Subdivision

Concept Plan

1-SB-14-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 & 2 since the JPE infrastructure is in place with existing grades that restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 10 conditions:


See case notes below

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Monterey Oaks
Lots
18 (Split)
Proposed Density
2.19 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Variance to increase the maximum grade of the bulb of a cul-de-sac for the public street from 10% to 12%.
2. Variance from the requirement that the Joint Permanent Easements within the development shall meet the standards for a public street.


Property Information

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Location
Northwest end of Monterey Rd., northwest of Globe Dr.

Council District 3
Census Tract 48


Size
8.23 acres

Sector
Northwest City

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 & 2 since the JPE infrastructure is in place with existing grades that restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 10 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).
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
4. On top of the existing pavement for the Joint Permanent Easement (JPE), adding 2 inches of B-Modified binder and 1.5 inches of "D" mix surface coat, subject to approval by the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
5. Identification by signage and/or pavement markings of the change from the pubic street to the JPE, subject to approval by the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
6. Providing a geotechnical study prepared by a registered engineer for the proposed building sites for Lots 6 - 15, verifying that the subsurface is suitable for building construction. The geotechnical study must be submitted to the Knoxville Department of Engineering for review and approval prior to approval of a building permit for each lot. This condition shall be included and clearly noted on the final plat for the Subdivision.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
9. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
10. 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.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval of a Concept Plan.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1 & 2 since the JPE infrastructure is in place with existing grades that restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 10 conditions:

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

Monterey Oaks

MRSUB, Inc.


Case History