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Residents oppose 689‑unit proposal and urge reforms to CT 8‑30g statute
Summary
Speakers at the July 13 Selectmen meeting opposed a 689‑unit Silverman development and asked Simsbury to push for reforms to Connecticut General Statute 8‑30g that would better credit local affordable housing efforts and protect town character.
Several residents used the public audience period at the Board of Selectmen meeting on July 13 to oppose a proposed 689‑unit development submitted under Connecticut General Statute 8‑30g and to ask town leaders to pursue legislative reforms.
Michelle Rotundo and others said they support affordable housing but worry that large projects approved under 8‑30g could strain schools, roads, water and emergency services and permanently change Simsbury’s character. Rotundo noted that a current Silverman proposal was denied by the Wetlands Commission but said developers could reapply and posed a broader concern about how 8‑30g counts affordable units.
Speakers urged the Board to adopt 8‑30g reform as a legislative priority; suggested reforms included recognizing deed‑restricted units and accessory dwelling units that meet affordability standards, counting renovated/preserved apartments as affordable housing, revisiting how the 10% affordable housing threshold is calculated and exploring expanded moratorium options for communities making measurable progress.
Why it matters: The statute affects how affordable housing is approved statewide and can limit local control. Residents asked the Board to pursue legislative changes that would better account for local efforts and mitigate impacts of large developments.
Next steps: Residents asked the Board to advocate with state legislators for statutory reform. The meeting record does not show Board action to adopt a formal legislative priority on 8‑30g at the July 13 meeting.
