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Milford board approves special permit for new flood‑compliant home at 107 Melba Street
Summary
The Milford Planning and Zoning Board approved a special permit and coastal area management site plan review to replace a 1904 house at 107 Melba Street with a FEMA- and zoning‑compliant single‑family dwelling; neighbors voiced support and staff said no adverse coastal impacts are expected.
The Milford Planning and Zoning Board on July 2 approved a special permit and coastal area management site plan review to replace an aging house at 107 Melba Street with a new FEMA- and zoning‑compliant single‑family home.
The board approved the petition of Craig and Geralyn Southard for a special permit to construct a new single‑family dwelling at Map 29, Block 587, Parcel 36 after a public hearing in which an abutting neighbor said he supported the project as a resilience and neighborhood‑improvement measure.
Attorney Kevin Kersaden, representing the applicants, told the board the project follows a variance previously granted…
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