1. THE HAVEN
SOUTH
MUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
WEST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
2015
Edward M. O’Brien, Mayor
City of West Haven
City of West Haven
and the
West Haven Redevelopment Agency
Prepared By:
Assistance Provided By:
Benesch – Engineers-Scientists-Planners
MAY 2015

2. THE HAVEN
SOUTH
MUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
WEST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
2015
Edward M. O’Brien, Mayor
City of West Haven
Joseph A. Riccio, Jr.
Commissioner
City of West Haven
Department of Planning & Development
West Haven Redevelopment Agency
Prepared By:
Assistance Provided By:
Benesch – Engineers-Scientists-Planners

3. THE HAVEN SOUTH
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
WEST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
Table of Contents
Executive Summary ........................................................................................ES-1
A. Environmental Evaluation Study ............................................................A-1
Figure 1 - Environmental Overview Areas
B. Environmental Impact Evaluation Report ...............................................B-1
C. Marketability Study Report......................................................................C-1
D. Project Boundary Description .................................................................D-1
E. Topographic Conditions..........................................................................E-1
Figure 2 - FEMA Flood Hazard Areas
F. Description of the Present Condition and Uses of Land ......................... F-1
Figure 3 - Coastal Resources
G. Types and Locations of Existing Streets, Sidewalks and Utilities ...........G-1
H. Description of the Types and Locations of Land and Uses
Proposed for the Project Area ................................................................H-1
Figure 4 – Conceptual Redevelopment Plan
I. Proposed Streets, Sidewalks, Water and Sewerage Systems,
Drainage Systems and Other Utilities...................................................... I-1
J. Present and Proposed Zoning Classification and Subdivision
Status of the Project Area........................................................................J-1
K. Test Borings and Soils Analysis .............................................................K-1
L. Acquisition Activities............................................................................... L-1
M. Proposed Disposition Parcels................................................................ M-1
N. Appraisals...............................................................................................N-1
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4. continued
O. Title Searches.........................................................................................O-1
P. Financing Plan........................................................................................P-1
Q. Administrative Plan.................................................................................Q-1
R. Relocation Plan ......................................................................................R-1
S. Statement of Number of Jobs Created/Number and
Types of Housing Units Available to Employees ....................................S-1
T. Determination of Findings and Relation of Plan to
Definite Local Objectives ........................................................................ T-1
U. Provision for Modification and Termination.............................................U-1
V. Affirmative Action/Minority Participation Plan .........................................V-1
W. Project Plan Approvals
Resolutions – Redevelopment and City Council....................................W-1
MAPS
Map No. 1 Project Boundary Map (A-2 Map: SV.01)
Map No. 2 Existing Topography
Map No. 3 Existing Land Use
Map No. 4 Existing Sanitary Sewer
Map No. 5 Existing Storm drainage
Map No. 6 Existing Water Service
Map No. 7 Existing Gas Service
Map No. 8 Existing UI and SNET Facilities
Map No. 9 Utility Rights-of-Way (C-400)
Map No. 10 Proposed Use of Land
Map No. 11 Existing and Proposed Zoning Map
Map No. 12 Assessor’s Data Haven South
Map No. 13 Acquisition Map
Map No. 14 Disposition Map
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5. Executive Summary – The Haven South
The 24.24+- acres that comprise The Haven South are among the earliest “developed”
areas in West Haven. The waterfront and adjacent property are located at West
Haven’s most traveled gateway but this once bustling neighborhood has become
deteriorated. The overall business climate has been declining. Portions of the area are
underutilized while others are densely developed, including growing businesses without
the space to expand. Other parcels are abandoned and perceived to have
contamination. Property values are declining and the landscape is dominated by land
uses that generally do not take advantage of the waterfront location and are
inconsistent with the surrounding residential neighborhood.
This Municipal Development Plan “MDP” was commissioned to comprehensively
address the issues of economic diversity, appropriate land uses, and associated public
and private improvements. The MDP presents a redevelopment effort by the City to
identify public and private actions for revitalizing the commercial/industrial portions of the
area while protecting the integrity of residential areas. It is the basis for the
redevelopment goals, recommendations and activities included in the Municipal
Development Plan. This MDP was prepared after consideration of alternative plans and
options by officials of the City of West Haven.
The goal of the City of West Haven is to utilize and prepare a MDP to revitalize the
24.24+- acres located south of Elm Street, east of First Avenue and north of Main
Street out to New Haven Harbor. This area has been designated as “The Haven South”
or “the Project Area.” Through this process the City intends to attract private investment
to redevelop the area, to facilitate public improvements in support of the MDP, and to
create jobs -- both short term construction and long term in support of the Waterfront
Design Zone.
A developer has already expressed interest and committed resources to revitalize the
Project Area. It is expected that the West Haven City Council will vote to designate an
Exclusive Developer after adoption of this MDP. The Exclusive Developer will undertake
activities described in this MDP to revitalize the Project Area. The 24.24+- acres of The
Haven South was chosen because it will have an immediate effect on improving the
area’s image and generate private investment. These activities are:
1. Construction of a reconfigured access road to a new retail/business park
area,
2. Environmental investigations at a major waterfront site,
3. Construction of a Waterfront Harbor-side promenade including an
Amphitheater with parking area,
4. Pre-development historic/archeological resource and environmental
evaluation studies,
5. Acquisition, relocation and demolition activities associated with The Haven
South MDP for road and parking improvements,
6. Investment to accomplish The Haven South.
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6. A. Environmental Evaluation Study
An environmental overview of the MDP area was conducted by Rizzo
Associates, Inc. as part of the original West River Crossing strategic planning
process conducted in 2003 to provide initial indications of areas of concern and
to identify potential hurdles to redevelopment.
The Haven South MDP includes two areas of the original environmental study
area. These areas have been incorporated into The Haven South and are shown
on Figure 1 and include:
Environmental Area 2: First Avenue Area (First Avenue - south of Elm,
including Center Street, Richards Place, Main
Street, and northeastern Bayview Place,
comprising the southern and southwestern portions
of the study area)
Environmental Area 3: Water Street Area (Water Street - between Elm
Street and Main Street, comprising the
southeastern portion of the study area)
The Regulatory and Historical Review conducted included Sanborn Map and
aerial photographs; zoning maps; FEMA data; Transfer Act Files; and a Vista
Information Solutions Site Assessment report on a search of US EPA and CT
DEEP databases.
The environmental overview indicated the potential for encountering areas of
environmental concern within areas targeted for redevelopment. As a result,
Rizzo Associates recommends that future decision-making and project planning
should include certain environmental investigations prior to undertaking
redevelopment activities on these properties.
Environmental Area 2 - First Avenue from Elm Street, southerly to Main Street
which includes Center Street, Richards Place, Main Street, and northeastern
Bayview Place.
The area south of Elm Street on First Avenue is composed of residential
properties. No environmental concerns were discovered during current or historic
research.
Environmental Area 3 - Water Street between Elm Street and Main Street. The
following properties located in the Water Street area should undergo further
environmental investigation: Hallock’s at 30 Water Street, the former Brookside
Industries site at 106 Water Street and the property at 70 Water Street.
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7. The properties at 5, 43 and 65 Water Street are owned by the Bilco Company,
which has a long historic record of machining and painting. Phase I and Phase II
ESAs have indicated the presence of volatile organic compounds at certain
locations. The Bilco sites are currently under contract for acquisition by the
Exclusive Developer and an application is being made by Bilco to have the sites
qualify for the State’s Brownfield Remediation and Revitalization Program.
70 Water Street is an abandoned site once owned by FMR Grinding Wheel Corp
that has been owned by the City since 1998. Given its prior owner, additional
testing of that site is necessary.
The property at 105 Water Street was used as a bulk oil terminal by Connecticut
Refining Company (BEC Corporation) through 1995, is now vacant and is owned
by the City. Environmental testing has indicated that an area of the property is
impacted with petroleum hydrocarbons. Phase I ESAs of the site were
completed in 1999 and 2007, a Phase II ESA in 1999 and Phase III ESAs in
2004 and 2010. Preliminary Remedial Action Plans were prepare in 2010 and
2014, with the most recent one prepared pursuant to the DECD Brownfield
Grant awarded the City. Remedial actions are underway at this location.
Based on a review of the transfer act files and/or as a result of Phase I ESAs
the following properties located within The Haven South may be subject to the
Connecticut Transfer Act:
a. Former Brookside Manufacturing, 2 industries located at 106 Water Street
Form III transfer filed; DEEP referred property to the LEP Program in
1998.
b. Fisher Scientific, CFD New England located at 30 Water Street
Form I Negative Declaration transfer filed; DEEP referred property to the
LEP Program in 1997.
c. The Bilco Company sites at 5, 43 and 65 Water Street.
d. The former Connecticut Refining Company site – 105 Water Street (now
owned by the City)
e. The former National Oil site – 16 Elm Street (now owned by the City)
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8. B. Environmental Impact Evaluation Report
The Department of Economic and Community Development conducted an
environmental assessment of the 2003 West River Crossing MDP project as well
as considered comments generated through the State’s interagency review
process of that MDP. The Haven South Municipal Development Plan is a smaller
project area covering the 24.24+- acres including Elm Street on north, New
Haven Harbor on the east, Main Street on the south and First Avenue on the
west. No State agency funds or actions are sought pursuant to the MDP. As a
result completion of a document specified under Section 22a-1 through 22a-1h of
the Connecticut General Statutes (Connecticut Environmental Policy Act) is not
required.
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9. C. Marketability Study Report
As part of the strategic planning process that preceded preparation of the Haven
South MDP economic and market trends were evaluated for the area, and
market evaluations in the office, industrial, retail and hotel sectors were
completed. Findings are summarized herein.
Economic and Market Trends
Total employment in Connecticut, the New Haven Labor Market Area, including
West Haven has shown an increase from November 2013 to November 2014 (in
thousands 2013: 275.8 and 2014: 279.0 up 3.2 or 1.2%) (Source: State
Department of Labor).
The West Haven job market has shown a steady improvement as reported by the
State Department of Labor.
West Haven
Year Labor Force Employed Unemployed Rate
January 2010 31,250 27,918 3,338 10.7
January 2013 30,696 27,738 3,039 9.9
November 2014 31,557 29,329 1,572 7.1
State of Connecticut
Year Labor Force Employed Unemployed Rate
January 2010 1,904,833 1,732,690 173,564 9.1
January 2013 1,873,259 1,732,832 149,427 8.0
November 2014 1,908,800 1,796,600 118,300 6.2
National
January 2010 9.7
January 2013 7.9
November 2014 5.8
The Connecticut unemployment rate over the past 4 years has been higher than
the national rate on average.
Since 2005 the unemployment rate in West Haven has ranged from 4.4% in
December 2006 to 11.7% in January 2011. As of November 2014 the
unemployment rate in West Haven was 7.1%.
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10. These rates are higher than the State and National averages. However, the
Labor Force has increased and the number of unemployed has dropped to the
lowest level in four years. The New Haven LMA has recovered all the jobs it lost
during the last recession through November 2014 as reported by Datacorp
Partners.
