Saint John plan commission approves Park West primary plat; developer to install left-turn lane

The Saint John Plan Commission voted to approve the primary plat for the Park West subdivision Sept. 17, 2025, with the approval conditioned on the developer’s commitment to construct a left‑turn lane on Calumet Avenue. The motion passed on a voice vote, 6–1, after more than an hour of public comment on traffic, access and notice procedures.

The developer’s representative, Steve Kille, said the left‑turn lane “will be installed” and described it as a condition that would be provided either by easement or by dedication of right of way as adjacent property develops. He also told the commission, “I am committing that to the planning commission to the town right now,” when asked whether the developer would build on the commercial lot at the south end of the property.

Residents urged additional changes. Joyce Legacy, who lives on Black Opal Lane, told the commission she wanted a turnaround/cul‑de‑sac at the end of her street to stop trucks from turning in private driveways. Juanita Sullivan…