Subdivision

Concept Plan

10-SA-12-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-9 due to existing street improvements that were completed as part of the previous approvals and the requested variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the concept plan subject to the following 6 conditions:


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
2. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting all other requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
3. Establishing a sight distance easement across lots 19 and 20.
4. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
5. Identifying an approved public street name on the final plat which is consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102). The final plat shall also include a notation on the change of the street name from Chandlers Country Way to the new approved public street designation.
6. Placing a note on the final plat that building construction within the 50' sinkhole buffer identified on the plat may be permitted only 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. Building construction is not permitted within the hatchered contour area of the sinkhole or the drainage easement. Engineered footings may be required for the structure within the 50' sinkhole buffer.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all criteria for approval of a concept plan and a use on review in the PR zoning district.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
The Villas at Tyler's Gate
Lots
26 (Split)
Proposed Density
3.67 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance on Chandler's Country Way at STA 5+00, from 100' to 75'.
2. Horizontal curve variance on Road B at STA 1+25, from 100' to 60'.
3. Vertical curve variance on Chandler's Country Way at STA 0+60, from 157.25' to 95'.
4. Vertical curve variance on Chandler's Country Way at STA 5+15, from 227' to 150'.
5. Vertical curve variance on Road B at STA 1+80, from 136.5' to 100'.
6. Intersection grade variance on Road B at STA 0+13, from 3% to 5.77 %.
7. Intersection grade variance on Road B at STA 1+80, from 3% to 3.33 %.
8. Broken back curve tangent variance on Chandler's Country Way at STA 2+40 to STA 3+23, from 150' to 84'.
9. Broken back curve tangent variance on Chandler's Country Way at STA 4+06 to STA 4+46, from 150' to 36'.


Property Information

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Location
Northeast side of Heiskell Rd., northwest of Copeland Rd.

Commission District 7
Census Tract 61.02


Size
7.09 acres

Sector
North County

Currently on the Property
Vacant lots

Growth Plan
Rural Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-9 due to existing street improvements that were completed as part of the previous approvals and the requested variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the concept plan subject to the following 6 conditions:

1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
2. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting all other requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
3. Establishing a sight distance easement across lots 19 and 20.
4. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
5. Identifying an approved public street name on the final plat which is consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102). The final plat shall also include a notation on the change of the street name from Chandlers Country Way to the new approved public street designation.
6. Placing a note on the final plat that building construction within the 50' sinkhole buffer identified on the plat may be permitted only 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. Building construction is not permitted within the hatchered contour area of the sinkhole or the drainage easement. Engineered footings may be required for the structure within the 50' sinkhole buffer.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all criteria for approval of a concept plan and a use on review in the PR zoning district.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1-9 due to existing street improvements that were completed as part of the previous approvals and the requested variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the concept plan subject to the following 6 conditions:

Details of Action
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
2. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting all other requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
3. Establishing a sight distance easement across lots 19 and 20.
4. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
5. Identifying an approved public street name on the final plat which is consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102). The final plat shall also include a notation on the change of the street name from Chandlers Country Way to the new approved public street designation.
6. Placing a note on the final plat that building construction within the 50' sinkhole buffer identified on the plat may be permitted only 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. Building construction is not permitted within the hatchered contour area of the sinkhole or the drainage easement. Engineered footings may be required for the structure within the 50' sinkhole buffer.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all criteria for approval of a concept plan and a use on review in the PR zoning district.

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

The Villas at Tyler's Gate

Trantanella Construction Company


Case History