West Haven’s Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to consider a plan to build housing on the beachfront property now home to the defunct Chick’s Drive-In Restaurant.
Applicant CDM Holdings LLC has proposed construction of 12 “detached single-family residences” on part of the Chick’s site, at 41-45 Morse Ave. and 183 Beach St. The plan is on the P&Z agenda for its Oct. 12 regular meeting.
The developer is seeking a lot line adjustment and merger of lots on Morse Avenue for the property, which is in an area zoned “Shoreline Commercial Retail.”
The city’s Inland Wetlands Agency held a public hearing on Sept. 20 on a proposal to remove asphalt ahead of housing construction at the site, which is within 100 feet of a wetland.
The Amico Group LLC of North Haven bought the former Chick’s Drive-In, at 183 Beach St., for $1 million in July 2021. A popular spot for hot dogs and lobster rolls, Chick’s closed in 2015 when owner Joseph E. “Chick” Celentano died.
Amico Group principal Christopher Marone said in September 2021 that the new owners were considering a restaurant or other business for the property, which was near areas flooded by Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
Marone is also a principal in CDM Holdings LLC, the group presenting the housing proposal on Oct. 12.
Contact Liese Klein at lklein@newhavenbiz.com.
