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Council approves time extension for surface parking lot at 180 South Main despite neighborhood concerns

3088997 · April 23, 2025
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Summary

By roll call, the council approved a time extension for the surface parking lot at 180 South Main Street (near Peabody Place), reversing the Land Use Control Board denial; the vote passed with one recorded no vote.

The Memphis City Council voted April 22 to approve a time extension that allows an existing surface parking lot at 180 South Main Street to remain in place, reversing a Land Use Control Board denial.

The appeal (case MJR25-04) was moved by Vice Chair Janice Swearingen Washington and seconded by Councilman Jeff Warren. The council took public comment from downtown business owners and representatives before voting. The final roll call recorded the extension as approved; Councilwoman Cooper Sutton was recorded as voting no.

Several downtown business owners urged approval. Rebecca Denstuhl, president and co-owner of Denstalls…

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