Subdivision

Concept Plan

6-SC-01-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 - 8 because of topography, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan for up to 20 lots for detached single-family dwellings within the A (Agricultural) district, subject to 14 conditions.


See case notes below

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Greg Smith on Keller Bend Road
Lots
20 (Split)
Proposed Density
0.76 du/ac

Variances

1. Variance to allow more than five lots to be served by a Joint Permanent Easement (JPE) in an A (Agricultural) District.
2. Horizontal curve radius variance on Road "A" at station 0+50, from 250' to 55'.
3. Horizontal curve radius variance on Road "A" at station 2+75, from 250' to 100'.
4. Horizontal curve radius variance on Road "A" at station 5+00, from 250' to 100'.
5. Horizontal curve radius variance on Road "A" at station 6+50, from 250' to 80'.
6. Intersection grade variance on Road "A" at Keller Bend Rd., from 1% to 3%.
7. Vertical curve variance on Road A at station 0+80, from 225' to 135'.
8. Tangent length variance between curves at station 5+25, from 50' to 0'.


Property Information

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Location
East side of Keller Bend Rd., south of Tedford Dr.

Commission District 5


Size
27.34 acres

Sector
Southwest County

Currently on the Property
Residence and vacant land

Growth Plan
Rural Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 - 8 because of topography, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan for up to 20 lots for detached single-family dwellings within the A (Agricultural) district, subject to 14 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. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. On the final plat, show the 50? setback line from the hatchered contours for any sinkholes as determined by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the Tennessee Valley Authority.
6. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 250 feet of sight distance in both directions along Keller Bend Rd.
7. Place a note on the final plat that all lots will have access only to the internal street system, except for the Mac Family Partnership lot which has an existing legal access strip to Keller Bend Rd.
8. As part of the final plat approval, record a line of sight easement across Lot 19 in order to provide the needed sight distance for the curve in Road A.
9. The Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works will determine the locations for the guardrail once the road is graded.
10. Provide a detailed grading plan, at a minimum for Lots 6 and 7, that shows access drives and possible building sites.
11. On the final plat, show the building setback line for those lots that do not meet the lot width requirement at the minimum setback, pursuant to the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
12. Prior to certification 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, recreational amenities and drainage system.
13. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
14. 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, the request meets all requirements for approval of a concept plan.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1 - 8 because of topography, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan for up to 20 lots for detached single-family dwellings within the A (Agricultural) district, subject to 14 conditions.

What's next?

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After the Planning CommissionAppeals of Concept Plans and Final Plats are filed with Chancery CourtThe Process
Applicant

Greg Smith on Keller Bend Road

Greg Smith


Case History