Staff Recommendation

Approve variances 1-5 because the site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

Approve the concept plan subject to 8 conditions.

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1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the utility provider.
2. Provision of a street name which is consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within the City of Knoxville (City Ord. 0-280-90).
3. Establishing sight distance easements and identifying driveway locations for lots with these easements during design plan review, as required by the Knoxville Department of Engineering. The easements and driveway locations shall be shown on the final plat.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering, including but not limited to the roadway design meeting the applicable AASHTO standards and for the installation of the proposed speed humps.
5. Meeting the land disturbance limitations of the HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) zone district and adding the disturbance limitation line on the final plat(s) for the subdivision, as shown on the Concept Plan. Adjustments to the disturbance limitation line can be reviewed and approved by Planning Commission staff provided the overall development does not exceed the maximum allowed land disturbance.
6. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of all common areas, amenities, required landscaping, and drainage facilities.
7. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
8. Submitting the certification of design plan approval form to Planning staff as required by the Knoxville-Knox County Subdivision Regulations prior to final plat approval.

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Disposition Summary

Approve variances 1-5 because the site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

Approve the concept plan subject to 8 conditions.