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Property owner says longtime driveway was closed after city acquired adjacent lot; city manager, TDOT to review
Summary
A Collegedale property owner told the commission that a long-standing driveway entrance to his parcel was closed after the city acquired a neighboring parcel; city staff said the access does not appear in their survey records and advised the owner to seek a state driveway permit while the city reviews records and consults the city attorney.
AJ Javadi, a property owner who said his mailing address is 4921 Ultrawinga Road, told the Collegedale City Commission on Jan. 21 that a driveway he has used for more than 25 years was closed after nearby land was sold to the city and developed as a park.
Why it matters: Javadi said losing the driveway limits how he can use or sell the vacant parcel behind a dry cleaner and asked the city to help determine whether the access should be restored. The commission agreed to review state and city records and consult the city attorney.
Javadi said he bought two adjoining parcels about 25 years ago and that the shared entrance at the rear of one lot was arranged by previous owners. “There is…
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