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Planned South Elm multi-use corridor will add 10-foot path, preserve parking and include open house
Summary
City staff and commission members described a South Elm corridor project that would build a 10-foot multi-use path on the west side of South Elm between Glendale and Watson, use easements rather than new right-of-way, narrow travel lanes, preserve parking, and host an open house on the 26th.
City staff and advisory members described a proposed 10-foot-wide multi-use corridor on the west side of South Elm from Glendale Avenue to Watson Road and said an open house will allow residents to see the alignment and ask questions.
The presenter explained the design would use existing roadside areas and limited private easements rather than acquiring new right-of-way, and that the curb would separate the path from vehicular traffic. The project also includes pavement resurfacing and slightly narrower travel lanes; parking on the west side would remain available, though parking lanes may be narrower.
Staff said the open house (date announced during the meeting) will present the alignment and address questions about driveway entrances, easements, and connections to existing trails and neighborhood sidewalks. Members noted that the corridor is intended to connect to nearby amenities, including Memorial Park and the firehouse, and that future crosswalk assemblies could be added through separate projects.
Next steps: staff will host the open house and incorporate feedback into final plans; members expect questions about driveway access, right-of-way decisions and potential branching to underserved neighborhoods.