The local, state, and national economic environments form the context in which
redevelopment initiatives for The Haven South will be formed and executed.
Indications are that Connecticut’s economy is continuing to grow. West Haven
appears to be growing at a slower pace than the State:
• Total labor force employment in Connecticut in 2014 (1,898,800) has grown
by 9.4% of what it was in 2004 (1,791,500).
• Connecticut’s unemployment rate for November 2014 was 6.2% and for New
Haven County 5.6% and for West Haven 7.1%.
• Low unemployment rates nationwide, coupled with the State’s relatively high
cost of living, do not provide incentives to attract workers from other parts of
the country, yet the State’s resident work force, after shrinking by 1% in 1997,
is showing an increase this year.
• New housing permits for the New Haven LMA are up by 11%.
Conditions in the City and the area are not reflective of some of these trends.
• Current population estimates for West Haven indicate a small gain in
population since 2010 (55,070) to 2012 (55,386) per CERC Town Profile. The
projection for 2020 (56,736) for West Haven is for a growth/year of 0.3% for
the period of 2012 to 2020.
• Area households are predominately white and slightly smaller than the norm
for the City and the region.
• New housing permits are up for the New Haven LMA from November 2013
(32) to November 2014 (43) up 11 or 34.4%.
• West Haven median household income per U.S. Census is approximately
$52,000 and it ranks 14th
in the region. Woodbridge is ranked #1 and New
Haven is the lowest.
• West Haven currently provides a plentiful supply of affordable home choices,
a commodity which is fast disappearing across the region. This is an asset in
planning for economic development and new jobs.
• Though manufacturing jobs have been declining statewide, West Haven has
retained its manufacturing jobs base, giving it a more diverse jobs base than
the region and the state.
• West Haven’s residential workforce has stabilized from losses sustained in
the recession years of the early 1990s. As of November 2014 West Haven
recovered with a workforce of 31,557 – the highest in 9 years.
• West Haven has a larger resident workforce than employment base, making it
an “exporter” of labor.

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12. • West Haven is one of the twenty five distressed communities as ranked by
the CT DECD in 2012. Communities that are distressed are deserving of
special attention and investment by State agencies.
Market Evaluation
The area is characterized at present by a wide variety of uses including single and
multi-family residential; light and heavy commercial uses ranging from neighborhood
scale retail to technical training institutes light industrial uses including fabricators and
warehousing; vacant commercial and industrial structures; and a small waterfront
public park. The original market evaluations completed were targeted at identifying
those uses which could either strengthen uses already in the area or could be
introduced to take advantage of new or changing markets. Regional trends, as well as
those of the immediate competitive market area (West Haven, Milford, Orange and
New Haven) were evaluated. The results are summarized below by market sector.
Office
Since the early 1990s, the area office market has strengthened and development
opportunities are starting to resurface. In existing office districts, older space is being
upgraded and new Class A space is being absorbed in office parks.
West Haven as a city should be able to take advantage of this under certain market-
dictated conditions. However, since the area and downtown West Haven do not already
contain a critical mass of large-scale office space, and since one larger office building in
the area has reportedly had a history of underperformance, office development is not
considered as having great potential in this area, except as an incidental use in a
predominantly retail plan. It is also felt that the maximum potential for water oriented
development does not lie in office development.
Industrial
In West Haven’s submarket and across the state, large obsolete spaces burden the
market but the middle size building market - 20,000 to 40,000 square feet - continues
to be extremely tight. West Haven sales transactions indicate that these mid sized
properties have been moving as well as large investor-type properties. Brokers expect
lease rates to be significantly impacted upwards due to the shortage of mid sized
space. The absence of appropriately priced land, however, is expected to keep new
construction to a minimum.
In terms of the area, to the extent that there already are industrial users in place and
occupying a variety of buildings, some continued industrial presence can be expected
and should be encouraged outside of The Haven South but within the City of West
Haven. West Haven’s economic history has benefited from industrial development and
employment, although planning for such uses has not always resulted in adequate
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13. buffering of contrasting land uses. Most industrial uses do not benefit from proximity to
water, but the area has good highway access to support industrial development. If an
appropriately buffered area can be established, potential for a park of small users
should be considered very good, if such a use fits in with overall planning policy for the
area.
Retail
West Haven has not maintained its market share of retail business within the region in
recent years. One of the deficiencies is the lack of overall retail space within close
proximity to the major highway systems. West Haven does have a relatively stable
residential market area, even though much of the housing is older in years of service to
the region.
The Haven South retail development including a full service restaurant will benefit from
water frontage or water views. The Haven South offers the most immediate potential.
The harbor south of the bridge will open up possibilities for boating and pedestrian
access on the New Haven Harbor, something that is lacking currently. In addition to the
restaurant, the plans include larger scale retail development space and provisions for
smaller scale specialty clothing, gift and other retail shops. All of this will be supported
by adequate parking for the retail development. The plans will be in accordance with
local Planning & Zoning standards and will complement the local Plan of Development.
Depending on the success and reach of the community based retail market, more in
the way of destination or shopper’s goods retail might be possible for future expansion
within the area.
Larger scale retail development potential is greater today based on the improving
economic conditions of the overall region/state economic recovery. New private
investment is needed in order to spur the overall economic recovery. The region will
need more in the way of destination retail anchors to move to the next level.
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14. D. Project Boundary Description
The Haven Project Boundary Maps
A-2 Boundary Survey Data and Class D Project Boundary Map
Boundary survey for the development of The Haven South proposed activities
are defined on the Class D Project Boundary Map Compilation Plan prepared by
DeCarlo & Doll, Inc. dated March 27, 2015 Map PB-1, which indicates a project
area of 24.24+- acres.
The Class A-2 boundary survey maps and description for parcels to be acquired
as part of the Project Activities has been completed for The Haven South, the
development parcel is 24.237+/- acres and is attached as Map The Haven and
entitled Project Boundary Plan for The Haven Development Company, LLC of
First Avenue, Elm Street, Water Street, Center Street, Richards Place, Main
Street, and Bayview Place prepared by Alfred Benesch & Company,
Glastonbury, Connecticut dated March 23, 2015; scale 1 inch = 60 feet.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A Certain area of land comprised of multiple parcels containing 1,055,779 square
feet more or less (24.24 acres more or less), located in the City of West Haven,
County of New Haven and State of Connecticut, and being shown on a map
entitled: " Project Boundary Map, Compilation Plan, Municipal Development Plan
prepared for The Haven, Elm St., Water St., Bayview Place, First Ave., Center
St. & Richards Place, , West Haven, Connecticut " by DeCarlo and Doll, Inc.
scale 1"=60' and dated Jan. 2015. Said area of land being more particularly
bounded and described as follows:
Commencing at a point on the southerly street line of Elm Street, said point
being the intersection of the southerly street line of Elm Street and the easterly
street line of First Avenue. Said point further being the northwesterly corner of
the herein described area of land;
Thence running Northeasterly 885.5 feet more or less along the southerly street
line of Elm Street and the southerly property line of land now or formerly the state
of Connecticut, to a point on the mean high water line of New Haven Harbor;
Thence running Southeasterly and Southwesterly 1,942.6 feet more or less along
the mean high water line of New Haven Harbor to a point;
Thence running Southwesterly 263.4 feet more or less along land now or
formerly the City of West Haven (Bayview Park) to a point on the easterly street
line of Bayview Place;
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15. Thence running Northwesterly 204.6 feet more or less along the easterly street
line of Bayview Place to a point on the northerly street line of Main Street;
Thence running Southwesterly 346.9 feet more or less along the northerly street
line of Main Street to the intersection of the northerly street line of Main Street
and the easterly street line of First Avenue;
Thence running Northwesterly 1,306 feet more or less along the easterly street
line of First Avenue to the point and place of commencement.
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16. THE HAVEN - SOUTH
PROJECT BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION
PARCELS 1 - 50
The property herein described is located in the City of West Haven, State of Connecticut and is
depicted on a plan entitled: The Haven Development Company, LLC PROJECT BOUNDARY
THE HAVEN – SOUTH First Ave, Elm Street, Water Street Center Street, Richards Place Main
Street and Bayview Place West Haven, Connecticut Prepared by Alfred Benesch & Co.,
Glastonbury, CT 06033, Project No. 70132 Date: April 24, 2015, Scale: 1”=60’, Drawing No.
SV.01.” Said property being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at a point said point, is located on the southerly side of Elm Street and the
easterly side of First Avenue; said point is also the northwesterly corner of the herein described
parcel.
Thence running N64º 23’ 05”E along the southerly street line of Elm Street, a distance 885.5± to
the mean high water line of New Haven Harbor;
Thence running in a southerly direction along the mean high water line of New Haven Harbor, a
distance of 1951.3’± to the northeasterly corner of land N/F Bayview Condominiums;
Thence running S66º 27’ 52”W along the northerly line of land N/F Bayview Condominiums, a
distance of 263.4’± to the easterly street line of Bayview Place;
Thence running N23º 32’ 08”W along the easterly street line of Bayview Place, a distance of
204.65’ to the northerly Street line of Main Street;
Thence running S66º 27’ 53”W along the northerly street line of Main Street a distance of
346.93’ to the easterly street line of First Avenue;
Thence running N34º 18’ 02”W along the easterly street line on First Avenue a distance of
1305.99’ to the point and place of beginning.
Parcel contains 1,055,779± Sq. Ft = 24.237± Acres
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17. E. Topographic Conditions
The Project Area is a waterfront location bounded in part by New Haven Harbor
and the West River. Existing elevations south of Elm Street and East of First
Avenue range from 5.2 feet to 21 feet. (See Map No. 2 Existing Topography).
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance
Rate Map (Parcel No. 09009C0439J July 8, 2013), portions of the Project Area
are located in areas of 100-year flood which have base flood elevations ranging
from 10 to 11 feet NGVD. A portion of this coastal flood area is subject to
velocity due to wave action (designated on the FIRM with a "V"). The "V" Zone
includes areas of existing development to be retained as well as areas which will
be the subject of remedial actions. If a pertinent remediation plan involves the
use of fill so that contaminated soil is rendered inaccessible, the City may apply
to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a Map Revision in order to
remove any areas proposed for redevelopment from the "V" Zone designation.
Approximate boundaries for 100-year flood areas are shown on the attached
Figure 2.
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18. F. Description of the Present Condition and Uses of
Land
Existing Land Use
The Haven South is characterized by a wide variety of uses, including residential,
industrial and commercial, for the most part configured in dense development
patterns (see Map No. 3 Existing Land Use). Residential uses include single and
multifamily homes south of Elm Street, along First Avenue and running south to
Main Street.
