Council grants temporary sidewalk waiver for 600 Dixie Ave.; owner required to install if city later requires
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Summary
Council approved a temporary waiver allowing the owner of 600 Dixie Ave. not to install sidewalks and curbing for a new house, with a stipulation that the owner must install the facilities if the city later requires them.
The Milford City Council granted a temporary sidewalk and curbing waiver for property owner Joseph Wolf at 600 Dixie Avenue, allowing a new house to be constructed without immediate installation of curb and sidewalk. Planning Director Rob Pierce told council the street currently has no curbs or sidewalks and that the requested waiver mirrors prior temporary waivers; the waiver includes a stipulation that if the city later decides sidewalks and curbing must be installed, the property owner will receive notice and be required to comply.
Joseph Wolf appeared to state his name and address for the record. Councilmembers asked that the applicant’s written request be included in meeting records in the future; Pierce said the request arrived by email and staff would include it moving forward.
Why it matters: The stretch of Dixie Avenue between Delaware Avenue and McCoy Street lacks sidewalks; council members said they typically require sidewalks for new development but accepted the waiver because adjacent properties do not have sidewalks. The motion passed with council approval.
Outcome and conditions: The waiver is temporary; staff will notify the owner if and when the city requires the installation as part of future street improvements or adjacent development. The motion to grant Resolution 2025-11 passed at the meeting.