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Developers propose enlarged neighborhood green, remove Town Park Drive loop in Enclave plan
Summary
Kevin, the town planner, introduced a late revision to the Enclave subdivision plan that removes the planned Town Park Drive loop and replaces it with a larger neighborhood green while preserving guest parking and shifting vehicle access to rear alleys.
Kevin, the town planning staff member leading the presentation, told the commission a recently submitted revision to the Enclave subdivision final plan would remove the proposed Town Park Drive vehicular loop and replace it with an enlarged neighborhood square intended for pedestrian use and neighborhood amenities.
The change, Kevin said, "reinforce[s] the community oriented design principles" of the subdivision and reduces the overall impervious area so "there shouldn't have to be any stormwater features in this area." He added the design maintains the same number of guest parking spaces provided in the initial design and shifts vehicle access to rear alleys while providing sidewalks and front stoops for pedestrian access.
Why it matters: The proposed reconfiguration is intended to improve pedestrian connectivity, provide amenity space for residents and reduce the need for stormwater infrastructure within the square. Staff noted the revision arose in part from agency feedback, including stormwater reviewers and engineers who questioned pedestrian circulation in the original loop design.
Commissioners asked about timing and outstanding approvals; staff said the project still needs several county approvals and that stormwater review will likely determine how quickly the plan can return to the planning commission for formal review. Kevin said he had received some county comment letters but was still waiting on the majority of agency approvals, including stormwater.
The commission asked who will maintain the green and associated circulation. Kevin said public streets shown on the plan would become town responsibilities; alleyways and the new neighborhood green would be maintained by the homeowners association after final platting and turnover. He also said the developers indicated enthusiasm for the revised layout.
No formal vote or formal action on the Enclave plan occurred at the Oct. 6 meeting. Staff asked commissioners to provide feedback by email or during the next formal review cycle so the developer can refine the plan before it returns for review and potential approval.
The record: Staff presented the revision as a late addition to the meeting packet and asked for informal feedback; commissioners voiced general support but did not take formal action.
