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Commission narrowly backs sidewalk relocation in Bent Creek PUD, flags connectivity concerns
Summary
The Planning Commission recommended approval of Ordinance 26‑02 to relocate the Primrose School sidewalk from Old Clovercroft Road to Sam Donald Court but several commissioners expressed concern the new alignment may be less useful to existing walking patterns; the recommendation will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners.
The commission debated Ordinance 26‑02, which would relocate a planned sidewalk in the Bent Creek PUD from Old Clovercroft Road to Sam Donald Court adjacent to Primrose School and reassign committed pedestrian improvement funding.
Staff explained the relocation reflects field constraints (grade and retaining‑wall cost) and that the town has plans and bids in place to build the new alignment, including drainage and an under‑drainage pipe. Commissioners asked whether the sidewalk would cross to the Ebenezer Church side, how it would meet existing pedestrian desire lines and whether Primrose School parking and drop‑off patterns had been considered.
Several commissioners preferred the original Old Clovercroft alignment as more direct to the historic district and central destinations. Others said Sam Donald Court would provide a safer, more constructible connection and noted the town’s strategic‑planning work and cost concerns. Commissioner discussion included safety, crosswalk location and potential future investments to improve connectivity across the creek.
After debate, the commission recorded a close roll‑call and approved a favorable recommendation to the Board of Commissioners; staff said commissioner concerns would be included in the minutes and provided to the board.
