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Middletown council approves rezoning of 137 Linden Avenue, citing parking easement as public benefit
Summary
After a public hearing in which a longtime owner raised concerns about prior 'amortization' limits, the Middletown Common Council approved rezoning 137 Linden Avenue from two‑family to multiple‑residence, citing an easement that would provide about 15–20 parking spaces and demolition of an adjacent structure as public benefits.
The Middletown Common Council on Dec. 2 approved a resolution to amend city code 4‑75‑6 to rezone 137 Linden Avenue from OR‑2 (two‑family owner‑occupied) to UR‑3 (multiple residence), following a public hearing where a resident raised questions about the effect of prior amortization decisions on nearby property owners.
Beverly Japen, who identified herself as a board member involved in city volunteer activities, told the council she was “concerned about the proposal for the building at 137 Linden Avenue,” and asked what would happen to owners who previously lost three‑family status under amortization. Her…
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