Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Neighbors split over fate of paper street in Jenks; commission asks staff for memo and interim measures
Summary
Public comment at Jenks Planning Commission was sharply divided over whether to keep a platted paper street (Reserve F) as a public trail connector or to close/vacate it; commissioners did not vote but asked staff to prepare a memo and suggested interim measures such as fencing or bollards.
The Planning Commission heard extensive public testimony Aug. 7 about a small platted right-of-way (Reserve F) near 301 E. 119th St. South that residents and adjacent HOAs have used informally as a pedestrian/bike connector. The commission did not make a formal recommendation to vacate or sell the parcel but directed staff to prepare a memo for the city manager and council summarizing public comments and technical constraints.
What people said: Opponents of public access — including several homeowners who live immediately adjacent to the easement and Slate Creek HOA leaders — told the commission they have long maintained the area, reported…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
