Efforts continue to make Commons plan work

NORTH CANAAN — A request for a dramatic lowering of a construction bond at Blackberry River Commons is making progress before the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z).The application to drop the $300,000 bond to $25,000 or $30,000 on construction of up to 21 homes at the age 55-plus condominiums has been before P&Z numerous times. Owner William Weingart was at the Feb. 13 meeting to discuss the issues. He last appeared in April 2011. The bond was required in case the developer failed to complete the work. It covers paving two private roads and other infrastructure work, including creating a buffer between the 10.5-acre property and the sewer treatment plant.The project has essentially stalled, however, because no one is buying there. Only one home has sold. That was in October 2008.Weingart is asking for a reduction that matches the value of completed work. The problem is there are many entities and easements involved. P&Z will revisit the request at its March 12 meeting, but will make a decision only if it has in hand paperwork from an engineer, Aquarion (water company), CL&P and Canaan Fire District, which operates the sewer plant. Weingart continues to work with the fire district on required paperwork. A large portion of the bond covers work relative to the plant.The development rights at Blackberry River Commons are good for 15 years.

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