Subdivision

Concept Plan

6-SG-01-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 - 6 because of topography, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 9 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 (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Constructing the detention basin in the area of Lots 9 and 10 prior to any other site grading.
4. Providing a sidewalk, meeting Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works design standards, at a minimum, along one side of both Applecross Rd. and Preston View Dr.
5. Obtaining approval from the High School for the pedestrian access connection between the subdivision and school prior to obtaining Design Plan approval.
6. Removing the vegetation to the east of the entrance for Scotch Meadow Subdivision (intersection of Findhorne Blvd. And E. Emory Rd.) in order to improve the sight distance to the east along E. Emory Rd.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
9. 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
Scotch Meadows, Unit 2
Lots
70 (Split)
Proposed Density
3.37 du/ac

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance on Applecross Rd. at station 13+00, from 250' to 150'.
2. Horizontal curve variance on Applecross Rd. at station 20+50, from 250' to 150'.
3. Horizontal curve variance on Applecross Rd. at station 25+50, from 250' to 175'.
4. Vertical curve variance on Applecross Rd. at station 29+00, from 225' to 140'.
5. Cul-de-sac transition radius on Cherry Tree Ln., from 75' to 25'.
6. Cul-de-sac transition radius on Stables Ln., from 75' to 25'.


Property Information

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Location
Western end of Applecross Rd., north of E. Emory Rd., east of Tazewell Pike.

Commission District 8


Size
20.78 acres

Sector
Northeast County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 - 6 because of topography, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard

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 street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Constructing the detention basin in the area of Lots 9 and 10 prior to any other site grading.
4. Providing a sidewalk, meeting Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works design standards, at a minimum, along one side of both Applecross Rd. and Preston View Dr.
5. Obtaining approval from the High School for the pedestrian access connection between the subdivision and school prior to obtaining Design Plan approval.
6. Removing the vegetation to the east of the entrance for Scotch Meadow Subdivision (intersection of Findhorne Blvd. And E. Emory Rd.) in order to improve the sight distance to the east along E. Emory Rd.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
9. 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 - 6 because of topography, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 9 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 (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Constructing the detention basin in the area of Lots 9 and 10 prior to any other site grading.
4. Providing a sidewalk, meeting Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works design standards, at a minimum, along one side of both Applecross Rd. and Preston View Dr.
5. Obtaining approval from the High School for the pedestrian access connection between the subdivision and school prior to obtaining Design Plan approval.
6. Removing the vegetation to the east of the entrance for Scotch Meadow Subdivision (intersection of Findhorne Blvd. And E. Emory Rd.) in order to improve the sight distance to the east along E. Emory Rd.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
9. 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

Scotch Meadows, Unit 2

Edward Sanchez


Case History