Massive Development Pitched For Former School Site In Milford

MILFORD, CT — One of the city's most prominent developers is pitching plans for a 175 unit multi-family development project in Milford, according to meeting minutes filed by the Sewer Commission.

Robert Smith, Metro Star Company, LLC is seeking approval from city land use boards for a proposed 175 unit multi-family development project at 1 Tudor Road. And if you're wondering 1 Tudor Road is the address for the former St. Gabriel's School, which closed for good in 2016.

Smith explained the packet he submitted with his application for this 175 unit multifamily development. The packet depicts water use at two other properties he owns. One development has standard Maytag Washers and the other has the Swedish made washing machine, Asko.

He was able to reduce water usage at one of his developments by 20 GPD per day, per unit, by installing this Asko machine. He will be installing them at this development which will bring down the water usage to the allowable flow.

Chairman Lee Cooke called for a motion to discuss. Commissioner Edmund Collier made a motion to approve with Commissioner Vito Castignoli seconding the motion.

Castignoli questioned the gallonage, if reduced by this machine, could be close to 2,000 gpd below the 13,561 allowable flow. Smith responded yes. Collier explained that he was
always against this water saving device being considered in the developments, however, the
water bills depict evidence of the reduction in water use from these machines.

He feels that enough evidence regarding water reduction was provided to allow the commission to approve this. The motion carried unanimously.

It's expected that Smith's proposal will next move onto the Planning and Zoning Board for discussion.