Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission
APPROVE the closure of portion of Melrose Ave., subject to conditions
See case notes below
Row Closure
12-A-14-SC
Recommended for approval
See case notes below
Request
Property Info
Case Notes
What's next?
Applicant Request
− +This City street is along a residential area of campus, and it is heavily utilized by pedestrians. The University plans to maintain this street for vehicular use, but because of the heavy residential component, there is a desire to implement a beautification project, with new lighting and landscaping, which adhere to the campus landscaping standards.
Close Street From
Frances Street
To
Reason for ClosureMelrose Place
This City street is along a residential area of campus, and it is heavily utilized by pedestrians. The University plans to maintain this street for vehicular use, but because of the heavy residential component, there is a desire to implement a beautification project, with new lighting and landscaping, which adhere to the campus landscaping standards.
Objections
No objections from any departments or utilities have been received by staff as of the date of this report.
Property Information
− +Location
Sector
Growth Plan
0 Melrose Ave
Council District 1
Census Tract 9.02
Sector
Central City
Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)
Case Notes
− +Staff Recommendation
RECOMMEND that City Council APPROVE the closure of the proposed portion of Melrose Ave., subject to any required easements and subject to the following condition:1. The 5 conditions included in the attached letter from City of Knoxville Engineering (dated November 26, 2014) must be addressed to the satisfaction of that department.
With the above condition included, staff has received no objections from reviewing departments or utilities to this closure.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the closure of portion of Melrose Ave., subject to conditionsWhat's next?
− +After the Planning Commission
This Row Closure case in the City was recommended for approval. The appeal deadline - December 26, 2014 has passed.
Applicant
