Staff Recommendation

Approve the requested variance based on the justification recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 6 conditions.

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1) Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting other relevant utility provider requirements.
2) Provision of street names consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102), including but not limited to submittal a street name change for a northeast portion of Mistletoe Drive prior to submitting a final plat for Unit 2.
3) Prior to obtaining a design plan approval for the subdivision, submit 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. Increased side yard setbacks may be required along streets with grades of 10% or greater. Those lots that cannot comply with this condition must be combined with adjoining lots on any final plats submitted to the Planning Commission for approval.
4) When the detailed grading plan is finalized and approved, the design plan shall identify the limits of clearing and grading for the subdivision and the areas of the steeper slopes to remain undisturbed, except what would be needed for a future ridge trail system. The boundary for the undisturbed areas shall be clearly marked in the field prior to any site clearing and grading in order to identify the limits of disturbance and protect the steeper slopes.
5) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

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Disposition Summary

Approve the requested variance based on the justification recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 6 conditions.