Subdivision

Concept Plan

5-SC-16-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-4 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 9 conditions:


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Department of Engineering.
2. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's engineer that there is 300' of sight distance in both directions on Murray Dr. at the intersection with the access to this project as required in section 62-88 of the Subdivision Regulations.
3. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access to the internal street system only.
4. Prior to recording the final plat, establish a homeowners association for the purpose of assessing fees for the maintenance of the stormwater drainage facilities and all other commonly held assets.
5. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Dept.
6. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knoxville (Ord. 0-280-90).
7. Provide landscape screening along the Murray Drive and Wilkerson Road frontages, consisting of existing mature trees and new evergreen trees, consistent with the intent of the attached landscape buffer plan. The landscape screening is to be approved by MPC staff before design plan approval by City Engineering.
8. MPC staff review and approval of school bus stop location, improvements and accessibility before design plan approval by City Engineering, if school bus stop amenity provided.
9. A final plat based on this concept plan will not be accepted for review by MPC until certification of design plan has been submitted to MPC staff.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Edith's Place
Lots
22 (Split)
Proposed Density
3.4
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1) Reduce length of vertical curve on Road "A" at station 10+60 from 150' to 120'.
2) Reduce length of vertical curve on Road "B" at station 20+50 form 105' to 100'.
3) Increase maximum grade of Road "A" from 12% to 13%.
4) Decrease minimum radius at intersection of Road "A" and Road "B" from 75' to 25'.


Property Information

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Location
0 Murray Dr

Southeast side of Murray Dr. & Northeast side of Wilkerson Rd.

Council District 3
Census Tract 48


Size
6.46 acres

Sector
Northwest City

Currently on the Property
Vacant

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-4 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 9 conditions:

1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Department of Engineering.
2. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's engineer that there is 300' of sight distance in both directions on Murray Dr. at the intersection with the access to this project as required in section 62-88 of the Subdivision Regulations.
3. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access to the internal street system only.
4. Prior to recording the final plat, establish a homeowners association for the purpose of assessing fees for the maintenance of the stormwater drainage facilities and all other commonly held assets.
5. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Dept.
6. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knoxville (Ord. 0-280-90).
7. Provide landscape screening along the Murray Drive and Wilkerson Road frontages, consisting of existing mature trees and new evergreen trees, consistent with the intent of the attached landscape buffer plan. The landscape screening is to be approved by MPC staff before design plan approval by City Engineering.
8. MPC staff review and approval of school bus stop location, improvements and accessibility before design plan approval by City Engineering, if school bus stop amenity provided.
9. A final plat based on this concept plan will not be accepted for review by MPC until certification of design plan has been submitted to MPC staff.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1-4 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 9 conditions:

Details of Action
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Department of Engineering.
2. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's engineer that there is 300' of sight distance in both directions on Murray Dr. at the intersection with the access to this project as required in section 62-88 of the Subdivision Regulations.
3. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access to the internal street system only.
4. Prior to recording the final plat, establish a homeowners association for the purpose of assessing fees for the maintenance of the stormwater drainage facilities and all other commonly held assets.
5. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Dept.
6. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knoxville (Ord. 0-280-90).
7. Provide landscape screening along the Murray Drive and Wilkerson Road frontages, consisting of existing mature trees and new evergreen trees, consistent with the intent of the attached landscape buffer plan. The landscape screening is to be approved by MPC staff before design plan approval by City Engineering.
8. MPC staff review and approval of school bus stop location, improvements and accessibility before design plan approval by City Engineering, if school bus stop amenity provided.
9. A final plat based on this concept plan will not be accepted for review by MPC until certification of design plan has been submitted to MPC staff.

What's next?

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After the Planning Commission
Because of its location in the City, appeals will be heard by Knox County Chancery Court.
Appeals of Concept Plans and Final Plats are filed with Chancery CourtThe Process
Applicant

Edith's Place

Tekco, LLC


Case History