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Commission recommends special exception for school boardwalk and path through wetland area at West Forest Hill
Summary
The Franklin Environmental Commission recommended approval of a natural resource special exception for a raised boardwalk and asphalt path that will cross wetland and buffer areas to connect the new district facility with adjacent middle school fields at multiple West Forest Hill Avenue addresses.
The Franklin Environmental Commission on Jan. 8, 2025 recommended approval of a natural resource special exception for construction of a raised boardwalk and asphalt path associated with Franklin Public Schools’ development near 8225, 8255, 8429 and 8459 West Forest Hill Avenue.
School officials and the project civil engineer described the project as a primarily raised boardwalk with short asphalt approaches that connects the district office/administration building area to fields and parking associated with the middle school. Andy Cromie, Assistant Superintendent for Franklin Public Schools, said the path will provide safer pedestrian access between parking areas and playing fields and will serve overflow parking on soccer Saturdays as well as daily use by students and visitors.
Staff reported the site plan includes approximately 1,046 square feet of wetland disturbance, 528 square feet…
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