THE COMMISSION OFFICIALLY REJECTED THE PROPOSAL AND WE ABSOLUTELY CRUSHED IT!! THIS IS A MASSIVE WIN FOR THE ENTIRE NEIGHBORHOOD AND PROVES THAT WE HAVE THE POWER TO PROTECT OUR STREETS. STAY VIGILANT BECAUSE WE WILL BE WATCHING TO ENSURE THE NEXT PLAN ACTUALLY FITS OUR COMMUNITY!!
April 3, 2022
Final supporters
The undersigned neighbors wish to express their objections to the development of the property at 3115-3129 Fairfield Avenue, 30 Clarkson Street and 704 Courtland Avenue as currently proposed. 3115 Fairfield Ave LLC has submitted an application and plan to Bridgeport Planning and Zoning for a 5 story building with 52 rental residential units which include 2 retail spaces with 49 regular and 3 handicapped parking spaces. The developer initially expressed that they would work with the Black Rock community to incorporate our input and concerns, but they have not done so.
Our objections to this current proposal include:
- The massing and height of this building will overwhelm the neighborhood. Five stories is too tall and 52 units is too many for this area.
- The aesthetics of the building design is not in keeping with the neighborhood
- The current plans include 49 regular parking spaces and 3 handicapped spaces for 52 residential units which is inadequate parking that will result in congestion in the streets of Black Rock.
- Traffic issues and blocked vision for turning onto Fairfield Avenue will result from this current proposal.
We are not objecting to a development in this area, but to this current proposal. A development at this location must adhere to the size and appearance of the neighborhood’s architectural design which this proposal does not. We envision a 2 to 3 story apartment building in adherence to the current zoning regulations of the area. This location is the gateway to the Black Rock community, and this development as designed will adversely affect the integrity of the neighborhood. We are asking the Commission to reject this proposal and ask that the developer redesign this project taking into account these significant deficiencies.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
January 29, 2022
Reached 100 supporters
December 9, 2021
221 Comments
As a lifelong resident of Black Rock, I believe a development of this height, mass and scale is totally inappropriate for this location. The proposal submitted by the developers is without redeeming merit and should/must be denied.
I object to this oversized development for many reasons, including the one-to-one parking allottment and the attempt by the developer to sneak this project under the old zoning regulations at the deadline. This development is not in the character of the neighborhood.
Definitely too large and also poorly conceived. This will be an eyesore., and result in traffic congestion. A one-to-one parking ratio is insufficient. Overflow parking will park on the street and impact local businesses negatively.
I was born and raised in Black Rock. Our neighborhood needs affordable housing that does not encroach on residents and can be supported by the existing infrastructure. The proposal as it currently stands would be devastating for our community.
This space can not accommodate such an ambitious project. Court land Ave is the neighborhood’s primary access to Fairfield Ave., it doesn’t need nor can it handle the additional amount of traffic a unit of this size would generate.
I just moved to this community less than a year ago for the charm and style of homes and the people., I would hate to see the community lose all of that . I agree 100% If they do not willingly adhere to the guidelines that had been set fourth by the town/community they should be serious consequences.
Black Rock is a historic 375+ year old vibrant quaint Bridgeport community with a generally low-building profile. The size and height of the proposed building will have a major detrimental effect on our historic neighborhood. A 5-story, 52 unit structure is too massive and the building design is not in keeping with the historic nature of the surrounding neighborhood. Additionally, Black Rock already struggles with over-crowded on-street parking and the proposed parking plans for 52 residential units is inadequate parking that will result in worsened congestion in neighborhood streets. This location is the gateway to the Black Rock community, and this development as designed will adversely affect the integrity of the neighborhood. I strongly request the Commission to reject current proposal and require the developer to work with the Black Rock Community Council in a redesign of this project taking into account these significant deficiencies.
