Subdivision

Concept Plan

5-SA-02-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 & 2 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 12 conditions:


See case notes below

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Greenestone Estates
Lots
26 (Split)
Proposed Density
0.87 du/ac

Variances

1. Intersection spacing variance between the proposed subdivision street and Legg Ln., on Millertown Pike, from 400' to 232'.
2. Vertical curve variance at station 1+00 on the proposed street, from 225' to 100'.


Property Information

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Location
Southeast side of Millertown Pike, northeast of Ellistown Rd.

Commission District 8


Size
30 acres

Sector
Northeast County

Currently on the Property
Residence and vacant land

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Outside City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 & 2 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 12 conditions:

1. Meeting all applicable 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. Installation of traffic calming devices as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Conducting compaction testing in all fill areas associated with street construction per the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
7. Prior to submission of the final plat for this subdivision, a plat shall be submitted to MPC that resubdivides Parcels 18, 18.01 and 20.01 into two lots (lot for the proposed subdivision and a lot for the balance of the property).
8. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 400 feet of sight distance in both directions along Millertown Pike at both the entrance road and for Lot 26.
9. Place a note on the final plat that Lot 25 will have access only to the internal street.
10. Place a note on the final plat that Lot 26 must have a turnaround driveway on the lot.
11. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
12. 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.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval of a Concept Plan.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1 & 2 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 12 conditions:

What's next?

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After the Planning CommissionAppeals of Concept Plans and Final Plats are filed with Chancery CourtThe Process
Applicant

Greenestone Estates

Delbert Morgan


Case History