Subdivision

Concept Plan

1-SE-08-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 - 8 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

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 Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Revising the concept plan to designate the required 20' front yard setback for detached residential units or obtaining a variance from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals for the reduction of the setback to 15'. If the front setback is reduced to 15', all residences shall be provided with a two car garage.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Prior to or concurrent with recording of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the joint permanent easements, common area and drainage system. The maintenance provisions shall also address that portion of the drainage system that extends into the remaining portion of Tax Parcel 76.
6. If the remaining portions of Tax Parcels 76, 80 and 81 are not to be included in the subdivision, the resubdivision of those parcels shall be addressed by the final plat for the subdivision or by a separate final plat.
7. 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.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Babelay Road PUD
Lots
41 (Split)
Proposed Density
4.56 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Increase maximum street grade from 12% to 15% on Bowman Park Way between STA 42+50 and STA 46+50.
2. Increase maximum street grade from 12% to 15% on Gentry Park Way between STA 61+00 and STA 63+75.
3. Horizontal curve variance on Bowman Park Way at STA 41+02.87, from 250' to 200'.
4. Horizontal curve variance on Bowman Park Way at STA 44+94.46, from 250' to 150'.
5. Horizontal curve variance on Bowman Park Way at STA 48+44.79, from 250' to 150'.
6. Horizontal curve variance on Bowman Park Way at STA 49+46.06, from 250' to 150'.
7. Broken back tangent variance on Bowman Park Way at STA 41+75, from 150' to 38.43'.
8. Reverse curve tangent variance on Bowman Park Way at STA 48+85, from 50' to 22.37'.


Property Information

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Location
North side of Babelay Rd., east of Happy Acres Rd.

Commission District 8
Census Tract 52.01


Size
9 acres

Sector
Northeast County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Outside City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 - 8 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. 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 (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Revising the concept plan to designate the required 20' front yard setback for detached residential units or obtaining a variance from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals for the reduction of the setback to 15'. If the front setback is reduced to 15', all residences shall be provided with a two car garage.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Prior to or concurrent with recording of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the joint permanent easements, common area and drainage system. The maintenance provisions shall also address that portion of the drainage system that extends into the remaining portion of Tax Parcel 76.
6. If the remaining portions of Tax Parcels 76, 80 and 81 are not to be included in the subdivision, the resubdivision of those parcels shall be addressed by the final plat for the subdivision or by a separate final plat.
7. 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.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1 - 8 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

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 (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Revising the concept plan to designate the required 20' front yard setback for detached residential units or obtaining a variance from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals for the reduction of the setback to 15'. If the front setback is reduced to 15', all residences shall be provided with a two car garage.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Prior to or concurrent with recording of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the joint permanent easements, common area and drainage system. The maintenance provisions shall also address that portion of the drainage system that extends into the remaining portion of Tax Parcel 76.
6. If the remaining portions of Tax Parcels 76, 80 and 81 are not to be included in the subdivision, the resubdivision of those parcels shall be addressed by the final plat for the subdivision or by a separate final plat.
7. 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.

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

Babelay Road PUD

Ken Bowman - North American Development Corp.


Case History