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Franklin aldermen withdraw concept plan for former priest property; ask staff to redraft with clearer street and parking specifics
Summary
The board voted unanimously to withdraw Resolution 20 2613 regarding the former priest property and proposed closure of part of Strauss Street to allow staff to redraft the plan with clearer prescriptions for parking, street closure and implementation details after aldermen raised concerns.
Council discussed Resolution 20 2613, which acknowledged a concept plan for the former priest property that would close a portion of Strauss Street and later convert the property to park space. During debate aldermen expressed unresolved questions about parking impacts, how a street closure would be implemented, and what precise prescriptions staff would bring back.
Given the number of open questions about parking configuration, street implementation and neighbor impacts, a motion to withdraw the resolution and return with a more specific plan passed unanimously. Council members directed staff to work with the housing authority and stakeholders and to return revised language that addresses the parking lot, street closure mechanics and related prescriptions.
The withdrawal pauses formal action on the concept plan pending staff collaboration and a revised proposal.
