Ridgefield Winter Club heads to its fourth Public Hearing tomorrow, Tuesday, October 30th beginning at 7:00 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School.
After a formal application was received by the Planning and Zoning Commission in July of 2018, the proposed Ridgefield Winter Club has received three Public Hearings on September 4, September 26, and October 16. The public has yet to have their say due to expert testimony leaving no additional time for comment.
What:
Applicant Rising Ridge Inc, proposes to build a Winter Club on the grounds of Pinchbeck Nursery at 340 Peaceable Street. There continues to be strong opposition for the Winter Club. Peaceable Street neighbors have created the Peaceable Neighbors Alliance.
The Town of Ridgefield Public Hearing final agenda:
INLAND WETLANDS BOARD Item I: (Continued)
#2018-053-PR-SP: Plenary Ruling Application under Section 7.6 of the Town of Ridgefield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Regulations to construct a Private Winter Club “Ridgefield Winter Club” for activities in the upland review area and in inland- wetland or watercourses for a property consisting of ± 5.966 acres located at 340 Peaceable Street and within the adjacent Town of Ridgefield Right-of- way in the RAAA Zone. Statutorily received on July 24, 2018. Public hearing held on September 04, 2018. Public hearing continued on September 25, 2018. 35 days to close a public hearing was October 09, 2018. 65 days extension granted until December 13, 2018.Owner: Peaceable, LLC. Applicant: Rising Ridge Inc. Authorized Agent: Philip Doyle of LADA, PC.
#2018-053-PR-SP: Special Permit application per Section 9.2 of the Town of Ridgefield Zoning Regulations per Section 3.2.C.3 for a Recreational Use- a private club “ Ridgefield Winter Club” and per Section 3.4.D.1. Illuminated Outdoor Recreation facility and Section 7.5 . Excavation, filling and grading and use of portable crusher and screener for the property consisting of ± 5.966 acres located at 340 Peaceable Street in the RAAA Zone. Statutorily received on July 24, 2018. Public hearing held on September 04, 2018. Public hearing continued on September 25, 2018. 35 days to close a public hearing was October 09, 2018. 65 days extension granted until December 13, 2018. Owner: Peaceable, LLC. Applicant: Rising Ridge Inc. Authorized Agent: Philip Doyle of LADA, PC.
Read Ridgefield Winter Club FAQs on their website here.
Read opposing views via Peaceable Neighborhood Alliance here