Subdivision

Concept Plan

12-SG-05-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-9 (with County recommended revision to #9) because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the variances will not create a traffic hazard
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 11 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. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access from the internal road system only.
5. On the final plat, include a line of sight easement across Lots 25 and 26 in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Road C.
6. Amending the notations for the side yard setback requirements along the 14% grade sections of Road A identifying Lots 4 - 9, 32 - 34, 58 - 61 and 67 - 71 as having a required side yard setback of 10'.
7. Providing sidewalks as shown on the concept plan on one side of Roads A, B & C. All sidewalks must be ADA compliant.
8. Posting a bond for the construction of a 5' wide sidewalk along the George Williams Road frontage meeting ADA requirements. If Knox County opts to construct a sidewalk along George Williams Rd. during the next five years, the applicant will be responsible for the cost of the sidewalk along their frontage. If the sidewalk is not constructed along George Williams Rd. during that time, the applicant is relieved of that responsibility and the bond will be released.
9. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the common area and drainage system.
10. Meeting all requirements of the approved use-on-review development plan.
11. 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
Westgate Glen
Lots
82 (Split)
Proposed Density
2.87 du/ac
Residential?
Yes

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance on Road A at station 0+26.17, from 250' to 125'.
2. Reverse curve tangent variance on Road A at STA 0+69.61, from 50' to 26.68'.
3. Broken back tangent variance on Road A at STA 2+00, from 150' to 40'.
4. Horizontal curve variance on Road A at STA 2+40 from 250? to 235?.
5. Horizontal curve variance on Road A at STA 8+09.81 from 250? to 225?.
6. Horizontal curve variance on Road A at STA 12+03.70 from 250? to 225?.
7. Maximum road grade variance on Road A between STA 1+63.18 and STA 4+95.49 from 12% to 14%.
8. Maximum road grade variance on Road A between STA 9+23.41 and STA 14+38.94 from 12% to 14%.
9. Vertical curve variance on Road C at STA 4+50 from 498.75? to 300?. (County Engineering staff is recommending a reduction only to 350'.)


Property Information

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Location
Southeast side of George Williams Rd., east of Hidden Glen Ln.

Commission District 5


Size
28.60 acres

Sector
Southwest County

Currently on the Property
Residence

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-9 (with County recommended revision to #9) because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the variances will not create a traffic hazard

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 11 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. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access from the internal road system only.
5. On the final plat, include a line of sight easement across Lots 25 and 26 in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Road C.
6. Amending the notations for the side yard setback requirements along the 14% grade sections of Road A identifying Lots 4 - 9, 32 - 34, 58 - 61 and 67 - 71 as having a required side yard setback of 10'.
7. Providing sidewalks as shown on the concept plan on one side of Roads A, B & C. All sidewalks must be ADA compliant.
8. Posting a bond for the construction of a 5' wide sidewalk along the George Williams Road frontage meeting ADA requirements. If Knox County opts to construct a sidewalk along George Williams Rd. during the next five years, the applicant will be responsible for the cost of the sidewalk along their frontage. If the sidewalk is not constructed along George Williams Rd. during that time, the applicant is relieved of that responsibility and the bond will be released.
9. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the common area and drainage system.
10. Meeting all requirements of the approved use-on-review development plan.
11. 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 1-9 (with County recommended revision to #9) because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the variances will not create a traffic hazard
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 11 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. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Placing a note on the final plat that all lots will have access from the internal road system only.
5. On the final plat, include a line of sight easement across Lots 25 and 26 in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Road C.
6. Amending the notations for the side yard setback requirements along the 14% grade sections of Road A identifying Lots 4 - 9, 32 - 34, 58 - 61 and 67 - 71 as having a required side yard setback of 10'.
7. Providing sidewalks as shown on the concept plan on one side of Roads A, B & C. All sidewalks must be ADA compliant.
8. Posting a bond for the construction of a 5' wide sidewalk along the George Williams Road frontage meeting ADA requirements. If Knox County opts to construct a sidewalk along George Williams Rd. during the next five years, the applicant will be responsible for the cost of the sidewalk along their frontage. If the sidewalk is not constructed along George Williams Rd. during that time, the applicant is relieved of that responsibility and the bond will be released.
9. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for maintenance of the common area and drainage system.
10. Meeting all requirements of the approved use-on-review development plan.
11. 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 CommissionAppeals of Concept Plans and Final Plats are filed with Chancery CourtThe Process
Applicant

Westgate Glen

Saddlebrook, LLC


Case History