Developer told to widen Carter Mill Drive; applicant defers Carter Ridge concept plan

Sep 29, 2026

At a Knox County pre‑agenda meeting, staff and county engineering advised that the developer of the proposed Carter Ridge/Carter Valley subdivision must widen Carter Mill Drive to meet safety standards; the applicant signaled a 30‑day deferral to address traffic data and design questions.

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Planning staff described the Carter Ridge/Carter Valley concept plan as a 121‑lot proposal on 77 acres and reviewed the property's approvals and vesting history, noting that earlier concept approvals had expired in 2007 and the current proposal therefore requires a new concept review. Mike, the planning staff presenter, said, "this project, current proposal is for a 121 lots on, 77 acres." The discussion focused on whether the county or the developer should pay for off‑site road work and how a new state vesting law affects conditioning.

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