Subdivision

Concept Plan

10-SB-06-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 and 2 because the existing site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 8 conditions:


See case notes below

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Emory Center (FKA Emory Place)
Lots
5 (Split)
Residential?
No

Variances

1. Reduction of required corner radius at the southwest side of Thunder Ln. at its intersection with E. Emory Road, from 75' to 40'.
2. Reduction of required right-of-way for E. Emory Rd., from 56' to 45' to centerline.


Property Information

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Location
Northwest side of Emory Rd., southwest of Bishop Rd.

Commission District 7


Size
8.48 acres

Sector
North County

Currently on the Property
Residence, vacant land and industrial facility

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 and 2 because the existing site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 8 conditions:

1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of a street name which is consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Placing a note on the final plat that direct access to E. Emory Rd. from Lots 1 and 2 shall be through a shared access drive subject to approval from the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
4. Revising the concept plan to provide a 75' transition radius at the cud-de-sac turnaround for both the edge of pavement and the right-of-way.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Obtaining a street connection permit from the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
8. 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 and 2 because the existing site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 8 conditions:

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

Emory Center (FKA Emory Place)

Miller Surveying, Inc.


Case History