Subdivision

Concept Plan

7-SB-16-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-5 because the site's shape and existing improvements restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 10 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 street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Installation of sidewalks on at least one side of both Roads A & B. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA) and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A bond shall be provided to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works by the developer in an amount sufficient to guarantee the installation of the sidewalks.
4. Prior to obtaining a design plan approval for the subdivision, submitting documentation to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission Staff that shows an adequate building site meeting required setbacks is available on Lots 15 and 16. If the lots cannot comply with this condition will have to be combined with adjoining lots on any final plats submitted to the Planning Commission for approval.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. On the final plat, including the sight distance easement across Lot 48 on the inside of the horizontal curve identified on the concept plan.
7. Obtaining a street connection permit from the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
8. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system except for Lot 59 that has access from Winkle Ln.
9. 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.
10. Submitting a landscape plan to Planning Commission staff for approval for screening along the entrance at W Governor John Sevier Highway. (Added by MPC 7-14-16)

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Wells Creek
Lots
59 (Split)
Proposed Density
3.6 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance on Road A, at STA 0+65 to STA 1+30, from 250' to 125'.
2. Horizontal curve variance on Road A, at STA 1+90 to STA 2+31, from 250' to 125'.
3. Horizontal curve variance on Road A, at STA 4+74 to STA 5+50, from 250' to 125'.
4. Horizontal curve variance on Road A, at STA 6+59 to STA 8+89, from 250' to 125'.
5. Broken back curve tangent variance on Road A at STA 5+50 to STA 6+59, from 150' to 109'.


Property Information

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Location
1217 Tipton Station Rd

South side of W. Governor John Sevier Hwy., east side of Winkle Ln. north of Tipton Station Rd.

Commission District 9
Census Tract 56.03


Size
16.40 acres

Sector
South County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-5 because the site's shape and existing improvements restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 9 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. Installation of sidewalks on at least one side of both Roads A & B. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA) and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A bond shall be provided to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works by the developer in an amount sufficient to guarantee the installation of the sidewalks.
4. Prior to obtaining a design plan approval for the subdivision, submitting documentation to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission Staff that shows an adequate building site meeting required setbacks is available on Lots 15 and 16. If the lots cannot comply with this condition will have to be combined with adjoining lots on any final plats submitted to the Planning Commission for approval.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. On the final plat, including the sight distance easement across Lot 48 on the inside of the horizontal curve identified on the concept plan.
7. Obtaining a street connection permit from the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
8. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system except for Lot 59 that has access from Winkle Ln.
9. 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 1-5 because the site's shape and existing improvements restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 10 conditions

Details of Action
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. Installation of sidewalks on at least one side of both Roads A & B. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA) and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A bond shall be provided to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works by the developer in an amount sufficient to guarantee the installation of the sidewalks.
4. Prior to obtaining a design plan approval for the subdivision, submitting documentation to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission Staff that shows an adequate building site meeting required setbacks is available on Lots 15 and 16. If the lots cannot comply with this condition will have to be combined with adjoining lots on any final plats submitted to the Planning Commission for approval.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. On the final plat, including the sight distance easement across Lot 48 on the inside of the horizontal curve identified on the concept plan.
7. Obtaining a street connection permit from the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
8. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system except for Lot 59 that has access from Winkle Ln.
9. 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.
10. Submitting a landscape plan to Planning Commission staff for approval for screening along the entrance at W Governor John Sevier Highway. (Added by MPC 7-14-16)

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

Wells Creek

Rufus H. Smith & Co.


Case History