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Development Description

Phase I & II at a Glance

81,100
Total Sq Ft
4
Buildings
67
Senior Units
8
Artist Suites
62,442
Land (Sq Ft)
53
Parking Spaces

Development Description & Community Impact

1
Phase 1 & 2 comprised of 81,100 square feet of new development over 62,300 square feet of shoreline properties of the Quinnipiac River.
2
Design includes 67 senior housing units, 18,000 square feet of related commercial facilities, restaurant, Oyster Bar, coffee and sandwich shop, and 8 units of Artist Suites, the rooftop garden and central facilities.
3
The development will add additional restaurant real estate tax revenue more than $800,000/year.
4
Employment creation during construction and thereafter: Between 210,000 to 270,000 hours during construction and 60–75 people employed thereafter.
5
Revitalization of the Quinnipiac River 500 foot shoreline remediation of existing contamination and terminating immediately bordering adverse conditions.
6
Project will immediately boost the revival of Fair Haven and Fair Haven Heights.
7
The development will create about 28,000 square feet of Boardwalk landscaped areas for residents, public and visitors’ enjoyment and 480 linear feet of public pedestrian promenade alongside the Quinnipiac River.
8
Project will include about 9,700 square feet of residential open space to enjoy transient and floating docks for public, as well as residents and visitors, with small transportation and marina.
9
Creation of about 600 feet of public pedestrian promenade alongside the Quinnipiac River.
10
Besides providing 67 living units for seniors and empty nesters, the development provides rehab and training waterfront workshops for seniors including woodworking, revolving arts and crafts, and retail shops.
11
Open spaces and public areas will be equipped with information kiosks on the pedestrian route including emergency pull sections and artwork.
12
The development will provide for vital services to the area such as rehabilitation services, small theater/performing arts center, arts and crafts studios, and additional public access via water transportation to the area.

Building Areas & Square Footage

Building 1st Floor 2nd Floor 3rd Floor 4th Floor Total Area Parking Area
213 Front — Residential (32 units) 6,400 sf 7,700 sf 7,700 sf 6,000 sf 27,800 sf 3,780 sf
201–203 Front — Residential (35 units) 7,300 sf 7,300 sf 7,300 sf 5,100 sf 27,000 sf 4,320 sf
185 Front — Commercial (2 floors), Rehab & Spa (3rd), Restaurant & Bar 4,500 sf 5,700 sf 5,400 sf 2,600 sf 18,200 sf 5,400 sf
212 Front — 8 Artist Suites 1,100 sf 2,420 sf 2,420 sf 2,160 sf 8,100 sf 1,620 sf
TOTAL 19,300 sf 23,120 sf 22,820 sf 15,860 sf 81,100 sf 15,120 sf

Rooftop Public Open Space

213 Roof 201 Roof 185 Roof 212 Roof Total
2,000 sf 2,200 sf 3,500 sf 2,033 sf 9,733 sf

Land Area

185–201 Front: 28,366 sf

213 Front: 27,885 sf

212 Front: 6,191 sf

Total Land: 62,442 sf

Ground Coverage

35% coverage: 21,855 sf

Covered first floor (proposal): 19,300 sf

31% Land Coverage

Parking

Total spaces: 53

25 for 67 senior units

3 for Artist Suites

23 for Retail & 2 for Rehab/Spa

Building Setbacks

3 ft from Front Street

3 ft from S. Pedestrian Walk

11 ft from OC parking

Marina Access

Transient Marina Dock

25 slips

Open space per unit: 19,300 − 15,120 = 28,022 sf + Rooftop 9,733 = 37,755 sf ÷ 75 units = 503 sf per unit

Proposed Building Heights & Setbacks

185 Front Street

Setbacks from Property Lines

11 ft from South

15 ft from East

9 ft from West

Building Height

Four floors, average height of 37 feet

201 Front Street

Setbacks from Property Lines

40 ft from East

5 ft from West

Building Height

Four floors, average height of 36 feet

212 Front Street

Setbacks from Property Lines

8 ft from North

11 ft from South

10 ft from East

40 ft from West

Building Height

Four floors, average height of 38 feet

213 Front Street

Setbacks from Property Lines

11 ft from North

15 ft from East

40 ft from West

Building Height

Four floors, average height of 36 feet

Unit Breakdown by Building

213 Front Street — 32 Residential Units

Floor Total Sq Ft Studio 1 BR 2 BR Total Units
Ground 6,400 2 4 2 6
1st 7,700 2 6 2 10
2nd 7,700 2 6 2 10
3rd 6,000 6 6 6
Total 27,800 4 16 12 32

201 Front Street — 35 Residential Units

Floor Total Sq Ft Studio 1 BR 2 BR Total Units
Ground 7,300 1 6 2 9
1st 7,300 2 4 4 10
2nd 7,300 2 4 4 10
3rd 5,100 2 4 6
Total 27,000 5 16 14 35

185 Front Street — Central Facility

Floor Total Sq Ft Use
Ground 4,500 Inside Restaurant / Bar / Coffee Shop / Specialty Store & Open Outside Restaurant Bar (+3,200 sf)
1st 5,700 Theaters / Workshops / Rehab / Library
2nd 5,400 10 Rehab & Gym & Spa
3rd 2,600 Restaurant (inside) & Open Bar (outside +2,000 sf)
Total 18,200 + 5,200 sf outside = 23,450 total sf

212 Front Street — 10 Bed & Breakfast Units

Floor Total Sq Ft Configuration Total Units
Ground 1,110 Entrance
1st 2,420 2 one-bedroom & 1 studio 3
2nd 2,420 2 one-bedroom & 1 studio 3
3rd 2,470 2 two-bedroom, all with balcony 2
Total 8,410 8

Exterior Public Elements

1
Sport Courts — Racquetball, Badminton
2
Boardwalk
3
Outdoor Amphitheater
4
Skywalks & Observation Decks
5
Green Roofs, Vertical Gardens
6
Floating Markets (see below)
7
Sunken Fountain & Lighted Pool
8
Bicycle Station
9
Electric Charging Station
10
Information Kiosks
11
Waterfront Seating Area

Floating Markets

a
Coffee Shop
b
Ice Cream Shop
c
Bakery / Hot Bread Shop
d
Souvenir Shop
e
Local Historic Exhibition
f
Seasonal Fresh Market
g
Local Artist Exhibition
h
“Oyster” Bar
i
Sandwich & Panini Shop

Commercial Complex — Interior Public Use

1
Fitness Center
2
Multi-purpose Room for Events
3
Workshop for Men
4
Workshop for Women
5
Small Movie Theater
6
Low Impact Fitness Classes — Yoga, Taichi, Pilates
7
Social Lounge
8
Technology Hubs
9
Cultural Center Local History
10
On Site Clinic
11
Exhibition Art Gallery & Display
12
Shared Community Kitchen
13
Library & Reading Room
14
Massages / Acupuncture Therapy
15
Unisex Hair Salon
16
Service Registration Office
17
Preparation Filing Desk
18
Card Games & Book Club
19
Art Classes
20
Memory & Therapy Clinic
21
Visual Design Hub
22
Social Media Center
23
Well Being Classes