by the Planning Commission
WITHDRAW the request, as recommended by the City of Knoxville Engineering Department. (see attached letter, dated Dec. 30, 2010)
See case notes below
Row Closure
1-A-11-SC
See case notes below
Request
Property Info
Case Notes
What's next?
Applicant Request
− +This portion of Amherst Rd. right-of-way was closed by Knox County Commission in Feb. 1996 and was never transferred to adjacent owner. Subsequently, the City of Knoxville annexed this right-of-way. The owner seeks redress with the City.
Close Street From
Piney Grove Church Rd. (east end)
To
Reason for Closurerelocated portion of Amherst Rd. (west end)
This portion of Amherst Rd. right-of-way was closed by Knox County Commission in Feb. 1996 and was never transferred to adjacent owner. Subsequently, the City of Knoxville annexed this right-of-way. The owner seeks redress with the City.
Objections
No objections have been received by staff as of 8/29/11.
Property Information
− +Location
Sector
Growth Plan
0 Amherst Rd
Council District 3
Census Tract 46.01
Sector
Northwest County
Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)
Case Notes
− +Staff Recommendation
WITHDRAW the request, as recommended by the City of Knoxville Engineering Department. (see attached letter, dated Dec. 30, 2010)As indicated in the attached letter from the City of Knoxville Engineering Department, this closure is not necessary, and should not proceed. The City Engineering Dept. maintains that this road has already been closed by Knox County Commission in 1996 prior to being annexed into the City. The applicant has been advised that a deed must be prepared by the City Law Department in order to convey the closed/abandoned property to the adjacent property owner. It is staff's understanding that the deed was being prepared as of December 30, 2010, the date of the letter.
Disposition Summary
WITHDRAW the request, as recommended by the City of Knoxville Engineering Department. (see attached letter, dated Dec. 30, 2010)What's next?
− +After the Planning Commission
Applicant
