8/9/17. Several Board members from the North Stamford Association were in attendance at the Planning Board Meeting last night to voice opposition to the proposed text change to rezone High Ridge Park. Association Land Use Chair Tom Lombardo read the following statement into the permanent record:
The North Stamford Association (NSA) supports the decision of the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) in opposing the zoning text change request to rezone the High Ridge Office Park. The NSA applauds the HPAC for its effort to preserve the work of world renowned architect Hanna Bisharat by noting and promoting the historic significance of all the buildings in High Ridge Park.
The proposal by the applicant is inconsistent with current usage and architectural and quality of life issues important to immediate neighbors, with negative implications for North Stamford and City of Stamford residents at large.
This proposed text change, if approved, would have serious adverse consequences for office parks throughout the city, with negative ramifications as well. The North Stamford Association appreciates the efforts of the Planning Board to adhere to the original concepts and principals of the Master Plan regarding mixed-use development.