Master Plan
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Commercial Redevelopment Plan

The Commercial Redevelopment Plan (CRP) occupies approximately 15.4 acres immediately south of the existing downtown, and includes public, institutional, and commercial uses. The site includes 2.7 acres of roadway and 2.7 acres of parking (accommodating approximately 378 vehicles). The commercial site has two primary access points from KY 1428 and a secondary access point leading from thee residential portion of the redevelopment site.

The CRP features four building blocks arranged in a rectangular pattern around the Town Center with nearby parking on three lots. The Town Center is the focal point of the redevelopment project, and will likely house activities that serve the entire community of Martin. It features a new town hall and at least one church, and a paved plaza that will serve as a central gathering area of public events. A playground/greenway area and pedestrian connections are part of the CRP, which will serve as a transition between the busy commercial area and the residential area at the former downtown site

Residential Redevelopment Plan

The Residential Redevelopment Plan (RRP) is immediately north of the CRP on the filled, eastern portion of the existing downtown. Approximately 13.5 acres in size, this is primarily a single-family neighborhood, but could include duplex and four-plex dwellings. The RRP is designed to be a new neighborhood with houses, churches and park areas.

The residential site has two primary entrances from KY 1428 and a secondary road leading into the commercial district. The roads are designed so as to discourage through-traffic to and from the RP by users who are not residents of the neighborhood. A greenway area will run parallel along both sides of the existing creek. This area could be devoted to passive recreation activities such as walking and picnicking.

Greenway Concept

A “greenway” plan was developed for the Town of Martin, which consists of a cohesive recreation area that uses land unsuitable for development because it lies in the current floodway. Planning for the greenway is conceptual at this time, due to the following challenges:

a) Much of the proposed greenway encompasses areas that are populated with homes that may or may not be vacated during redevelopment; thereby necessitating the continuance of street access to remaining structures.

b) The greenway mirrors the floodway, so little in the way of new development is permitted in this region.

The Greenway Concept Plan recommends a passive recreation and green space that beautifies and unifies the Town of Martin while restoring the floodway to its natural state. Development of the “greenway” area may take place by the Town of Martin in the future, as homeowners currently in this area vacate the floodway.

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