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ZONING ORDINANCE MAP TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF 71 SHELTON AVENUE AND 89 A/K/A 91 SHELTON AVENUE FROM INDUSTRY H DISTRICT - HEAVY INDUSTRY (IH) TO RESIDENTIAL GENERAL HIGH DENSITY DISTRICT (RH-2)
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WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied to the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority for 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credits and to the Connecticut Department of Housing for loans to assist in the development of the Elm City Lofts Project; and
WHEREAS, the Elm City Lofts Project is a 240 unit multi-family affordable housing project;
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WHEREAS, the housing to be developed for the Elm City Lofts Project will be located in three buildings, one of which is a largely vacant and dilapidated 175,000 square foot historic mill building, which will be restored to its historic footprint and in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's guidelines, and two of which will be newly constructed; and
WHEREAS, the Elm City Lofts Project will be located on two properties in the Newhallville Neighborhood, Shelton Avenue and 89 a/k/a 91 Shelton Avenue (the "Shelton Avenue Properties"), which will be environmentally remediated to allow housing to be located on the Shelton Avenue Properties; and
WHEREAS, the Elm City Lofts Project will provide a number of amenities to the residents of the Elm City Lofts Project, including community rooms, fitness centers, and extensive outdoor recreational space; and
WHEREAS, the Elm City Lofts Project will also border the Farmington Canal Greenway, providing an area for walking and bicycling for residents; and
WHEREAS, all of the residential units in the Elm City Lofts Project will be set aside for individuals and families whose income are at or below 60% of the Area Median Income ("AMI") of persons and families living in the New Haven/Meriden area, as established by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and a minimum of 20% of the units will be set aside for residents whose income is at or below 50% of the ...
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