Subdivision

Concept Plan

7-SE-18-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 - 3 because the site's shape and topography 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. Construction of 5' wide sidewalks with a minimum of a 2' wide planting strip, as shown on the revised concept plan. All sidewalk construction must comply with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Relocating the driveway from the existing house from Ball Rd. to Road "A". The driveway location must meet the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. The neighborhood signage must meet the requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
6. Installation of utilities shall be underground unless documentation is provided to and approved by MPC staff showing there are natural features that make underground utilities infeasible.
7. Certifying the 400-foot sight distance can be obtained during design plan review. The mailboxes for the houses on the adjacent joint permanent easement to the north may need to be moved to obtain the required sight distance.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Submitting to Planning Commission staff prior to final plat review by the Planning Commission, the certification of design plan approval form as required by the Knoxville-Knox County Subdivision Regulations.
10. Obtaining approval from the Knox County Commission to rezone the property to PR (Planned Residential) at a density that permits the proposed development density.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Ball Road Subdivision
Lots
70 (Split)
Proposed Density
2.6 du/ac

Variances

1) Reduce horizontal tangent length between reverse curves between reverse curves from 50' to 11' from STA 1+74.01 to 1+85.32 on Road "A".
2) Reduce horizontal tangent length from 50' to 24' at STA 7+84.70 on Road "A".
3) Reduce horizontal tangent length from 50' to 24' at STA 9+09.45 on Road "A".


Property Information

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Location
7121 Ball Rd

North side of Ball Rd., east of Madeline Vine Ln.

Commission District 6
Census Tract 60.01


Size
26.86 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
House and vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 10 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. Construction of 5' wide sidewalks with a minimum of a 2' wide planting strip, as shown on the revised concept plan. All sidewalk construction must comply with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Relocating the driveway from the existing house from Ball Rd. to Road "A". The driveway location must meet the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. The neighborhood signage must meet the requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
6. Installation of utilities shall be underground unless documentation is provided to and approved by MPC staff showing there are natural features that make underground utilities infeasible.
7. Certifying the 400-foot sight distance can be obtained during design plan review. The mailboxes for the houses on the adjacent joint permanent easement to the north may need to be moved to obtain the required sight distance.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Submitting to Planning Commission staff prior to final plat review by the Planning Commission, the certification of design plan approval form as required by the Knoxville-Knox County Subdivision Regulations.
10. Obtaining approval from the Knox County Commission to rezone the property to PR (Planned Residential) at a density that permits the proposed development density.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1 - 3 because the site's shape and topography 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. Construction of 5' wide sidewalks with a minimum of a 2' wide planting strip, as shown on the revised concept plan. All sidewalk construction must comply with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Relocating the driveway from the existing house from Ball Rd. to Road "A". The driveway location must meet the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. The neighborhood signage must meet the requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
6. Installation of utilities shall be underground unless documentation is provided to and approved by MPC staff showing there are natural features that make underground utilities infeasible.
7. Certifying the 400-foot sight distance can be obtained during design plan review. The mailboxes for the houses on the adjacent joint permanent easement to the north may need to be moved to obtain the required sight distance.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Submitting to Planning Commission staff prior to final plat review by the Planning Commission, the certification of design plan approval form as required by the Knoxville-Knox County Subdivision Regulations.
10. Obtaining approval from the Knox County Commission to rezone the property to PR (Planned Residential) at a density that permits the proposed development density.

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

Ball Road Subdivision

Worley Builders, Inc.


Case History