“I think it’s clear and you would agree that the loan the trust is committed to giving this project is financial assistance?” Bob Barolak asked. “With respect I think it’s hogwash,” Mr. Cohen said, characterizing the $100,000 as not significant assistance on a project of the size proposed. Continue Reading →
John Tesei
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Neighbors Slam Dearfield Drive 8-30g; Concerns Include Storm Water, Wetlands, Sewer, Landmarked Houses, Crash Data
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“We anticipated there would not be a full embracing by the public given the size of the project, but we believe that its location is ideal.” – John Tesei, attorney Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, Arn Welles, Chase Bank, Dearfield Drive, Dearfield Lane, Greenwich Library
P&Z Watch: No Zoning Permit for Shell Convenience Store Til Parked Cars Removed
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Conversion of car bays to convenience stores was approved. But for a C/O and zoning permit, the encroachment onto state Metro-North land has to be addressed. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Arch Street, John Tesei, Metro-North, Railroad Avenue, Shell gas station
Proposed “Vinci Gardens” Criticized for Height, Mass, Tree Loss, Lack of Respect for Historic Byram School
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There remain major concerns with the site plan for the proposed 52-unit elderly housing development proposed by Greenwich Communities. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, 8-3og, affordable housing, Al Shehadi, Anne Kristoff, Anthony Johnson
New Pre-App Submitted for 6-Story, 60 Unit Affordable Housing 8-30g: “J Lofts on West Elm”
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A new pre-application has been submitted to P&Z from 240 GA LLC (registered to John J Fareri), represented by attorney John Tesei, that seeks to construct a 6-story, 60-unit building with a total of 96 bedrooms under the state’s 8-30g affordable housing statute. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 240 Greenwich Ave, 8-30g, affordable housing, Bank of America, John Ferari, John Tesei
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
P&Z Watch: All Eyes on Greenwich Ave Parking for Second Floor Uses
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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 →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, Andy Fox, Cindy Sites, Dave Hardman, David and Victoria Yolen, Greenwich Avenue
WETLANDS WATCH: 28 Proposed Residences at Former Mel Gibson Estate Scrutinized
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About 100 residents wearing “RHA” stickers for Round Hill Association attended Monday’s Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency meeting to object to a proposed development of 28 single family homes organized as condominiums with a community center at 124 Old Mill Road. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Bill Galvin, Elliot Benton, Greenwich Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency, John Conte, John Tesei, Mel Gibson
P&Z Watch: Neighbors Object to Developments on West Putnam Ave
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Neighbors of the proposed developments at 581-585 West Putnam Ave and 550/600 West Putnam Ave voiced concerns about traffic, light pollution, streetscape and blasting away massive rock outcropping. Several said they don’t want the corridor to look like White Plains. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, 500 West Putnam Avenue, 581 West Putnam Avenue, 585 West Putnam Avenue, 600 West Putnam Avenue, Citarella
Proposal for Abandoned CT Institute of Art Features 67 Residential Units, Supermarket
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Development of properties at 581 and 585 West Putnam Ave was discussed well past midnight at Planning & Zoning Tuesday night. The proposal includes excavation of more than 20 feet of ledge over an area exceeding an acre.
That is about 31,000 cubic yards of material. Extensive blasting could last for a prolonged period of time. Continue Reading →