The owner of a barre studio is in violation of regulations because her use is only permitted on the second floor of Greenwich Avenue if parking is provided. Continue Reading →
P&Z Watch: All Eyes on Greenwich Ave Parking for Second Floor Uses
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Dave Hardman
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P&Z Rules on Illegal Two-Family in a Neighborhood with Tight Parking
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Planning and Zoning reviewed an application to bring an illegal two family home into compliance. The main obstacle was parking on the undersized .08 acre lot. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Byram, Dave Hardman, Dennis Yeskey, Margarita Alban, Mead Avenue, Nick Macri
P&Z, BOE Hash Out Plans for Cardinal Stadium and Egress to East Putnam Ave
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“For our young people. Look at the year they’re having this year. They need this.” – Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools Superintendent Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, Andy Fox, Cardinal Stadium, Dave Hardman, Greenwich Athletic Foundation, Greenwich High School
P&Z Watch: Consider Second GHS Egress As Part of Cardinal Stadium Phase 1
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The P&Z commissioners want the stadium project to be more “holistic” and possibly prioritize the second egress off East Putnam Ave by including it in Phase 1, along with new bleachers and ADA compliance elements including handicapped parking and elevator to press box. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, Sports, Alan Gunzburg, Andy Fox, Ashley Cole, bleachers
P&Z, Residents Still Wary of 20-Unit Building; Applicant Hints at 8-30g
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“You have all these incentives, and you push back. There is an 8-30g,” contract purchaser Andrew Toth warned, referring to the state statute for affordable housing exempting developers from local zoning regulations. “Property is expensive. You have to have a certain rent roll.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 1205 East Putnam Avenue, 8-30g, Andrew Toth, Chip Haslun, Dave Hardman, Dennis Yeskey
P&Z Approves Chabad Synagogue but with Significantly Less FAR, and Conditions
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“Where I struggle is we grant more FAR and yet the applicant does not meet the requirement of our parking regulations. And yet the applicant has spoken consistently of building a facility to fully accommodate its growth and future demand, yet the facility starts out not providing parking per regulations. That’s made me uncomfortable throughout this.” – P&Z chair Margarita Alban Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Dave Hardman, Margarita Alban, Nick Macri, Peter Levy, Victoria Goss
P&Z Approves Change to Regs: More Restaurants May Open in Downtown Greenwich
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There is no longer a minimum distance between restaurants serving liquor. Will landlords rent to new restaurants? Will Bow Tie Cinemas eventually able to service meals and liquor in an upgraded theater? Continue Reading →