Old Farm Subdivision Trail Width and Sidewalk Waiver
Summary
Developers sought a 6.5-foot walking trail instead of the 8 feet recommended by the Area Plan Commission, trading width for a 4-foot grass buffer between the path and curb. Commissioners approved the waiver after weighing safety, aesthetics, and precedent for future developers.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
The narrower path slightly reduces construction cost, and maintenance of the green space falls on the development's shared common-area fund, not county taxpayers.
West-side residents get a new housing development with sidewalks, a lake path, and a greener streetscape.
Future developers may cite this waiver as precedent when asking for narrower trails.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners & Drainage Board - Oct 13, 2026
Developers sought a 6.5-foot walking trail instead of the 8 feet recommended by the Area Plan Commission, trading width for a 4-foot grass buffer between the path and curb. Commissioners approved the waiver after weighing safety, aesthetics, and precedent for future developers.
Area Plan Commission - Jul 2, 2026
A 34-lot affordable subdivision on Covert Ave became a referendum on whether sidewalks should be required when every house is $2,000 from unaffordable. County engineer, MPO, EVSC and sheriff all opposed the waiver; the commission compromised with sidewalks on one side only.
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