In the past when a new subdivision development was proposed the developer often tried to minimize the number of road connections or propose a very long cul-de-sac. Sometimes it was current property owners who protested the new connections as they did not want traffic on their quiet road. That will be changed in the next two to three months when a road connection map is brought to the village board.
The road connectivity map will be created so residents and future developers can see potential options for connections within new development areas. The main reason is for personal safety if fire or police vehicles need to get into the subdivisions.
Administrator Jim Heale noted, "In our village's 36 square miles we have approximately 50 places where roads terminate, have a t-turn around or dead end and from a planning perspective it is helpful if we have something on paper that can be hung on the wall for developers to view. While it may not be the option for connection it gives a suggestion on how it might look when connecting to another subdivision."
Elements to be considered when developing the road connections are locations of wet lands, typography and aerial maps and location of arterial roads in the area. When finally approved this new map will be available at the village hall for the public to view.
Administrator Jim Heale noted, "In our village's 36 square miles we have approximately 50 places where roads terminate, have a t-turn around or dead end and from a planning perspective it is helpful if we have something on paper that can be hung on the wall for developers to view. While it may not be the option for connection it gives a suggestion on how it might look when connecting to another subdivision."
Elements to be considered when developing the road connections are locations of wet lands, typography and aerial maps and location of arterial roads in the area. When finally approved this new map will be available at the village hall for the public to view.
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