East Memphis neighbors win appeal regarding synagogue
Young Israel of Memphis utilizes the lot of a former residence that once stood at 524 Melody Lane, a residential street. A playground with a fire lane and fence has been built on the lot. Neighbors say the development violates original site plans submitted to the Office of Planning and Development. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Although the site plan did not violate any rules or codes, Board of Adjustment members were sympathetic to neighbors’ concerns, noting the development was “wrong” and they themselves would not want to live next to the synagogue.
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Board of Adjustment Melody Lane Young Israel of Memphis East Memphis synagogue Spencer Darrohn Sheila Balton Josh Kahane Unified Development Code 531 S. Yates Road Subscriber OnlyThank you for supporting local journalism.
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Julia Baker
Julia Baker covers Memphis and Shelby County’s law enforcement agencies and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. A lifelong Memphian, Julia graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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