“I’d like to have something more in line with some of the other communities that require short term rentals to be registered with the town. They even pay a fee and there are penalties if you don’t abide.” – Wyn McDaniel, chair RTM district 7 Continue Reading →
Katie DeLuca
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P&Z Watch: Commissioners, BNA question appropriateness of self-storage facility on waterfront
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The commission was skeptical about having a self storage facility on the waterfront. They suggested a retail café or restaurant that would keep pedestrians engaged with the building. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, BNA, Byram Neighborhood Association, HASCO, HASCO Electric, Katie DeLuca, Margarita Alban, Nick Barile
Greenwich Ave Merchants, Restaurateurs, Landlords, Give Feedback to Selectmen on Intersection Bump Outs
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Landlords spoke in favor of outdoor dining but questioned whether the bump outs were pedestrian friendly at the expense of drivers. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Alyssa Keleshian, Alyssa Keleshian Bonomo, Board of Selectmen, bump outs, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Avenue
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
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
Katie DeLuca Named “Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Woman of the Year for Connecticut-Westchester”
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“What we accomplished together was nothing short of extraordinary.” – Katie DeLuca Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Volunteering, Andi Cosby, Andy Fox, Bettina McCarthy, Carmen Belmont, Dominic DeLuca
Controversial SB 1024 Zoning Bill Moves Favorably Out of Committee
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In the middle a Zoom panel discussion, P&Z chair Margarita Alban shared the news that the State’s Planning & Development Committee had voted to advance a modified version of SB 1024. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, Transportation, affordable housing, DeSegregate CT, Katie DeLuca, Margarita Alban
Greenwich’s Katie DeLuca Is Nominee for Man/Woman of the Year from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
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Every year The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society accepts a nomination for their Man and Woman of the Year fundraising campaign. This year, Katie DeLuca, Town Planner for Town of Greenwich, was accepted as a candidate. Katie lost her husband to a rare form of leukemia in December 2019. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, #TeamLarry, Katie DeLuca, Larry DeLuca, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Workshop on Short Term Rentals in Greenwich Focuses on Pros & Cons; Proposed SB 1025 State Legislation
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Proposed state legislation for short term rentals, SB 1025 is 7th on the agenda for a public hearing of the state Planning & Development Committee on Monday March 15. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, accessory dwelling units, Airbnb, Hartford, Katie DeLuca, Margarita Alban
P&Z Watch: New Uses for Former Ralph Lauren Building Receive Favorable Response
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The applicant, Streetworks, is the development arm of Hudson’s Bay Company, which owns the three Saks 5th Ave stores on the Avenue. Continue Reading →