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Public opposition sends Norwalk hearing on 5 Blackberry Lane group-home application back to staff
Summary
Neighbors raised traffic, septic, operation and transparency concerns at a public hearing on a proposed residential group home for up to three residents at 5 Blackberry Lane. The Planning & Zoning Commission continued the hearing and asked staff to coordinate inspections and confirm state and health approvals.
A Proposal to open a residential group home for up to three residents at 5 Blackberry Lane prompted broad public concern Wednesday night and the Planning & Zoning Commission continued the public hearing to allow staff and the applicant to address outstanding issues.
Aris Valeton, who appeared with his wife Angela, said the home would provide 24-hour care for up to three elderly or disabled residents, and that both applicants are registered nurses. "We stick on the 3 patient alone itself," Aris said, adding that the couple does not plan to take people with violent behavior or criminal records and that state oversight and annual inspections will apply.
Neighbors disputed key operational details and raised site concerns: they cited narrow streets and…
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