Subdivision

Concept Plan

8-SE-09-C

Approved as modified
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variance 1 because restrictions on access to Kingston Pike restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variance 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. 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 Knoxville (City Ord. 0-280-90) if required.
3. Installation of the street improvements recommended in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Cannon & Cannon, Inc. At the design plan stage of the subdivision, the applicant shall work with the Knoxville Engineering Division on the design, timing and implementation of the recommended street improvements.
4. Installation of the sidewalks as designated on the concept plan and in compliance with the requirements of the City of Knoxville.
5. Installation of the landscape plan designated for the boulevard as required by the Sherrill Hill Master Plan. Landscape plantings shall not interfere with sight distance for vehicles traveling on or entering the street.
6. At the design plan stage of the subdivision, the applicant shall submit for review and approval by the Knoxville Department of Engineering the design details for the access that will be located within the access easements to provide legal access to all lots.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
8. Obtaining a street connection permit from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).
9. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system except for Lots 10 and 11 that will be allowed the shared right-in/right-out curb-cut identified on the concept plan and as approved by TDOT.
10. Clearly marking in the field the 50' undisturbed buffer area that adjoins the existing residential neighborhoods prior to any clearing or grading in the vicinity of the required buffer. The dripline for specimen trees that are located within the buffer shall also be protected as outlined in the approved master plan (11-B-07-OB).
11. Revising the concept plan to extend the access easement to Lot 14.
12. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
13. Recording protective covenants (meeting the requirements of the PC-1 (Planned Commercial) zoning district) for the subdivision along with the initial final plat based on this concept.
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 and documentation has been provided that the driveways located within the access easements that serve the lots have been installed in compliance with the approved design plan or a bond approved by the City of Knoxville has been posted with the City Engineering Department. (As amended by MPC 8-13-2009)

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Sherrill Hill
Lots
11 (Split)
Residential?
No

Variances

1. Variance from the access requirements for lots to allow cross access easements as a legal access for the subdivision.


Property Information

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Location
South side of Kingston Pike, east and west side of Moss Grove Blvd.

Council District 2
Census Tract 57.03


Size
36.48 acres

Sector
Southwest County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variance 1 because restrictions on access to Kingston Pike restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variance will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 14 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 Knoxville (City Ord. 0-280-90) if required.
3. Installation of the street improvements recommended in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Cannon & Cannon, Inc. At the design plan stage of the subdivision, the applicant shall work with the Knoxville Engineering Division on the design, timing and implementation of the recommended street improvements.
4. Installation of the sidewalks as designated on the concept plan and in compliance with the requirements of the City of Knoxville.
5. Installation of the landscape plan designated for the boulevard as required by the Sherrill Hill Master Plan. Landscape plantings shall not interfere with sight distance for vehicles traveling on or entering the street.
6. At the design plan stage of the subdivision, the applicant shall submit for review and approval by the Knoxville Department of Engineering the design details for the access that will be located within the access easements to provide legal access to all lots.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
8. Obtaining a street connection permit from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).
9. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system except for Lots 10 and 11 that will be allowed the shared right-in/right-out curb-cut identified on the concept plan and as approved by TDOT.
10. Clearly marking in the field the 50' undisturbed buffer area that adjoins the existing residential neighborhoods prior to any clearing or grading in the vicinity of the required buffer. The dripline for specimen trees that are located within the buffer shall also be protected as outlined in the approved master plan (11-B-07-OB).
11. Revising the concept plan to extend the access easement to Lot 14.
12. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
13. Recording protective covenants (meeting the requirements of the PC-1 (Planned Commercial) zoning district) for the subdivision along with the initial final plat based on this concept.
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 and documentation has been provided that the driveways located within the access easements that serve the lots have been installed in compliance with the approved design plan.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variance 1 because restrictions on access to Kingston Pike restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variance will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 14 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 Knoxville (City Ord. 0-280-90) if required.
3. Installation of the street improvements recommended in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Cannon & Cannon, Inc. At the design plan stage of the subdivision, the applicant shall work with the Knoxville Engineering Division on the design, timing and implementation of the recommended street improvements.
4. Installation of the sidewalks as designated on the concept plan and in compliance with the requirements of the City of Knoxville.
5. Installation of the landscape plan designated for the boulevard as required by the Sherrill Hill Master Plan. Landscape plantings shall not interfere with sight distance for vehicles traveling on or entering the street.
6. At the design plan stage of the subdivision, the applicant shall submit for review and approval by the Knoxville Department of Engineering the design details for the access that will be located within the access easements to provide legal access to all lots.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
8. Obtaining a street connection permit from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).
9. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system except for Lots 10 and 11 that will be allowed the shared right-in/right-out curb-cut identified on the concept plan and as approved by TDOT.
10. Clearly marking in the field the 50' undisturbed buffer area that adjoins the existing residential neighborhoods prior to any clearing or grading in the vicinity of the required buffer. The dripline for specimen trees that are located within the buffer shall also be protected as outlined in the approved master plan (11-B-07-OB).
11. Revising the concept plan to extend the access easement to Lot 14.
12. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
13. Recording protective covenants (meeting the requirements of the PC-1 (Planned Commercial) zoning district) for the subdivision along with the initial final plat based on this concept.
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 and documentation has been provided that the driveways located within the access easements that serve the lots have been installed in compliance with the approved design plan or a bond approved by the City of Knoxville has been posted with the City Engineering Department. (As amended by MPC 8-13-2009)

What's next?

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After the Planning Commission
Because of its location in the City, appeals will be heard by Knox County Chancery Court.
Appeals of Concept Plans and Final Plats are filed with Chancery CourtThe Process
Applicant

Sherrill Hill

Kingston Pike, LLC


Case History