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Commission introduces ordinance to close portion of Vermont Street for 32-unit apartment development
Summary
The commission introduced an ordinance to close 33,722 square feet of Vermont Street to consolidate land for a proposed apartment development; staff said developers plan roughly 32 units (eight four-unit buildings) accessed via Nolan Drive and that a final plat is pending.
The Paducah Board of Commissioners on Jan. 13 introduced an ordinance to close 33,722 square feet of Vermont Street between properties on Nolan Avenue, Vermont Street and Ridgeview Street to enable consolidation of parcels for a proposed apartment development.
Melanie Townsend, a city staff member, presented a map and said the portion of Vermont Street is undeveloped and cannot be used to access Lonoke Road. She said developers intend to build a road to connect the property to Noland (Nolan) Drive and that the project would not send new traffic into the adjacent neighborhood.
Townsend said the developer is considering eight buildings of four apartments each, for a total of about 32 apartments, described as "mid-range" units, but that the final plat had not been submitted. "They're looking at doing 8 units of 4 apartments. So 32 apartments," Townsend said.
Nut graf: The introduction authorizes city staff to take steps required to convey closed right-of-way via quitclaim deeds to abutting property owners; the ordinance still requires a subsequent vote for final adoption after any required notices and plat approvals.
Commissioners asked questions about access and traffic; staff confirmed access would be from Nolan Drive and that drainage and right-of-way constraints mean the parcel cannot directly access Lonoke Road. The ordinance was introduced and seconded; no final adoption vote was taken at the Jan. 13 meeting.
Ending: Staff said the developer will need to submit a final plat and other approvals before the closure becomes permanent and conveyance can proceed.
