Approved
APPROVE the closure of portion of Melrose Ave., subject to conditions
See case notes below
Street Closure
12-A-14-SC
See case notes below
Request
Recommendations
Property Info
Case Notes
What's next?
Applicant Request
− +Close Street
From 10621
Frances Street
Frances Street
To 10622
Melrose Place
Melrose Place
Reason for Closure
This City street is along a residential area of campus, and it is heavily utilized by pedestrians. The University plans to maintain this street for vehicular use, but because of the heavy residential component, there is a desire to implement a beautification project, with new lighting and landscaping, which adhere to the campus landscaping standards.
Objections
No objections from any departments or utilities have been received by staff as of the date of this report.
Comments / Recommendations
− +RECOMMEND that City Council APPROVE the closure of the proposed portion of Melrose Ave., subject to any required easements and subject to the following condition:
Property Information
− +Location
Planning Sector
Growth Plan
0 Melrose Ave
Council District 1
Census Tract 9.02
Planning Sector
Central City
Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)
Case Notes
− +Disposition Summary
APPROVE the closure of portion of Melrose Ave., subject to conditionsStaff Recommendation
RECOMMEND that City Council APPROVE the closure of the proposed portion of Melrose Ave., subject to any required easements and subject to the following condition:1. The 5 conditions included in the attached letter from City of Knoxville Engineering (dated November 26, 2014) must be addressed to the satisfaction of that department.
With the above condition included, staff has received no objections from reviewing departments or utilities to this closure.
What's next?
− +This Row Closure case in the CITY was recommended for approval. The appeal deadline - December 26, 2014 has passed.
Applicant