“We had hoped a modified application would be submitted which would have preserved these
significant historic structures while still building affordable housing in the rear.” – Diane Fox, Greenwich Preservation Network Chair. Continue Reading →
8-30g
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Fred Lee: Why 8-30g Affordable Housing Statute is Destructive to Greenwich
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“30g allows developers to build oversized projects regardless of the impact it would have on local areas. The negative impact of size, density, and parking CANNOT be considered in the approval process of development.” – Frederick Lee Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, 8-30g, afforable housing, District 1, Frederick Lee
Changes to Downtown Put Greenwich Ave & Municipal Lot Parking Under a Microscope
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Residents have complained about the challenge of finding parking on Greenwich Avenue for decades, but it seems the pandemic and a recent turn of events have brought the issue to a head. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich Plaza, J Lofts on West Elm, Kraig Gray
LETTER: Protecting Private Property Rights vs 8-30g – Maintaining Local Zoning Control
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” If Hartford is successful, the value of your homes may significantly drop, and the ambiance of the Town of Greenwich, in which we enjoy living, will be lost forever.” – Richard Schulze Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, 8-30g, Richard Schulze
GRANOFF: The Need for Apartments in Greenwich
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“The CT 8-30g statute enables construction of much-needed new apartment buildings in the Town of Greenwich. The market-rate apartments subsidize the Affordable units, in a system that actually works. I applaud the development community in Greenwich that is working hard to make these apartment buildings a reality.” – Rich Granoff,Founder of Granoff Architects Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, 8-30g, J Lofts, Rich Granoff, The Mill, The Modern
Six-Story, 110 Unit Affordable Housing Development Would Be a Stone’s Throw from Greenwich Ave
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A new P&Z pre-application would develop properties behind St Mary Church. It is submitted under state affordable housing statute 8-30g. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, affordable housing, Benedict Court, Benedict Place, Greenwich Avenue, Joe Tranfo
LETTER: Local zoning control is a cause worth fighting for.
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“There has been an ominous trend materializing in Greenwich. Developers, eager to capitalize on unrealistic and ill-conceived state mandated 8-30g housing requirements have descended on Greenwich and are ready to build, build and build.”– Dan Quigley Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, 8-30g, affordable housing, Dan Quigley
After Developer Argues Maple Is a Life-Safety Issue, Tree Warden Issues Decision
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“Having objectively heard the reasons for both the tree to be removed and for the tree to remain; the information presented at the Tree Hearing at this time does not warrant a healthy large tree that is providing numerous environmental benefits to be removed.” – Dr. Greg Kramer Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 5 Brookridge Drive, 8-30g, Dr. Greg Kramer, Joe Pecora, Michele Cronin, Norway Maple
New Pre-App Submitted for 6-Story, 60 Unit Affordable Housing 8-30g: “J Lofts on West Elm”
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A new pre-application has been submitted to P&Z from 240 GA LLC (registered to John J Fareri), represented by attorney John Tesei, that seeks to construct a 6-story, 60-unit building with a total of 96 bedrooms under the state’s 8-30g affordable housing statute. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 240 Greenwich Ave, 8-30g, affordable housing, Bank of America, John Ferari, John Tesei
Neighbors Slam Brookridge 8-30g Pre-Application; Land Use Attorney Hired by 82 Residents
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Residents were upset at the clear cutting of the 1.7 acre property before an application was submitted.
Land use attorney Mario Coppola said he’d been hired by 82 residents opposed to the project and their numbers were growing. Continue Reading →