Subdivision

Concept Plan

12-SB-15-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1and 2 because the site's topography and existing stream 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

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 (Ord 91-1-102).
3. Prior to obtaining a design plan approval for the subdivision, submitting a detailed grading plan to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission Staff that documents all proposed lots will have adequate building sites and yard areas with driveway grades not exceeding a 15% grade. Those lots that cannot comply with this condition will have to be combined with adjoining lots on any final plats submitted to the Planning Commission for approval.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system. Access to the 3.7 acre future development parcel along Westland Dr. shall be to the internal street system unless an alternative access is approved through a future Concept Plan submittal.
6. Providing certification on the final plat that the required sight distance exists in both directions along Westland Dr. at the subdivision entrance.
7. Identify the stream and required stream buffers on the final plat.
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.

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Westland Oaks
Lots
72 (Split)
Proposed Density
3.78 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Vertical curve variance on Road A at STA 0+79, from 174.25' (k=25) to 116' (k=16.81).
2. Maximum street grade variance on Road C, between STA 1+00 and STA 4+86, from 12% to 13%.


Property Information

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Location
8444 Westland Dr

Southeast side of Westland Dr., northwest side of Nubbin Ridge Rd.

Commission District 5
Census Tract 57.12


Size
29.77 acres

Sector
Southwest County

Currently on the Property
Residence and vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1and 2 because the site's topography and existing stream 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. 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. Prior to obtaining a design plan approval for the subdivision, submitting a detailed grading plan to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission Staff that documents all proposed lots will have adequate building sites and yard areas with driveway grades not exceeding a 15% grade. Those lots that cannot comply with this condition will have to be combined with adjoining lots on any final plats submitted to the Planning Commission for approval.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system. Access to the 3.7 acre future development parcel along Westland Dr. shall be to the internal street system unless an alternative access is approved through a future Concept Plan submittal.
6. Providing certification on the final plat that the required sight distance exists in both directions along Westland Dr. at the subdivision entrance.
7. Identify the stream and required stream buffers on the final plat.
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.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1and 2 because the site's topography and existing stream restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 8 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 (Ord 91-1-102).
3. Prior to obtaining a design plan approval for the subdivision, submitting a detailed grading plan to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission Staff that documents all proposed lots will have adequate building sites and yard areas with driveway grades not exceeding a 15% grade. Those lots that cannot comply with this condition will have to be combined with adjoining lots on any final plats submitted to the Planning Commission for approval.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system. Access to the 3.7 acre future development parcel along Westland Dr. shall be to the internal street system unless an alternative access is approved through a future Concept Plan submittal.
6. Providing certification on the final plat that the required sight distance exists in both directions along Westland Dr. at the subdivision entrance.
7. Identify the stream and required stream buffers on the final plat.
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.

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

Westland Oaks

Mesana Investments, LLC


Case History