Another hearing has been held by the Ridgefield Planning and Zoning Commission on an application for the Ridgefield Winter Club on Peaceable Street.  During last week's hearing, as with previous hearings, members heard from experts.  This time about the lack of impact on septic, drainage and the local amphibian habitat.  The proposed private skating rink has drawn criticism over traffic volume, noise and light pollution. 

The special permit application is for light poles higher than 14 feet tall.  Proponents note that they would only be on, at most, from 4pm to 10pm.  They would also be shorter than the poles at Tiger Hollow and the ones recently approved for the Little League field on Route 7. 

There will be three more public hearings for the project, including next Tuesday and Thursday.  The last of the hearings scheduled at this point will be held on December 12th.  All will be held at East Ridge Middle School at 7pm. 

The public hearing must legally close by December 13th and the Commission will beginning deliberations on January 8th.  The group must decide on the wetlands part of the application before the zoning part.