Milford board approves coastal site plan for 819 East Broadway replacement house

The Milford City Planning and Zoning Board on Feb. 4 approved a coastal area site plan to construct a new single-family residence at 819 East Broadway, replacing a house that was demolished during the permitting process. The owner is Jason Gerlick and the application was presented by Attorney Kevin Kersaden.

The plan covers a single-family dwelling to replace a building originally constructed about 1920. The board heard that the prior house had been demolished and that variances for side-yard setbacks—allowing a 5-foot side yard where 10 feet are normally required—were obtained previously. City Engineer Greg Podlowski reviewed the proposal and, according to board staff, did not require additional stormwater mitigation because of the site’s sandy soils and proximity to Long Island Sound, but he did identify the need for erosion- and sediment-control measures and a final plan for disposition of an existing soil pile.

Attorney Kersaden told the board the replacement house would be straightforward and zoning-compliant. Planning staff summarized that no adverse coastal-resource impacts were anticipated if the applicant implements the city engineer’s recommendations. The board approved the coastal area site plan with a condition that the applicants supply a plan for the final disposition of the soil for the city engineer’s approval prior to permitting.

The approval motion recorded on the meeting minutes directed the applicant to provide the soil-disposition plan to the satisfaction of the city and the city engineer before permits are issued. The vote was recorded in the roll call as in favor of the motion by the members present.

Permitting and any follow-up inspections will proceed after the applicant submits the required soil-disposition plan and the city engineer confirms it meets conditions in his review.