In 2023 Greenwich Academy purchased 54-acres of vacant land fronting on Glenville Road, Pecksland Road and Riversville Road. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Academy Proposes to Start Developing 54 Acres Purchased in 2023
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Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission
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P&Z Gets a First Taste of 6-Story, 176-Unit 8-30g Building Proposed to Replace Putnam Green
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“To develop this site you really have to denude most of the site to get this to work right.” – P&Z commissioner Nick Macri Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Ann Noel Jones, Byram, Chickahominy, Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission, John Tesei, Lucy von Brachel
P&Z Says No to Removing Oak Tree from Approved Landscape Plan at 40 West Way
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“You’re worried the tree might fall, I’d be worried about waves coming over the sea wall and scouring out your front yard. That tree root system is going to protect you and because it’s going to hold your earth.” – Commissioner Arn Welles Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Arn Welles, Brooks Harris, Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission, Margarita Alban, Mary Jenkins, Nick Macri
P&Z Watch: Proposed Loughlin Ave “Twin Houses” Would Look Like One Big, Tall Building
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“The perception of this building is three stories.” – Nick Macri, P&Z commissioner
Concerns included site disturbance, maxed out FAR with 6 bedrooms in each of two proposed houses, plus blasting and runoff. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Arn Welles, Bryan Muller, Cos Cob, Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission, James Walsh, Jason Grabowski
Byram Warehouse Owner Proposes to Convert Some Space to Residential Units
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The owner of 18 Beech Street proposes to add three two-bedroom apartment units to the second floor of the building. One of the residential units would be deeded affordable housing in exchange for greater FAR and building height if required. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, 18 Beech Street, Byram, Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission, Javier Barajas
Six-Story Residential Development Submitted to Greenwich P&Z under CT’s 8-30g Affordable Housing Statute
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The applicant, Putnam Green Holdings LLC, proposes an 8-30g development along W Putnam Ave, with an address of 7 and 9 Western Jr Highway. They want to demolish four existing multi family buildings, formally merge the two lots and build a six story multi family residential building over a two-level parking garage. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, affordable housing, ARIUM at Greenwich Place, Benedict Court, Greenwich Place, Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission
Superior Court Judge Dismisses Mason Street Developer’s Appeal
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“…the court finds that the Commission properly approved the application, with modifications, the decision is reasonably supported by the record, and thus, the decision was not arbitrary, illegal, or an abuse of its discretion. Accordingly, the decision of the Commission is affirmed and this appeal is dismissed.” – Superior Court Judge Claudia A Baio Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Chilston Court, Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission, Honda, Mason Street
At 155 Taconic, Existing 1890 House Proposed to Become ADU, Subordinate to New Construction
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The existing structure proposed for conversion as the ADU would be subordinate in function and use to the new main house, as required by the Greenwich Zoning Regulations related to accessory dwelling units. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 155 Taconic Road, Accessory Dwelling Unit, ADU, Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission
Daycare at Former Acme: Disused Delivery Drive, Left Turns at Dayton Concern P&Z
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P&Z asked if the disused loading area and access drive from Brookside Ave could be removed and landscaped. Other focused on on-site vehicle and pedestrian circulation, queuing, parking, and left turns into and out of Dayton Avenue. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Arn Welles, Dayton Avenue, Goddard School, Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission, Margarita Alban, Mary Jenkins
Saying Goodbye to the Former Honda Dealership in Greenwich
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In Hartford Superior Court, a judge has yet to rule on the developer’s lawsuit against the Town’s P&Z commission over the conditions of approval of the 8-30g affordable housing project straddling Mason Street. That doesn’t impact the demolition. Continue Reading →