Alley Closure

2-A-24-AC

Approved with Conditions

Approve the request to close the unnamed alley from its southern terminus to the south side of W Fourth Avenue, subject to two conditions, since closure will not adversely impact surrounding properties.


See case notes below

Request

Recommendations

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Close Alley
From Van St
the south side of W Fourth Ave (closed right-of-way)
To I-275
its southern terminus

Reason for Closure

To facilitate property acquistions for Knox Oncore, LLC.

Objections

KUB and the City Engineering Department have requested to retain any easements that may be in place.


Comments / Recommendations

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Approve the request to close the unnamed alley from its southern terminus to the south side of W Fourth Avenue, subject to two conditions, since closure will not adversely impact surrounding properties.

Property Information

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Location
0 Unnamed alley

Council District 6


Planning Sector
Central City

Growth Plan
N/A (Within City Limits)

Case Notes

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Disposition Summary
Approve the request to close the unnamed alley from its southern terminus to the south side of W Fourth Avenue, subject to two conditions, since closure will not adversely impact surrounding properties.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the request to close the unnamed alley from its southern terminus to the south side of W Fourth Avenue, subject to two conditions, since closure will not adversely impact surrounding properties.
1. A final plat combining these properties must be recorded before the closure can become effective. If a final plat is not recorded, the closure shall become null and void and of no effect.
2. Easement for the City and KUB shall remain in place as requested.
1. This request is to close an unnamed alley from its southern terminus to the south side of W Fourth Avenue. It is part of a series of rights-of-way requested to be closed this month. The applicant owns all of the property in this area (bounded by Marion Street and Second Creek to the east and west, and by May Avenue and W Fifth Avenue to the north and south). They would like to consolidate the property into a single development. To do so, they need to acquire ownership of the rights-of-way of the requested closures (Cases 2-A-24-AC, 2-A-24-SC, 2-B-24-SC, and 2-C-24-SC).
2. The applicant is working with the City of Knoxville and TDOT to consolidate the properties for future development.
3. Planning supports the closure request, but recommends a condition that a final plat be recorded before closure is officially complete. This protects access for the parcels within the area described above should the property not get combined and the project not get completed. Since the property is over 5 acres in size, it would be platted as an exempt plat and would not be required to come through Planning staff for review.
4. Planning has received the following comments from other departments and agencies:
a. City Engineering: The City Engineering Department has no objections to close the above-described 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.
B. 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: 7.5 ft on each side of the centerline of the sewer line, 15 ft in total width.
5. The Fire Department and TDOT had no comments.

What's next?

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This Row Closure case in the CITY was recommended for approval. The appeal deadline - February 23, 2024 has passed.
Applicant

City of Knoxville


Case History