Subdivision

Concept Plan

7-SJ-06-C

Approved as modified
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 & 2 because the site conditions and use 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

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. (Modified by MPC) Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department. Connection to sanitary sewer requires approval from Hallsdale Powell Utility District and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
2. Provision of a street name which is consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Conducting compaction testing in all fill areas associated with street construction and building sites per the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
6. (Added by MPC) The applicant shall modify the design plans for the proposed improvements to Norris Freeway (plans submitted with the Traffic Impact Study) to include a landscaped median with appropriate turn lanes from the intersection of Norris Freeway and Emory Rd. north to the entrance of Carrington Place Subdivision. The proposed median design shall be submitted to the Tennessee Department of Transportation for review and consideration for approval.
7. (Modified by MPC) Implementation of the road improvements as recommended in the Traffic Impact Study (and as modified by condition 6) for the intersections of Emory Rd. with Andersonville Pike and Norris Freeway and Norris Freeway up to the entrance of Carrington Place Subdivision. The applicant shall be responsible for all improvements that will not be implemented by the Tennessee Department of Transportation in their scheduled improvements to Emory Rd. and Norris Freeway.
8. Obtaining street connection permits from the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
9. Any requests for extension of the public street (Road A) to Andersonville Pike will require an update of the Traffic Impact Study and a new concept plan review.
10. Obtaining approval from Knox County Commission on the closure of the rights-of-way for the streets within Autumn Springs Subdivision and recording a final plat that eliminates all lot and right-of-way lines for the subdivision.
11. Placing a note on the final plat that states that except for the two approved access points to Norris Freeway as designated on the approved concept plan, all other access shall be to the internal street and driveways.
12. Prior to final plat certification, recording the permanent cross access easements that provide access for those lots that do not have direct access to a public street due to access restrictions.
13. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
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.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Norris Freeway Commercial Center
Lots
6 (Split)
Proposed Density
NA
Residential?
No

Variances

1. Variance for the reduction of the right-of-way radius at the intersection of Road A and Norris Freeway, from 75' to 0'.
2. Variance from the access requirements to allow the use of permanent cross access easements for those lots that do not have direct access to a public street due to access restrictions.


Property Information

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Location
Northeast side of Norris Freeway, north of E. Emory Rd., south of Whitworth Dr.

Commission District 7


Size
53.41 acres

Sector
North County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 & 2 because the site conditions and use restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 13 conditions:

1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of a street name which is consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Conducting compaction testing in all fill areas associated with street construction and building sites per the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
6. Implementation of the road improvements as recommended in the Traffic Impact Study for the intersections of Emory Rd. with Andersonville Pike and Norris Freeway and Norris Freeway up to and including the two entrances for the proposed commercial subdivision. The applicant shall be responsible for all improvements that will not be implemented by the Tennessee Department of Transportation in their scheduled improvements to Emory Rd. and Norris Freeway.
7. Obtaining street connection permits from the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
8. Any requests for extension of the public street (Road A) to Andersonville Pike will require an update of the Traffic Impact Study and a new concept plan review.
9. Obtaining approval from Knox County Commission on the closure of the rights-of-way for the streets within Autumn Springs Subdivision and recording a final plat that eliminates all lot and right-of-way lines for the subdivision.
10. Placing a note on the final plat that states that except for the two approved access points to Norris Freeway as designated on the approved concept plan, all other access shall be to the internal street and driveways.
11. Prior to final plat certification, recording the permanent cross access easements that provide access for those lots that do not have direct access to a public street due to access restrictions.
12. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
13. 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 conditions and use restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 14 conditions:

Details of Action
1. (Modified by MPC) Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department. Connection to sanitary sewer requires approval from Hallsdale Powell Utility District and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
2. Provision of a street name which is consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Conducting compaction testing in all fill areas associated with street construction and building sites per the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
6. (Added by MPC) The applicant shall modify the design plans for the proposed improvements to Norris Freeway (plans submitted with the Traffic Impact Study) to include a landscaped median with appropriate turn lanes from the intersection of Norris Freeway and Emory Rd. north to the entrance of Carrington Place Subdivision. The proposed median design shall be submitted to the Tennessee Department of Transportation for review and consideration for approval.
7. (Modified by MPC) Implementation of the road improvements as recommended in the Traffic Impact Study (and as modified by condition 6) for the intersections of Emory Rd. with Andersonville Pike and Norris Freeway and Norris Freeway up to the entrance of Carrington Place Subdivision. The applicant shall be responsible for all improvements that will not be implemented by the Tennessee Department of Transportation in their scheduled improvements to Emory Rd. and Norris Freeway.
8. Obtaining street connection permits from the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
9. Any requests for extension of the public street (Road A) to Andersonville Pike will require an update of the Traffic Impact Study and a new concept plan review.
10. Obtaining approval from Knox County Commission on the closure of the rights-of-way for the streets within Autumn Springs Subdivision and recording a final plat that eliminates all lot and right-of-way lines for the subdivision.
11. Placing a note on the final plat that states that except for the two approved access points to Norris Freeway as designated on the approved concept plan, all other access shall be to the internal street and driveways.
12. Prior to final plat certification, recording the permanent cross access easements that provide access for those lots that do not have direct access to a public street due to access restrictions.
13. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
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.

What's next?

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After the Planning CommissionAppeals of Concept Plans and Final Plats are filed with Chancery CourtThe Process
Applicant

Norris Freeway Commercial Center

Crossroads General Partnership


Case History