Subdivision

Concept Plan

6-SE-14-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

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 14 conditions:


See case notes below

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Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Hickory Creek
Lots
138 (Split)
Proposed Density
2.76 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Reverse curve tangent variance on Road A from sta 6+12 to sta 6+27 from 50' to 14.79'
2. Vertical curve variance at sta 0+00 of Road A from 175' to 140'


Property Information

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Location
South side of Hickory Creek Rd., southeast of W. Gallaher Ferry Rd.

Commission District 6


Size
49.99 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Rural Area

Case Notes

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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 14 conditions:

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 (County Ord. 91-1-102)
3. Design the Boulevard section of Road A per the requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
4. Eliminate the boulevard section on Road A that is located south of Road C
5.. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Provision of swales at the top of the cut slopes as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works
7. Installation of traffic calming devices as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works
8. Locating the detention basin(s) on common area in the development rather than on individual lots
9. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining any required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation regarding the stream determination and detention basin wall height
10. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
11. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 400 feet of sight distance in both directions along Hickory Creek Rd.
12. Providing a greenway easement through the site as may be requested by Knox County
13. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the storm drainage system and any other commonly held assets..
14. 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 & 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 14 conditions:

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

Hickory Creek

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