Board approves two conservation greenway easements along Dry Fork Creek and Stones River network

The Metro Board of Parks and Recreation voted to approve two conservation greenway easements that conserve small parcels adjoining the Stones River/Steiners Creek/Dry Fork Creek greenway network.

What the board approved: The board approved staff requests to accept: a 2.48‑acre conservation greenway easement at 0 Kemp Drive (parcel 087100B90000CO) and a 0.003‑acre conservation greenway easement at 532 Kemp Drive (parcel 087100B01100C0). The easement dedications were stated to be conditions of the Planning Commission’s approval of the subdivision Outlook at Erin’s Crest (2023 S‑189‑001) in Council District 12.

Context and rationale: Staff said the dedications will “conserve open space and provide for future expansion” of the greenway network. The acquisition committee reported recommendations in favor of both easements; the board made motions to approve each and those motions passed without recorded opposition.

Actions and outcome: For both items the acquisition committee recommended approval and the board approved the easements during the meeting. No votes by individual board members were recorded in the meeting transcript; motions were made and the chair announced that the motions passed.

What the easements are not: The board did not describe specific changes to public access, maintenance responsibilities, trail design or budgeted funding for improvements in the accepted easement areas during the meeting. The easements were described as dedications linked to prior subdivision approvals rather than as new acquisitions requiring additional funding.

What to watch for: Future staff reports or Planning Commission documents may provide maps, legal descriptions and maintenance or access plans tied to the easement dedications.