Subdivision

Concept Plan

6-SE-17-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1-3 because existing site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations.
DENY variances 4 and 5 because there is no identified hardship.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 9 conditions:


See case notes below

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Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Subdivision
Harbor Crest (FKA: Childress Property)
Lots
5 (Split)
Proposed Density
0.26 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance on Harbor Crest Way at STA 9+00, from 250' to 100'.
2. Intersection radius variance at the intersection of Harbor Crest Way and S. Northshor Dr., from 25' to 0'
3. Horizontal curve variance on Harbor Crest Way at STA 1+00, from 250' to 100' for access to Bayou Bend Way (if approved).
4. Pavement width variance for a Joint Permanent Easement (JPE) from 22' meeting public street design standards to 18'.
5. Turnaround for a JPE variance to allow the existing hammedhead design instead of the cul-de-sac turnaround meeting pulic street design standards.


Property Information

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Location
12252 S Northshore Dr

East side of S. Northshore Dr., just south of Mont Cove Blvd.

Commission District 5
Census Tract 58.12


Size
19.09 acres

Sector
Southwest County

Currently on the Property
Residences and vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-3 because existing site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations.
DENY variances 4 and 5 because there is no identified hardship.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 9 conditions:

1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant 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. Revising the Concept Plan to show a minimum pavement width of 22'. The details for repaving the Joint Permanent Easement (JPE) are to be worked out with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works at the Design Plan stage of the subdivision review.
4. Revising the Concept Plan changing the pavement design for the JPE turnaround from the existing hammerhead design to a cul-de-sac turnaround design with a 40? pavement radius. The off-set bulb design can be used. A 75? transition radius for the cul-de-sac is required for both the right-of-way and edge of pavement.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Providing a sight distance easement on Lot 1 through the curve of the JPE.
7. Prior to final plat approval, modifying the JPE documents and maintenance agreement to allow access for the additional lots that will share in the responsibilities for maintaining the easement.
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.
9. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval of a Concept Plan in the A (Agricultural) zoning district.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1-3 because existing site conditions restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations.
DENY variances 4 and 5 because there is no identified hardship.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 9 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

Harbor Crest (FKA: Childress Property)

Glen Glafenhein


Case History