Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission
RECOMMEND that City Council APPROVE the closure of Melrose Avenue, as requested, subject to any required easements.
See case notes below
Row Closure
8-D-15-SC
Recommended for approval
See case notes below
Request
Property Info
Case Notes
What's next?
Applicant Request
− +This street is along a residential area of campus and is heavily utilized on a daily basis by pedestrians. The University fully intends to m maintain this street for vehicular use, but due to the heavy residential component, there is a desire to improve the pedestrian experience by making improvements to the lighting and landscaping.
Close Street From
Melrose Place
To
Reason for ClosureVolunteer Boulevard
This street is along a residential area of campus and is heavily utilized on a daily basis by pedestrians. The University fully intends to m maintain this street for vehicular use, but due to the heavy residential component, there is a desire to improve the pedestrian experience by making improvements to the lighting and landscaping.
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 9.01
Sector
Central City
Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)
Case Notes
− +Staff Recommendation
RECOMMEND that City Council APPROVE the closure of Melrose Avenue, as requested, subject to any required easements.This street is paved and currently in use. UT intends to maintain this street for vehicular use, but wants to improve the pedestrian experience by adding lighting and landscaping.
Disposition Summary
RECOMMEND that City Council APPROVE the closure of Melrose Avenue, as requested, subject to any required easements.What's next?
− +After the Planning Commission
This Row Closure case in the City was recommended for approval. The appeal deadline - August 28, 2015 has passed.
Applicant
