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Cookeville approves right-of-way deal with Willow Avenue Church for Greengate Lane improvements
Summary
The council authorized a right-of-way acquisition agreement with Willow Avenue Church of Christ to secure 0.381 acres for Greengate Lane improvements tied to the Willows commercial project; the church will receive a new driveway and the agreement sets timing for sidewalk work and driveway completion.
The Cookeville City Council on April 17 approved an agreement to acquire right of way along the southern edge of Greengate Lane from Willow Avenue Church of Christ to allow future street improvements.
Public works staff member Mr. Moore told the council the property in question sits across from the Willows commercial development (the project includes a Target and Home Depot) and that the agreement would acquire approximately 0.381 acres (about 16,612 square feet) plus any needed slope or construction easements. In exchange, the city will construct a new driveway connecting to the church’s existing parking lot; the agreement requires the driveway be completed before the Willows commercial development opens, which Moore said is currently projected for fall 2026.
Moore said the right-of-way area would allow the city to build sidewalks along the southern portion of Greengate Lane, and that sidewalk construction must be completed no later than two years from completion of the proposed improvements to Greengate. He said public works reviewed the driveway cost estimate and found it consistent with other recent right-of-way acquisitions.
Councilman Boggi moved approval; Vice Mayor Eldridge seconded. The council voted 5–0.
The agreement also includes the necessary temporary easements for construction; the council vote authorized the city manager to execute the agreement but did not authorize immediate sidewalk construction funding beyond the contract terms presented.
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