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Council approves transfer of Chambers Avenue median to support East Common development
Summary
Ordinance 26-33 was adopted to vacate a small Chambers Avenue median to allow reconfiguration for an East Common mixed‑use project; staff said the change preserves travel lanes and improves pedestrian crossings and walkability.
Planning staff described a request to vacate a small median (a so-called "pork chop") on Chambers Avenue near 3200 South 1400 East, proposing the area be transferred to an adjacent East Common mixed-use development in order to reconfigure the roadway and improve pedestrian crossings.
Brad Sanderson told the Council staff had reviewed the vacation criteria, confirmed utility infrastructure would remain unaffected, and the Planning Commission recommended approval. Council Member Nicole Handy moved to approve Ordinance 26-33; the motion passed unanimously after the Recorder called the vote. Staff emphasized that the redesign would preserve existing traffic movements and decrease crossing width for pedestrians to improve safety.
