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Council postpones decision on Ambrose Street closure after questions about greenway and tree impacts
Summary
A proposed closure of a 50-foot portion of Ambrose Street to allow development of two four-unit townhouse buildings was postponed two weeks after council members raised concerns about potential greenway use, tree removal and legal issues raised in late correspondence.
City Council postponed action for two weeks on a resolution to close a 50-foot portion of Ambrose Street adjacent to city blocks 19184 and 19206. The closure would have allowed the applicant to use 25 feet of the right-of-way to create private drive access and develop two four-unit townhouse projects.
Developer Eric Forrestal of Ball Design Services told council the request was intended to permit a private driveway and rear parking area using the paper alley and to avoid steep roadside parking. He said the property design includes split parcels and two townhouse buildings.
Council Member Thomas, whose district includes the site, asked for postponement after receiving late opposition correspondence from a neighbor raising questions about whether the short alley could serve as a future greenway and about tree removal and legal concerns. Thomas said he wanted to consult Parks & Recreation and the law department and review the new materials before voting.
Council approved a two-week postponement so staff can provide clarity on the scope of the closure (whether it would close the full alley or only a portion, and whether any dedication for greenway would remain possible), tree impacts, and the legal questions raised.
Outcome: Motion to postpone for two weeks approved; staff to return with clarifications and any recommendations for mitigation or alternative access designs.
