Staff Recommendation

APPROVE variances to road designs as shown on plan sheets L1.3 - L1.7 unless addressed by a specific condition of approval or as modified by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works

APPROVE the concept plan subject to 21 conditions

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1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
2. Closing Chandler Ln. just past the point where Chandler Ln. and Rogers Island Ln. intersect to west of the entrance to the development
3. Provision of improvements at the intersection of S. Northshore Dr. and Chandler Ln. per plans approved by the Tenn. Dept. of Transportation and the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works. These improvements include: realignment of Chandler Ln. and Bluegrass Rd., provision of left turn lanes at all four legs of the new intersection, altering the vertical alignment of S. Northshore Dr. to provide the required sight distance and provision of a traffic signal at the time it is determined to be warranted by the reviewing agencies.
4. Widen Chandler Ln. from the subdivision entrance to the point where the intersection improvements at S. Northshore Drive commence to minimum width of 20 feet with shoulders as required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works. This work is to be done as part of the initial development of the site
5. Complete all proposed Improvements to the intersection of S. Northshore Dr. and Chandler Ln., excluding the traffic signal, as part of the initial development of the site
6. Widen Rogers Island Ln. to 23' as described in the plan at the time the townhomes that will have access to that road are developed
7. All cul de sac and one-way loops must be designed to accommodate a BUS-40 truck or greater.
8. Redesign all boulevard crossovers to meet the grade requirements as dictated by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
9. All streets having a minimum pavement width of 18' in order to accommodate fire/rescue equipment
10. Provision of sight distance easements across lots as may be required by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
11. Designing all cul de sacs to meet the minimum required 10% cross slope in the bulb
12. Provision of the landscape buffer between River Sound Subdivision and the proposed townhomes as shown in the Beacon Park pattern book. This buffer is to be in place prior to the issuance of the first occupancy permit within the town home development.
13. Construction of "Founders Park" including the community building and the swim center prior to the issuance of the 101st building permit in this development.
14. Construction of the sidewalks as shown on the plan. All sidewalk construction must comply with the ADA Act.
15. Prior to final plat approval of the first phase of this project, establish a homeowners association or other entity for the purpose of assessing fees for the maintenance of the storm water facilities and the other commonly held assets and to enforce the private covenants and restrictions of the development.
16. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Dept.
17. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System in Knox County (Ord 91-1-102)
18. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tenn. Dept. of Environment and Conservation, the Tenn. Valley Authority and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers if required
19. A revised plan reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC staff for review prior to the issuance of any grading or building permits
20. Meeting all requirements of the previously approved use on review (5-H-06-UR)
21. 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.

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Disposition Summary

APPROVE variances to road designs as shown on plan sheets L1.3 - L1.7 unless addressed by a specific condition of approval or as modified by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
APPROVE the concept plan subject to 21 conditions