The area east of First Avenue between Main and Elm Streets is primarily
industrial. Uses in this area range from the Bilco Company a vacant recent
brownfield remediation of former fuel storage facilities, from automotive repair to
boat storage. The development in this area is located right along the water’s
edge and is characterized by lack of parking, inadequate truck maneuvering
areas, and inadequate buffering of residential uses on First Avenue. Bayview
Park, a small underutilized City-owned park is located at the southern limits of
the area. In addition the City of West Haven over the years has assembled
several small parcels of land which are mostly vacant.
For the most part, uses within The Haven South are not water-dependent and do
not take advantage of a waterfront location. The area has the advantage of direct
linkage to I-95, but the Kimberly Avenue/Elm Street entrance to The Haven
South (and a major gateway to the City of West Haven) is characterized by a
prevalence of mixed use and densely developed residential with a mix of retail,
fuel station, abandoned industrial use and deteriorated overall infrastructure,
road, sidewalk, and unkempt properties, vacant or poorly maintained buildings
and poor traffic control. These physical conditions convey a negative image of
the gateway to the City, which impact the potential for economic growth.
Building Condition
The Project Area exhibits an urban development pattern of mixed uses in a
densely developed neighborhood setting. Physical conditions in the area have
been declining over the past two decades; blight and vacant buildings have
appeared along with a stakeholder perception of lack of reinvestment in the area
by both public and private sources.
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19. Coastal Management and Flood Hazard Conditions
All of the Haven South MDP area falls within the Coastal Area Management
District of the City of West Haven. The Coastal Area Boundary and Coastal
Resources as shown on the 1979 Coastal Resources Map prepared by the
Coastal Area Program of the Connecticut Department of Energy and
Environmental Protection are shown on Figure 3. The portions of the Project
Area along the West River are identified as within the coastal flood hazard area
(i.e., 100-year coastal flood hazard zone as defined by FEMA). The West River
shoreline is primarily developed shorefront with small areas of tidal wetlands and
intertidal flats. The Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance
Rate Map (FIRM) Panel 2 of 4, Map Revised June 16, 1992, indicates that the
Water Street area and a portion of the Elm Street gateway area are located
within the 100-year flood boundary. The area has a Base Flood Elevation (BFE)
of 13. The majority of the Project Area is classified as Zone C, representing an
area of minimal flooding. The portion of the FIRM map covering the Project Area
is attached in Section E Topographic Conditions as Figure 2.
Cultural Resources
As reported in the West River Crossing MDP prepared in 2003, consultation with
the State of Connecticut Archaeological Site Files and Maps shows no known
archaeological resources within the project area. However, undisturbed areas of
well-drained soils may still contain archaeological resources
The Bayview Park area is well elevated, in direct proximity to water resources,
with east and south exposures and somewhat protected from the north and west.
This is the type of landform that would indicate likelihood of prehistoric settlement
and/or use. The number of historic houses in West Haven, including those on
First Avenue, indicate potential sensitivity for archaeological resources related to
residential patterns of the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. No historic
homes are expected to be directly impacted by public development action.
Archaeological sensitivity/historic resource evaluations will be completed prior to
initiation of any public actions.
Early, possibly sensitive house lots where homesteads now demolished once
existed may exist in the area but none are expected to be located in The Haven
South because the intervening commercial uses developed on Water Street lots
would have severely impacted below grade resources. The original West River
Crossing area is not known to have been a significant ferry dock or a focus of
West Indies trading. However, the potential to retrieve deeply buried waterfront
resources (i.e., boats, wharf furniture, early cribbing, etc.) may exist. These areas
are outside of The Haven South MDP.
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20. The commercial/industrial structures on Water Street between Main Street and
Elm Street cover a range of years, functions, and styles. It is difficult to discern a
unifying context that would anchor historic district eligibility other than a rather
loose waterfront development theme. There is one (and possibly the remnants of
two other) structures related to earlier waterfront industries. A small, unpainted
frame gable-end structure on the south side of Water Street (opposite the former
Connecticut Refining Company) is perhaps the oldest remaining structure on the
project waterfront. It has continued to service boating needs. The interior floor
plan would have to be reviewed to determine if it was constructed as a sail loft.
The concrete block foundation, which serves as the walls of the first story,
appears to be relatively new. This one-story building, and the similar structure
south of it on Water Street appear to have been raised a level by a new
foundation. A third, but one-story building of the same size, proportion and
relationship to the street, is even further east on the south side of Water Street.
All three buildings have a modern garage door punched into the exposed gable
end – whether on the first or second floors – presumably, for the repair/storage of
small boats and/or equipment.
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21. G. Type and Locations of Existing Street, Sidewalks and
Utilities
A Traffic Impact and Access Analysis of the Project Area was completed as part
of the strategic planning process that preceded preparation of the West River
Crossing MDP Plan. The traffic analysis identified existing conditions and
evaluated the ability of roadways and intersections to accommodate current
traffic volumes. The results of the existing conditions analysis are summarized
below. Additional analyses determined the impact of redevelopment, particularly
in The Haven South MDP, on properties south of Elm Street and east of First
Avenue to Main Street on the southerly border.
Existing Streets
The Project Area is a densely developed urban area served by arterial roadways
with connections to I-95 (Elm Street, Water Street and First Avenue) as well as
major collector streets (Main and Center Streets) and local streets serving
commercial and residential uses.
Exit 45 from I-95 located in New Haven immediately east of the Project Area,
provides full interchange access to the I-95 interstate system. Exit 43 from I-95,
located northwest of the Project Area, provides southbound exit and northbound
entrance to I-95 from First Avenue. The I-95/I-91 junction is located less than two
miles east of Exit 44/45. Milford Parkway, a limited access connector between I-
95 and Route 15/Merritt/Wilbur Cross Parkways, is located in Milford
approximately eight miles east of Exit 44/45. Exit 44/45 is currently being
reconstructed under CT DOT Project 92-522. This project significantly alters the
intersections of the ramp system and the local roadway network, improving traffic
flows to and from I-95.
The following is summary of the characteristics of the area’s existing roadways
involved in through traffic circulation. The posted speed limit on all roadways is 25
mph.
First Avenue – 2 lanes; generally no on street parking is permitted except in
designed areas; intersections with Elm and Main signalized, all others
controlled by STOP signs (Center/First is a 4-way STOP).
Elm Street – 4 lanes in the study area; no on-street parking permitted;
signalized at Kimberly Avenue and First Avenue. South of Elm Street it
becomes a two- lane roadway with parking permitted along both sides of the
street.
Water Street – 2 lanes; no on-street permitted; STOP sign at Elm; Center
and Richards Place have STOP signs at Water; Main Street traffic flows
freely into Water; functions as truck maneuvering area for business
delivery/dispatch.
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22. Traffic surveys conducted at key intersections during the strategic planning
phase (Frederick P. Clark Associates, Inc. September 1999) were used to
complete capacity analyses for key roadways in the area’s overall
transportation/circulation network. The following chart summarizes data on traffic
volumes on key roadways. Exit 44/45 is currently being reconstructed under CT
DOT Project 92-522. This project significantly alters the intersections of the ramp
system and the local roadway network, improving traffic flows to and from I-95
1999 EXISTING TWO-WAY VOLUMES (VEHICLES)
Roadway Segment
Peak
HoursWeekday
Morning
Weekday
Afternoon
Saturday
Midday
First Avenue North of Elm Street 440 593 439
First Avenue South of Elm
Street
822 875 580
Elm Street East of First Avenue 1,339 1602 1156
Main Street East of First Avenue 437 660 530
Water Street South of Elm
Street
608 741 510
Source: Field surveys conducted September 1999 Frederick P. Clark Associates, Inc.
Key intersections were evaluated to determine their ability to accommodate traffic
volumes. Results of the analysis, summarized below, show that each of the
signalized intersections evaluated currently operates with minimal traffic delays
(an overall level of Service “D” or better during each peak hour), except for the
northbound approach on First Avenue at Elm Street during the morning peak
hour. The unsignalized intersection at Elm and Water Street currently operates at
level of Service “F” during weekday peak hours, and “D” during Saturday midday
peak hour.
Preliminary traffic data indicates that there has not been a significant change of
traffic volumes at the intersection of Elm Street and First Avenue since 1999.
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23. LEVEL OF SERVICE SUMMARY – PEAK HOUR
INTERSECTION
APPROACH/
MOVEMENT
1999 EXISTING CONDITIONS
Morning Afternoon Saturday
First Avenue at Main EB/LTR C/31.2 C/24.1 C/25.4
Street-Water Street WB/LTR B/12.9 C/28.2 B/16.0
(Signalized) NB/LTR B/19.5 B/12.4 B/11.2
SB/LTR A/9.5 B/13.1 B/10.9
Overall B/19.8 B/18.8 B/15.1
First Avenue at Elm EB/LTR C/33.6 C/25.6 C/25.1
Street (Signalized) WB/L B/15.7 C/27.3 B/15.7
TR B/12.0 B/13.4 B/13.3
NB/LTR E/70.5 B/19.1 B/18.6
SB/LTR B/17.3 B/18.3 B/18.9
Overall D/39.6 C/120.4 B/18.4
Elm Street at Water Street WB/L B/11.6 B/12.3 A/9.8
(STOP-Sign Control) NB/L F/377.9 F/124.0 D/32.0
Kimberly Avenue at I-95 WB/L C/22.1 E/41.5 E/36.3
NB Ramps R C/16.4 C/16.7 C/15.5
(STOP-Sign Control)
Approach C/16.9 C/18.6 C/17.1
Note: A/3.7 = Level of Service “A”, Average Vehicle Delay of 3.7 seconds
EB = EastBound WB =
Westbound NB =
Northbound SB =
Southbound L = Left
Turn
T = Through
R = Right Turn
Source: Frederick P. Clark Associates, Inc., September 1999.
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24. Pavement, curb and sidewalk conditions in the Project Area are generally
deteriorated, particularly in areas of high truck traffic where repeated truck
movement has broken down curbs and walkways. The City’s Public Works
Department has on-going street paving and sidewalk replacement programs
which are included in the City’s Five Year Capital Plan.
Public Utilities
The Project Area is fully served by utilities having adequate capacity to
accommodate redevelopment.
The Project Area has gravity flow sanitary sewers throughout. Map No. 4 Existing
Sanitary Sewer indicates the location and sizes of pipes serving the Project Area.
The West Haven Water Pollution Control Plant and its conveyance system have
undergone extensive improvements totaling some $30.5 million in the last ten
years. Much of this work, and $4.8 million in work presently underway, has been
completed through grants and loans through the Connecticut Department of
Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP). Additional work at the plant
and associated structures is required in order to comply with a CT DEEP consent
order.
The Project Area is partially covered by the City’s piped storm drainage system.
Elm Street, Center Street, Main Street and portions of Water Street have storm
drainage systems. Elm, Center, Main and Water discharge to the New Haven
harbor/Long Island Sound. The remainder of the streets in the area are drained
by overland flow. The City is upgrading the storm drainage system in Elm Street
under a $5.3 million City/State/ Federal project. The Public Works Department
has an ongoing program as part of the City’s Five Year Capital Plan to deal with
repair and construction of storm sewers, particularly related to areas that
experience flooding during periods of normal rainfall or snow melt. Map No. 5
Existing Storm Drainage indicates the location of these services in the Project
Area.
