The auditorium, gymnasium and chapel will be preserved, as they have significant historical significance. Continue Reading →
P&Z Watch: Brunswick Approved Unanimously for Early Education Center at 270 Lake Ave
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P&Z Watch: 40 x 40 Tent Approved for Four Months at Chabad on Lincoln Ave
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A 40 x 40 ft tent was permitted with conditions including: There shall be no weekday use of the tent whatsoever. There shall be no amplified music or public address system used in the tent. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 6 Lincoln Ave, 75 Mason Street, Chabad, Chabad Lubavitch, temporary tent, tent
Packed Feb 1 P&Z Agenda Features Greenwich Plaza Redo, 8-30g Proposal atop Shreve Crump & Low Building, Chabad Tent, Cluster Homes on King St
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Febraury will kick off with an action packed Planning & Zoning agenda. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 125 Greenwich Avenue, Binney Park, Chabad Lubavitch, cluster homes, DPW, Greenwich Plaza
Chabad Lubavitch Withdraws Application for Pre-School on Lake Ave; Plans to Refile
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At the beginning of Tuesday’s Planning & Zoning meeting, the chair announced that Chabad Lubavitch’s application for a pre-school on the grounds of former Carmel Academy’s 270 Lake Ave property had been withdrawn. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Alan Breed, Carmel Academy, Chabad Lubavitch, Katie DeLuca, Margarita Alban, Maryashie Deren
More Twists and Turns for Chabad Pre School P&Z Application
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Over the course of many public hearings on the Chabad application, no one had testified on behalf of Carmel.
That was about to change. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 270 Lake Ave, Alan Breed, Carmel Academy, Chabad Lubavitch, Rabbi Yossi Deren, Richard Colbert
New Buyer of Lake Ave Campus Poses Challenge for Chabad
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A new contract purchaser from the Rock Ridge Association has emerged for the 16+ acre property at 270 Lake Ave. The commission discussed how that might impact the conditions on Chabad Lubavitch who have a lease through July. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Alan Breed, Carmel Academy, Chabad Lubavitch, Katie DeLuca, Margarita Alban, Rock Ridge Association
Lake Ave Neighbors to Chabad: Follow the Rules
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“Please don’t rush to make a decision simply to protect an illegal, nonconforming use right now.” – Jacqueline Kaufman, Carmody Law, representing the Rock Ridge Association Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Carmel Academy, Chabad Lubavitch, Jackie Balduck, Jackie Kaufman, John Cooper, Lake Avenue
P&Z Watch: Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich Proposes Pre-School at Former Carmel Academy on Lake Ave
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A new pre application for proposed use of the former Carmel Academy (a private school for children of all Jewish affiliations, serving children from transitional kindergarten through 8th grade) for a pre-school program has been submitted to Greenwich’s P&Z Dept for review. Per the field card the property is exempt from taxes. The property is 16.2 acres in the A-2 Single Family zone. 75 Mason Street, which has been home to Chabad Luvabitch, is for sale. Per the pre application, Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich proposes to use the former Carmel Academy property at 270 Lake Ave for its preschool program which is currently held at 75 Mason St and 6 Lincoln Avenue. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Carmel Academy, Chabad Lubavitch, pre-school
P&Z WATCH: New Proposal for Historic Armory Would Remove “Drill Shed”
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In 2018, both the Historic District Commission and P&Z Commission told the previous applicant, Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich, they wanted the Armory in its entirety to be preserved. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Armory, Chabad Lubavitch, Mason Street, Planning & Zoning Commission
Standing Room Only as Anticipation Mounts for P&Z Decision on Chabad Synagogue
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At the Dec 18 P&Z meeting the commission reviewed the application for a new Chabad Lubavitch synagogue at the corner of Mason Street and Havemeyer including parking, rooftop playground, and safety given there is an entrance opposite the fire house.
Rabbi Yossi Deren said the commission was being discriminatory and “moving the lines.” The acting chair said the commission was working according to regulations and the process is iterative. Continue Reading →