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Residents urge Complete Streets planners to consider property impacts on Lockwood Lane
Summary
A Lockwood Lane resident told the Bike Walk Commission to include homeowners in Complete Streets planning and to account for historic-property impacts; commissioners said a public meeting is forthcoming with public works.
A Lockwood Lane resident asked the Norwalk Bike Walk Commission at its Sept. 8 meeting to ensure Complete Streets planning includes nearby homeowners and historic-property considerations. The resident, Leanne, said the neighborhood expects to be part of upcoming meetings with the city and urged planners not to “forget that there are residential areas that the residents would be impacted by any significant commercial installations.”
Leanne described her street as a “quaint” historic area near City Hall and the green, and said she lives in a home “almost a 100 years old.” She asked that design and construction plans avoid harming the character and enjoyment of property in the neighborhood.
Emily (chair) asked whether Leanne participates in a neighborhood association; Leanne said she is part of the City Hall neighborhood association and that residents expect a meeting with city staff, including a representative named Dan. Commissioners confirmed that a public meeting with public works is expected. Greg Pacielli said there has not yet been an official meeting specifically about Lockwood Lane and that a public meeting between public works and the residents is “forthcoming.”
Commissioners encouraged Leanne to submit comments and confirmed they received email correspondence from Lockwood Lane residents they would respond to. The commission identified Complete Streets and the city’s public works process as the appropriate channels for neighborhood design discussions; no formal vote or ordinance change occurred during the meeting.
