A developer proposing the Park West subdivision at Calumet Avenue and First Avenue told the Planning Commission the project will build 156 residential units under an approved zoning allowance of up to 160 units and that the team will extend a walking trail along the full project frontage.
The applicant said stormwater design is under engineering review and that the project requires 2.42 acre‑feet of stormwater detention; available capacity cited in the presentation was 5.43 acre‑feet. The developer said the water main throughout the project will be looped and will tie into an extension proposed by the Saint John Commons project; the team is coordinating with that neighboring developer and with town staff.
Town staff relayed requests from the fire chief for approximately three additional hydrants on the entrance road, and from the police chief to study a left‑turn lane at the site entrance. Sanitary‑sewer and water reviewers reported no outstanding comments; the town engineer is still performing a full engineering review. The developer said a municipal outlot on the plat will be deeded to the town and prepared (stubbed with infrastructure) as a buildable site for a potential future satellite fire station or other municipal use.
The applicant said it will not request a public hearing until September, then return to the commission to seek permission to advertise; no final approvals were sought or granted at the study session.