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Subdivision

Concept Plan

5-SD-16-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-8 because the existing site conditions and topography restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the concept plan subject to 7 conditions:

See case notes below

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Case Notes

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Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Five Points Phase 2 Infrastructure Improvements
Lots
3 (Combine)
Residential?
Yes - MF

Variances

1) Reduce the right-of-way along the southwestern edge of S. Olive St. between Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. and Bethel Ave. from 25 feet from centerline to 21 feet.
2) Reduce the traveled way along proposed Kenner Ave. between McConnell St. and Ben Hur Ave. from 26 feet to 24 feet.
3) Reduce the traveled way along proposed S. Olive St. between Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. and Bethel Ave. from 26 feet to 24 feet.
4) Reduce the vertical curve K value from 25 to 15 along proposed Kenner Ave. between S. Olive St. and Ben Hur Ave.
5) Reduce the intersection curve K value of S. Olive St. at the intersection with Bethel Ave. from 15 to 10.
6) Reduce the utility and drainage easements to zero on Lot 2
7) Reduce the intersection spacing between McConnell St. and S. Olive St., along Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., from 300 feet to 260 feet.
8) Reduce the intersection spacing between S. Olive St. and Ben Hur Ave., along Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., from 300 feet to 178 feet.

Property Information

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Location
407 S Olive St

East side of McConnell St., North and South side of Bethel Ave., South and North side of S. Olive St., and East side of Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.

Council District 6
Census Tract 68, 20

Size
15 acres
Sector
Central City
Currently on the Property
Multi family residential
Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)
  • Utilities
      Electricity
      Knox-Chapman Utility District
      Natuarl Gas
      Knoxville Utilities Board
      Sewer
      Knoxville Utilities Board
      Telephone
      AT&T
      Water
      Knoxville Utilities Board

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-8 because the existing site conditions and topography restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the concept plan subject to 7 conditions:
1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of a street name which is consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (City Ord. 0-280-90).
3. Installation of sidewalks, as identified on the concept plan, meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville and the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA). The sidewalks shall be installed at the time the street improvements.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
5. Obtaining all necessary zoning variances.
6. Revising the Traffic Impact Study upon request from the Knoxville Department of Engineering to match proposed layout.
7. 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 in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) District and R-2 (General Residential) District.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1-8 because the existing site conditions and topography restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the concept plan subject to 7 conditions:

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

Five Points Phase 2 Infrastructure Improvements

Knoxville's Community Development Corporation

Planning Staff
Mike Reynolds
Phone: 865-215-3827
Email: mike.reynolds@knoxplanning.org
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