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Council holds vote on proposed truck drop yard on East Shelby Drive after residents raise safety, traffic and theft concerns
Summary
A planned drop-yard project on East Shelby Drive drew extensive public comment about traffic, safety and cargo theft; the council agreed to hold the item for two weeks to allow more information, including cargo-theft data and traffic evidence.
Council members on the Memphis City Council on a pending planned development for a truck “drop yard” on East Shelby Drive agreed to delay a vote for two weeks after extended public comment and debate about traffic, safety and cargo theft.
The item, a planned development application under chapter 9.6 of the Memphis and Shelby County Unified Development Code, drew callers from the neighborhood and back-and-forth between council members, Division of Planning and Development staff and the applicant’s representatives. Councilwoman Walker urged a no vote; ultimately the council chair announced, "Without objection, this item will be held for 2 weeks." (Council records show the item was held.)
Residents at the meeting urged the council to reject the proposal, citing heavy existing traffic on Shelby Drive, safety risks to motorists and pedestrians, and skepticism that conditions such as a no-idling rule would be enforced. Mary Donald, who said she attended…
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