Planning and Zoning - 07/07/2026

The Milford Planning and Zoning Board held a meeting on July 7, 2026, addressing multiple zoning and development issues, with a significant focus on affordable housing and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations. The board approved a coastal area site plan review for a single-family residence at 61 Milford Point Road, including conditions recommended by the city engineer. A major discussion centered on a proposed zoning regulation amendment to allow detached ADUs in residential zones R18, R30, and RA with a minimum lot size of 18,000 square feet, limiting one ADU per property. The board voted to approve this amendment, emphasizing owner-occupied properties and addressing concerns about parking and neighborhood density. The meeting also featured an extensive public hearing on a 53-unit multifamily affordable housing development at 34 Buick Avenue under Connecticut's 8-30G statute. The project included 30% affordable units and proposed infrastructure improvements such as road widening and stormwater management. Despite expert testimony supporting traffic and safety compliance, significant public opposition was voiced regarding traffic congestion, pedestrian safety, flooding, and neighborhood impact. The board received detailed engineering and traffic reports, discussed procedural and easement issues, and considered conditions of approval. A motion to approve the Buick Avenue development was made and seconded, reflecting the board's support for affordable housing while balancing community concerns.