Fairfield approves 94-unit apartment project by the Merritt
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An artist rendering of the apartment project approved for 4185 Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield.Contributed photo / Primrose Companies
FAIRFIELD An affordable housing project bringing 94 apartments near the Merritt Parkway was approved this week, though several officials said they disapproved of the project’s size.
“We can achieve the goals of (the affordable housing statue) and the need to expand affordable housing in town without building the absolutely largest building on the land,” said Matthew Wagner, the Town Plan and Zoning Commission chairman.
The Merritt 44 project at 4185 Black Rock Turnpike would include 65 market-rate apartments and 29 units considered affordable housing. It would be a mix of 26 one-bedroom units and 68 two-bedroom units.
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An apartment complex proposed to replace the old Masonic Temple at 131 Beach Road would have to downsize after Tuesday s zoning approval with conditions. (Anna Bybee-Schier/Patch)
FAIRFIELD, CT A controversial affordable housing complex proposed near Old Town Hall was approved by zoning officials but not without multiple conditions, including a more than 20-foot reduction in the height of the building.
In order to move forward, the 40-unit structure planned for 131 Beach Road would need to drop from 62 feet tall to 40 feet tall under the approval granted Tuesday by Fairfield s plan and zoning commission. Zoning officials also required the developer to get clearance from the police commission to remove six on-street parking spaces in order to achieve the necessary 319-foot sight line.