Subdivision

Concept Plan

6-SE-07-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 12 conditions


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of a street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102). All Joint Permanent Easements must have street designation of "Way".
3. Prior to commencing any grading activity on the site a 60' wide undisturbed buffer strip centered along the rear lot lines for lots 52 - 123 shall be clearly marked in the field. An undisturbed buffer strip shall also be clearly marked in the field for the 35' peripheral setback area along Lots 1 - 51 and in the common areas at the four 100' radius curves for Sawtooth Oak Way (outside of the sight distance easements). There shall be no clearing or grading allowed within the buffer strips during construction of the subdivision except as required for the grading of the streets. Clearing and grading may be permitted for placement of residences but in no case shall this occur within 20' of the rear property lines.
4. Paving Fretz Rd. to a minimum width of 20' as recommended in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Site Incorporated. Plans for the design and timing of installation of the required widening shall be submitted for review and approval to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works at the design plan stage of the subdivision. For that portion of Fretz Rd. (and its intersection with N. Campbell Station Rd.) that is located within the Town of Farragut, the design and timing requirements for the widening are subject to approval by the Town of Farragut.
5. The entrance gate design is subject to approval by the Knox County Fire Marshal?s Office.
6. Identify all common areas on the concept plan and final plat.
7. Provide a minimum 25? curb return radii at edge of pavement and R-O-W at the intersection of Towering Oaks Way and Hatmaker Lane.
8. Installation of traffic calming devices as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
10. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the Joint Permanent Easements, common area and amenities and drainage system.
11. Identifying the line of sight easements across the common area at the four 100' corner radii along Sawtooth Oak Way on the final plat.
12. 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.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Towering Oaks
Lots
122 (Split)
Proposed Density
4.74 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance on Sawtooth Oak Way at Sta 3+00 from 250? to 100?.
2. Horizontal curve variance on Sawtooth Oak Way at Sta 12+00 from 250? to 100?.
3. Horizontal curve variance on Sawtooth Oak Way at Sta 17+00 from 250? to 100?.
4. Horizontal curve variance on Sawtooth Oak Way at Sta 27+00 from 250? to 100?.


Property Information

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Location
North side of Hatmaker Ln., west of Fretz Rd.

Commission District 6
Census Tract 59.01


Size
25.75 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Outside 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 12 conditions

1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of a street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102). All Joint Permanent Easements must have street designation of "Way".
3. Prior to commencing any grading activity on the site a 60' wide undisturbed buffer strip centered along the rear lot lines for lots 52 - 123 shall be clearly marked in the field. An undisturbed buffer strip shall also be clearly marked in the field for the 35' peripheral setback area along Lots 1 - 51 and in the common areas at the four 100' radius curves for Sawtooth Oak Way (outside of the sight distance easements). There shall be no clearing or grading allowed within the buffer strips during construction of the subdivision except as required for the grading of the streets. Clearing and grading may be permitted for placement of residences but in no case shall this occur within 20' of the rear property lines.
4. Paving Fretz Rd. to a minimum width of 20' as recommended in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Site Incorporated. Plans for the design and timing of installation of the required widening shall be submitted for review and approval to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works at the design plan stage of the subdivision. For that portion of Fretz Rd. (and its intersection with N. Campbell Station Rd.) that is located within the Town of Farragut, the design and timing requirements for the widening are subject to approval by the Town of Farragut.
5. The entrance gate design is subject to approval by the Knox County Fire Marshal?s Office.
6. Identify all common areas on the concept plan and final plat.
7. Provide a minimum 25? curb return radii at edge of pavement and R-O-W at the intersection of Towering Oaks Way and Hatmaker Lane.
8. Installation of traffic calming devices as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
10. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the Joint Permanent Easements, common area and amenities and drainage system.
11. Identifying the line of sight easements across the common area at the four 100' corner radii along Sawtooth Oak Way on the final plat.
12. 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.
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 12 conditions

Details of Action
1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of a street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102). All Joint Permanent Easements must have street designation of "Way".
3. Prior to commencing any grading activity on the site a 60' wide undisturbed buffer strip centered along the rear lot lines for lots 52 - 123 shall be clearly marked in the field. An undisturbed buffer strip shall also be clearly marked in the field for the 35' peripheral setback area along Lots 1 - 51 and in the common areas at the four 100' radius curves for Sawtooth Oak Way (outside of the sight distance easements). There shall be no clearing or grading allowed within the buffer strips during construction of the subdivision except as required for the grading of the streets. Clearing and grading may be permitted for placement of residences but in no case shall this occur within 20' of the rear property lines.
4. Paving Fretz Rd. to a minimum width of 20' as recommended in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Site Incorporated. Plans for the design and timing of installation of the required widening shall be submitted for review and approval to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works at the design plan stage of the subdivision. For that portion of Fretz Rd. (and its intersection with N. Campbell Station Rd.) that is located within the Town of Farragut, the design and timing requirements for the widening are subject to approval by the Town of Farragut.
5. The entrance gate design is subject to approval by the Knox County Fire Marshal?s Office.
6. Identify all common areas on the concept plan and final plat.
7. Provide a minimum 25? curb return radii at edge of pavement and R-O-W at the intersection of Towering Oaks Way and Hatmaker Lane.
8. Installation of traffic calming devices as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
10. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the Joint Permanent Easements, common area and amenities and drainage system.
11. Identifying the line of sight easements across the common area at the four 100' corner radii along Sawtooth Oak Way on the final plat.
12. 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.

What's next?

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

Towering Oaks

Real Estate Development Trust


Case History