Applicant Request
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Close Alley
From W Jackson Ave.
the southeast corner of parcel 094EG013
To Summit Hill Dr.
its terminus in the southeast corner of parcel 094EG01201
Reason for Closure
The alley provides access and egress to the private property of the signatories attached with this application. For public safety and the protection of property, we all feel it is in the public's interest to close the alley.
ObjectionsThe City's Engineering Department, KUB and AT&T retain all rights and easements. TDOT and the City's Fire Department have no comments or objections.
Comments / Recommendations
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Approve the closure of Java Alley, a 10-ft alley off S Central St between parcels 094EG013, 094EG01201, 094EG014, and 094EG015 from S Central St to the alley's western terminus, subject to any required easements, since it is not needed for access and staff has received no objections.
Case Notes
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Disposition Summary
Approve the closure of Java Alley, a 10-ft alley off S Central St between parcels 094EG013, 094EG01201, 094EG014, and 094EG015 from S Central St to the alley's western terminus, subject to any required easements, since it is not needed for access and staff has received no objections.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the closure of Java Alley, a 10-ft alley off S Central St between parcels 094EG013, 094EG01201, 094EG014, and 094EG015 from S Central St to the alley's western terminus, subject to any required easements, since it is not needed for access and staff has received no objections.
1. This request is to close Java Alley between parcels 094EG013, 094EG01201, 094EG014, and 094EG015 from S Central St to the alley's western terminus. The alley does not provide any opportunity for increased connectivity in this area since it does not connect to any streets. A warehouse building of historical significance is directly behind the alley, and a non-exclusive permanent easement for pedestrian ingress and egress connects to the western terminus, precluding any future connections.
2. This area is within a well-connected downtown commercial, office and residential district. The alley provides pedestrian access and egress to the abutting private properties.
3. All four abutting property owners are in agreement with the closure and staff has received no objections from the general public.
4. The following departments and organizations had these comments:
- Since, the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville has signed the closure application petition in agreement, the City Engineering Department has no objections to close the above referenced right-of-way area. However, should this right-of-way be closed, the City will reserve easements for all drainage facilities and utilities, if there are any current facilities, located in or within five (5) feet of the property described herein. No easements are reserved if there are no current facilities within the closure area. If any existing facilities or utilities are found not feasible to the site development or use, they may be removed and relocated, subject to City Engineering and/or other applicable easement holder review and approval.
- KUB: We have reviewed our records and find that we have existing utility facilities located within the subject right-of-way. The approximate locations of these facilities are indicated on the enclosed prints. However, KUB does not release and hereby retains all easements and rights for existing utility facilities, whether or not shown on these prints. Should this right-of-way be closed, KUB will require the following permanent easements for its utility facilities. Sewer - 12.5 feet on each side of the centerline of the sewer line, 25 feet total width.
- TDOT has no comments as this is not a state right-of-way.
- The Fire Department had no comments.What's next?
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This Row Closure case in the CITY was recommended for approval. The appeal deadline - December 23, 2022 has passed.
