A controversial affordable housing project before the Ridgefield Planning and Zoning Commission has been discussed by the Board of Selectmen.  First Selectman Rudy Marconi told the Board earlier this month that the developer, Black Oaks LLC, wants to use a semi-abandoned road for the 9-unit complex in the Ridgebury area. 

The segment of Turner Road in the site plan is on town property and the developer would need an easement from the town.  While the Highway Department no longer maintains the segment, it hasn't formally been abandoned through a town meeting. 

Three of the nine units on little over one acre are proposed as affordable under the state’s 8-30g affordable housing law, which exempts projects from minimum lots size. 

Dozens of neighboring residents say there's been significant growth in the area and expressed concern about traffic, pedestrian safety and other quality of life issues.  The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold another hearing on March 3rd.