“I’d like to see 6-110 used rather than avoided. 6-110 is intended to be an incentive in and of itself. I’m very troubled by the idea of payment in lieu as a general proposition.” – P&Z commissioner Mary Jenkins Continue Reading →
John Fareri
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Vacant 1978 Building in Greenwich Office Park Could be Repurposed for Residential
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Building 8 in Greenwich Office Park has been vacant for approximately three years and in need of substantial renovation. The proposal is under section 6-110 for workforce housing, but the catch is they propose a “payment in lieu” to Greenwich’s housing authority and now below market units. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 6-110, building 8, Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission, John Fareri, moderate income housing
Neighbors Not Thrilled about Proposed Apartment Building behind Bank of America
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Residents of 40 West Elm St said they were concerned about traffic, noise, parking and use of a rooftop at a proposed residential apartment building to be built the parking lot behind Bank of America. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 6-110, affordable housing, Bruce Cohen, John Fareri, John Tesei, Katie DeLuca
As Cold Weather Approaches, Greenwich Ave Road Closures for Outdoor Dining Are Reconsidered
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The Greenwich Board of Selectmen’s Zoom public hearing on Tuesday drew 85 participants. The topic? Greenwich Avenue parking and outdoor dining. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Food Drink Restaurants, Government, Health, Adam Zakka, Charlie Hubbard, Chris Pratico, Dan Quigley
P&Z Scrutinizes Development Straddling West Putnam Ave at Abandoned Art Institute
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A proposal from John Fareri to develop 581 West Putnam Ave (abandoned CT Art Institute) and 585 West Putnam Ave (an office building) on one side of Putnam Ave, and add a building at 600 West Putnam Ave – all with moderate income housing under regulation 6-110 went before the P&Z commission on Tuesday night. The applicant said the proposal did abide by regulations, but the commission left the application open. Continue Reading →