Staff Recommendation

APPROVE variances 1-3 because the site's topography and shape 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. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant 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 (Ord 91-1-102).
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
5. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association for the purpose of maintaining the storm water drainage system, private road, and common open space.
6. Widening Rather Rd. to a minimum width of 20' from the George Light Rd. intersection to the eastern frontage boundary of the subject property, including the proposed realignment of Rather Rd. to increase the curve radius along the northern boundary of the property as proposed. The widening is to be done with the approval of and under the supervision of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works, and must be
completed before final plat approval, unless the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works accepts a bond to ensure completion of the improvements to Rather Road.
7. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's engineer that there is 250' of sight distance at the proposed subdivision entrance to the widened and realigned Rather Rd.
8. Establish a 25' access easement across Lot 17 to Road "B" to create legal access for Lot 16.

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Disposition Summary

APPROVE variances 1-3 because the site's topography and shape restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 8 conditions.