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 Knox County (Ord 91-1-102).
3. Obtaining approval from Knox County Commission of the right-of-way/street closure for the portion of Bryant Ln. that extends into this property. This right-of-way must be closed and ownership transferred prior to submission of a final plat for this unit of the subdivision.
4. During the design plan stage of the subdivision, working out the details and timing with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works of the turnaround improvements for the northern terminus of Bryant Ln. Access from Laurel Ridge Subdivision to Bryant Ln. shall be prohibited.
5. (Modified by MPC) Revising the intersection grade for the street profile for Road F at Road B so that the sidewalk crosswalk meets ADA specifications.
6. 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.
7. Implementation of the recommendations outlined in the Transportation Impact Study for Laurel Ridge - Phase 3 prepared by Ajax Engineering (revised on October 22, 2018) as approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Prior to the submission of a final plat for this unit of the subdivision, obtaining approval of and recording a final plat that: a) establishes the right-of-way intersection corner radii for the intersection of Blackberry Ridge Blvd. and Hardin Valley Rd.; and b) provides the right-of way that is needed between Lot 1 and the Common Area in Laurel Ridge Phase 1 of the subdivision that will connect with the right-of-way for Bellefonte Drive in Hardin Valley West Subdivision located to the east. This connection was a requirement under the original approval for this subdivision.
9. All closed contours/sinkholes and the 50' setback around the feature shall be shown on the final plat. Building construction within the 50' setback may be permitted if a geotechnical study prepared by a registered engineer states that building within the 50' sinkhole buffer is acceptable and the study is approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A 5' drainage easement extending outside of the uppermost closed contour is required. Building construction is not permitted within the hatchered contour area of the sinkhole or the drainage easement. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
10. Obtaining all applicable permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC).
11. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
12. On the final plat for this unit of the subdivision, include the line of sight easements across Lots 20 and 28 as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
13. Submitting to Planning Commission staff prior to final plat review by the Planning Commission, the certification of design plan approval form as required by the Knoxville-Knox County Subdivision Regulations.
14. (Added by MPC) Add a 30 foot landscape buffer easement to the rear of Lot 12 and to the side yard in common with the stormwater easement.

Staff Recommendation

APPROVE variances 1-3 because the site's topography and site features restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a health or safety hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 13 conditions

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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 Knox County (Ord 91-1-102).
3. Obtaining approval from Knox County Commission of the right-of-way/street closure for the portion of Bryant Ln. that extends into this property. This right-of-way must be closed and ownership transferred prior to submission of a final plat for this unit of the subdivision.
4. During the design plan stage of the subdivision, working out the details and timing with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works of the turnaround improvements for the northern terminus of Bryant Ln. Access from Laurel Ridge Subdivision to Bryant Ln. shall be prohibited.
5. Revising the intersection grade for the street profile for Road F at Road B so that the sidewalk crosswalk does not exceed a 1% cross slope.
6. 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.
7. Implementation of the recommendations outlined in the Transportation Impact Study for Laurel Ridge - Phase 3 prepared by Ajax Engineering (revised on October 22, 2018) as approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Prior to the submission of a final plat for this unit of the subdivision, obtaining approval of and recording a final plat that: a) establishes the right-of-way intersection corner radii for the intersection of Blackberry Ridge Blvd. and Hardin Valley Rd.; and b) provides the right-of way that is needed between Lot 1 and the Common Area in Laurel Ridge Phase 1 of the subdivision that will connect with the right-of-way for Bellefonte Drive in Hardin Valley West Subdivision located to the east. This connection was a requirement under the original approval for this subdivision.
9. All closed contours/sinkholes and the 50' setback around the feature shall be shown on the final plat. Building construction within the 50' setback may be permitted if a geotechnical study prepared by a registered engineer states that building within the 50' sinkhole buffer is acceptable and the study is approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A 5' drainage easement extending outside of the uppermost closed contour is required. Building construction is not permitted within the hatchered contour area of the sinkhole or the drainage easement. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
10. Obtaining all applicable permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC).
11. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
12. On the final plat for this unit of the subdivision, include the line of sight easements across Lots 20 and 28 as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
13. Submitting to Planning Commission staff prior to final plat review by the Planning Commission, the certification of design plan approval form as required by the Knoxville-Knox County Subdivision Regulations.

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Disposition Summary

APPROVE variances 1-3 because the site's topography and site features restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a health or safety hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 14 conditions

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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 Knox County (Ord 91-1-102).
3. Obtaining approval from Knox County Commission of the right-of-way/street closure for the portion of Bryant Ln. that extends into this property. This right-of-way must be closed and ownership transferred prior to submission of a final plat for this unit of the subdivision.
4. During the design plan stage of the subdivision, working out the details and timing with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works of the turnaround improvements for the northern terminus of Bryant Ln. Access from Laurel Ridge Subdivision to Bryant Ln. shall be prohibited.
5. (Modified by MPC) Revising the intersection grade for the street profile for Road F at Road B so that the sidewalk crosswalk meets ADA specifications.
6. 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.
7. Implementation of the recommendations outlined in the Transportation Impact Study for Laurel Ridge - Phase 3 prepared by Ajax Engineering (revised on October 22, 2018) as approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Prior to the submission of a final plat for this unit of the subdivision, obtaining approval of and recording a final plat that: a) establishes the right-of-way intersection corner radii for the intersection of Blackberry Ridge Blvd. and Hardin Valley Rd.; and b) provides the right-of way that is needed between Lot 1 and the Common Area in Laurel Ridge Phase 1 of the subdivision that will connect with the right-of-way for Bellefonte Drive in Hardin Valley West Subdivision located to the east. This connection was a requirement under the original approval for this subdivision.
9. All closed contours/sinkholes and the 50' setback around the feature shall be shown on the final plat. Building construction within the 50' setback may be permitted if a geotechnical study prepared by a registered engineer states that building within the 50' sinkhole buffer is acceptable and the study is approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A 5' drainage easement extending outside of the uppermost closed contour is required. Building construction is not permitted within the hatchered contour area of the sinkhole or the drainage easement. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
10. Obtaining all applicable permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC).
11. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
12. On the final plat for this unit of the subdivision, include the line of sight easements across Lots 20 and 28 as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
13. Submitting to Planning Commission staff prior to final plat review by the Planning Commission, the certification of design plan approval form as required by the Knoxville-Knox County Subdivision Regulations.
14. (Added by MPC) Add a 30 foot landscape buffer easement to the rear of Lot 12 and to the side yard in common with the stormwater easement.