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Walker commission approves development plats, street certifications and an intent to vacate Ripens Drive
Summary
At its Dec. 8 meeting, the commission approved the Pheasant Preserve final plat, several Act 51 street inventory actions (Klute Street decertification and Pheasant Preserve street certification), a Ripens Drive intent to vacate (public hearing to be set), Riverbend North site condominium review and routine consent expenditures including $3,018,471.05 in bills.
The Walker City Commission on Dec. 8 approved multiple development and street matters and set a next step for a proposed right‑of‑way vacation.
The commission voted by voice to approve Resolution 25‑775, accepting the final plat for the Pheasant Preserve development, and Resolution 25‑776, an Act 51 street certification related to that development. The commission also approved Resolution 25‑777, an Act 51 centerline decertification for Klute Street.
On Ripens Drive, staff brought a resolution of intent to vacate a portion of excess right‑of‑way adjacent to Lost Art Brewing and neighboring properties and explained that utility easement needs and neighborhood features — including a picnic bench installed by an Eagle Scout and a vegetative buffer — would be preserved as part of any detailed plan. The commission passed the intent‑to‑vacate resolution and staff said they will schedule a public hearing approximately six weeks out to take public comment and confirm utility easements before any final decision.
The commission also approved final site condominium review for Riverbend North, a 22‑home development that the planning commission recommended after a road realignment to address sharp bends and safety concerns.
The consent agenda passed by voice vote and included expenditures of $3,018,471.05 and Traffic Control Order 289, items staff had described earlier. Commissioners did not record any opposition during the roll calls on the resolutions and consent items presented.
Staff and commissioners praised the coordination between planning, engineering and public services on the projects and noted sidewalk and Safe Routes to School discussions will continue for existing neighborhoods adjacent to new developments. For Ripens Drive, staff asked the commission to pass the resolution to start the formal process; if the commission chooses to proceed after the public hearing, a subsequent meeting would be required for final action.
