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Commission recommends church plat with greenway easement; church agrees to consider bridge dedication
Summary
The commission sent a positive recommendation to the Board of Commissioners for the final plat of Mount Juliet Church of Christ (1940 N. Mount Juliet Road), which includes a 20‑foot public access easement for the Greenway. Church representatives said they would be willing to dedicate a section of an abandoned bridge to the city if it is determined they own it, subject to elders' approval.
The Planning Commission voted May 15 to forward the final plat for the Mount Juliet Church of Christ at 1940 North Mount Juliet Road to the Board of Commissioners with staff conditions. The plat includes a 20‑foot public access easement to accommodate the Greenway Trail across the south side of the church property, consolidation of lots, and an accompanying right‑of‑way abandonment for 2nd Avenue that must be approved by the Board.
Commissioner Giles recounted the history of prior development negotiations and asked whether the church would dedicate any portion of an abandoned bridge if it was later determined the church owned that section. Tim Martin, representing the church, read suggested language proposed by the city attorney and said: “I think we certainly would be [amenable],” but he added he would need to consult his elders before signing any legal dedication. City staff noted that any dedication could be recorded on the plat so the easement becomes effective when recorded.
Staff found only minor labeling errors in the plat (lot numbering) that can be corrected prior to signature. Planning staff recommended forwarding the final plat to the Board of Commissioners because right‑of‑way abandonment requires BOC action.
The planning commission’s vote to forward the plat was recorded as a positive recommendation; the Board of Commissioners will make final decisions on the right‑of‑way abandonment and the formal recording of dedications or easements.
