BERLIN– A 57-home development proposed just outside town limits drew criticism and concerns about sprawl from municipal officials this week.
When presented with the concept of a 57-home development on Evans Road this week, members of the Berlin Planning Commission objected to its size, its impact on local roads and the stress annexations put on town infrastructure.
“The people of Berlin need to decide how big physically this town should be and draw a line,” commission member Ron Cascio said.
John Wilson and Doug Jones approached the commission Wednesday to get feedback on a plan to turn 45 acres just past the railroad tracks on Evans Road into approximately 57 single family homes. Jones said they wanted to get input from the commission on the idea before pursuing annexation of the property into town. Commission members were quick to offer criticism.
Commission member Newt Chandler said the project as proposed didn’t have enough open space.