Subdivision

Concept Plan

4-SB-17-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variance 1 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variance will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 11 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. 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.
4. Implementation of the intersection improvements and recommendations outlined in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. as revised on March 29, 2017. 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 during the design plan stage for the subdivision.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
7. The right-of-way of the cul-de-sacs at the ends of Roads A and B shall be made wide enough to allow for the creation of one or two lots from the adjoining tracts of land allowing access to the public streets.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
9. Identify the stream and required stream buffers on the final plat.
10. Prior to design plan approval, providing legal documentation to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission Staff concerning the common boundary line between Tax Parcels 133 050 (the applicants property) and 133 038 (Conner Property) in the area of Ebenezer Branch. The results of that documentation may require the submission of a revised concept 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.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Westland Creek (FKA - Westland Oaks)
Lots
82 (Split)
Proposed Density
3.82 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Maximum street grade variance on Road C, between STA 0+93.09 and STA 4+73.93, from 12% to 13%.


Property Information

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Location
8444 Westland Dr

Southeast side of Westland Dr., east of Gothic Manor Way.

Commission District 5
Census Tract 57.12


Size
28.74 acres

Sector
Southwest County

Currently on the Property
Residence and vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 11 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. 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.
4. Implementation of the intersection improvements and recommendations outlined in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. as revised on March 29, 2017. 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 during the design plan stage for the subdivision.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
7. The right-of-way of the cul-de-sacs at the ends of Roads A and B shall be made wide enough to allow for the creation of one or two lots from the adjoining tracts of land allowing access to the public streets.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
9. Identify the stream and required stream buffers on the final plat.
10. Prior to design plan approval, providing legal documentation to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission Staff concerning the common boundary line between Tax Parcels 133 050 (the applicants property) and 133 038 (Conner Property) in the area of Ebenezer Branch. The results of that documentation may require the submission of a revised concept 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 variance 1 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variance will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 11 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. 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.
4. Implementation of the intersection improvements and recommendations outlined in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. as revised on March 29, 2017. 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 during the design plan stage for the subdivision.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
7. The right-of-way of the cul-de-sacs at the ends of Roads A and B shall be made wide enough to allow for the creation of one or two lots from the adjoining tracts of land allowing access to the public streets.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
9. Identify the stream and required stream buffers on the final plat.
10. Prior to design plan approval, providing legal documentation to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission Staff concerning the common boundary line between Tax Parcels 133 050 (the applicants property) and 133 038 (Conner Property) in the area of Ebenezer Branch. The results of that documentation may require the submission of a revised concept 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.

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

Westland Creek (FKA - Westland Oaks)

S and E Properties


Case History