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Residents urge narrower multiuse path as Tyrone council approves East Crestwood land acquisitions
Summary
Residents told the council the proposed 12-foot multiuse path could lower home values and would be poorly maintained; the council approved land-acquisition plans for the East Crestwood resurfacing and multiuse path project (PW202415) and staff said most acquisitions are temporary easements.
Residents raised concerns about the planned multiuse path along East Crestwood and nearby streets as the Tyrone City Council moved forward with land-acquisition plans for the project.
At the start of the meeting, Jack Dye, who said his home faces Briarwood and that he has lived in Tyrone for about 27 years, objected to the proposed 12-foot width. Dye said a 10-foot width is "optimum" based on other local examples and estimated the wider path could reduce his home's appraised value by roughly $20,000 from a March 2025 appraisal of $388,000. "I'm looking at approximate reduction of $20,000," Dye said.
Bridal Houston, who said her family has lived in Tyrone for decades, told the council she does not oppose a path but questioned the 12-foot width and said existing cart paths on Castlewood measure between 8 and 10 feet. Houston described maintenance problems on Castlewood—"the cart paths are cracked" and "there's overgrowth"—and said she was skeptical the town would maintain a larger path next to private yards.
Staff presented the land-acquisition materials for the 2024 East Crestwood resurfacing and multiuse path project (project number PW202415). Scott (staff) summarized the parcels and easements needed: a 667-square-foot right-of-way (about 0.015 acres), 26,214 square feet (about 0.602 acres) of temporary construction easement, and 3,891 square feet (about 0.089 acres) of temporary driveway easement. Scott said most acquisitions are temporary and related to fill and construction access and that the 667-square-foot permanent right-of-way would not reduce lots below minimum size.
Council members asked whether affected property owners had been contacted; Scott said the project is at roughly 90% design and the next step is to provide owners with legal descriptions, appraisal information and to meet individually. Another staff member noted the town's master path plan and a county design guide set the recommended path width at 12 feet and that standardized signage (mileages and directions) will be used.
A council member moved to approve the land-acquisition plans for PW202415; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
The council did not set final purchase amounts at the meeting; staff said final costs will be determined after title work and appraisals. Staff also said they would proceed to meet with property owners and legal counsel as part of the acquisition process.
What happens next: staff will begin outreach and appraisal steps for affected property owners and return to council with finalized acquisition costs and any necessary budget updates.
