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Commission urges public comment after MoDOT sketches sidewalk plan that would place junction box in Stacy Park frontage
Summary
Commissioners discussed a Missouri Department of Transportation proposal to relocate a signal junction box to park property on Old Bonhom Road to meet ADA sidewalk requirements and encouraged public input and a coordinated response with city council.
Olivette City’s Parks and Recreation Commission discussed a Missouri Department of Transportation plan on June 18 that would relocate a signal junction box near the intersection of Old Bonhom Road and the Stacy Park frontage in order to achieve Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)‑compliant sidewalks.
Commission members and staff said the proposed location would place a large junction box within park land adjacent to the park sign and a planted garden, potentially blocking sight lines and limiting the park’s planned landscaping and signage. Commissioners urged a coordinated public response and recommended the city push for alternatives that avoid placing the box where it would intrude on park features.
What happened at the meeting: staff described the MoDOT plan, showing a 250‑square‑foot area…
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