. The sidewalks are to be a minimum of 5 ' wide with a 2' wide planting strip behind the curb. All sidewalk construction is to be ADA compliant
8. Constructing sidewalks as shown on the plan at the time the roads and other infrastructure are being constructed/installed
9. Complete the grading required to allow for the future construction of a sidewalk along Mourfield Rd. from the subdivision entrance to the northern boundary of the site
10. Designate the area on lots 30-36 that is beyond the limits of grading, as shown on the grading plan, as an area that is to remain undisturbed
11. Providing a 30' wide greenway easement along the northern boundary of the site or as requested by the Knox County Greenways Coordinator
12. Establishment of a homeowners association for the purpose of maintaining the stormwater control system and any other commonly held assets
13. 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 - 5 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 14 conditions:

Details of Action
1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department
2. Certification on the design plan and final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 300 feet of sight distance in both directions on Mourfield Rd. from the proposed subdivision entrance road
3. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access from the internal street system only
4. Provision of the stream buffers as required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Stormwater Control Ordinance
6. Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. Constructing a sidewalk on one side of each street within the development. The sidewalks are to be a minimum of 5 ' wide with a 2' wide planting strip behind the curb. All sidewalk construction is to be ADA compliant
8. Constructing sidewalks as shown on the plan at the time the roads and other infrastructure are being constructed/installed
9. Complete the grading required to allow for the future construction of a sidewalk along Mourfield Rd. from the subdivision entrance to the northern boundary of the site
10. Designate the area on lots 30-36 that is beyond the limits of grading, as shown on the grading plan, as an area that is to remain undisturbed
11. Providing a 30' wide greenway easement along the northern boundary of the site or as requested by the Knox County Greenways Coordinator
12. Establishment of a homeowners association for the purpose of maintaining the stormwater control system and any other commonly held assets
13. 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.
14. Comply with the Settlement Agreement and its Exhibits signed and dated 6-11-2015. (Added at 6-11-15 MPC Mtg.)

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

Beals Creek

Eric Moseley


Case History