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THE COMMISSION OFFICIALLY REJECTED THE PROPOSAL AND WE ABSOLUTELY CRUSHED IT!! THIS IS A MASSIVE WIN FOR THE ENTIRE NEIGHBORHOOD AND PROVES THAT WE HAVE THE POWER TO PROTECT OUR STREETS. STAY VIGILANT BECAUSE WE WILL BE WATCHING TO ENSURE THE NEXT PLAN ACTUALLY FITS OUR COMMUNITY!!
April 3, 2022
Final supporters
The undersigned neighbors wish to express their objections to the development of the property at 3115-3129 Fairfield Avenue, 30 Clarkson Street and 704 Courtland Avenue as currently proposed. 3115 Fairfield Ave LLC has submitted an application and plan to Bridgeport Planning and Zoning for a 5 story building with 52 rental residential units which include 2 retail spaces with 49 regular and 3 handicapped parking spaces. The developer initially expressed that they would work with the Black Rock community to incorporate our input and concerns, but they have not done so.
Our objections to this current proposal include:
- The massing and height of this building will overwhelm the neighborhood. Five stories is too tall and 52 units is too many for this area.
- The aesthetics of the building design is not in keeping with the neighborhood
- The current plans include 49 regular parking spaces and 3 handicapped spaces for 52 residential units which is inadequate parking that will result in congestion in the streets of Black Rock.
- Traffic issues and blocked vision for turning onto Fairfield Avenue will result from this current proposal.
We are not objecting to a development in this area, but to this current proposal. A development at this location must adhere to the size and appearance of the neighborhood’s architectural design which this proposal does not. We envision a 2 to 3 story apartment building in adherence to the current zoning regulations of the area. This location is the gateway to the Black Rock community, and this development as designed will adversely affect the integrity of the neighborhood. We are asking the Commission to reject this proposal and ask that the developer redesign this project taking into account these significant deficiencies.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
January 29, 2022
Reached 100 supporters
December 9, 2021
221 Comments
As a member of the committee that rewrote the Zoning Code that took effect in January 2022, I disapprove of the proposed development. Please deny it. It was sneaked in under the wire in December 2021 deliberately to flout the new zoning laws.
As a lifelong resident of Black Rock, I believe a development of this height, mass and scale is totally inappropriate for this location. The proposal submitted by the developers is without redeeming merit and should/must be denied.
I object to this oversized development for many reasons, including the one-to-one parking allottment and the attempt by the developer to sneak this project under the old zoning regulations at the deadline. This development is not in the character of the neighborhood.
Definitely too large and also poorly conceived. This will be an eyesore., and result in traffic congestion. A one-to-one parking ratio is insufficient. Overflow parking will park on the street and impact local businesses negatively.
I was born and raised in Black Rock. Our neighborhood needs affordable housing that does not encroach on residents and can be supported by the existing infrastructure. The proposal as it currently stands would be devastating for our community.
This space can not accommodate such an ambitious project. Court land Ave is the neighborhood’s primary access to Fairfield Ave., it doesn’t need nor can it handle the additional amount of traffic a unit of this size would generate.
I just moved to this community less than a year ago for the charm and style of homes and the people., I would hate to see the community lose all of that . I agree 100% If they do not willingly adhere to the guidelines that had been set fourth by the town/community they should be serious consequences.
Black Rock is a historic 375+ year old vibrant quaint Bridgeport community with a generally low-building profile. The size and height of the proposed building will have a major detrimental effect on our historic neighborhood. A 5-story, 52 unit structure is too massive and the building design is not in keeping with the historic nature of the surrounding neighborhood. Additionally, Black Rock already struggles with over-crowded on-street parking and the proposed parking plans for 52 residential units is inadequate parking that will result in worsened congestion in neighborhood streets. This location is the gateway to the Black Rock community, and this development as designed will adversely affect the integrity of the neighborhood. I strongly request the Commission to reject current proposal and require the developer to work with the Black Rock Community Council in a redesign of this project taking into account these significant deficiencies.
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As a member of the committee that rewrote the Zoning Code that took effect in January 2022, I disapprove of the proposed development. Please deny it. It was sneaked in under the wire in December 2021 deliberately to flout the new zoning laws.