“We’re hoping we can address enough issues that this will become non-controversial.” – P&Z commission chair Margarita Alban Continue Reading →
P&Z Refers Historic Greenwich Ave Intersection Design to Experts on Greenscape Committee
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Veterans Offended by Armory Drill Shed Proposal: Brings back memories of bombed out buildings
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“I think when it’s lit up at night it looks a little bit like a carnival.” – Dean Gamanos, Navy Veteran Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Armory, Chip Haslun, David Wold, Dean Gamanos, drill shed, HDC
With an Eye to Protection, HDC to Study Bruce Park “Local Historic Property” Designation
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If the park is designated a Historic Property, when changes are proposed – like the Eversource footbridge or moving Parks & Rec’s shed from the harbor to the Mosquito barn – a certificate of appropriateness would be required. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Bruce Park, Eversource, Fred Camillo, Historic District Commission, Mosquito Barn
P&Z Watch: Potential Historic Overlay Violation in Cos Cob Puts 2013 Agreement in Limbo
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Back in 2013, after two public hearings, Greenwich P&Z granted a Historic Overlay (HO) for 133 East Putnam Ave in Cos Cob. In exchange for preserving the facade and “perpetual preservation” of the historic building, they approved a former warehouse behind the building to become a dance studio. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, facade easement, Historic District Commission, Historic Overlay, Katie DeLuca, Margarita Alban
P&Z Watch: Vinyl Siding Could Be Deal Breaker for Applicant Seeking Historic Overlay Incentive for 2nd Dwelling
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An applicant in a 1885 house in the Fourth Ward installed “state of the art wood-looking vinyl” siding, trim and shutters. They seek a Historic Overlay in which they deed restrict the historic house in perpetuity, in exchange for permission to build a second house in their back yard. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Division Street, Historic District Commission, Historic Overlay, Planning & Zoning Commission, vinyl siding
Historic District Commission Member’s Reappointment Hits a Bump
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While the Appointments Committee voted 9-0-0 in favor of another term for Darius Toraby, the land Use Committee’s vote last week was 6 against, 1 in favor and 5 abstentions. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Darius Toraby, George Flouty, Greenwich Historical Society, Historic District Commission, Peter Berg, Strickland Road
P&Z Watch: Split Vote is Defacto Denial of Historic Overlay Proposed for 21 Calhoun Drive
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Three of five P&Z members described being torn over their decision but voted in favor of the Historic Overlay that would allow the developer to build a house in the front yard of a historic one in exchange for preserving it in perpetuity. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 21 Calhoun, Andy Fox, Dave Hardman, Historic District Commission, Margarita Alban, Nick Macri
Cos Cob Controversy Comes to a Head Over Proposed Demo of 1870 Carriage House in Local Historic District
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“It takes commitment to own a house within a historic district, and if you buy here you should have the philosophy of not maxing it out for profit,” – Faith Toraby Continue Reading →
Filed under: Real Estate, Amos Brush House, Aris Crist, Darius Toraby, Faith Toraby, George Flouty, Greenwich Historical Society, Historic District Commission
Maple Avenue Neighbors Versus Greenwich Academy: The Battle Has Just Begun
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At Tuesday’s P&Z meeting Greenwich Academy returned with an updated proposal to combine 96 Maple and 100 Maple into one property where they seek to relocate their Cowan Center, a program for children from 8 weeks old to 4 years old, that services teachers at Greenwich Academy, Brunswick School, and “affiliate families.” The house is located in the single family R-20 zone. It was granted a Historic Overlay (HO) for a second unit in 1979 in return for preserving the historic structure in perpetuity. In later years, the house was illegally divided into four units and has four kitchens. Subscribe to the daily Greenwich Free Press newsletter. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, 96 Maple Ave, Bill Galvin, Bruce Cohen, Brunswick School, Chip Haslun
“Milbrook Crossing” Seeks to Use P&Z Historic Overlay to Preserve Grand Homes on Post Road
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A proposal to use the HO regulations to preserve a row of three grand turn-of-century homes on the Post Road would create a residential community appealing to empty-nesters is working its way through Town Hall. On December 5 the Historic District Commission unanimously endorsed the project, approving a certificate of appropriateness. The vote was 8-0. Continue Reading →