In a recent government meeting, board members discussed a proposed development plan for a subdivision consisting of 17 single-family homes, with a focus on access routes and environmental considerations. The plan includes four lots that will connect to Highland Avenue and 13 lots that will access Keystone Road, separated by a six-foot wall with a 20-foot gate for emergency services.

Elizabeth Rodriguez, a representative from Northside Engineering, presented data indicating that the projected traffic from the new homes would have a minimal impact on the surrounding road network, generating only 12 trips during peak morning hours and 16 during peak evening hours. She noted that both access points would operate acceptably without the need for additional turn lanes.

The discussion highlighted previous approvals for a higher density of homes accessing Keystone Road, which was denied due to environmental concerns related to Highland Avenue. Rodriguez emphasized that the current proposal reduces the number of homes and traffic on Keystone, aligning with past decisions made by the board.

Concerns were raised by local resident Charlie Smith, who lives adjacent to the proposed site. He urged the board to maintain consistency with a prior approval for 50 homes, advocating for all 17 homes to access Keystone instead of Highland. Smith expressed worries about increased traffic on Highland Avenue, which he described as a smaller road prone to racing and flooding during storms.

The board is expected to weigh these considerations as they move forward with the approval process, balancing community concerns with the proposed development's design and environmental impact.