Planners Focusing On Increased Connectivity

  • Thursday, July 11, 2024

Local planners are focusing on increased connective wherever possible in new construction projects.

The issue came up in a zoning case for a 33-lot project near the Shadow Ridge subdivision off Standifer Gap Road.

Developer representative Mike Price argued against a condition that would require a new development to tie into Shadow Ridge through one of two existing cul de sacs.

He said it could lead to a "cut through road" going through Shadow Ridge and would be an added expense for the developer.

Mr. Price said the requirement would be "a dangerous precedent."

Todd Leamon, county public works administrator who sits on the Planning Commission, said the county more and more is looking to provide ways to connect neighborhoods.

He said it helps provide better access for emergency vehicles, school buses and other traffic.

Barry Payne, a developer who sits on the Planning Commission, said residents of Shadow Ridge "have no idea" their neighborhood is about to be tied directly to the new adjacent development.

He said, "They may be very much in favor of it, or you may have a roomful of people opposing it."

Planning Commission member Nathan Bird said, "Increased connectivity provides a host of benefits. I'm not sure preventing cut throughs is what we're here for. I think it should be required."

Planning Commission Chairman Ethan Collier, a developer himself, also spoke in favor of the requirement, saying, "I don't know why a developer would oppose it."

The commission voted to require tying in to an existing cul de sac at Crossgate Road.

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