Disposition Summary

Approve the variance to reduce the minimum intersection separation from 300 ft to 70.5 ft between Road A and E. Copeland Drive., based on the following evidence of hardships.
A) The proposed spacing provides optimal sight distance and avoids an existing power pole.
B) The existing topography, drainage features, utility locations, and sight distance limit the entrance location.
C) Approval of the variance is not anticipated to be detrimental to public safety, health, or welfare because the proposed spacing provides optimal sight distance. The Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works recommends approval of this variance based on the justification provided by the applicant.

Approve the alternative design standard based on the justification provided by the applicant and recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 6 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the variance to reduce the minimum intersection separation from 300 ft to 70.5 ft between Road A and E. Copeland Drive., based on the following evidence of hardships.
A) The proposed spacing provides optimal sight distance and avoids an existing power pole.
B) The existing topography, drainage features, utility locations, and sight distance limit the entrance location.
C) Approval of the variance is not anticipated to be detrimental to public safety, health, or welfare because the proposed spacing provides optimal sight distance. The Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works recommends approval of this variance based on the justification provided by the applicant.

Approve the alternative design standard based on the justification provided by the applicant and 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).
3. If during design plan approval or construction of the development, it is discovered that unforeseen off-site improvements within the right-of-way are necessary, the developer will either enter into an MOU with the County for these improvements or reimburse the County for their direct expenses (if completed by County crews) to make corrections deemed necessary.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
6. Before certification of the final plat for the subdivision, establish a property owners association or other legal entity responsible for maintaining common facilities, such as common areas, amenities, private roads, and/or stormwater drainage systems.

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This subdivision is for 14 attached residential lots on 4.68 acres zoned PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 du/ac. In 2022, a 14-lot subdivision was approved with multiple access points to Greenwell Drive (12-SD-22-C / 12-D-22-DP). Because of sight distance limitations along the frontage, the access points were consolidated into a single access 70.55 ft east of the E. Copeland Drive intersection. This requires a variance to reduce the intersection separation from 300 ft. This access location maximizes sight distance in both directions.

The applicant requests a reduction of the private right-of-way width from 50 ft to 40 ft and pavement width from 26 ft to 24 ft. A stream and sewer line to the property's rear limit the area where access and houses can be located.

The applicant is requesting an intersection grade of up to 3 percent. The Subdivision Regulations require a maximum intersection grade of 1 percent but allow Knox County Engineering and Public Works to approve up to 3 percent as an alternative design standard.