MAY 6, 2015, 7:06 PM LAST UPDATED: WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015, 7:06 PM
BY CHRIS HARRIS
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD
RIDGEWOOD — The executive director of an affordable housing agency has endorsed a proposed master plan amendment that, if approved, would clear the way for high-density, multifamily housing developments downtown.
A letter dated April 29 from lawyer Kevin Walsh from the Fair Share Housing Center, urges Ridgewood’s Planning Board to adopt the amendment, which has been under consideration for years.
The letter was read at the Planning Board’s meeting Tuesday night.
Adopting the master plan change “will assist the municipality in meeting its very substantial unmet affordable housing obligations,” which Walsh put at more than 1,000 units.
Four developers with plans for four different housing complexes initially requested the master plan amendment five years ago. Since then, one of the developers has backed out.
The three remaining developers have plans to construct a combined 208 apartments downtown.
The developments proposed are The Dayton, a 106-unit luxury garden apartment complex at the site of the former Brogan Cadillac dealership; the 50-unit Chestnut Village, which would be on Chestnut Street, and the 52-unit Enclave, proposed for East Ridgewood and North Maple avenues.
Citing the Supreme Court’s March 10 decision, Walsh’s letter contends there is a “renewed focus on ensuring that municipalities meet their obligations in an expeditious fashion.”
Why is the village responsible for 1,000 units who arrives at this number .There is very little land to build on so where do we put these monstrosities Mr. Walsh claims we are to build.
I wonder how many low income families will be able to afford the “affordable” units built in Ridgewood.
Stupid comment 724…their building up, not sideways.
And 843, pleanty…it’s subsidized and all that goes with that will be
Decorating East Ridgewood avenue…have fun explaining to junior
Why the gentleman on the park bench is wearing a sombrero.
Gee. What will we do with all the children they bring with them?? Certainly those choosing affordable units in ridgewood would have school on their mind.
11:46 – Mexicans actually work, last time I checked. They work pretty hard, actually.
your bias and prejudice is showing 4:01 – nice way to stereotype…
Woah 401 who said anything about Mexicans? Dang…