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DPD planner Trevian Smith told the council the resubdivision request (case S25-10) would create a separate 0.82-acre lot on the north end of the existing property and that the proposed lots meet the standards of the Commercial Mixed Use-3 (CMU-3) zoning district. \"The proposed preliminary plan a lot was subdivided... Lot 3 will create it on that north side,\" Smith said in his presentation. He noted DPD and the Land Use Control Board approved the preliminary plan with conditions.

Brett Ragdale of DPD clarified the narrow legal effect of a subdivision. \"The uses that are allowed or any other requirements of the UDC do not change with a subdivision,\" Ragdale said. He explained a subdivision creates separate parcels but does not itself authorize a new use; any use allowed under CMU-3 could already be located on the property prior to subdivision.

The appeal's lead speaker, Dr. Lynette P. Williams, executive director of Aquelina Lakeview Gardens CDC Inc., said neighbors fear the split could allow a use that would threaten the Save A Lot grocery and the surrounding community. \"We are located in a food desert. And we don't want anything to threaten that, ability for us to at least access food,\" Williams said, adding her organization gathered roughly 300 signatures within 750 feet of the site in opposition.

Neighborhood speakers raised environmental and safety concerns, saying the parcel lies in or near a well-protection zone and that the applicant initially listed an oil-change facility among conceptual uses. Williams said the community prefers options that would reinforce the grocery, such as an expanded retail footprint or services that would draw customers into Save A Lot rather than compete with it.

Wesley Woodridge, representing the property owner and Renaissance Group, said the owner has no finalized tenant and that the purpose of the subdivision is to create a parcel that can be marketed. \"Currently, we're just creating a new lot. There's no use for it yet,\" Woodridge said. He said the owner intends the lot sale to help make the Save A Lot's operations financially viable by reducing the grocery's property tax burden.

Speakers noted conditions attached to approval by DPD and LUCB, including that no curb cut be allowed on Shelby Drive and that any deviations be determined by the zoning administrator. Planners told the council that, if approved, the subdivision would yield a Lot 3 of about 35,885 square feet (approximately 0.82 acres).

Council members expressed concern on both sides. Councilman Cooper Sutton said the neighborhood already has automotive and service uses nearby and voiced support for residents who opposed the subdivision, while Councilman Ford asked clarifying questions about what a subdivision legally permits and what would remain if the council rejected the appeal.

The transcript does not record a final council vote on the appeal during the portion provided. DPD and LUCB had approved the resubdivision with conditions; the appeal hearing allowed council members and community members to register opposition and probe the possible implications of creating a new lot that could later be sold to a third party.

If the council or staff takes further action, future council records or minutes will reflect any final vote or follow-up conditions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Memphis City Council: July 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Memphis City Council on July 8 heard an appeal by Dr. Lynette P. Williams seeking to overturn a Land Use Control Board approval to resubdivide the Save A Lot property at 4696 South Third Street into a new 0.82-acre lot; planners recommended denying the appeal and no final council vote is recorded in the provided transcript.","taxTitle","Memphis City, Shelby County, Tennessee","taxId",3648,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6176925,"Council approves one-time $2,950 bonus for eligible city retirees",130,2074000,2204000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5342651-b978439997307c8fafc494c641781c2f&start=2074&end=2204","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5342651-b978439997307c8fafc494c641781c2f/thumbnail_2074000.jpg","/articles/6176925/Memphis-City/Shelby-County/Tennessee/Council-approves-one-time-2950-bonus-for-eligible-city-retirees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176925-491ffbae7c2e51ed92f298e8303e5bbb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162183&Signature=KCG1JBWcAGkrGjEOwwRp2u2aZVLfCZKbO74dUBkTYEf7qAMLepS1q8fRVb7Wvtv~gTJwQtNAXJsu5qYZaQWtPCYIIQKljajde4Yg0MEmC6SzdRSv5RQzUtruwFwc3wPI63YmFZAHm~M80dk5y9YI~Ui2oqPyCdQq~JM9w10f4~2okrQJ4uuRiVP77fZpQIx9BnIQwAf3h9Z6pwQDQwzTiNqh5Y5ARcMmilzFDkLeG37Mit4x-67mRo4Wsi8AcDS~gSozmHB5QzE0Nzy0RETMnyiPEXCxdSCz~rfUrwRzEGSiyDcIyynT1rfg7p9-Dvr8fr3YlFikbMSX-GitHw~hdw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Memphis City Council on July 8 adopted a resolution authorizing a one-time payment of $2,950 to city retirees currently receiving pension payments or eligible to receive pension (item 24). The resolution was sponsored by the administration and the committee recommended approval as amended.

Council discussion focused on wording and the effective dates of the amendment. Councilwoman Levin asked staff to confirm that the changes discussed by the committee had been incorporated into the amended version presented to council; staff confirmed the amendment was included and noted the recitals display two dates for clarity.

A council member briefly misstated the fiscal year in discussion, then corrected that the committee had recommended approval as amended. The transcript records the council casting recorded votes in favor and the item passing.

