Commission approves Manor in the Foothills Phase 4 Unit 1 final plat despite commissioner concerns about narrow lots and water pressure

The County Planning Commission approved the final plat for Manor in the Foothills Phase 4 Unit 1, a 15-lot phase served by a proposed new county road, with staff conditions requiring completion of on-site improvements and recorded documentation prior to final plat release. Staff member Doug told the commission the project includes 15 lots served by a proposed new county road and listed outstanding items before final plat release: completion of on-site stabilization and erosion controls and a final inspection; a final certification letter from the project engineer after final inspection; a notarized amendment to the property owners association declaration for stormwater and ownership of common-area detention lots to be recorded with the final plat; signature plats including all utility certifications or posted surety; and payment of the final plat fee. Commissioner McClellan raised questions about lot dimensions, saying several lots are “45 foot wide at the road, and they go back 400 and something feet,” and asked why the rear areas were designated as open space or common area. He also said he lives on Bass Road and described water pressure problems in the area: “I happen to live on Bass Road. And believe me, it's times of day you can't get pressured to, rinse yourself off in the shower. ... I'm still opposed to this project.” A staff member noted the lot design was the same as approved on the preliminary plat and that the developer would be responsible for the required improvements. Developer representative Mister Sanderson of the Tennessee Valley Land Company was present but did not address the commission; one commissioner declined to hear from him during the discussion. Motion and vote: Commissioner Hodge moved to approve the final plat with the conditions read by staff; Commissioner Wells seconded the motion and it passed. Next steps: Staff will confirm on-site work and final engineer certification before recording the final plat and will require the recorded HOA amendment for stormwater and detention-lot ownership prior to release.