Staff Recommendation

APPROVE variances 1-3 because the site's topography and shape restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 15 conditions.

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1. This concept plan approval includes approval of a reduction of the public street right-of-way width to 40 feet and the pavement width to 22 feet as permitted under Section 69-10 (Hillside and Ridgetop Protection Area Development Standards) of the Minimum Subdivision Regulations.
2. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
3. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (Ord 91-1-102).
4. Sidewalks shall be installed 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.
5. Obtaining the additional property and any grading and slope easements that will be needed to provide the required improvements for the new public street that will provide access to this subdivision from Hardin Valley Rd.
6. Providing the traffic signal modification and pedestrian crossing improvements for the proposed street at this signalized intersection on Hardin Valley Rd.
7. The final design and details for implementation of the intersection improvements for Road A 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.
8. 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.
9. At the design plan stage of the subdivision, the details and timing of the slope reforestation plan shall be worked out with he Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
10. The street improvements for Road C shall be installed with the street improvements for the rest of the subdivision or approved phase of the subdivision.
11. 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.
12. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
13. Prior to certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establishing a homeowners association for the purpose of maintaining the storm water system, common area and any other commonly held assets.
14. 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.
15. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval of a Concept Plan in a PR zoning district.

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Disposition Summary

APPROVE variances 1-3 because the site's topography and shape restrict compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed variances will not create a traffic hazard.

APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 15 conditions.