Chaos on Padanaram
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
I have traveled down Padanaram Road toward Route 37 for the last 24 years of my life. I am amazed at the absurdity of the recent development on this roadway. Since the opening of Elmer’s Diner, chaos is the only word I can think of. The parking situation is out of control. People are parking on the roadway, across the street in the shopping center and attempting to stop traffic to cross the street. This situation is an unsafe and was irresponsible in allowing this type of business to be placed at this location. If I remember correctly, this piece of property was only approved for a small house for Ann’s Place. The traffic would have been very minimal, basically not interfering with the flow of traffic and causing havoc. I am very concerned for the safety and well-being of people at this location, it’s a disaster waiting to happen. I pray to God that I am wrong. Mayor Boughton, please don’t blame the prior administration, the zoning requirements were changed during your administration in the last 6 years.
By Helena Abrantes, Candidate for Mayor (D)
By Helena Abrantes, Candidate for Mayor (D)
8 Comments:
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Anonymous, 3:34 PM
Anonymous, 3:34 PM
The Zoning Commission has jeopardized the safety & well being of Danbury Citizens.
Furthermore,
Is there any oversight to the decisions made by the Zoning Commission, other than not voting for them in the next election.
What role does the Mayor's office play in this whole process?
Is there any oversight to the decisions made by the Zoning Commission, other than not voting for them in the next election.
What role does the Mayor's office play in this whole process?
Zoning Requirements - How about some common sense?
These elected officials were obviously sleeping.
These elected officials were obviously sleeping.
its a great diner! stop your whining, this guy is a small business man trying to make a living.
Truthfully the North Street area needs a 24 hour diner, however the current location is not suitable to provide safety for Elmer's customers coming & going
Your conclusion that Elmer's is a great diner is inconclusive because reputations are not earned in 1 week.
If you're so concerned about the small business owner, why do you shop at Home Depot. Support the little guys: Meekers & Deeps Hardware
If you're so concerned about the small business owner, why do you shop at Home Depot. Support the little guys: Meekers & Deeps Hardware
The issue is not the owner of the diner, I wish him much success. The issue is the location and danger.
Hey Planning & Zoning,
Please wake up because your decisions are going to kill somebody