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 8 conditions:

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1. Approval of the RA (Low Density Residential) zoning by Knox County Commission (5-X-04-RZ).
2. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
3. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
4. Constructing a left turn lane on E. Governor John Sevier Hwy. at the subdivision entrance (subject to approval and obtaining any applicable permits from the Tennessee Department of Transportation) prior to final plat approval.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access from the internal street system only.
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.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

With the conditions noted, this proposed subdivision meets the requirements for approval of a concept plan.

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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 8 conditions: