Row Closure

8-C-15-SC

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

RECOMMEND that City Council APPROVE the closure of Chi Phi Avenue, as requested, subject to any required easements.


See case notes below

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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The University of Tennessee plans to build a new parking garage on the north end of campus, adjacent to the existing parking garage on Lake Ave. The exact site of the new garage is east of the parking facility and cover Chi Phi Ave and the vacant lot east of it. The garage shall meet growing parking demands within the campus community and accommodate faculty, staff, students and special events.

Close Street From
Lake Avenue
To
Terrace Avenue
Reason for Closure
The University of Tennessee plans to build a new parking garage on the north end of campus, adjacent to the existing parking garage on Lake Ave. The exact site of the new garage is east of the parking facility and cover Chi Phi Ave and the vacant lot east of it. The garage shall meet growing parking demands within the campus community and accommodate faculty, staff, students and special events.
Objections

No objections from any departments or utilities have been received by staff as of the date of this report.


Property Information

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Location
0 Chi Phi Ave

Council District 1
Census Tract 9.02


Sector
Central City

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
RECOMMEND that City Council APPROVE the closure of Chi Phi Avenue, as requested, subject to any required easements.
This street is paved and currently in use. UT intends to construct a new parking garage in this area if the right-of-way is closed.
Disposition Summary
RECOMMEND that City Council APPROVE the closure of Chi Phi Avenue, as requested, subject to any required easements.

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.
Applicant

University of Tennessee


Case History