Commission approves sidewalks for Metzger house lots, defers two vacant lots until developed

The City Commission voted to require sidewalks along the east and south sides of Lots 89 and 10 and to build the sidewalk across the driveway at the Metzger property, while deferring sidewalk installation on two undeveloped adjacent lots until those lots are developed.

The decision follows a petition by property owner Craig Metzger asking to waive the requirement to install sidewalk along the southern border of his property. Metzger told the commission he owned multiple contiguous lots and described the location and existing driveway; he said he was “totally willing to do that” for the sections immediately adjacent to his residence. The commission discussed past practice, enforcement options and documentation to avoid creating an informal precedent.

Commissioners and staff weighed competing considerations:…