Dear Addison Independent and ALL Middlebury Residents,

If you haven’t heard already, a large, four- story apartment building is proposed to be erected on the corner of Route 7 and Middle Road, jammed between the Dollar Store and one of the busiest corners in town during school day mornings and afternoons. This large structure will loom approximately only 15 feet away from Route 7, which is not compliant with our current zoning codes, and unlike any other structure of it’s size in Middlebury.

It will house 31 four-Bedroom apartments, and only one one-bedroom apartment. Sounds like a dormitory, right? Yes, we need more affordable housing for working professionals and families in this area, but this current proposed structure is not the solution, especially since each four-bedroom unit is only allotted one parking spot.

This is unrealistic. There will be more traffic and congestion on this corner, where our kids walk and ride bikes to school every day. If you are concerned or want more info, contact JR Christ at the Town Offices or reach out to the members of the Developmental Review Board. There will be a public hearing soon — stay informed to be heard.

Elisabeth Van Duyne

Middlebury