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RIDGEFIELD OPEN SPACE ASSOCIATION
CANDIDATES' FORUM ON OPEN SPACE & THE ENVIRONMENT
PLANNING and ZONING COMMISSION
November, 1999 Election
ELEVEN QUESTIONS WERE SUBMITTED TO EACH INDIVIDUAL CANDIDATE FOR RIDGEFIELD PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION. WHILE WE RECOGNIZE THAT THESE CANDIDATES ARE RUNNING UNOPPOSED, WE FELT IT APPROPRIATE TO SOLICIT THE CANDIDATES' VIEWS AND OPINIONS ON THESE IMPORTANT ISSUES.
PLANNING AND ZONING CANDIDATES
| DEMOCRAT |
REPUBLICAN |
| Walter Slavin |
John Katz |
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James McChesney |
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A. J. DiMattia |
Index of Questions
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- Question 1
- What measures should be taken to preserve Ridgefield's rural character?
- Question 2
- The 1999 Ridgefield Plan of Conservation & Development sets a goal of 25% passive open space. How can the town attain this goal? Be specific.
- Question 3
- Wilton prioritizes open space acquisitions, publishes a list of properties of interest, and works with landowners to develop long-term acquisition plans for their properties. How do you propose to promote open space preservation?
- Question 4
- The traffic situation is deteriorating. How do you propose to stop, or even reverse, this trend?
- Question 5
- The widening of Route 7 north of Route 35 is in the final design stages. There is concern that this will encourage development along the road and render the improvements useless in a few years. What zoning actions should Ridgefield take to avoid this possibility?
- Question 6
- The Planning & Zoning Commission is responsible for planning, zoning, inland wetlands, and aquifers. It will soon be responsible for forestry. Should these burdens be divided among one or more new boards? Should Ridgefield have a director of environmental affairs, like other towns do?
- Question 7
- Many neighboring towns have significantly stronger wetlands regulations than Ridgefield currently has. How do you propose to increase protection of our wetlands, watercourses, public water supply watersheds, and aquifers?
- Question 8
- Overdevelopment creates problems for Ridgefield by overburdening its infrastructure. What changes to the zoning regulations would you propose to help the town control its growth?
- Question 9
- Should the Rte 7/35 sewage treatment plant be expanded and the sewer lines extended, and if so what uses should have priority? Where should sewer lines not be extended?
- Question 10
- Ridgefield and neighboring towns have signed a pledge to restore the health of the Norwalk River. What should Ridgefield do to honor its pledge?
- Question 11
- What is the most important environmental concern in the Town of Ridgefield and how do you propose to address the problem?
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