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ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT AND ZONING ORDINANCE MAP AMENDMENT FOR THE REMAPPING OF PROPERTIES FROM THE PDD-15 ZONE TO THE TRANSIT-ORIENTED COMMUNITY ZONE AND TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE TRANSIT-ORIENTED COMMUNITY ZONE INCLUDING MODIFICATIONS TO SECTION 42, TABLE 3 (USE TABLE) FOR THE PURPOSES OF IMPLEMENTING THE UNION SQUARE CHOICE NEIGHBORHOODS TRANSFORMATION PLAN
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WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the City of New Haven ("HANH") has filed a "petition" pursuant to Section 64 (d)(1) of the City of New Haven Zoning Ordinance (the "Zoning Ordinance") requesting Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance amendments (the "Amendments") to transfer that certain real property located in the City of New Haven and commonly known as: (i) 169 Union Avenue (MBLU: 237 0086 00100); (ii) 94 Columbus Avenue (MBLU: 238 0086 00200); (iii) 89 Union Avenue (MBLU: 238 0086 00300); (iv) 49 Union Avenue (MBLU: 238 0086 00400); (v) 86 South Orange Street (MBLU: 238 0110 00200); (vi) 91 Columbus Avenue (MBLU: 238 0110 00100); (vii) 1 Tower Lane (MBLU: 238 0110 00300); (viii) No # Union Avenue (MBLU: 237 0086 00500); and (ix) 90 South Orange Street (MBLU: 238 0110 00404 (the "Property") from the PDD- 15 Zone to the Transit-Oriented Community Zone (the "TOC Zone") and to amend certain items of the Zoning Ordinance as they relate to the TOC Zone; and
WHEREAS, prior to filing the "petition" related to the Amendments, HANH, along with contributions from its affiliates, The Glendower Group and Elm City Communities, and other local organizations, business, and residents of the City, produced the Union Square Choice Neighborhoods Transformation Plan (the "Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the Plan outlines a clear road map for positive change, prioritizing safe, high-quality housing and fostering a thriving community in and around Union Square; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Alders have reviewed and endorsed the Plan and the redevelopment of the Property; and
WHEREAS, the Amendments are in material c...
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