Transitional-Development Housing Units Approved In Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, CT – In February 2023, a cease and desist was issued to the property owner of 430 Highland Ave. by a zoning enforcement officer for three residential dwelling units that were fit out and occupied in the building without zoning approval.

On July 26, the property owner, Steve Charton, presented the application for a special exception to create the three transitional-development housing units at 430 Highland Ave.

Marek Kozikowski, director of land use, said the three residential units were converted from commercial space without permits. Still, a special exception would bring the property into compliance and release the cease and desist.

Charton told the planning and zoning board that his father, Ted Charton, purchased the property and was looking to allow residential units in the existing building.

Adding that the building was currently being used as a transitional-development housing.

Commissioners Sebastian Giuliano and Thomas Pattavina stated the application is consistent with the transitional-development housing code and would support the application proposal.

Charton said the traditional-development housing currently serves low-income people, and they will not change anything with the building.

Currently, three residential units and two commercial spaces are on the property at 430 Highland Ave.

The motion was passed 6-1, with Commissioner Richard Pelletier abstaining from voting.