Reeder indicated that he would add
trails within his development that would connect to any of the nearby
trails. Another 
local developer, Stephanie McNair, added that her
development, Cottage Knoll, will also have a series of horse trails and
indicated that those trails could connect with others nearby. It was also
suggested that residents and visitors could use the fairgrounds as a trail head
of sorts, and that the horse trails would be a tourism draw. If these trails
are eventually approved, Plymouth may have an inter-connected network
of equestrian trails stretching over twelve miles, a fact that was
welcomed by the committee and members of the public. City Planner Daneluk
indicated that the plan was in draft form, and all proposed roads and other
thoroughfares were, thus far, only recommendations. The city planning department will take all public and committee
comments into consideration and make appropriate adjustments to the plan, which
is scheduled for a formal public review in June.
Monday, 24 March 2008 02:26
Horse Trails in Plymouth?
The city of Plymouth may have equestrian trails in its
future. The city is in the process of updating its general plan. Paula Daneluk, the city’s planner, gave an update on the
circulation element in the draft plan at Thursday’s Planning Commission
meeting. The plan proposes adding multiple roadways throughout the Plymouth area to
accommodate for expected growth. Also,
the plan includes adding sidewalks and multiple crossing improvements, as well
as bikeways and nature
trails. Bob Reeder, a local land developer, proposed adding equestrian trails
branching off from the fairgrounds and heading west, toward his company’s
proposed development, Shenandoah Ridge.
