01/18/2006 Council Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

• • • WS -4 MEMORANDUM January 13, 2006 To: City Council From: Jeff Smyser Subject: Planning Study for 49/J Area We have been working the past year on a study of the land and infrastructure around the intersection of Hodgson Road (CSAH 49) and County Road J (Ash Street). The goal is a planning document that will be adopted by the City Council as the guide for development of the area. We are providing December 8, 2005 draft report to bring the City Council up to date. This draft is unfinished and in no way should it be considered a final report. The Planning & Zoning Board saw this draft document in December, and the P & Z supported the proactive approach to planning. They also supported a senior housing campus concept. There are two prospective developments in the area. The larger infrastructure planning issues are the priority, but we should remember that these developments would construct or contribute toward the provision of needed infrastructure. The Study The main points of the study so far include: • The 49/J area needs improvement. • Infrastructure improvements are needed to support future, new development or expansion of existing businesses. • Street access and circulation is inadequate or nonexistent. • Municipal water and sanitary sewer are not available within the area. • The lack of loops for existing water trunk lines bordering the area must be addressed.. • It usually is most cost effective for new roads and utilities to be in the same locations, but there are options.