Subdivision

Concept Plan

8-SB-20-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-3 and alternative design standards 1-4 based on the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and because the site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed v


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Property Info

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Subdivision
Bluegrass Road Subdivision
Lots
56 (Split)
Proposed Density
2.52
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

ALTERNATIVE DESIGN STANDARDS REQUIRING PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL:

1. REDUCE MINIMUM HORIZONTAL CURVE RADIUS FROM 250-FT TO 145-FT BETWEEN STA 0+ 1.97 AND STA 0+97.59 ALONG ROAD "A".
2. REDUCE MINIMUM HORIZONTAL CURVE RADIUS FROM 250-FT TO 145-FT BETWEEN STA 2+49.67 AND STA 3+52.46 ALONG ROAD "A".
3. REDUCE MINIMUM HORIZONTAL CURVE RADIUS FROM 250-FT TO 230-FT BETWEEN STA 4+03.07 AND STA 4+66.95 ALONG ROAD "A".

ALTERNATIVE DESIGN STANDARDS REQUIRING KNOX COUNTY ENGINEERING APPROVAL:

1. INCREASE MAXIMUM INTERSECTION APPROACH GRADE FROM 1 % TO 2% BETWEEN STA 10+ 19.71 AND STA 13+08.51 ALONG ROAD "A".
2. INCREASE MAXIMUM INTERSECTION APPROACH GRADE FROM 1 % TO 2.5% BETWEEN STA 0+ 13.00 AND STA 2+00.00 ALONG ROAD "B".
3. REDUCE RIGHT-OF-WAY WIDTH FROM 50-FT TO 40-FT ALONG ROAD "A" FROM BLUEGRASS ROAD TO JUST BEFORE LOT 1 (STA 3+52.46).
4. REDUCE PAVEMENT WIDTH FROM 26-FT TO 22-FT ALONG ROAD "A" FROM BLUEGRASS ROAD TO JUST BEFORE LOT 1 (STA 3+52.46).


Property Information

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Location
0 , 9125, 9127,9137, 9141 and 9145 Bluegrass Rd., 0 Coile Ln., & 1540 Pine Springs Rd.

North of Bluegrass Rd. between Pine Springs Rd. & Sweet Amber Rd.

Commission District 5


Size
22.20 acres

Sector
Southwest County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land, telecommunication tower

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-3 and alternative design standards 1-4 based on the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and because the site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed v
1) Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the utility provider.
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) If determined feasible by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works during the design plan phase, removing access to Road ?A? for parcels 144-111 (9125 Bluegrass Road) and 144-110 (9119 Bluegrass Road) if these lots retain driveway access to Bluegrass Road.
4) Approval of the "eyebrow" designs on Road ?B? and Road ?C? that provides access for lots 11-13 and 32-34 by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works during the design plan phase.
5) Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6) Placing a note on the final plat that lot 39 will have access to Road ?C? only, as provided on the Concept Plan.
7) Providing a stream determination to Knox County Engineering and Public Works that documents that the blue line stream shown on the USGS maps is not a stream. If it is determined to be a stream, the appropriate buffers must be provided. The general location of the blueline stream is the common area along Bluegrass Road and extends north across the site along Road ?A? to Road ?B? and crosses the property boundary at Lot 12.
8) Submitting to Planning staff prior to final plat review by the Planning Commission or Planning staff, the certification of design plan approval form as required by the Knoxville-Knox County Subdivision Regulations.
9) Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for the maintenance of the common areas, drainage system and any recreational amenities.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1-3 and alternative design standards 1-4 based on the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and because the site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed v

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

Bluegrass Road Subdivision

Mesana Investments, LLC


Case History