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Neighbors press commission to drop Oak Knoll cul-de-sac park plan over safety and parking worries
Summary
Residents urged the Belmont Parks & Recreation Commission to abandon or sharply scale back proposed improvements to the Oak Knoll cul-de-sac, citing narrow streets, regular delivery and emergency-vehicle blocking, and lack of parking; staff said no action would be taken and next steps will focus on legal right-of-way and concept plans.
Oak Knoll neighbors urged the Belmont Parks and Recreation Commission on April 1 to halt plans to turn the grass circle at the end of Oak Knoll Drive into a neighborhood resting spot or small park, saying the narrow street and limited parking create safety hazards for children and emergency vehicles.
"If there is one delivery vehicle on Oak Knoll, you cannot proceed," said Demetrius, who identified his address near the circle and said he has twice watched emergency responders struggle to reach homes. "I suggest that you consider it as a no." The sentiment was echoed by several nearby residents who said parking and traffic—not a desire to avoid public amenities—underpin their opposition.
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