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Commission refers 10‑foot French Creek Road path plan to council, reclassifies greenway as walking path
Summary
The commission approved sending a referral to City Council to amend the code so a new 10‑foot path along French Creek Road is classified as a walking path/trail (not a sidewalk), which moves long‑term maintenance responsibility to the city while keeping snow‑removal obligations for property owners limited to sidewalks.
Law Director John Gasior told the Planning Commission that federal funding for a planned pathway along French Creek Road requires a 10‑foot width; to address resident concerns about maintenance responsibility, the city proposes classifying the greenway as a walking path/trail in Chapter 1246.05(b)(2). That classification would make the city responsible for maintenance while preserving the existing requirement that property owners remove snow from sidewalks.
Gasior said Section 660.05 of the codified ordinances was amended to clarify snow‑removal expectations, and the draft change to 1246.05 would make walking paths and trails at least 8 feet wide (most likely 10 feet for the French Creek project). The commission voted unanimously to refer the amendment to City Council for consideration. Staff said the measure is intended to ensure consistent maintenance responsibility and improve community access to the greenway.
