Reader says Previous Reports make it obvious that the densities being proposed in ridgewood are too dense.
So Brancheau doesn’t consider the extensive report prepared by CBR’s attorneys to be adequate planning? CBR spent tens of thousands on hiring a well respected law firm which prepared a 25 page report comparing densities of the most desirable municipalities in Bergen, towns comparable to Ridgewood, which have maintained densities per acre in line with, or just slightly higher than Ridgewood’s current master plan which allows for 12 units per acre in the business district…This report analyzed regs of 72 municipalities in Bergen..a quick review of this report makes it obvious that the densities being proposed in ridgewood are too dense.
The board also heard testimony from and received an 18 page report from professional planner Brigitte Bogart…who was also hired by CBR..this report details how the proposed development/amendment to the master plan would affect our schools, traffic, open space deficiency, need for additional resources such as police, fire, etc.,…Bogart also discusses in detail how any proposed amendment to the master plan should be reviewed with respect to open space and recreational facitilites…
Doesn’t sound like poor planning to me…I hope the board is considering this evidence it has before them and acts responsibly. We will remember come election time..in 2016 and for years to come… whether or not they acted to protect and preserve Ridgewood.
More voters to re-elect the THREE AMIGO. This way they don’t have to campaign house to house. They can make one stop and get 400 voters.
The planning board meetings should be televised too — and a permanent record would be kept.
The most recent one was did not have many residents there.
It would helpful if the Blog editors agree with this old reader, doing the best he can. Thanks guys.
CBR’s reports can be found at https://www.citizensforabetterridgewood.com/
Well worth reading.
Thank you CBR.