Water service is provided throughout the Project Area by the South Central
Connecticut Regional Water Authority. See Map No. 6 Existing Water Service for
location and sizes of pipes serving the Project Area. The Water Authority reports
that a static pressure of approximately 60 psi would be available in the Project
Area at elevation 20.
Gas service is provided throughout the Project Area by the Southern Connecticut
Gas Company. See Map No. 7 Existing Gas Service for location and size of
pipes serving the Project Area.
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25. Electric power is supplied by the United Illuminating Company. Electric service
throughout the Project Area is 13.8 kv overhead service. See Map No. 8 Existing
UI and SNET Facilities for locations.
Frontier Communications now provides voice and data circuit service to the
Project Area, with major underground feeder cables located in Elm and Main
Streets and a major distribution point (crossbox) located west of the Project Area
at Elm Street and Second Avenue. High Speed data service can be provided if
requested. See Map No. 8 Existing UI and SNET Facilities.
Comcast Cablevision of New Haven currently has service available in the Project
Area and has indicated ability to extend CATV service from its existing cable
plant.
Utility rights-of-way will be established in full compliance with all applicable
regulations and standards.
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26. H. Description of the Types and Locations of Land and
Uses Proposed for The Haven South Project Area
1. Municipal Development Plan Projects/ The Haven South
The collective function of The Haven South as a waterfront, a gateway, a
retail/commercial corridor and a neighborhood provides a compelling argument
for a multi-faceted redevelopment strategy.
The analyses conducted, as part of the process of developing the MDP
demonstrates there is clearly the need for more quality retail and dining options
in south central Connecticut while expanding the economic base through
business attraction. Restoring public access, including some form of a
community amphitheater space and views to the waterfront would complement
this commercial component as well as directly benefit residents. This MDP is not
for the primary purpose of increasing local tax revenues but it is likely there will
be some property tax benefits. The proposed project will also at a minimum
sustain and in some areas increase the market value of land in West Haven and
will enhance the competitiveness of the City.
Overall, transforming the Project Area into a visually appealing and fully
functioning gateway provides and projects a positive image for businesses and
residents in The Haven South area and the entire City of West Haven. To this
end, four interrelated goals will be achieved:
Goal No. 1: Business Attraction
Goal No. 2:
Waterfront/Harbor-Side Promenade and Amphitheater
Enhancement/Gateway Development
Goal No. 3: Residential Stabilization
Goal No. 4: Public Improvements
The boundaries of The Haven South are shown on Map No. 1 and Proposed Use
of Land on Map No. 10. A narrative description is as follows:
a. The Haven South Gateway/Waterfront Areas (Elm Street/Water Street)
The goals for this area are to recapture the waterfront for both private
redevelopment and public access. An upscale retail/dining waterfront complex,
easily accessible to I-95, with a public waterfront promenade, including a
community amphitheater, parking facilities and other supporting structures is
contemplated for The Haven South as a means of expanding West Haven’s
economic base, raising the City’s profile, transforming the area into a visually
appealing and fully functional gateway and reconnecting the City and its
residents to the waterfront. To lay the groundwork for private redevelopment, to
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27. the extent not already completed, archaeological and historic sensitivity, and
environmental investigations of this Area were completed in previous planning
studies for the West River project plan areas. Under private redevelopment, it is
anticipated that the Exclusive Developer will acquire and demolish most of the
existing buildings on the south side of Elm Street and on the east side of First
Avenue from Elm Street southerly to the intersection of Main Street to facilitate
assemblage of approximately 24.24+-acres for the aforementioned private
gateway/waterfront redevelopment complex. To the extent necessary to facilitate
this redevelopment, the City may utilize its right to acquire property per Section
8-128 to 8-133 and/or Section 8-193 of the CGS, as may be amended.
Another goal for this portion of The Haven South would be to relocate existing
businesses and keep them in West Haven if possible. A secondary goal would
be to stabilize the neighborhood by enhancing the buffers between residential
and retail/commercial uses, and improving public access to the waterfront.
Demolition of Bilco and Hallock’s will be completed as part of The Haven South
and these parcels will be used to construct improvements and parking with a
landscaped buffer between the new development and any homes on First
Avenue.
Bilco’s manufacturing facility has been abandoned for many years, the
production buildings sit empty and the Company no longer requires an adjacent
production and storage facility. The current Hallock’s site would be relocated to a
commercial district; ideally in West Haven.
The Haven South plans call for the Exclusive Developer to provide a separate
drive directly off Elm Street with a new signalized interchange would be
constructed to accommodate the proposed development’s vehicular traffic and
avoid diverting traffic on to residential First Avenue to the extent possible. It is
anticipated that most of the existing homes on the east side of First Avenue
between Main Street and Elm Street will be acquired for the proposed
development, as well as homes on Richards Place, Center Street, and Main
Street. Additional private/public improvements include harbor-side promenade
including a community amphitheater with public access and access to the water
for light water sports are envisioned.
Opportunities for picnicking, viewing the harbor, etc., could be provided adjacent
to the slopes of the Kimberly Avenue Bridge and accessed via the harbor-side
promenade or directly from Elm Street.
As described in Sections E and F of this document, The Haven South is located
within the 100-year flood zone, as identified by FEMA on the Flood Insurance
Rate Map (FIRM) for the City (refer to Figure 2 in Section E). In addition to FEMA
requirements, Connecticut statutes impose additional, more strict flood
management requirements on projects involving State grants or loans. It is not
anticipated that any State grants or loans will be used as part of the MDP
activities. If any are used however the following requirements will be considered.
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28. When projects involve State funding, the lead State agency must demonstrate its
ability to guarantee that all requirements of the applicable floodplain
management standards will be complied with by the person or persons receiving
the grant (i.e., the City), or the agency must apply for an exemption. Generally,
the statutes require that the state-funded activity shall:
• Not result in adverse effects of flooding (e.g., obstruct flood flows,
adversely increase flood elevation, pose hazards to human health or
property).
• Comply with the National Flood Insurance Program, local floodplain
requirements and state stream encroachment provisions.
• Promote long-term, non-intensive floodplain uses and have utilities located
to discourage floodplain development.
• Consider the use of feasible flood proofing techniques and
• Implement stormwater management practices.
The State agency must submit to the Commissioner of the DEEP specific
information addressing these stipulations with a request for certification under
Section 25-68d or indicate reasons for non-compliance with a request for
exemption. Although the State agency requests certification or exemption for
state-funded activities, the Exclusive Developer continues to bear responsibility
for compliance with all applicable state and local flood zone regulations.
Consultations with DEEP and the Exclusive Developer concerning flood zone
management will be required when definitive development proposals are
determined.
Elm Street and the east side of First Avenue from the intersection of Elm Street
to the southerly intersection with Main Street will have public improvements
consisting of new curb, pavement, decorative sidewalk, pedestrian gathering
spaces, pedestrian scale ornamental lighting, street trees, street furniture, and
traffic calming devices such as center landscaped medians, bump-outs, textured
pavement and parking would be completed in conjunction with neighborhood-
wide public right-of-way improvements. Also, to be provided will be the Harbor-
side promenade including community amphitheater along the New Haven
Harbor within The Haven South. Design standards included in the MDP will
apply. The Haven South will require closing and/or abandonment of certain
current city streets, i.e. Water Street, as well as Richards Place and Center
Street east of First Avenue and a portion of Main Street at the Bayview Place
intersection, would be closed. The existing Elm/Water Street intersection would
then be eliminated and incorporated into a separated access road for traffic to
the new development including a new signalized interchange and pedestrian
cross walks. Current design standards call for placing all utilities underground.
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30. Pedestrian scale amenities would be consistent and unified with those on the
south side of Elm Street. Utilities would be placed underground.
Existing buildings would be demolished to make way for new retail/commercial
development within The Haven South, including appropriate landscaping, road
improvements, parking improvements, clean up and buffers. Buffers will be
required between the existing residential neighborhood and new or renovated
business/commercial/retail uses. Reuniting the neighborhood to the waterfront is
a goal for revitalization of The Haven South. The Haven South site plan
requirements include providing safe pedestrian access to the waterfront and
improved vehicular access via the new signalized intersection at Elm Street,
through the commercial gateway waterfront area.
The entire area including those improvements completed by Exclusive
Developer, would be landscaped and lit with pedestrian and small parking lot
scale lighting, with no intrusion on the residential neighborhood.
Working with DEEP and local authorities having jurisdiction, the Exclusive
Developer will evaluate the feasibility of restoring the degraded tidal marsh along
the base of I-95 to provide improved viewsheds and reintroduce West River/tidal
associated wildlife to the area.
2. Municipal Development Plan Project Area Land Use Controls
The following controls on development are hereby imposed and shall apply in
addition to the provisions of any zoning or building ordinance or other regulations
now or hereinafter in force, and shall be implemented by appropriate covenants
or other provisions in disposition instruments.
a. Obligations of Exclusive Developer
The Exclusive Developer and its successors or assigns shall devote such land to
uses specified in this Plan for such area. The Exclusive Developer shall begin
and complete the development of such land for the uses required in this MDP
within a time to be specified in the Development Agreement. Time for completion
shall be determined for expeditious completion based on the scale and
complexity of the proposed development, and shall be specified in the
Development Agreement.
b. Restrictions on Uses of Land
No covenant, agreement, lease, conveyance, or other instrument shall be
effected or executed by the City of West Haven or its designated Development
Agency, or by the purchasers of lessees from them (or any successors in interest
of such purchasers or lessees), wherein land in the Project Area is restricted,
either by the City of West Haven, its designated Development Agency or by such
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31. purchasers, lessees or successors in interest, upon the basis of race, color,
religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, sex, mental retardation, or
physical disability in the sale, lease, occupancy, use or enjoyment thereof.
The foregoing restrictions shall be implemented by appropriate covenants or
other provisions in all disposition instruments.
c. Controls, Regulations and Standards for Redevelopment of Real Property
1) Environmental Status of Properties
Prior to property acquisition, rehabilitation or demolition by the City or any
Exclusive Developer the environmental status of properties (sites and all
structures) shall be evaluated. In order to ascertain the environmental status of
properties, it is typically recommended that a Phase I environmental site
assessment (ESA) be performed at the site. In addition to determining the
potential for contamination to be present, the Phase I ESA should also gather
information relevant to determining the applicability of the Property Transfer Act
[section 22a-134 to 22a-134e of the Connecticut General Statues (CGS)]. If the
Phase I ESA indicates site contamination is likely, a Phase II ESA should be
performed to confirm or deny the presence of contamination unless otherwise
agreed to by a subsequent purchaser of the property. If the property is retained
by the City, in order to achieve proper remediation, the extent of contamination
should be clearly defined, a cleanup plan developed, and measures implemented
that will clean up the site in accordance with applicable criteria in the Connecticut
Remediation Standard Regulations adopted pursuant to Section 22a-134k of the
CGS. Parties having an interest in the parcels are encouraged to conduct
voluntary remediation pursuant to Section 22a-133x or 22a-133y of the CGS.
