Row Closure

7-A-20-SC

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

Approved closure of Nelson Avenue, subject to any required easements, because staff has received no objections and it will enable redevelopment of this area.


See case notes below

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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To facillitate redevelopment of the KCDC Austin Homes property. Nelson Avenue was demolished along with all remaining buildings in the Austin Homes property earlier this year and is no longer in use.

Close Street From
Mee Street
To
Fort Summit Way
Reason for Closure
To facillitate redevelopment of the KCDC Austin Homes property. Nelson Avenue was demolished along with all remaining buildings in the Austin Homes property earlier this year and is no longer in use.
Objections

The City's Engineering Department, AT&T, and KUB have requested to retain any easements that may be in place.


Property Information

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Location
0 Nelson Ave.

Council District 6
Census Tract 68


Sector
East City

Growth Plan
Within City limits?

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
Postpone this item for 30 days to the October 8, 2020 Planning Commission meeting to allow the applicant more time to acquire all needed signatures on the canvass form.
Having all signatures of abutting property owners is a requirement for requesting closure of a right-of-way as stated on the canvass form, which is part of the application.
Disposition Summary
Approved closure of Nelson Avenue, subject to any required easements, because staff has received no objections and it will enable redevelopment of this area.

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 - July 24, 2020 has passed.
Applicant

Matt Brazille OBO Knoxville Community Development Corporation


Case History