Subdivision

Concept Plan

6-SH-07-C

Approved
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-8 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 requirement of the Knox County Health Dept.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Numbering System for Knox County (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Slopes between units that are back-to-back are not to exceed a 2 to 1 grade
4. Provision of permanent access or frontage for the proposed common area
5. Widen Higdon Dr., from the entrance to the development to the Oak Ridge Hwy. intersection east of this site.
6. Relocate and improve the Higdon Dr. intersection with Oak Ridge Hwy. per the requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and the Tenn. Dept. of Transportation
7. Obtaining and off-site drainage easement if required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
8. Place a note on the concept plan that intersection grades of 3% or less as shown on the plan have been approved by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
9. Provision of sight distnace easements across lots 1 & 24
10. Provision of a retaining wall between Roads A &C as may be required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
11. Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
12. A final plat based on this concept plan will not be accepted for review by MPC until certification of design plan has been submitted to MPC Staff.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
The Villas At Terra Vista
Lots
70 (Split)
Proposed Density
2.00 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Vertical curve variance from 500' to 300' at sta 11+75 of Road A
2. Vertical curve variance from 180' to 140' at sta 20+70 of Road B
3. Vertical curve variance from 375' to 320' at sta 53+00 of Road D
4. Vertical curve variance from 500' to 400' at sta 62+00 of Road A
5. Road grade variance from 12% to 15% on Roads from sta 11+75 to sta 15+80 of Road A
6. Road grade variance from 12% to 15% on Roads from sta 20+70 to sta 23+75 of Road B
7. Broken back tangent variance from 150' to 86.13' at sta 52+00.26 of Road D
8. Broken back tangent variance from 150' to 106.35' at sta 62+42.50 of Road E


Property Information

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Location
South side of Higdon Dr., south of Oak Ridge Hwy.

Commission District 6


Size
43.34 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-8 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 requirement of the Knox County Health Dept.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Numbering System for Knox County (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Slopes between units that are back-to-back are not to exceed a 2 to 1 grade
4. Provision of permanent access or frontage for the proposed common area
5. Widen Higdon Dr., from the entrance to the development to the Oak Ridge Hwy. intersection east of this site.
6. Relocate and improve the Higdon Dr. intersection with Oak Ridge Hwy. per the requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and the Tenn. Dept. of Transportation
7. Obtaining and off-site drainage easement if required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
8. Place a note on the concept plan that intersection grades of 3% or less as shown on the plan have been approved by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
9. Provision of sight distnace easements across lots 1 & 24
10. Provision of a retaining wall between Roads A &C as may be required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
11. Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
12. A final plat based on this concept plan will not be accepted for review by MPC until certification of design plan has been submitted to MPC Staff.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1-8 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 requirement of the Knox County Health Dept.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Numbering System for Knox County (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Slopes between units that are back-to-back are not to exceed a 2 to 1 grade
4. Provision of permanent access or frontage for the proposed common area
5. Widen Higdon Dr., from the entrance to the development to the Oak Ridge Hwy. intersection east of this site.
6. Relocate and improve the Higdon Dr. intersection with Oak Ridge Hwy. per the requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and the Tenn. Dept. of Transportation
7. Obtaining and off-site drainage easement if required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
8. Place a note on the concept plan that intersection grades of 3% or less as shown on the plan have been approved by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
9. Provision of sight distnace easements across lots 1 & 24
10. Provision of a retaining wall between Roads A &C as may be required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
11. Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
12. A final plat based on this concept plan will not be accepted for review by MPC until certification of design plan has been submitted to 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

The Villas At Terra Vista

Mac Carteng - Accurate Construction


Case History