Greenwich Free Press (https://greenwichfreepress.com/tag/8-30g/page/6/)
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 →
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 →
While some under parked 8-30g projects in have been approved, what’s unique about the Mill Street/So Water St application is that the 27 residences would rely on parking in the William Street municipal parking lot behind Rosina’s. Continue Reading →
A pre application has been filed to add two additional stories with three residential units over the existing building at 125 Greenwich Ave. One unit would be affordable under CT General Statutes section 8-30g. Continue Reading →
Norway Maple at 5 Brookridge Drive was posted for removal on Dec 10, 2021. If there are no objections within 10 days, there will be a hearing overseen by the tree warden Dr. Greg Kramer. After the hearing Dr. Kramer will issue a decision within 3 business days. Anyone disagreeing with his ruling may appeal to superior court. Continue Reading →
A pre-application for a proposed 86-unit 8-30g affordable housing development at 5 Brookridge at the corner of East Putnam Ave has been submitted to the town’s Planning & Zoning Dept. Continue Reading →
The agenda kicks off with the controversial 192-unit residential development on Church Street in downtown Greenwich. It also includes a proposal for a market, bakery and restaurant where Sophia’s Costume Shop has operated for 40 years and New York Sports Club previously operated. Continue Reading →
The 52unites would go toward the 1200 units needed to comply with CT Affordable Housing Statute 8-30g.
Feedback on the proposed 52 unit affordable senior independent living facility touched on infrastructure, materials for the building, parking, modular construction, Anne Kristoff memorial tree and loss of tree canopy. Continue Reading →
“As far as I can see, the 8-30g is being abused by developers.” – Sam Romeo, chair of Greenwich’s Housing Authority Continue Reading →
Greenwich has been feeling the squeeze to add affordable housing. Currently the town has about 5% of units affordable, whereas 10% is required. Continue Reading →