Fact sheets discussing the voluntary remediation processes are available from
the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CTDEEP)
upon request.
In the event contamination is identified at a site, the requirement to report certain
significant environmental hazards should be evaluated pursuant to Section 22a-
6u of the CGS. Fact sheets regarding responsibilities, hazards requiring
notification, timeframes and the notification process for the reporting of certain
significant environmental hazards are available from CTDEEP upon request.
Contaminant concentrations should be compared to the Significant Environmental
Hazard Condition Notification Threshold Concentrations to determine if the site
condition is imminently reportable to the Department of Energy and
Environmental Protection.
2) Demolition and Rehabilitation Projects
Demolition activities and disposal of any hazardous materials found will be
completed in accord with approved State and Federal techniques in coordination
with The Waste Engineering and Enforcement Division, and Permitting,
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32. Enforcement and Remediation Division of the Connecticut Department of Energy
and Environmental Protection and appropriate Environmental Management Units
at the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Applicable notifications, permits
and approvals as outlined below will be obtained prior to initiation of activities.
Prior to the demolition of any commercial, industrial or public buildings or
buildings containing five or more residential units, the structures must be
inspected by an Inspector or a Management Planner licensed by the
Department of Public Health for asbestos-containing materials and any such
materials must be removed. The National Emissions Standards for Hazardous
Air Pollutants – Subpart M also requires that the Federal EPA be notified 10
working days prior to demolition.
During the building renovation, areas to be disturbed must be inspected for the
presence of asbestos-containing materials. Any abatement project that involves
more than three linear feet or more than three square feet of asbestos containing
material must be performed by an asbestos contractor licensed by the
Department of Public Health and be performed in accordance with all applicable
federal, state and local regulations, including health and safety training of
workers, as appropriate. The removal and disposal of such asbestos-containing
material must conform to Federal and State regulations, which include 40 CFR
61, Subparts A, B and M and section 19a-332a-1 through 19a332a-16 of the
Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
Demolition and rehabilitation projects could result in the disturbance of surfaces
that may contain lead-based paint. Therefore, rehabilitation, renovation or
demolition activities will be performed using lead-safe work practices. Any testing
of paint on existing structures must be performed by a lead inspector or lead
inspector/risk assessor certified by the Department of Public Health. If lead-
based paint or lead containing paint is identified, workers must be trained (at a
minimum) according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
lead standards (29 CFR 1926.62). In addition, rehabilitation or renovation
activities involving residential properties shall be subject to the Department of
Public Health’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control (LPPC)
Regulations (section 19a-111-1 through 19a-111-11) and federal requirements
found at 24 CFR Part 35 et al if site specific conditions, occupancy or funding
sources warrant.
The disposal of material containing asbestos requires the approval of the Waste
Engineering and Enforcement Division (WEED) of the Connecticut DEEP
pursuant to section 22a-209-8(i) of the Regulations of Connecticut State
Agencies. Proper disposal technique requires that the material be bagged and
labeled and placed in an approved secure landfill.
The disposal of demolition waste shall be handled in accordance with applicable
solid waste statutes and regulations. Clean fill is defined in section 22a-209-1 of
the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (RCSA) and includes only natural
soil, rock, brick, ceramics, concrete and asphalt paving fragments. Clean fill can
be used on site or at appropriate off-site locations. Clean fill does not include
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33. uncured asphalt, demolition waste containing other than brick or rubble,
contaminated demolition wastes (e.g. contaminated with oil or lead paint), tree
stumps, or any kind of contaminated soils. Land clearing debris and waste other
than clean fill resulting from demolition activities is considered bulky waste, also
defined in section 22a-209-1 of the RCSA. Bulky waste is classified as special
waste and must be disposed of at a permitted landfill or other solid waste
processing facility pursuant to section 22a-208c of the Connecticut General
Statutes and section 22a-209-2 of the RCSA.
Residue generated by the removal of lead paint is considered to be hazardous
waste if it meets the characteristics contained at 40 CFR 261. This must be
determined on a case-by-case basis for each abatement project prior to disposal.
The disposal of hazardous waste is regulated pursuant to sections 22a-449(c)-11
and 22a-449(c)-100 through 22a-449(c)-110 of the Regulations of Connecticut
State Agencies. Proper disposal procedure is for a permitted hazardous waste
hauler to transport the waste to an approved disposal facility. The Connecticut
DEEP Bureau of Waste Management has prepared a document, “Guidance for
the Management and Disposal of Lead-Contaminated Materials Generated in the
Lead Abatement, Renovation and Demolition Industries”.
The site shall be inspected for any electrical equipment such as transformers or
capacitors, which may contain PCB’s. In addition, the PCB Transformer Fires
Final Rule (40 CFR 761) requires that each PCB transformer in use or stored for
reuse must be registered with the local fire department. PCB transformers are
prohibited from use in and near commercial and public buildings (e.g. schools,
hospitals, offices, etc.).
If the rehabilitation of structures involves the removal of exterior paint, certain
precautions shall be taken to protect ground and surface water quality. The
methods of paint stripping and disposal of spent stripping fluid shall be selected
to minimize potential impacts. The CT DEEP Bureau of Water Management has
prepared draft guidelines for stripping operations, including the appropriate
collection, testing and disposal procedures for paint stripping wastes.
The removal of underground storage tanks shall follow the procedures outlined in
the code of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 30, Appendix B).
Individual soil samples shall be obtained from the underlying native soil. The CT
DEEP Underground Storage Tank Program will provide a listing of potential
contaminants that shall be analyzed and suggested analytical methods. If
contaminated soil, ground water or free product is observed at the site or
detected by sample analysis, the DEEP must be immediately notified and
corrective action must be undertaken in accordance with section 22a-449(d)-106
of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. Closure reports, including
confirmation of sampling and clean-up are required by federal and State law.
3) Design Controls
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34. Specific proposals for the development of any parcel of land within The Haven
South will be evaluated as to the manner in which each achieves the objectives
of The Haven South Municipal Development Plan. While the Exclusive Developer
will be given freedom in concept, design and layout within the standards
specified in this Plan, any proposals will be judged in accordance with the
following criteria:
a) Proposed uses shall be planned to provide access to and from existing
streets and expressways both by trucks and passenger vehicles without the
disruption of adjacent areas. Retail/commercial uses shall be accessed via non-
residential neighborhood streets where possible.
b) Water dependent uses shall be given priority and preference at waterfront
sites. The provision of new coastal access opportunities shall be required when
non-water dependent uses are located at waterfront sites.
c) Proposed uses within each reuse parcel, except for easements, shall be
self-contained within the parcel or other available adjacent land.
d) Proposed uses shall be planned to provide for public pedestrian access to
and along the waterfront with linkages from the neighborhood throughout the
Project Area.
e) Site planning for each individual reuse parcel shall be prepared by a
licensed engineer or architect. Particular attention must be given to access;
views; interior vehicular circulation; pedestrian circulation and nodes; placement
of loading areas in relation to residences; effective screening of visually
incompatible land uses; effective lighting; types and density of plant materials;
waste management, and compliance with Connecticut’s recycling requirements.
f) The design of structures to be erected or rehabilitated in the individual
reuse parcels must be prepared by an architect registered in the State of
Connecticut. The design should be compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood with specific attention given to scale, mass, color, material
selection, maintenance and fenestration.
g) All development shall be executed in a manner compatible with
surrounding properties. Reuse of existing buildings shall be accomplished in a
manner that respects historical integrity to the maximum degree possible.
h) The design of new or rehabilitated structures shall take into account the
need for appropriate signage in terms of location, size, color, and materials. The
sign should be consistent with the proposed architecture and should reflect the
type of business that will occupy the structure.
i) Structures located in the 100-year flood zone shall be designed in
compliance with section 25-68h-2 through 25-68h-3 of the Regulations of
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35. Connecticut State Agencies and Article VI, Chapter 6, Flood Hazard Regulations
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36. 4) Landscape and Buffer Area Design
Parcels within The Haven South shall be attractively landscaped with materials of
approved quality and size. A landscaping plan will be required and evaluated as
to the manner in which it achieves the objectives of the Plan. While the Exclusive
Developer will be given freedom in concept or design of landscaping, the plan will
be judged for its conformance to the objectives of the MDP Plan and approved by
the Development Agency in accordance with the following criteria.
a) Landscaping
The site shall be landscaped with plantings such as natural vegetation, ground
cover, lawn, perennials, shrubs, and trees and may include provisions for a new
Harbor-side promenade including community amphitheater, along the New
Haven Harbor, walkway’s with flag poles, sitting areas, pocket parks or other
aesthetic enhancements judged by the Development Agency to be acceptable.
The design of the landscape area should take into account both pedestrian
and vehicular viewpoints. Consideration shall also be given to the maturing
height of the trees in relation to facades and signage.
Parking areas must be screened from adjacent streets either by landscaping
within a minimum 5-foot setback area adjacent to streets or by landscaping
around the perimeter of the parking areas.
b) Parking lot landscaping
Multiple-bay parking areas shall contain an interior landscaped area positioned
so as to enhance the visual qualities of the site and to break up large expanses
of parking.
Trees, shrubs, fences, walls, etc. must be fully protected from potential damage
by vehicles.
c) Buffer Landscaping
In order to provide suitable screening between zones, the following Landscape
Screening/Buffers shall be required in areas adjacent to residential land uses:
• Minimum width of landscaped buffer 10 feet for retail/commercial uses 20
feet for industrial uses.
• Trees and shrubs need not be planted in a row. Groupings and varying the
spacing is allowed. Evergreen trees shall not be planted within 5 feet of
the property line. The remaining buffer area shall be maintained as ground
cover or lawn. 6-foot high screening wall (but not concrete block) may be
used in lieu of the high evergreen shrubs.
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37. • Where required, fencing shall be 6 foot high PVC-coated chain link fence,
ornamental picket type fencing or other acceptable fencing which must be
accepted and approved by the Development Agency.
d) Site Lighting
No poles abutting a residential use shall exceed twenty feet in height; a
maximum pole height of thirty feet shall apply in all other areas.
e) Easements
All existing and proposed utility, drainage, access, and vehicular easements shall
be maintained and/or recorded on the Land Records of the City of West Haven.
5) Development Standards
The following specific development standards will apply in The Haven South
MDP:
a) Permitted Uses
Except as noted permitted uses shall be in conformance with the Land Use
Regulations of the City of West Haven, summarized in Section J.
b) Setbacks
Except as noted in Section 5a following, setback requirements will be in accord
with the Development Standards for each zone as delineated in the West Haven
Zoning Regulations.
c) Coverage
Coverage requirements shall be in accord with the Development Standards for
each zone as delineated in the West Haven Land Use Regulations. Proposed
coverage shall be evaluated with regard to the optimum development of the site
and a maximum realization of the objectives of the MDP. Coverage must be
approved by the Development Agency which shall solicit the written opinion of the
Office of Planning and Development before certifying its approval.
d) Off-Street Loading
All loading must take place off-street. Loading spaces shall be provided in accord
with the West Haven Zoning Regulations. Facilities shall be placed so as to not
interfere with parking and traffic circulation, and designed to minimize visibility
from sidewalks, streets, residential areas, parks and the waterfront.
