Blighted Property Approved For Mixed-Use Development In Milford

MILFORD, CT — The Planning and Zoning Board voted this month to approve developer Robert Smith's application to construct a mixed-use office building with 18 apartments at 188 Cherry Street. Metro 188, LLC is the owner.

John Wicko, who is a representative of the developer, said departmental approvals had been given. He noted it is a 3 story building and provided floor plans and elevations.

City Planner David Sulkis provided a summary, saying the project was substantially zoning compliant. As part of the project, no vehicular or pedestrian access to the site would be available via Sunnyside Court, and that the lot would be fenced.

Attorney Ben Gettinger concluded his presentation by saying there was neighborhood support for replacing a blighted property. PZB Vice Chairman Moore asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application. Hearing none, he closed the hearing and asked for a motion, which was approved.

The 0.68-site recently sold for $435,000. It was originally listed for $650,000.

According to a listing for the site by Coldwell Banker, "Great opportunity to create your ideal space with residential potential as upper Units. Fantastic Cherry St location close to new Shop Rite offers great visibility. Property is in a CDD-1 zone. Offers a wide array of potential uses. ... Existing house on the property is a knock down.