Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 7 P.M. an in person Public Hearing will be held in the Mazza Meeting Room on the 1st Floor of Town Hall by the Historic District Commission of the Town of Greenwich to hold their regular monthly meeting as required by Connecticut General Statute Chapter 97a, Section 7-147a through 7-147y.
Please contact the secretary of the Historic District Commission, Andrew R. Melillo, with any comments or questions at [email protected].
FINAL AGENDA
In-Person Meeting of the
Historic District Commission of the Town of Greenwich
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 7:00pm
In-Person Meeting – Mazza Meeting Room
[email protected] – 203-273-2599 – Andrew Melillo, Secretary
1. HDC/DECISION REVIEW – ADVISORY OPINION
731 Lake Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
731 Lake Avenue Trust
Barry Klarberg, Trustee and Rachael Orsi
The applicant has submitted plans to Planning and Zoning Commission to propose the construction of an in-ground pool on the premises. The property, known as the “Daniel Reynolds House,” is currently developed with two (2) dwellings: a single-family residence and a guest house over the garage. The property has three different “sections” to it, i.e.: (1) the western original section, circa 1743; (2) the middle section, circa 1810; and, (3) the east wing, circa 1917. The proposed pool would be constructed to the immediate south of the main residence and depicts fencing around the proposed pool as required by law.
2. HDC/DECISION REVIEW – ADVISORY OPINION
0 Greenwich Avenue
Veteran Park – WWI Memorial
Greenwich, CT 06830
Fred Camillo & Tina Awad
This applicant is the Town of Greenwich, originating from the First Selectman’s Office to propose the planting of ten new trees in the park, along with the erection of a statue of George H. W. Bush at the corner, in addition to a water fountain to be installed in front of the statue at the very extremity of the sidewalk corner and park entrance. This park is in front of the old Post Office building which is now 310 Greenwich Avenue’s Restoration Hardware storefront. Plans and other materials have been mailed to the Commissioners as a result of Planning and Zoning informing the Office of the First Selectman that an advisory opinion would be sought for this application by the Planning and Zoning Commission to review.
3. HDC/DECISION REVIEW – ADVISORY OPINION
Strickland Road/Mill Pond Court Historic District
0 Strickland Road – 08-4527/S
Cos Cob, CT 06807
Anne Young
The applicant is seeking feedback and an opinion on the proposal to include the 1.22-acre parcel consisting of the second oldest burial ground as well as park land in the parcel at Cos Cob, abutting the Mill Pond, to the Strickland Road/Mill Pond Court Historic District. The applicant has begun the initial process required by state statutes in Chapter 97a, Section 7-147a through y; thereby the Commission is sought to review the merits of the applicant’s request and proposal of the said inclusion into the said historic district.
4. HDC/SENSE OF THE COMMISSION
295 Taconic Road – “Brush Lockwood House” c. 1795
Greenwich, CT 06830 – 11-1255
Jeffrey Bingham Mead
This property was requested to be brought before the commission. It is situated, and a part of, the Stanwich Historic District. Mr. Mead desires to understand the opinion of the Commission on the merits of a potential owner acquiring the property and to re-establish portions of its 5.2 acres into a working farm to grow and sell produce. The proposal encompasses various raised beds, in-ground rows of crops, and flower gardens to cultivate for the local market and to maintain the farming tradition and legacy of the Town of Greenwich.
5. Public Comment
6. Demolitions
7. Administrative updates
– Nominating Committee
– By-Laws: proposed amendments
– Annual Meeting – Election of new Chairman
– Digital Mapping of the Town’s Historical Resources Demonstration
– 2025 HDC Handbook Draft and Final Preparation for Distribution
The Town complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination, equal opportunity, affirmative action, and providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
If you require an accommodation to participate, please contact the Commissioner of Human Services at 203-622-3800 or [email protected]