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 (Ord 91-1-102).
3. Installation of sidewalks as identified on the concept plan. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A bond shall be provided to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works by the developer in an amount sufficient to guarantee the installation of the sidewalks.
4. Installation of the separate westbound left turn lane on Hardin Valley Road with a storage bay length of a minimum of 100 feet as identified in the Traffic Impact Study (TIS) prepared by Ajax Engineering and dated November 28, 2016. This turn lane should be installed prior to the 60th building permit, which is stated in the TIS.
5. The final design and details for implementation of the intersection improvements for English Ivy Ln. at Hardin Valley Rd. shall be worked out between the applicant and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works during the design plan stage for the subdivision.
6. At the design plan stage of the subdivision review, increased side yard setbacks may be required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for lots along street grades of 10% or greater.
7. During the design plan stage of the subdivision review the applicant shall work with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission staff to minimize the clearing and grading of the common areas identified on the concept plan. When the grading and stormwater plans are finalized, a plan shall be prepared that identifies the areas within the common area that are to remain as natural undisturbed areas. These areas shall be identified on the final plat and protective covenants for the subdivision as natural undisturbed area with a prohibition on any clearing and grading except what would be needed for a passive trail system. The boundary for the natural undisturbed areas shall be clearly marked in the field prior to any site grading in order to identify the limits of disturbance and protect those areas of mature vegetation.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Obtaining any grading and slope easements that will be needed for grading the site.
10. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for crossing the blueline stream on the property.
11. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for the maintenance of the common areas, drainage system and any recreational amenities.
12. Placing a note on the final plat that the vehicular access for all lots is limited to the internal street system.
13. 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.
Property Information
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Location2010 Marietta Church Rd
Southeast side of Hardin Valley Rd., east side of Marietta Church Rd.
Commission District 6
Census Tract 59.05
Size117 acres
Sector
Currently on the Property
Vacant land
Growth PlanRural Area
- Utilities
ElectricityLenoir City Utility District
Natuarl GasKnoxville Utilities Board
SewerWest Knox Utility District
TelephoneAT&T
WaterWest Knox Utility District
Case Notes
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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1-16 because the site's topography and shape restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 13 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 (Ord 91-1-102).
3. Installation of sidewalks as identified on the concept plan. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A bond shall be provided to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works by the developer in an amount sufficient to guarantee the installation of the sidewalks.
4. Installation of the separate westbound left turn lane on Hardin Valley Road with a storage bay length of a minimum of 100 feet as identified in the Traffic Impact Study (TIS) prepared by Ajax Engineering and dated November 28, 2016. This turn lane should be installed prior to the 60th building permit, which is stated in the TIS.
5. The final design and details for implementation of the intersection improvements for English Ivy Ln. at Hardin Valley Rd. shall be worked out between the applicant and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works during the design plan stage for the subdivision.
6. At the design plan stage of the subdivision review, increased side yard setbacks may be required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for lots along street grades of 10% or greater.
7. During the design plan stage of the subdivision review the applicant shall work with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission staff to minimize the clearing and grading of the common areas identified on the concept plan. When the grading and stormwater plans are finalized, a plan shall be prepared that identifies the areas within the common area that are to remain as natural undisturbed areas. These areas shall be identified on the final plat and protective covenants for the subdivision as natural undisturbed area with a prohibition on any clearing and grading except what would be needed for a passive trail system. The boundary for the natural undisturbed areas shall be clearly marked in the field prior to any site grading in order to identify the limits of disturbance and protect those areas of mature vegetation.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Obtaining any grading and slope easements that will be needed for grading the site.
10. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for crossing the blueline stream on the property.
11. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for the maintenance of the common areas, drainage system and any recreational amenities.
12. Placing a note on the final plat that the vehicular access for all lots is limited to the internal street system.
13. 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 1-16 because the site's topography and shape restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 13 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 (Ord 91-1-102).
3. Installation of sidewalks as identified on the concept plan. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A bond shall be provided to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works by the developer in an amount sufficient to guarantee the installation of the sidewalks.
4. Installation of the separate westbound left turn lane on Hardin Valley Road with a storage bay length of a minimum of 100 feet as identified in the Traffic Impact Study (TIS) prepared by Ajax Engineering and dated November 28, 2016. This turn lane should be installed prior to the 60th building permit, which is stated in the TIS.
5. The final design and details for implementation of the intersection improvements for English Ivy Ln. at Hardin Valley Rd. shall be worked out between the applicant and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works during the design plan stage for the subdivision.
6. At the design plan stage of the subdivision review, increased side yard setbacks may be required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for lots along street grades of 10% or greater.
7. During the design plan stage of the subdivision review the applicant shall work with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission staff to minimize the clearing and grading of the common areas identified on the concept plan. When the grading and stormwater plans are finalized, a plan shall be prepared that identifies the areas within the common area that are to remain as natural undisturbed areas. These areas shall be identified on the final plat and protective covenants for the subdivision as natural undisturbed area with a prohibition on any clearing and grading except what would be needed for a passive trail system. The boundary for the natural undisturbed areas shall be clearly marked in the field prior to any site grading in order to identify the limits of disturbance and protect those areas of mature vegetation.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Obtaining any grading and slope easements that will be needed for grading the site.
10. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for crossing the blueline stream on the property.
11. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a property owners association that will be responsible for the maintenance of the common areas, drainage system and any recreational amenities.
12. Placing a note on the final plat that the vehicular access for all lots is limited to the internal street system.
13. 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.