Staff Recommendation

APPROVE alternative design standard 1 based on the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works because the proposed alternative design standard will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 7

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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 (Ord 91-1-102).
3. Installation of sidewalks as identified on the concept plan. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A bond shall be provided to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works by the developer in an amount sufficient to guarantee the installation of the sidewalks.
4. Implementation of the street and intersection improvements and recommendations outlined in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. as revised on August 24, 2020, and as approved and required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. The design details and timing of the installation of the improvements shall be determined by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works during the design plan stage for the subdivision. (See Exhibit A)
5. During the design plan stage of the subdivision review, the applicant shall work with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning staff to minimize the clearing and grading of the common areas identified on the concept plan. When the grading and stormwater plans are finalized, a plan shall be prepared that identifies the areas within the common area that are to remain as undisturbed areas. The boundary for the undisturbed areas shall be clearly marked in the field prior to any site grading in order to identify the limits of disturbance and protect those areas of mature vegetation. The area to remain undisturbed shall be identified on the final plat for the subdivision. Minor clearing may be allowed in this area for a passive trail system or approved amenity area. Selective removal of trees is permitted that are dead or dying, an invasive species, or must be removed for safety reasons, such as a falling hazard.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. 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 (Section 2.08, Design Plan -- Major Subdivisions).

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Disposition Summary

APPROVE alternative design standard 1 based on the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works because the proposed alternative design standard will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 7