Applicant Request
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Close Street
From S. Weisgarber Rd.
Deane Hill Drive
To Central Baptist Church building
Anderson Drive
Reason for Closure
Central Baptist is currently purchasing the property where Anderson Drive terminates and will own property on all sides of Anderson Drive and Henry Chiles Street. Public access to Henry Chiles Street is not needed to access the portion of Anderson Drive remaining open. A turnaround will be provided.
ObjectionsThe City of Knoxville Engineering Department recommends approval subject to two conditions and KUB has requested to retain all utility easements.
Comments / Recommendations
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Approve the request to close Henry Chiles Street, subject to 2 conditions, since staff has received no objections and closure would not adversely affect surrounding properties.
Case Notes
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Staff Recommendation
Approve the request to close Henry Chiles Street, subject to 2 conditions, since staff has received no objections and closure would not adversely affect surrounding properties.
1. Subject to City Engineering approval, the closure area shall exclude the proposed turnaround area, or an approvable turnaround area, not to exceed the area shown on the exhibit "Turnaround Design" included in the application for closure. This excluded area shall remain open public right-of-way to accommodate the turnaround area.
2. Should this right-of-way be closed, the City will reserve easements for all drainage facilities and utilities, if any, located in or within five (5) feet of the property described herein. If 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.
Disposition Summary
Approve the request to close Henry Chiles Street, subject to 2 conditions, since staff has received no objections and closure would not adversely affect surrounding properties.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 - March 24, 2023 has passed.