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Commission asks staff to refine transportation master map after debate over 3rd West, 4th West and historic lanes
Summary
Willard commissioners reviewed a draft transportation master plan map and asked staff to produce a cleaned aerial map after discussion about whether 3rd West or 4th West should be the future alignment, sewer easements that block roads, and historic lanes such as '1550 North.' Staff will check recorder's office records and update the map.
The Planning Commission spent substantial time Feb. 6 reviewing the draft transportation master plan and a hand-drawn map annotated with reviewer comments. Staff and commissioners debated specific alignment choices — notably whether 3rd West or 4th West should be the principal future north-south alignment in parts of the city — and noted that existing sewer easements limit where roads can be built.
Residents raised historical and property-record questions about mapped lanes such as '1550 North' and '1450 North,' with Larry Holmes and others saying older county maps show a lane that some developers now seek to vacate or alter. Commissioners asked staff to search recorder-office records for historical roadway designations if property deeds or old maps show a road corridor.
Staff (Maddie) said she asked the consultant to produce an aerial-view map incorporating recommendations and the reviewer’s notes and that two lanes not appearing on the aerial view would be added. Commissioners directed staff to prepare a cleaned, side-by-side comparison map showing the current map and proposed changes so the commission and council have a clear reference when reviewing future development proposals.
What happens next: staff will request recorder’s records for historic roads where necessary, ask the consultant to incorporate blue comments into an aerial map, and return an updated map for commission review.
