Developers pitch 18-unit flex-space at Midpark City; staff flag access, parking and utilities issues

Developers presented a concept plan for an 18-unit flex-space development at Midpark City (765 North Harrison Road), and Harrisville staff identified multiple constraints that must be resolved before formal submittal.

The project team proposed roughly 18 units with roll-up doors and a mix of front and visitor parking; the applicant said the design estimates about 55 parking spaces and unit sizes ranging from roughly 1,500 to 2,500 square feet. "We put enough parking in here," the presenter said. Matt Robertson, the city engineer, confirmed "there's 55" on the plan but said the final parking demand will depend on the specific uses, noting many front bays serve as loading areas rather than customer parking.

Staff steered the conversation to access and traffic control. The city reiterated a preference for routing primary vehicle access off Wall Avenue and through cross-access easements with adjacent properties (storage units and the neighboring motel), rather than…