Affordable Housing Project Approved By PZB In Milford

MILFORD, CT — The Planning and Zoning Board approved the development of 12 units of housing at 34-40 Gulf Street under the state's affordable housing statute. While news surfaced this summer that Milford has secured a moratorium on affordable housing applications for the next several years, this application was filed before the moratorium took place.

The vote to approve this project was unanimous. The applicant is Angelo Lisi.

Attorney Thomas Lynch said 4 dilapidated houses were removed for this project and replacement with modern housing provided an enhancement for the area. He noted the presence of Ron Wassmer, PE, and David Spear, Traffic Engineer, to answer questions.The rents will be set at the affordable and market rates.

The project was previously approved by city departments including review of the traffic report by the police commission. He noted that infrastructure improvements for gas and sewer has already been put in place.

Ron Wassmer, PE, CCG, reviewed the site plan, floor plans, elevations, and other property features. He noted that the same design by architect Greg Grew would be used as had been for the other buildings.

Lynch reminded the board that the zoning was SFA-10, near MCDD, and was appropriate based on the POCD to develop residential projects downtown.