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Tesei on Blighted House in Byram: Tighten Nuisance Ordinance, Demolish if Possible

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“This property is not just an eyesore. I believe in private property law. But this is a danger to our community and our children, and it’s across the street from an elementary school. The structure has come apart from the chimney. There is nothing holding it on. This was built in 1923 – there’s got to be lead paint coming out, asbestos coming out and probably oil leaking into the land because the lines have been cut at the back of the house.” – Liz Eckert on blighted property at 46 Mead Ave Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Real Estate

P&Z Watch: Proposed Smith Cove Addition Pits Neighbor Against Neighbor

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An application to construct additions and make renovations to an existing two-family at 29 Davenport Ave on Smith Cove (in the R6 multi-family zone) met resistance. A neighbor said trust had been an issue because the applicant had built stone walls without permits and that one of them encroached onto her property. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 29 Davenport Ave, John Margenot, Planning & Zoning Commission, Sith Cove, Smith Cove Condominiums

P&Z Watch: Three 8-30g Proposals Exempt from Local Zoning Scrutinized

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Properties on Byram Terrace, Hamilton Avenue and Oak Ridge all had illegal apartments that the owners want to make legal via state 8-30g affordable housing statute, which makes their applications exempt from local regs. One application proposes parking is for 8 cars to be stacked in a single driveway. The applicant’s attorney said the tenants can park on the street. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Real Estate