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A new P&Z pre-application would develop properties behind St Mary Church. It is submitted under state affordable housing statute 8-30g. Continue Reading →
If not exempt, the applicant would be required to provide 169 parking spaces for 247 seats.
Referring to Greenwich Avenue, P&Z chair Margarita Alban cautioned, “Let’s not kill the golden goose.” Continue Reading →
DPW Engineer Jason Kaufman said there were 411 spaces on Greenwich Ave. He proposed to remove 43. But, after adjacent spots to the Ave are added, the total loss reduces to 29, which is a 7% reduction. Continue Reading →
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 →
At the beginning of Tuesday’s Planning & Zoning meeting, the chair announced that Chabad Lubavitch’s application for a pre-school on the grounds of former Carmel Academy’s 270 Lake Ave property had been withdrawn. Continue Reading →
Residents were upset at the clear cutting of the 1.7 acre property before an application was submitted.
Land use attorney Mario Coppola said he’d been hired by 82 residents opposed to the project and their numbers were growing. Continue Reading →
“It is what Greenwich Point would be had it been left undisturbed.” – Laura di Bonaventura Continue Reading →
A new contract purchaser from the Rock Ridge Association has emerged for the 16+ acre property at 270 Lake Ave. The commission discussed how that might impact the conditions on Chabad Lubavitch who have a lease through July. Continue Reading →
“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 →
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 →