Applicant Request
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The University already maintains and owns a portion of Melrose Place and this application completes the transition of the street within the core of the campus. This street is along a residential area of campus and is heavily utilized by pedestrians. The street shall remain open for vehicular use. The University plans to initiate improvements along the street.
Close Street From
Lake Avenue
To
Melrose Avenue
Reason for ClosureThe University already maintains and owns a portion of Melrose Place and this application completes the transition of the street within the core of the campus. This street is along a residential area of campus and is heavily utilized by pedestrians. The street shall remain open for vehicular use. The University plans to initiate improvements along the street.
ObjectionsNo objections from any departments or utilities have been received by staff as of the date of this report.
Property Information
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Location0 Melrose Place
Council District 1
Census Tract 9.01
Sector
Growth PlanUrban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)
Case Notes
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Staff Recommendation
RECOMMEND that City Council APPROVE the closure of a portion of Melrose Place, as requested, subject to any required easements and subject to the following condition:
1. The 3 conditions included in the attached letter from City of Knoxville Engineering (dated July 28, 2015) must be addressed to the satisfaction of that department.
With the above condition included, staff has received no objections from reviewing departments or utilities to this closure.
Disposition Summary
RECOMMEND that City Council APPROVE the closure of a portion of Melrose Place, as requested, subject to any required easements and subject to the following condition: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 - August 28, 2015 has passed.
