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Row Closure

11-A-20-SC

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

Approve closure of a portion of E. Summit Hill Avenue right-of-way as described, subject to any required easements, because staff has received no objections and it will enable redevelopment of this area, subject to one condition.

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Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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For continued redevelopment of the KCDC Austin Homes site. Per the approved Concept Plan for the development, the slip ramp from MLK to Summit will be removed and converted to a traditional right turn. The proposed right-of-way line will be placed at the back of the sidewalk (10' from curb) along the length of the closure.

Close Street From
S. Bell St.
To
Martin Luther King Jr Ave.
Reason for Closure
For continued redevelopment of the KCDC Austin Homes site. Per the approved Concept Plan for the development, the slip ramp from MLK to Summit will be removed and converted to a traditional right turn. The proposed right-of-way line will be placed at the back of the sidewalk (10' from curb) along the length of the closure.
Objections

The City's Engineering Department, AT&T, and KUB have requested to retain any easements that may be in place.

Property Information

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Location
0 E. Summit Hill Dr. (northern portion of ROW beginning behind sidewalk 10' from curb)

Council District 6

Sector
Central City
Growth Plan
Within city limits?

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
Approve closure of a portion of E. Summit Hill Avenue right-of-way as described, subject to any required easements, because staff has received no objections and it will enable redevelopment of this area, subject to one condition.
The applicant must have a plan approved by City Engineering showing the alignment of the new proposed right-of-way and provide a boundary map and/or written property description of the area of right-of-way that is to be closed. The boundary map and description should be certified by a TN registered land surveyor and must be supplied prior to the closure being considered at City Council as the closure area must be described in the closing ordinance documents.
Disposition Summary
Approve closure of a portion of E. Summit Hill Avenue right-of-way as described, subject to any required easements, because staff has received no objections and it will enable redevelopment of this area, subject to one condition.

What's next?

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After the Planning Commission
This Row Closure case in the City was recommended for approval. The appeal deadline - November 27, 2020 has passed.
Applicant

Matt Brazille / Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc

Planning Staff
Michelle Portier
Phone: 865-215-3821
Email: michelle.portier@knoxplanning.org
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Case History

    2020

    • October 1, 2020
    • Date Filed
    • December 15, 2020
    • First Legislative Reading

    • 2021

    • January 12, 2021
    • Second Legislative Reading

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  • Encouraging greater transit use,
  • Reducing automobile use,
  • Maximizing existing infrastructure
  • Reducing emissions, and
  • Providing mixed and low-income housing options.