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Red Bank commissioners abandon unopened Old Morrison Springs Road right‑of‑way with stormwater reservation
Summary
The commission approved an ordinance to abandon an unopened section of right‑of‑way along Old Morrison Springs Road, subject to the city’s reservation of rights for stormwater management; staff said the applicant now owns the four adjoining parcels and planning commission recommended approval.
The Red Bank Board of Commissioners approved on second and final reading an ordinance abandoning an unopened right‑of‑way of Old Morrison Springs Road, while reserving the city’s continuing right to use the strip for stormwater management.
Director Johnson told the commission the request proceeded through the planning commission, which recommended the abandonment. Staff said the applicant had consolidated ownership of the four parcels adjoining the unopened right‑of‑way and presented a plan for development at a gateway into the community. Director Johnson said staff received no opposing inquiries during the public‑notice period and that the request met the statutory and ordinance requirements for relinquishing city property, subject to the stormwater reservation.
Applicant John Cofield was present for the meeting; commissioners did not request additional conditions. Vice Mayor Paul Berry moved approval; Commissioner Hayes Wilkinson seconded. The ordinance passed unanimously on second and final reading.
What it means: the action transfers the city’s ownership interest in the unopened right‑of‑way to the applicant while the city retains explicit authority to use the former right‑of‑way area for stormwater infrastructure. Director Johnson said the action clears a procedural step necessary for the applicant’s planned development activities on the adjoining parcels.
