Subdivision

Concept Plan

8-SD-02-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 - 6 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard
APPROVE the concept plan subject to 12 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. Obtaining approval from Knox County Commission for the closure of Shannon Valley Dr. from its intersection with Murphy Rd., east to the location west of Luttrell Rd., as shown on the Concept Plan.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of Knox County's Sinkhole Policy.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
7. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 400 feet of sight distance in both directions for both entrances on Murphy Rd.
8. Placing a note on the final plat that except for Lots 342 through 346, all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
9. Revising the Concept Plan to incorporate the access easements that cross proposed lots to the common area, into the common area.
10. 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, recreational amenities, historic log house and drainage system.
11. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
12. 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
Southland Group, Inc. on Murphy Road
Lots
346 (Split)
Proposed Density
2.22 du/ac

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance on Road "E" at station 6+00, from 250' to 225'.
2. Horizontal curve variance on Road "Q" at station 10+25, from 250' to 200'.
3. Broken back curve tangent variance on Road "E" at station 7+25, from 150' to 126'.
4. Vertical curve variance on Road "K" at station 4+50, from 75' to 50'.
5. Intersection grade variance on Road "A" at Murphy Rd. from 1% to 2%.
6. Intersection grade variance on Road "P" at Road "N" from 1% to 3%.


Property Information

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Location
Northeast side of Murphy Rd., north of Washington Pike.

Commission District 8


Size
156.17 acres

Sector
North City

Currently on the Property
Residence and vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 - 6 because the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard

APPROVE the concept plan subject to 12 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. Obtaining approval from Knox County Commission for the closure of Shannon Valley Dr. from its intersection with Murphy Rd., east to the location west of Luttrell Rd., as shown on the Concept Plan.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of Knox County's Sinkhole Policy.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
7. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 400 feet of sight distance in both directions for both entrances on Murphy Rd.
8. Placing a note on the final plat that except for Lots 342 through 346, all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
9. Revising the Concept Plan to incorporate the access easements that cross proposed lots to the common area, into the common area.
10. 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, recreational amenities, historic log house and drainage system.
11. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
12. 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 the site's topography restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard
APPROVE the concept plan subject to 12 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. Obtaining approval from Knox County Commission for the closure of Shannon Valley Dr. from its intersection with Murphy Rd., east to the location west of Luttrell Rd., as shown on the Concept Plan.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of Knox County's Sinkhole Policy.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
7. Certification on the final plat by the applicant's surveyor that there is 400 feet of sight distance in both directions for both entrances on Murphy Rd.
8. Placing a note on the final plat that except for Lots 342 through 346, all lots will have access only to the internal street system.
9. Revising the Concept Plan to incorporate the access easements that cross proposed lots to the common area, into the common area.
10. 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, recreational amenities, historic log house and drainage system.
11. Meeting all requirements of the approved use on review development plan.
12. 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

Southland Group, Inc. on Murphy Road

Southland Group, Inc.


Case History