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38. e) Maneuver Areas
Paved areas designed specifically for truck maneuvering in conjunction with
loading facilities will be subject to the approval of the Development Agency which
shall solicit the written opinion of the Office of Planning and Development before
certifying its approval.
f) Access
Proposed curb cuts or other means of access or egress must be approved by the
Development Agency which shall solicit the written opinion of the Office of
Planning and Development and local public safety authority before certifying its
approval.
g) Stormwater Management
Changes between pre- and post-development runoff rates and volumes shall be
minimized by utilizing on-site retention where feasible and appropriate. Non-
structural measures to dissipate and treat runoff, such as sand filters, bio-
engineered/landscaped infiltration islands in parking areas, infiltration using
pervious paving, and sheetflow from uncurbed pavement to vegetated swales,
are preferred. Discharges shall be pretreated to remove total suspended solids,
oils, greases, nutrients, pathogens and floatable debris. Appropriate controls,
designed to remove sediment and oil or grease typically found in runoff from
parking and driving areas, shall be included in any stormwater collection system
to be installed. If a stormwater collection system is installed, potential controls
include gross particle separators, deep sump catch basins with oil-grease traps
and/or detention/retention basins. All catch basins installed in conjunction with
roadway or parking lot paving shall have deep sumps to trap sediments and
hoods to trap oil and grease. If more than one acre of pavement drains to a
common discharge point, a gross particle separator shall also be installed.
Advanced designs for gross particle separators have been developed, such as
Vortechnics, Downstream Defender and Stormceptor, that the DEEP believes
are very effective in retaining medium to coarse grained sediments as well as
floatables. The last type of separator is designed to treat runoff from areas up to
approximately one acre in size, while the former two can be sized to
accommodate flow from larger areas. DEEP recommends that the appropriate
variety of this or similar type of unit with a cyclonic design be installed in
conjunction with each outfall, depending on the size of the drainage area.
Provisions shall be made for the periodic maintenance that will be required to
insure continued effectiveness of these control measures. Further information
regarding the design of stormwater collection systems is available by contacting
the permitting Enforcement & Remediation Division of the Connecticut DEEP.
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39. h) Recreation
Passive recreation areas will be permitted within the limits of any setback
requirement and along the harbor-side promenade on the New Haven Harbor.
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40. I. Proposed Streets, Sidewalks, Water and Sewerage
Systems, Drainage Systems and Other Utilities
The Haven South is an urban area with infrastructure and utility service in place.
No extensions of utility service or infrastructure to previously unserved areas is
proposed. Utility upgrades and improvements to roads and sidewalks will result
from certain anticipated Project Improvements such as streetscaping, gateway
and intersection improvements, and site preparation activities, as well as from
private redevelopment activities. A conceptual Redevelopment Plan (Figure 4) is
enclosed. Size and location of utility improvements will not be determined until
the improvements are designed.
Parts of The Haven South are served by piped storm drainage systems. The
existing systems use standard catch basins with sumps and discharge to the
New Haven harbor. Changes between pre-and post-development runoff rates
and volumes shall be minimized by utilizing on-site retention where feasible and
appropriate. Non-structural measures to dissipate and treat runoff, such as sand
filter, bio-engineered/landscaped infiltration islands in parking areas, infiltration
using pervious paving, and sheetflow from uncurbed pavement to vegetated
swales, are preferred. Discharges shall be pretreated to remove total suspended
solids, oils, greases, nutrients, pathogens and floatable debris. Appropriate
controls, designed to remove sediment and oil or grease typically found in runoff
from parking and driving areas, shall be included in any stormwater collection
system to be installed. If a stormwater collection system is installed, potential
controls include gross particle separators, deep sump catch basins with oil-
grease traps and/or detention/retention basins. All catch basins installed in
conjunction with roadway or parking lot paving shall have deep sumps to trap
sediments and hoods to trap oil and grease. Provisions shall be made for the
periodic maintenance that will be required to insure continued effectiveness of
these control measures.
Access to The Haven South development will be provided through a new
signalized intersection providing access to not only to new development but the
existing retail plaza on the north side of Elm Street as well. The proposed traffic
signal will provide access to The Haven South. The new roadway will include all
new utilities; existing utilities will be abandoned in place or removed. All new
utilities will be underground, within The Haven South. The new construction will
include five (5) foot minimum sidewalks on both sides of the roadway, shade
trees and lighting in the public right-of-way. This construction is part of the
improvements proposed in The Haven South MDP.
All proposed activities will be coordinated with the City’s on-going capital
improvements plan to coordinate timing and avoid overlap.
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41. Elm Street between First Avenue and the Bridge of the West River, along the
site frontage is state route 754. Elm Street varies in width from 52' over the
bridge and south to Kimberly Avenue where it narrows to 42' between
Kimberly Avenue and First Avenue. Between Kimberly Avenue and the
Bridge, Elm Street is presently striped for four lanes, two in each direction.
Between First Avenue and Kimberly Avenue, two Lanes are provided for
southbound traffic, and a single lane for northbound traffic. The intersections
of Elm Street at First Avenue and Elm Street at Kimberly Avenue are
presently signalized.
With the construction of The Haven South, significant improvements to Elm
Street are proposed. The changes will include the installation of a new traffic
signal for the new intersection of the site drives to Elm Street including
sidewalks, bike lanes, and streetscape improvements. Streetscape
improvements are proposed to address traffic and pedestrians flow while
creating a destination intersection for the full Haven development with
lighting and landscaped amenities. This new intersection provides two
through lanes in each direction for the length of Elm Street between First
Avenue and the Bridge, significant widening to add turn lanes for the site
drive is also proposed.
The configuration of the intersection is as follows:
Elm Street Northern Leg:
Provide two southbound exclusive left turn lanes
Provide two southbound through lanes
Provide a southbound exclusive right turn lane
Provide two northbound through lanes
Elm Street Southern leg:
Provide a northbound exclusive left turn lane
Provide two northbound through lanes
Provide a northbound exclusive right turn lane
Provide two southbound through lanes
The Haven Southerly Drive
Provide a westbound shared through and left turn lane exiting the site
Provide a westbound exclusive right turn lane exiting the site
Provide two eastbound through lanes entering the site.
The Haven Northerly Drive
Provide two eastbound left turn lanes exiting the site
Provide an eastbound shared through and right turn lane exiting the site
Provide a westbound through lane entering the site.
All travel lanes on Elm Street will be 11' wide with 5' wide right shoulders.
The site drives will have 11’ lanes with 2' wide right shoulders.
Five foot sidewalks are proposed for the entire length of Elm Street along the site
frontage.
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42. Landscaped medians will be provided for each approach at the intersection.
Utilities
The Haven South will be well served by existing utilities in Elm Street and Water
Street. Major utility services exist in adequate size and capacity to serve The
Haven South. The Haven South will require the abandonment of Water Street
and/or sections of Center Street, Richards Place east of First Avenue and Main
Street east of Bayview Place and the relocation of overhead electrical lines to an
underground service at the perimeter of the development parcel the final location
of the service is being developed by United Illuminating. Water and sewer lines
within Water Street will remain in place for the first 1,000 feet and rerouted on the
southerly end for approximately 800 feet.
The following utilities are proposed, subject to final design:
1. Domestic Water Service: A new 8” water main, originating in Water
Street and running in front of the building shall be supplied to the site. Services to
the buildings will be 4’ taps for domestic supply with 8” taps for fire protection.
Each service shall serve the building in which it is installed for domestic
purposes, as well as for wall hydrants for exterior water needs.
2. Natural Gas Service: The A new high pressure natural gas supply shall
be provided to the project site. The new supply shall connect to the existing high
pressure natural gas main located in Water Street. A meter assembly shall be
provided at the service entrance and “owners” meters shall be provided at each
building for sub-metering.
3. Sanitary Service: Multiple 6” sanitary services shall exit the building’s
retail spaces and shall be routed through the garage, as required to connect to
the new 8” sanitary service along the front of the building and connecting to the
existing sanitary sewer line at Main Street and Bayview Place. Fixtures and
drains required by the public health code shall be piped independently from the
sanitary sewer to a buried grease traps on the site.
4. Storm Service: Multiple storm mains shall exit the retail buildings and
garage. Roof drains shall connect to rain leaders internal to the retail spaces and
shall tie into storm mains overhead in the garage and shall connect to the
general storm water system serving the remainder of the site. Secondary roof
drainage shall be provided from scuppers at the roof. Traffic rated floor drains at
the garage shall be piped to a sand and oil interceptor on site, before connecting
to the storm water system on site. Backwater valves shall be provided on all
storm mains as the exit the buildings and garage.
5. Fire Protection Service: An 8” fire service shall be extended to the site
from the 8” proposed main in front of the building. An 8” double detector check
valve shall be installed within the meter pit to be shared with the domestic water
service. The fire protection supply shall be routed to the water rooms and alarm
valves downstream of the meter pit.
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43. 6. Electrical Service: This commercial development will consist of multiple
retail and dining buildings interconnected with an open air central mall, surface
parking, roadway and transit line improvements. The new electrical service and
distribution for the site shall consist of multiple retail and dining services and a
house electrical service to support management functions, common area lighting,
garage ventilation fans, and fire alarm, communications and security systems.
Circuits for elevator machine rooms and controls.
7. Telephone, Cable and other IT: The new telephone, cable and other IT
utility services needed to support The Haven South activities are provided for
within the utility ROW. All services will be subject to the final design of the
buildings within the conceptual redevelopment plan.
The Utility Rights of Way are depicted on Map No. 9 Utility Rights of Way which
are subject to final design improvements.
Proposed Traffic Counts are enclosed.
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44. Alii-ed Benesch ~:Company
Projeci:70132
srip Genera~cion -The E-iave~~ - Fuf9
March 10,2Q~5
Retail
Res~auran-i
Noiel
High Rise Aparti~en~
Total
Ini'~ial
Buiid
202,674
X8,535
0
Q
230,20°
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(Assumes 50% ResiaurantIrips are Internal Capture
o~ Ouflei:Cer~ferIrips)
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Build
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AM Pealc 2~!0
Errcering 254-
E>:i~ing 86
PM Peak 6Q8
En~ering 305
Exi~cirig 303
Saturday Midday 9'!2
Entering 4~!9
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45. J. Present and Proposed Zoning Classifications and
Subdivision Status of the Project Area
The Haven South has been subdivided and built up resulting in mixed use
development for many years. The land use patterns in the area evolved based on
the area’s economic potential. A waterfront location with road connections to
New Haven and inland areas, and later proximity to the railroad was an inevitable
location for trade and commerce. In the tradition of the day (before commuting),
the residential uses grew up within walking distance of the jobs. Once the
populace was no longer self-sustaining farmers, maximum use was made of
available resources in support of employment and needed services.
