Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission
RECOMMEND that City Council APPROVE the closure of a portion of Volunteer Blvd., as requested, subject to any required easements.
See case notes below
Row Closure
8-F-15-SC
Recommended for approval
See case notes below
Request
Property Info
Case Notes
What's next?
Applicant Request
− +This City street traverses through the core of the campus and is contained within the defined institutional zone. Implementation of the Campus Master Plan provides an opportunity to implement several capital improvement projects, which includes an extensive streetscape project along this specific street. The University assuming control of this section of the boulevard affords an opportunity to expedite the projects and standardize design guidelines. This shall continue to be a major road through the campus, which also serves the public and mass transit.
Close Street From
Todd Helton Drive
To
Reason for ClosureCumberland Avenue
This City street traverses through the core of the campus and is contained within the defined institutional zone. Implementation of the Campus Master Plan provides an opportunity to implement several capital improvement projects, which includes an extensive streetscape project along this specific street. The University assuming control of this section of the boulevard affords an opportunity to expedite the projects and standardize design guidelines. This shall continue to be a major road through the campus, which also serves the public and mass transit.
Objections
The City of Knoxville Department of Engineering has submitted the attached letter (dated July 28, 2015), indicating that they object to this proposed street closure.
Property Information
− +Location
Sector
Growth Plan
0 Volunteer Blvd
Council District 1 and 2
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 a portion of Volunteer Blvd., 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 a portion of Volunteer Blvd., 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
