Residents urge traffic study, park access as planning commission advances Madison Reserve housing plan

Matt Daley, a resident of 99 Andrew Court West, told the London City Council he supports homeownership opportunities but urged the council to require an independent traffic engineering study and on-site parks before approving the Madison Reserve development. "I would like an independent traffic engineer to take a look at this and figure out what's the best way we can handle this," Daley said, adding concerns about two vehicle entrances and the potential for added traffic near East High Street and nearby schools.

Daley also told council the project — which he said would bring about 269 units and roughly 715 residents at a density he estimated as about 4.9 units per acre — lacks a neighborhood park. He cited the city's own guidance of roughly 10 acres of park per 1,000 people and noted nearby existing parks are a 28-to-52-minute walk away for some lots. He asked council…