The West Haven Planning & Zoning regulations were revised on July 22, 2014 to
amend Table 39.2 to allow regional business use as a matter of right in the
Waterfront Design (WD) District. The Haven South falls within the WD District,
which includes Elm Street on the north, First Avenue on the west and Main Street
on the south. The area to the east is New Haven Harbor.
The areas immediately adjoining The Haven South are zoned as follows: the
area north of Elm Street falls within the WD district, the area west of First Avenue
falls within an R-3, R-4 and neighborhood business zone and the area south of
Main Street falls within an R-4 zone.
The zoning designation within The Haven South MDP Project Area is WD and
the proposed use is allowed as of right therefore no changes are required or
necessary to the existing zoning regulations map.
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46. WEST HAVEN,CONNECTICUT ZONING REGULATION
TABLE 39.2SUMMARY TABLE OF USES IN COMMERCIAL,MIXED USE,INDUSTRIAL $~ OTHER DISTRICTS
USE CATEGORY
Commercial Mixed Use lIndustrial Sher
Z a ~
0
~ U v ~ ~ ° ~ ~ °a_ a a
A. USES AS PERMITTEDIN RESIDENCEDISTRICTS
SingleFamrlyDwellings:
Detached
Affached
R
SP
R
SP
R
SP
R
SP
R
R
SP
SP
X
X
R
R
SP
SP
R
R
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Qwellings Ahave Ground FloorOnly 5P R;, X X R X X X X'X X X X X X ..
AccessoryAparfinents in Single Family
Detached Dwellin
SU SU x X X X X X X X X X X X X
Home0ccu alion,,. ` :' X ; X ` R R ; ~ R . . R X ;SU `~5P. R - X X ~ X X X
Two and Threefami! dwellin s X X X R R R X R SP R X X X X X
Multi=fa►i~71 ~dweHrn ~ ,- X ~X X:'~ SP :SP X .. X •R ' SP R ~ .. X X. X X X
Con r ate:Hou~in ,Rssisted Gavin :'sP SP .SP .SP _:SP ,SP X '.SP ~ .X X:. X'. X X X X
B. TRANSIENT LODGING
8etl& BreakfastorTouristHome X X X X SP X SP SP SP SP X X X X X
Rooming Boarding,Lodging Nouse ~; :. x X: • X X X X X X` ; x X .. ~X x X: X X
Hotels, Motels,Boatelsor Inns X R X X R X R R R SP X X X X R
C. FOOD,DRINK &ENTERTAINMENT
Banquet Hall SP R X R R R R SP R SP X X X X R
ConYention:Ce►~ter - SP SP SP SP °.: R SP° SP : SP: :'R SP X X X X. R ..
Liquor,Package Store,Grocery Beer SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP X X X X X_..
Ni~ htolubs,Taverns,Cafes or Bars. ~ SP SP :SP SP:: SP SP SP. = SP SP_ S~~'~ X X X X X
Restaurant
Wilh OutdoorSealing525%Total Seatlng
With Drive-In or Drive-Thru Service
R
R
SP
R
R
SP
R
R
Sp
R
R
SP
R
R
SP
R
R
SP
R
R
SP
R
R
SP
R
R
SP
R
R
SP
R
R
X
R
R
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
R
X
X
D. PERSONALSERVICES
Bank or Credit Union R R R R R R R R R R R R X X R
Barberand:BeautyShops°. , ~: R. : R 'R R:. :R . :'R , R R R ~ R X X X X X
Child CareFacilities SP SP SP SP 5P SP SP SP SP SP SA SP X X R
CraftSho s i,e, tter,woodworkin ;tailor R R ~R. '.R ` .R R`. R." R ~ R`.;..~` ,X X`. X
`
X
Flea MarKets SP SP SP SP X SP X X SP X SP SP X X X
FUne~af;Pa~ors ,.`, _ .: R R> .SP ' SP; X SP .SP ~ :X X : X - X X~ X : X ..X .
Laund or Dr Cleanin Establishment SP SP SP SP SP SP SP X SP SP SP SP X X X
Massage Parlor SP SP SP SP X SP SP X X X X X X X X
Nail Salon ~ SP SP X X SP X X X X X X X X X X
Pawn or:Swap Shoj~r, Second hand;:used,.:
I~OWf1Ed 00f15~(~6~1Pf .
; X $P SP SP : X SP . SP X :.X X ; X X X . X X
Consignment Shop for Clothing, Furniture
andS ortin Goods
5P SP SP SP X SP SP X X X X X X X X
PetSho IGroomin Facili non-boardin 5P SP SP SP SP SP SP SP X SP X X X X X
E. COMMERCIAL
Neighborhood Shopping Area
RegionalShopping Centel ~
X
X
R
R '
X
:X
R
R
R
R
R
•'X
R
X
R
X '
R
.R
X
~ R :.
X
X.
X
X':
X
:X
x
X
X
X =
Retail Store,Sho or Bouti ue R R X R R R R R R R R R X X X
SmaIIAppliance,N,Repair5hops,.etc: ~~ R R X~ R` R R R R R R; R. R X. X_ X
Temporary Vending Stand or Cart A A X A A A A A A A A A A A X
F. EDUCATION
Public or Private Elementary or Secondary
Scho01,
University or College including related
facility(dorm,sportscomplex,etc.)
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
X
X
X
X
X
X
SP
SP
X
X
X
X
SP
SP
X
R
.Trade$diool `. X X:. ,X 'X R.. ;X X X .X' ,:X ,SP SP X..: X X:
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47. WEST HAVEN,CONNECTICUT ZONING REGULATION
Tag~~39.2SUMMARY TABLE OF USES IN COMMERCIAL,MIXED USE,INDUSTRIAL &OTHER DISTRICTS
U5E CATEGORY
Commercial Mixed Use 2lnduslrial Sher
Z ~~
v
~ v ~~ N~ a~ a a s
G. GOVERNMENT
GovernmentOffice,Building,Public Facility SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP X SP X
MunfcipaiorQuasi-Municipal Facilities 'SP SP SP SP SR SP SP SP SP SP SP SP X SP X
PublicPark,Playground/Fieltl, Walkway,Trail;
Beach, Boating or Fishing Facility; Natural
Resource Educatlon Area; Required Parking
&SUuciures
SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP R SP R R
H. HEALTH CAttE
Animal Hospital,Veterinaryoffice,Otherfacility
foranimalcareandlorTreatment SP SP SP SP SP SP SP X SP SP SP X X X X
Community,kealfh,Welfare Office, ',SP SP SP SP X SP X X SP SP SP X X X X
Hospital or Medical Office with In-Patient
Treatment(no residential treatmentcenter)
X SP X X X X X X X X x R X X R
Walk-In Medical Clinic SP SP SP SP X SP X X SP SP X R X X R
Medical O~ces(Outpatient) R R X R SP R R R R R X R X X R
Nursin ,RestorConvalescentHome X SP SP SP SP SP X X X X X X X X X
I. OFFICE
Business or ProfesslonaE(not Medical) R R X R R R R R R R R R X X R
General,Cor.orateorHead uarters , R. it :X R R R:R R R R R R X X R
J. RELIGIOUS
PlaceofWorshi ,Parish House,Similar Use X X SP X SP X SP SP X X X X X X X
Reli ious Service or FratQrnal Or anization.~ X X SP SP; .SP SP SP SP SP 'SP X . X X X . X
K. PLACESOF ASSEMBLY
Private Club,Hall, or similarfacilit SP SP SP SP SP 5P SP SP SP SP X SP X X X
Theater ~;SP SP SP 5P .Sp .SP SP SP SP SP X R SP SP X
L. INSTITUTIONAL
Public or Private Utility Facility R R R R R R R R R R R R X X R
Substation R R R R R R R R R R R SP X X R
M. AMUSEMENTS
Adult Bookstore orsimilarfacilities X SP X X X X X X x X X X X X
AmusemenkCenter,including Bowling Alley
billiard orpoolhall,indoorgolf;arcadeor
othercommercialrecrea~onfaali
SP $P '5P SP SP SP SP SP SP SP X SP X X X
L alined Gamin Facili not.lotte outlet X SP X SP SP SP SP X X SP X X X X X
H. AUTOMOTIVE
Auto Dealer— New Cars Min.5Acres SP SP SP 5P X SP X X X X SP X X X X
AutoDealer—Used Cars Mfn,2Aces SP SP SP SP X SP X X X X SP X X X X
Automobile or Truck Rental, including Sales
and Service
SP SP X X X X X X X X SP X X X X
AutoPartsSu p1 SP SP SP SP' X 5P X X X X SP X X X X
VehicleService,Re a?r,includin Sod Wo~C SP .SP SP SP X SP X X X X SP X X X X
Carwash SP SP SP SP X SP X X X X SP X X X X
Gasor Fuelstation;incl. Convenience Store SP SP SP .SP X SP X X X X SP X X X X
MoforVehicleJun and X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
O. MEAVY COMiNERCIAL
Buildin MaterialsorLumberYard X SP X X X X X X X X fi X X X X
Farm/ConstrucborrE ui meritSale&Service X SP X X X X X X X X R X X X X
COMMERCIAL,MIXED USE,INDUSTl21AL AND OTHER DISTRICT USE ~fABLE
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48. WEST HAVEN,CONNECTICUT ZONING REGULATION
TABLE 39.2SUMMARY TABLE OF USES IN COMMERCIAL,MIXED USE,II~1DUSiRIAL &OTHER DISTRICTS
Commercial Mixed Use 3lndustrial ether
Y USE CATEGORY z ~ ~
0
~ ~ v uvi u~i 3 ~ ~ ~ a a
Farm Su~~I~ ySale,Service X SP X X X X X X X X R X X X XI
Plant Nursery :X SP' X. X X X X:.. X X X R X. X X X
P. INDUSTRIAL
Industrial Offices X X X X X X X X R X R SP X X R
LightManufacturing,processingorassembly
ofgoods withoutvaporous,liquid;orsolid X X X X X X X X R X Ft SP X X R
discha e
Manufacturing,processing orassembly of
X X X X X X X X R X R SP X X Rodds notnoxious,hazardousordan emus
Manufacturing
With On-SiteInventory.& MaterialStorage, X: X. X X X X X X R X SP X X X R
Involving smelGng,~furgingorplatingof X X X X X X X X X X SP' X X X X
metal;Nbberarsimilarmaterials.
Processingfacilityforanimalsorfish ortheir
X X X X X X X X X X SP X X X Xb - roducts.
Recycling Faa~ityfor~euse,.bundling;reoon-
striiction of'materialssuchaspaper,cans, X X X X X ~X X X X X SP X X X X
bottles,bulk ve elation leaves wood;etc:.