The transcript does not provide a line-item budget or funding source for the payment in the excerpt; the resolution text discussed at the meeting shows the payment is a one-time bonus for eligible retirees and that the resolution applies across all council districts.","The Memphis City Council on July 8 approved a resolution to provide a one-time $2,950 payment to eligible city retirees who are receiving pension payments or are eligible to receive pension; the item was discussed and approved with an amendment.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6176930,"Council confirms three department directors for parks, animal services and community enhancement",0,2223000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5342651-b978439997307c8fafc494c641781c2f&start=2223&end=2223","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5342651-b978439997307c8fafc494c641781c2f/thumbnail_2223000.jpg","/articles/6176930/Memphis-City/Shelby-County/Tennessee/Council-confirms-three-department-directors-for-parks-animal-services-and-community-enhancement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176930-7ec33bc7df09e7215d1bd2816cc186f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162183&Signature=YxIKnIjyNAd27-7-Dfs2~Poeexe6DzGAXnTwDb-a8slYM5HKb5D-h2kgRZtnrL5nb8fk0ERYM2V4YIJDqbVKyaCYLr4Jr9LywwZ-Nos1Nh3SCxmsJaqejimBV-1Ux31LQjPS21tcdth8xnKf7f5pkC4x1lRZCRfaDX8Hu1sL9SmyIiT4uKghS7rxAtd6VfB0wf5hCDIrqAsO6IhWF85Q6DzjvXNr9NR5XTTwahkppmssgpc1nb4ZS5d8e62PqG621wc4K7Td2HLjFaURc94m7AtP3nNqa4c3bC9CJCRrt76GEWOs6k~5DO0LPRT0N4kTMlodOdiaYMdH6h5GsF7Vrw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Memphis City Council on July 8 confirmed three mayoral appointments to lead city departments: Justice Bolden as director of Memphis Parks (item 23), Susan Hollenback as director of Memphis Animal Services (item 21), and Melanie Neal as director of Community Enhancement (item 22). Each appointment was presented to the council and approved with same-night minutes.

Justice Bolden, introduced at the meeting, told the council he is a Memphis native who has worked in parks and recreation since his youth and described priorities including reopening facilities, updating the parks master plan, and restoring robust programming at pools and senior centers. \"The opportunity to serve as the director of the Memphis Parks is a dream I've held for a long time,\" Bolden said, describing plans to update the master plan with a new playbook and strengthen partnerships with community stakeholders.

Susan Hollenback, appointed director of Memphis Animal Services, thanked the council and said she was \"excited to get started\" and eager to serve city residents. Melanie Neal, confirmed as Community Enhancement director, told the council she was \"more than ready to hit the ground running\" and committed to delivering tangible results.

All three appointments were approved by recorded vote on the consent/add-on items list; the transcript shows unanimous recorded votes in favor by the members present. Each item carried a request for same-night minutes, which the council granted.

The transcript contains minimal discussion of budgets or implementation timelines for the departments; each director indicated readiness to begin work and engage with the council and community.","At its July 8 meeting the Memphis City Council approved appointments for Justice Bolden as Memphis Parks director, Susan Hollenback as Memphis Animal Services director, and Melanie Neal as Community Enhancement director; each appointee addressed the council.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6176934,"Memphis City Council names stretch of Arkansas Street for fallen firefighter Jeffrey Todd Norman",312,946000,1258000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5342651-b978439997307c8fafc494c641781c2f&start=946&end=1258","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5342651-b978439997307c8fafc494c641781c2f/thumbnail_946000.jpg","/articles/6176934/Memphis-City/Shelby-County/Tennessee/Memphis-City-Council-names-stretch-of-Arkansas-Street-for-fallen-firefighter-Jeffrey-Todd-Norman","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176934-e03adbe6bd04179699b74e8e6f348b34/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162183&Signature=NJ0VENnkBpAp3GB8uPeeBS4xr6I626FuiA-YtqTaBPCxrwWJeQk4l9LKs3WOYwqweBtuUtkE7fq3qRCnBEx6eTXpnl67CoGP4aCxxnFmoNS2Quv4aSiKOnEvnIibUtziZuNPBxb~YCT-wRnJV6hFO7VR0S8XujWsWle01Llb~kV~o2OvSzu-rTIFiRzZOPy110Ca4Y-t4U6fuz5EXrb8~aXt28US0sl4cNPN4c~uY7uKNthsTfGJrYATQqFrLy9opxrAYJ4XrFUPDJYpnbK6fjdoJ1ajn8OOSohUGLdNzITllAeHmLyC8-S33VbDQXONdCYP0e3kCdHkz84l0vooZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Memphis City Council on July 8 adopted a resolution to designate Arkansas Street from West Burdock Avenue to South Parkway West as Lieutenant Jeffrey Todd Norman Street.

Chairman Canale presented the measure and invited Norman's family and members of the Memphis Fire Department to the podium. The resolution traces Lieutenant Norman's service: a 20-year career with the Memphis Fire Department, U.S. service of 28 years in the 164th Aerial Port Squadron of the Tennessee Air National Guard, the rank of master sergeant, and multiple tours including support for Operation Enduring Freedom. The resolution says Lieutenant Norman died after responding to an intense house fire and succumbed to injuries in the early hours of July 19, 2023.

Canale read excerpts honoring Norman's life and calling him \"a protector, a patriot, a father, a husband, and a true son of Memphis.\" The council passed the resolution by acclamation; Mayor Paul Young and city engineers were directed to arrange signage and installation as part of the permanent designation.

The family and members of the Fire Department were present for the presentation and the ceremony. The resolution notes Lieutenant Norman's life-saving medal and community service and expresses the council's sympathy and support for his family.

The resolution carries no fiscal detail beyond the city engineer's request to place suitable signage on the road; the transcript shows the council adopted the measure by acclamation at the meeting.

Because it is an honorary street-name resolution, no change to postal addresses or official street names for emergency response were detailed in the transcript; the council directed the city engineer to provide appropriate signs and installation.","The council adopted a resolution July 8, 2025, designating a section of Arkansas Street as Lieutenant Jeffrey Todd Norman Street in honor of the Memphis Fire Department lieutenant who died responding to a house fire in July 2023.","actionData","errors"]

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