Subdivision

Concept Plan

8-SD-07-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 - 13 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 7 conditions:


See case notes below

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
The Highlands at Choto
Lots
20 (Split)
Proposed Density
0.996
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Intersection spacing variance on Choto Rd., between Road A and Whitten Ln., from 300' to 90'.
2. Horizontal curve variance on Road A at station 0+50, from 250' to 100'.
3. Horizontal curve variance on Road A at station 1+41, from 250' to 100'.
4. Horizontal curve variance on Road A at station 2+84, from 250' to 100'.
5. Horizontal curve variance on Road A at station 12+14, from 250' to 100'.
6. Vertical curve variance on Road A at station 0+95, from 325' to 165'.
7. Reverse curve tangent length variance on Road A at station 1+08.99, from 50' to 20.12'.
8. Broken back curve tangent variance on Road A at station 2+50.56, from 150' to 78.74'.
9. Broken back curve tangent variance on Road A at station 4+53.16, from 150' to 137.99'.
10. Maximum grade variance from 12% to 14% on Road A between stations 0+95 and 3+61.19.
11. Maximum grade variance from 12% to 13% on Road B between stations 0+56.08 and 2+34.78.
12. Intersection grade variance to 4% on Road B.
13. Vertical curve variance on Road B at station 0+56, from 135' to 90'.


Property Information

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Location
Southeast side of Choto Rd, southwest side of Whitten Ln.

Commission District 5
Census Tract 58.06


Size
20.08 acres

Sector
Southwest County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Rural Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 - 13 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 7 conditions:

1. Meeting all applicable 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. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
5. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 300 feet of sight distance in both directions along Choto Rd.
6. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association responsible for maintenance of the joint permanent easement, common area, amenities and drainage system.
7. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan (9-G-04-UR).
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1 - 13 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 7 conditions:

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

The Highlands at Choto

Scott Williams


Case History