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ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AND MAP AMENDMENT OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS TO RECLASSIFY CERTAIN PROPERTIES FROM THE PDD-15 ZONE TO THE TRANSIT-ORIENTED COMMUNITY DISTRICT; TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE TRANSIT-ORIENTED COMMUNITY DISTRICT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 42, TABLE 3 (USE TABLE), TO IMPLEMENT 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" (the "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;
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");
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;
WHEREAS, the Board of Alders has reviewed and endorsed the Plan and the re-development of the Property;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XIII, Section 2E of the City of...
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