Subdivision

Concept Plan

8-SG-06-C

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE variances 1 - 5 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 a street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Prior to commencing any grading activity on the site a 60' wide undisturbed buffer strip centered along the rear lot lines for lots 20 - 97 shall be clearly marked in the field. An undisturbed buffer strip shall also be clearly marked in the field for the 35' peripheral setback area along Lots 1 - 19 and 98 - 120 and in the common areas at the four 100' radius curves for Perimeter Rd. (outside of the sight distance easements). There shall be no clearing or grading allowed within the buffer strips during construction of the subdivision except as required for the grading of the streets. Clearing and grading may be permitted for placement of residences but in no case shall this occur within 20' of the rear property lines.
4. Paving Fretz Rd. to a minimum width of 20' as recommended in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Site Incorporated. Plans for the design and timing of installation of the required widening shall be submitted for review and approval to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works at the design plan stage of the subdivision. For that portion of Fretz Rd. (and its intersection with N. Campbell Station Rd.) that is located within the Town of Farragut, the design and timing requirements for the widening are subject to approval by the Town of Farragut.
5. Reducing the intersection grade of Perimeter Rd. on the west side of Center Rd. at the traffic circle to a maximum of 3%.
6. Elimination of the boulevard street design at the subdivision entrance.
7. Installation of traffic calming devices as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. 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 and drainage system.
10. Identifying the line of sight easements across the common area at the four 100' corner radii along Perimeter Rd. on the final plat.
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
Towering Oaks
Lots
120 (Split)
Proposed Density
4.62 du/ac
Residential?
Yes - SF

Variances

1. Horizontal curve variance at STA 2+81 on Perimeter Rd., from 250' to 100'.
2. Horizontal curve variance at STA 13+42 on Perimeter Rd., from 250' to 100'.
3. Horizontal curve variance at STA 18+86 on Perimeter Rd., from 250' to 100'.
4. Horizontal curve variance at STA 29+33 on Perimeter Rd., from 250' to 100'.
5. Corner radius variances for the edge of pavement for the four corners at the traffic circle intersection, from 25' to 9'.


Property Information

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Location
Northwest side of Hatmaker Ln., north of I-40, west of Fretz Rd.

Commission District 6


Size
26 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 - 5 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 a street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Prior to commencing any grading activity on the site a 60' wide undisturbed buffer strip centered along the rear lot lines for lots 20 - 97 shall be clearly marked in the field. An undisturbed buffer strip shall also be clearly marked in the field for the 35' peripheral setback area along Lots 1 - 19 and 98 - 120 and in the common areas at the four 100' radius curves for Perimeter Rd. (outside of the sight distance easements). There shall be no clearing or grading allowed within the buffer strips during construction of the subdivision except as required for the grading of the streets. Clearing and grading may be permitted for placement of residences but in no case shall this occur within 20' of the rear property lines.
4. Paving Fretz Rd. to a minimum width of 20' as recommended in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Site Incorporated. Plans for the design and timing of installation of the required widening shall be submitted for review and approval to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works at the design plan stage of the subdivision. For that portion of Fretz Rd. (and its intersection with N. Campbell Station Rd.) that is located within the Town of Farragut, the design and timing requirements for the widening are subject to approval by the Town of Farragut.
5. Reducing the intersection grade of Perimeter Rd. on the west side of Center Rd. at the traffic circle to a maximum of 3%.
6. Elimination of the boulevard street design at the subdivision entrance.
7. Installation of traffic calming devices as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. 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 and drainage system.
10. Identifying the line of sight easements across the common area at the four 100' corner radii along Perimeter Rd. on the final plat.
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 - 5 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 a street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Prior to commencing any grading activity on the site a 60' wide undisturbed buffer strip centered along the rear lot lines for lots 20 - 97 shall be clearly marked in the field. An undisturbed buffer strip shall also be clearly marked in the field for the 35' peripheral setback area along Lots 1 - 19 and 98 - 120 and in the common areas at the four 100' radius curves for Perimeter Rd. (outside of the sight distance easements). There shall be no clearing or grading allowed within the buffer strips during construction of the subdivision except as required for the grading of the streets. Clearing and grading may be permitted for placement of residences but in no case shall this occur within 20' of the rear property lines.
4. Paving Fretz Rd. to a minimum width of 20' as recommended in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Site Incorporated. Plans for the design and timing of installation of the required widening shall be submitted for review and approval to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works at the design plan stage of the subdivision. For that portion of Fretz Rd. (and its intersection with N. Campbell Station Rd.) that is located within the Town of Farragut, the design and timing requirements for the widening are subject to approval by the Town of Farragut.
5. Reducing the intersection grade of Perimeter Rd. on the west side of Center Rd. at the traffic circle to a maximum of 3%.
6. Elimination of the boulevard street design at the subdivision entrance.
7. Installation of traffic calming devices as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. 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 and drainage system.
10. Identifying the line of sight easements across the common area at the four 100' corner radii along Perimeter Rd. on the final plat.
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 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

Towering Oaks

Walt Lane


Case History