Thea Digiammerino

Cheshire Considers Proposal for Subdivision Near Former Landfill

The Planning and Zoning Commission in Cheshire is reviewing a proposal to build a subdivision near a former landfill.

The commission is meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

The developer, Clearview Farm Preserve, plans to build 11 single-family homes on the property off Mountain Road near Sorghum Mill Drive.

Bill Voelker, the town planner estimates that the landfill is about 250 feet from the edge of the proposed subdivision. The landfill is no longer in use. It was never regulated by the town or state.

“The landfill functioned for many years. It wasn’t a town landfill, but there’s a lot of things in there, a lot of dumping that was done in there,” said Voelker.

The landfill became a point of concern for some town residents, opposed to the project.

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection developed a closure plan with the property owners. D.E.E.P. spokesman Dennis Schain said the department will oversee the closure process to make sure it meets all environmental standards. The homes will have public water, through the Regional Water Authority, and will have septic systems.

The project developer submitted a previous proposal for a larger subdivision, which was later withdrawn.

The public comment period for this 11-lot subdivision ended in September. The Planning and Zoning Commission is expected to make a final decision Wednesday night.

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