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Council Rejects Proposed Density Increase at 2410 Hinkley Drive, Citing Pending General‑Plan Update
Summary
The council voted to deny Resolution 06‑2026 to change the general plan map for ~7 acres at 2410 Hinkley Drive from 12 to 24 units per acre, citing an ongoing citywide general‑plan update and raised concerns about infrastructure and water use.
The West Haven City Council voted Feb. 4 to deny a proposed general‑plan amendment for roughly 7 acres at 2410 Hinkley Drive that would have increased allowable multifamily density from 12 units per acre to 24.
Community Director Steven Nelson explained the request and said the R‑3 zoning in West Haven defers density controls to the general‑plan map, so the applicant must first secure a map amendment before a rezoning. Nelson said staff and utility districts had been notified and,…
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