Details of Action
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1. MPC and City council approval of the proposed street closures (12-A-11-SC & 12-SB-11-SC)
2. Construction of the hammer head turn around and the new alley section prior to removal of the existing pavement in the sections of Ely Av. and Stonewall Av. that are proposed for closure. The construction of the proposed turn-around and alley are to be done per the requirements of the Knoxville Engineering Dept.
3. The proposed hammer head turn around being constructed to meet AASHTO standards
4. Designating the new portion of the alley to New York Av. as a north bound one-way street
5. Relocating the EPA air monitoring station per their requirements prior to transferring the proposed closed right-of-way to the applicant
6. Meeting all other applicable requirements of the City Engineering Dept.
7 A final plat application based on this concept plan will not be accepted for review by the MPC until certification of design plan approval has been submitted to the MPC staff.
Property Information
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LocationNorthwest side of Ely Ave., southwest of Bragg St.
Council District 5
Census Tract 28
Size1.32 acres
Sector
Currently on the Property
Public right-of-way and vacant property
Growth PlanUrban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)
- Utilities
ElectricityKnoxville Utilities Board
Natuarl GasKnoxville Utilities Board
SewerKnoxville Utilities Board
TelephoneAT&T
WaterKnoxville Utilities Board
Case Notes
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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE variances 1 & 2 because the site's size restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variance will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 7 conditions
1. MPC and City council approval of the proposed street closures (12-A-11-SC & 12-SB-11-SC)
2. Construction of the hammer head turn around and the new alley section prior to removal of the existing pavement in the sections of Ely Av. and Stonewall Av. that are proposed for closure. The construction of the proposed turn-around and alley are to be done per the requirements of the Knoxville Engineering Dept.
3. The proposed hammer head turn around being constructed to meet AASHTO standards
4. Designating the new portion of the alley to New York Av. as a north bound one-way street
5. Relocating the EPA air monitoring station per their requirements prior to transferring the proposed closed right-of-way to the applicant
6. Meeting all other applicable requirements of the City Engineering Dept.
7 A final plat application based on this concept plan will not be accepted for review by the MPC until certification of design plan approval has been submitted to the MPC staff.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE variances 1 & 2 because the site's size restricts compliance with the Subdivision Regulations, and the proposed variance will not create a traffic hazard.
APPROVE the Concept Plan subject to 7 conditions
Details of Action
1. MPC and City council approval of the proposed street closures (12-A-11-SC & 12-SB-11-SC)
2. Construction of the hammer head turn around and the new alley section prior to removal of the existing pavement in the sections of Ely Av. and Stonewall Av. that are proposed for closure. The construction of the proposed turn-around and alley are to be done per the requirements of the Knoxville Engineering Dept.
3. The proposed hammer head turn around being constructed to meet AASHTO standards
4. Designating the new portion of the alley to New York Av. as a north bound one-way street
5. Relocating the EPA air monitoring station per their requirements prior to transferring the proposed closed right-of-way to the applicant
6. Meeting all other applicable requirements of the City Engineering Dept.
7 A final plat application based on this concept plan will not be accepted for review by the MPC until certification of design plan approval has been submitted to the MPC staff.
