River Valley Four sidewalk waiver
Summary
A developer building in the River Valley Four subdivision off Constellation, east of Green River Road, got out of putting sidewalks on the north side of a new road extension because they don't own that land and there's nothing to connect to. Sidewalks will still be built on the south side.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $2,000 per house, roughly $70,000 total, that the developer says would be passed to affordable-home buyers.
The developer of the River Valley Four lot, who avoids building sidewalks on land they don't own.
The developer and buyers absorb the sidewalk cost; homes on the waived north side lack a walking path.
Mentions & discussions (2)
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.
Board of Public Works - Jun 11, 2026
A developer building in the River Valley Four subdivision off Constellation, east of Green River Road, got out of putting sidewalks on the north side of a new road extension because they don't own that land and there's nothing to connect to. Sidewalks will still be built on the south side.
Related development
Greystone Estates
The developer will reroute Cold Ditch and cover notification costs; the hearing lets affected landowners object.
River Valley Four
Moves the subdivision forward to plat advertising, with drainage oversight continuing.
Gerhardt subdivision (MAJ-2026-005 & WAV-2026-012)
Five new homes with private septic and lot access restrictions onto Old Boonville Highway.
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