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Design Review Board

3-A-21-DT

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of Certificate 3-A-21-DT, with the condition that final site plan meet all City Engineering and Zoning requirements, including modifying the emergency gate design and ensuring 5' clearance from the railing and the edge of curb.

Location
126 S. Central St.
Applicant Request
Modifications to City right-of-way to accommodate new patio space on the right (south) side of the Crozier building fronting Willow Avenue. The site currently features two parallel parking spots, recessed into the sidewalk. The sidewalk will be extended to remove the two parking spots and create a patio space, which will feature a rectangular metal railing and seating for the restaurant.
Staff Comments
Under the ordinance for Downtown Design Review, the Design Review Board is charged with reviewing and providing a recommendation to the City on improvements within the public right-of-way, including improvements to, or new construction of, sidewalks. Overall, the proposal meets the design guidelines by eliminating two small parking places and creating additional outdoor space for a patio. The private patio will be pedestrian-friendly, using human-scale patio enclosure elements and seating for the restaurants within the Crozier building.

To meet City Engineering and zoning requirements, the final site plan should show a minimum of 5' clearance of sidewalk between the railing and the edge of the curb. 5' of clearance is also required from the railing to the existing stop sign and light pole. The emergency gate design should be modified as the gate cannot swing out into the sidewalk/public right-of-way.
Applicant

DeHart / Southern Grit LLC

Planning Staff
Lindsay Lanois
Phone: 865-215-3795
Email: lindsay.lanois@knoxplanning.org
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