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Panther Valley Subdivision - Preliminary
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SUMMARY: The developer, Spencer Walton, is proposing a 50 lot subdivision on 14.59 acres located along County Garage Road. The proposed development includes approximately 1,495 feet of road (Panther Valley Rd.), 1,564 feet of 4 inch low pressure sewer, 1,550 feet of 6 inch water line, and 4 fire hydrants. The lots range in size from 0.20 acres to 0.43 acres. One point of concern for staff is the proposed intersection of Panther Valley Rd. on the southern side, this would create a “street jog” of less than the required 125 feet, as listed in the Crossville Regional Subdivision Regulations. The proposed “street jog” is approximately 40 feet. The developer is requesting a variance based on the existing road, Town Branch Street is a dead-end cul-de-sac and not a through street.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff has reviewed the preliminary plat and variance request for the ‘street jog”. It is the opinion of staff that proposed or estimated traffic flow should not play a part in the creation of a potentially dangerous intersection. Nearly every subdivision regulation in the region and state have this same requirement or greater distance required. None of them make reference to traffic flow, other than a few that reference the road type as classified by their major thoroughfare plan. In most cases a local road, which all three of these would be classified, the minimum is 125 feet. In cases of collector, arterial, or parkways, the distance is greater. Staff recommends denial of the variance and the plat.
Recommended Action
NECESSARY PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Approve or deny the variance request and preliminary plat.