5K Square Feet Of New Retail Space Set For Willow Ave
Some 5,000 square feet of new retail space set for development at 566 South Willow Avenue, near Jackson Street. Economic and Community Development Director Jon Ward said developers have submitted a plan set for the property that formerly housed a tarot card business near Staples. He said the plan included some 3,500 feet of retail […]
Baxter Changing Regulations On Subdivision Lighting
Changes in Baxter regulations will require subdivision developers to install their own streetlights, releasing the city from that responsibility. Building Inspector and Codes Officer Bob Lane said the need for a change has arisen now that a handful of subdivisions are under construction. He said the city has been installing wooden streetlights and paying per-light […]
Byrdstown Considering Pump Station For Interested Developers
Byrdstown has two parties interested in developing near Highway 111, but a pump station will be required to accommodate the growth. The most expensive part to provide water already exists, an unused line that stretches to the site. Mayor Sam Gibson said spending about $30,000 for a pump station would be a small price considering […]
Development Planning Around Grave Sites, Cemeteries
A proposed subdivision off Charlie Maxwell Road might have graves underneath the land. So, what does this mean for development? Putnam County Planning Director Kevin Rush said in most cases, the county knows where grave sites are but occasionally they run into unmarked graves. Rush said this does not stop development, but it does put […]
