New Subdivision Near Elm Dale School in the Works

A 6.3-acre plot of land on Greenfield’s east side that has gone undeveloped for decades while areas around it have become more and more residential could be turned into a subdivision.

Sean Phelan would like to take the northwest corner of a wooded area near 37th Street and convert it into a 12-lot, single-family subdivision called Tuckaway Woods.

Lot sizes would range from 12,100 square feet to 26,700 square feet. All the homes would be within walking distance of Elm Dale Elementary School, which sits just west of the proposed subdivision.

The previous owner of the land was given the OK by the city to build condominiums on the site back in 2001. In 2005, another plan was brought before the city to build 10 duplexes in the area.

But Tuckaway Homes, represented by Phelan, purchased the land in last August and now wants to create the new subdivision with single-family homes only.

The subdivision would likely require the extension of 37th Street, which would end in a cul-de-sac. The city also suggested the developer contact the Greenfield School District about putting in a sidewalk or walking path to allow access from the development to Elm Dale.

If given the OK, the new homes built in the subdivision would nearly match the number of new homes built throughout the city in 2012, when 14 new homes were erected. There were 12 new homes built in 2011 and 11 in 2010.

According to Planning Commission notes, some neighbors have expressed concerns about storm water drainage, tree preservation and the number of lots.

Phelan’s proposal will be heard by the Planning Commission at a meeting at City Hall at 6:30 p.m. April 9.