Commission approves two‑lot subdivision at 500 Washington Street

The Middletown Zoning Commission unanimously approved a subdivision to split an 11.56‑acre property at 500 Washington Street into two lots, one roughly 8.5 acres and the other just over 3 acres.

Edward Cassella, representing Middlesex Mobile Home Park LLC, told the commission the smaller lot would retain existing mobile homes while the larger parcel is intended for future multifamily development. "The proposal is to complete a subdivision. 1 lot will be about 8.5 acres and the other lot will be just over 3 acres," Cassella said, noting that the site contains wetlands and areas in the 100‑year floodplain but also an upland area where future development could be centered.

Mary Kazakowski, the city director of land use, read a set of conditions to be met before the subdivision map is filed. She said all access, utility and related easements must be finalized and reflected on the final mylar, existing sanitary sewer and driveway easements must be shown and revised easement documents submitted if needed, and a signature block compliant with the subdivision regulations must be added. "Prior to the filing of the subdivision map, the following shall be completed or submitted for review," Kazakowski said.

Commission discussion noted the presence of wetlands and flood zones and confirmed the commission could administratively review final plans prior to filing. After a motion to approve the application with the conditions read into the record, the commission voted unanimously to grant the subdivision.

Next steps: the applicant must finalize and submit the required easement documents and add the compliant signature block before filing the final subdivision map; any subsequent multifamily development on the larger parcel will require a separate application and review.