Research &DevelopmentLaboratories X X X SP SP SP X X R SP R SP X X R
Wastehandlin , rocessin orslot e X X`x X X X X X X X 5Q X X X X
Q. STORAGE
Interior Storage
ofNon-Hazardous Materials R R X R SP R X X R X R R SP SP R
ofHazardous Materials X SP X X X X X X X X SP SP SP SP SP
SelfStorage X SP X X X X X X X X SP X X X X
OutsideStorage
asAccesSOryUseonly SP SP X SP SP SP X X SP X R SP SP SP SP
as~rinci al Use X X X X X X X X X X SP X X X X
Rec clin Facili X X X X X X X X X X SP X X X X
Warehousln X X X. X X. X X X,.X X SP X X X R
R. TRANSPORTATIpN
Bus,Traln orother MassTransit Station X R X X X R X X SP R SP SP X SP R
Tractor-Trailer Facility,senrice areaorware-
house w.hi h volumeh~ucko ra6ort X X' X X X X X X X X R X X X X
Public Roatlwa R R R R R R R R R R R R SP R R
S. OTHER
Billboard sub'ectto§43,Limitations X SU X X X X X X X X SU X X X X
Common and/or°JointUseParkin ,SP SP SP SP. SP SP SP SP `SP SP Sp S~ SP SP SP
Inland or Tidal Wetland,Greenbelt,Pubic
SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SPGarden or Nurse
'~ The distance between NailSalonsshall be 1S00feetfrom enfrpnce doorto entrance door.
KEY: R = PERMII7ED AS-OF-RIGHT SU =SPECIAL USE EXCEPTION SP=SPECIAL PERMIT
A = ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW 8.APPROVAL REQUIRED ILIA = NOT APPLICABL[ X =NOT PERMITTED
COMMERCIAL,MIXED USE,INDUSTRIAL AND OTHER DISTRICT USE TABLE
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49. WEST HAVEN,COt~1N~CTICUT ZONING REGULI~TlUN
S~C~ION 71 m COAS~A~ A~~~ MANA~~M~N~
~i. ~~~~~'A~ ARE~e ~IA~1A~~~1EN~
~'1a~ ~UR~~~~
Review and approval of a ~~~~#~I bite PI~~~ under phis Section is intended fo fulfill
the requirernenfis o~ Sections22a-i05fhrough 22a-109 C.G.S.,commonly Known as
the Connecticuf Coasfal Managemenf Act (hereafter CCMA). The purposes of
Goasfal Area Management forfihe land within the Cify of West Haven Coasfal Area
Management overlay district (hereaffier GAM)as delineated on the Cify of Wesf
Haven Zoning Map are as followse
to ensurefhaf activities satisfy all lawful,requiremenfis ofthe CCMA;and
that potential aclvet~e impacts of proposed activifies on both coastal resources
and futu!-e vNafer-dependent~evelopmenlactivities are acceptable;and
a fo implementland use policies effectively;and
a orate~tand responsibly manage the coasfal resources of West Haven;and
to effectively plan for necessary capifal improvemenfs to insure the continued
protection ofthe Ciiy's coastal resources;and
to plan for and impalement improvemenfs and enhancements to the City's parks
and open space network tha.fi balance public use and preservation of coastal
resources.
m To give preference and highest priorityfo waterdependenf uses ton waterfront
sides.
~~.~ ~EFIRiITIOtVS
The terms defined below are specialized dnd solely found in this Section. Terms
used more widely are fiound in Section 2.Definitions.
71.2,1 COASTAL HAZARD AREA:Those land areas inundated during coastal storm events
or subject to erasion induced fey such events,including flood hazard areas as
defined and determined by the National Flood Insurance Act, cis amended,
and all erosion hazard areas as determined byfhe State.
71.2,2 COASTAL. RESOURCES: The coasfal waters of the sf~te, their natural resources,
related marine and wildlife habifaf and aoljacenf shorelands, both developed
and undeveloped, that fogefher form an integrated terrestrial and estuarine
ecosystem,as defined in fhe CCMA.Coastal resources include fhe following:
A. Coastal bluffs and escarpments
B. Rocky shorefronts
C. Beaches and dunes
D, Intertidal flats
E. Tidal wetlands
F. Freshwaterwetlands and wafercourses
G. Estuarine embaymenfis
H. Coastal hazard areas
I. Developed shorefront
J. Island
K, Nearshore waters
L. Offshore wafers
M.Shorelands
N. Shellfish concenfiration areas
71.2.3 COASTAL SITE PLAN: The following site plans, plans and applications or projected
loco#ed fully or partially within the coasfial boundary and landward of the
COASTAL AREA MANAGEMENT
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50. WEST HAVEN,CONNECTICUT ZONING REGULATION
mean high water mark submiffed to the Planning and Zoning Commission slhall
be subject to the Section 71 Coastal Area Managementrequirements:
1.Site Plans;
2.Subdivision or Resubdivision Plans;
3.Applicaiions fora Special Permif~
4.Proposed municipal project referred in accordance with Section 8-24 C.G.S.
71.2.4 SHORELINE AND EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURE: Any structure the purpose or effect
of which is to control flooding or erosion from tidal,costal or navigable wafters
and includes breakwaters, bulkheads, grains, jetties, revetments, riprap, seawalls
and the placement of concrete,rocks or othersignificanf barriers io the flow of
flood waters or the movemenfs of sediments along the shoreline, per Section
22a-10°(c) C.G:S. The term shall not includes ary addition, reconsiruction or,
change or adjustment to any walled and roofed building which is necessary to
comply with the requirements of the Code ~f Fede~~! R~gulafions,Title 44, part
50,and any municipal regulation adopted there under.
71.2.5 W~TE°-DEPENDENT USES: Those uses and facilities which requiie diiect access to,
or location in, marine ar tidal waters and which therefore cannot be located
inland,including, but not limited to: marinas,recreational and commercial fish-
ing anc9 boating facilities,shipyards and boat building facilities,finfish and shell-
fish processing plants, waterfront dock and port facilities, water-based recrea-
tional uses, navigation aides, basins and channels, industrial uses dependent
upon water-borne transportation or requiring large volumes of cooling or process
water which cannot reasonably be located aft an inland site and uses which
provide general public accessto marine or tidal waters.
~1.~ ~~N~~~~
The use of land, buildings and other structures within the CAM shall be established
and conducted in conformity with the underlying zoning classification, subject to
the additional requirements oft this Secfiion. Accordingly,such residential and nan~
residential uses shall be permitted as are permitted and in the -same manner as
permitted in the underlyingzone,provided the coastal site plan review determines
that the potential adverse impacts of the proposed use on both the coastal
resources and future water dependent activities are acceptable within fhe mean-
ing of the.CCMA,asamended.
71.3.1 ~~rfii~i~~t~ ~f Y~nin~ ~or~~li~~~~. An application shall not be approved by the
Zoning Enforcement Officer orissued until a determination is made thatsuch ~~~ or
~f~~f~a~~ has been reviewed and approved in accordance with the CCMA, as
amended,oris a ~~~ exemptfrom such review as provided for below.
X1,4 ~P~~I~A~I~I~Y
Pursuant to CGS Section 22a-105, applications for activities or projecfs are subject
to ~~~sf~l ~it~ Pl~r~ R~~i~vv(~S~R)requirements of this Section if:
71.4e1 The ~it~ is located fully or partially within the Coastal Boundary as defined by CGS
Section 22a-94 and as delineated on the "Coastal Ai-ea fvtanagement Map of the
City of West Haven,Connecticut"as adopted and effective August 1,2004;and
71,4.2 The ~~~li~~ti~r~ is for a ~~~i~"r~~~ ~~ ~~r~1~~ ~~~~di~~~~, a ~~~~1~1 ~~~~►a~,
~~~~i~l ~~~ ~~~~~fa~~a, a v~r1~~~~, ~e~~ ~d~~ ~~~f~v~, ~~P~~e~►~o~~ or r~~~~~~i~e~i~~a
approval,or referral of a proposed municipal project to the Planning and Zoning
Commission in accordance with Section ~-24 of the CGS;and
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71.4.3 The ~~fi~ifie~ or aa~e~ not specifically fisTed in Section 71.5 as exempt require an
application.
~~.~ ~X~~1PTI~NS
Pursuant to CGS Section 22a-109(b),the following activities, whether permitted as
a.matter of right, or subject to the site plan review process as a consequence of
being subject to approval of a site plan or granting of a special permit or special
use exception by the Planning and Zoning Commission,or granting of a varit~nce
from these Zoning Regulations by the Zoning Board of Appeals,shall be exemptfrom
coastal site plan review requirements. At the request of the Applicant a written
certificate of zoning compliance shall be issued subject to a fee in accordance
wifh Section 101-1 Schedule of Fees ofthe West Haven City Code of Ordinances.
71.5.1 Shoreline Plaod and Erosion Control Str~~fiur~s are notexempt.
71.5.2 Gardening,grazing and the harvesting of crops are notsubject to the provisions of
the Connecticut Coastal Management Act(CCMA).
the follov+rin~ activities ape exempt:
71.5.3 ExeerrQtio~. Minor exterior modifications that do not substantially alter the existing
height, bulk, orfacade of the building or structure nor in any other way degrade
visual quality as defined in CGS Section 22a-93(15)(f)shall be exempt.
71.5.4 Activities conducted for the specific purpose of conserving or preserving soil, vege-
tation, water, fish, shellfish, wildlife and other coastal land and water resources,
except those activities that meet the definition of a shoreline flood and erosion
control structure.
71.5.5 Minor additions to or modification of exisfiing buildings or defiached accessory
build~r~gs,such ~s garages and utility sheds meeting the following eriferia:
71.5.5.1 the addition is not located in or within fifty feet(50 feet) of the following
coastal resources as defined by CGS Section 22a-93 : tidal wetdands,
be~6hesand dunes,coasfalbluffs and ~s~~rpments or co~ast~1 wafer,
71.5.5.2 the area of the addition shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the
gr~s~floorare~r of the existing building.
71.5.6 Construction of new or modification of existing stru~tur~s incidental to the enjoy-
ment and maintenance ofi residential property including but not limited to walks,
terraces, driveways, decks, swimming pools, tennis courts, docks, and detached
accessory buildings,~xc~~t:
71.5.6.1 where access along a public beach may be affecfied,or
71.5.6.2 where the proposed construction or modification is in or within fifty feet
(50 feet) of the following coastal resources as defined by CGS Section
22a-93:tidal wetlands, beaches and dunes,coastal bluffs and escarpment,
orcoastal waters. '
71.5.7 Construction of new or modifications of existing on-premise structures including
fences,walls provided they do nat meetthe definition ofshorelinefloe~~d er~~~on
~~ntrol stru~t~r~, pedestrian walks and terraces, decks, underground utilities, essen-
tial electric, gas, fielephone, water, and sewer service lines sepfiic systems, and
otherservices,signs,and such other minorstructures ~x~~~f:
71.5.7.1 when any work or associated activities will occur within fiffy feet(50 feet)
of tidal wetlands,beaches and dunes,coastal bluffs and escarpments,or
coastal waters,as defined by CGSSection 22a-93.
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