Details of Action
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1. Steep slopes (over 25%) shall be left as open space or developed with residential densities not to exceed 1 dwelling unit per 2 acres.
2. A minimum of 100 feet of undisturbed open space (in view of the steep slopes) shall be set aside along Tuckahoe Creek (a State Scenic River/Stream). A path may be provided within that open space.
3. A letter of approval shall be provided for the proposed on-site waste water treatment facility by the Knox County Health Department, TDEC and/or KUB prior to MPC acceptance of a final plat.
4. A provision for the conservation of the forested, stream corridor and other open space assets of the site shall be provided with the development plan, including the amount of permitted clearing on the lots and a provision for third party control of the conservation easements that are to be set aside.
5. No common/open space areas are to be penetrated by paved driveways (this provision does not pertain to the road access provided by JPE's, which may or may not be paved).
Property Information
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LocationEast side Bales Rd., south of Curtis Rd., north of Kodak Rd.
Commission District 8
Census Tract 54
Size70 acres
SectorLand Use Designation? Agricultural/Rural Residential and Slope Protection
Currently on the Property
Vacant land
Growth PlanRural Area
- Utilities
SewerN/A
WaterKnoxville Utilities Board
Case Notes
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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE PR (Planned Residential) zoning.
APPROVE a density of up to 1 du/ac.
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING 5 CONDITIONS:
1. Steep slopes (over 25%) shall be left as open space or developed with residential densities not to exceed 1 dwelling unit per 2 acres.
2. A minimum of 100 feet of undisturbed open space (in view of the steep slopes) shall be set aside along Tuckahoe Creek (a State Scenic River/Stream). A path may be provided within that open space.
3. A letter of approval shall be provided for the proposed on-site waste water treatment facility by the Knox County Health Department, TDEC and/or KUB prior to MPC acceptance of a final plat.
4. A provision for the conservation of the forested, stream corridor and other open space assets of the site shall be provided with the development plan, including the amount of permitted clearing on the lots and a provision for third party control of the conservation easements that are to be set aside.
5. No common/open space areas are to be penetrated by paved driveways (this provision does not pertain to the road access provided by JPE's, which may or may not be paved).
Disposition Summary
APPROVE PR(k) (Planned Residential) at a density of up to 1 dwelling unit per acre subject to 5 conditions
Details of Action
1. Steep slopes (over 25%) shall be left as open space or developed with residential densities not to exceed 1 dwelling unit per 2 acres.
2. A minimum of 100 feet of undisturbed open space (in view of the steep slopes) shall be set aside along Tuckahoe Creek (a State Scenic River/Stream). A path may be provided within that open space.
3. A letter of approval shall be provided for the proposed on-site waste water treatment facility by the Knox County Health Department, TDEC and/or KUB prior to MPC acceptance of a final plat.
4. A provision for the conservation of the forested, stream corridor and other open space assets of the site shall be provided with the development plan, including the amount of permitted clearing on the lots and a provision for third party control of the conservation easements that are to be set aside.
5. No common/open space areas are to be penetrated by paved driveways (this provision does not pertain to the road access provided by JPE's, which may or may not be paved).