“Please don’t rush to make a decision simply to protect an illegal, nonconforming use right now.” – Jacqueline Kaufman, Carmody Law, representing the Rock Ridge Association Continue Reading →
Lake Ave Neighbors to Chabad: Follow the Rules
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Margarita Alban
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P&Z Watch: Applicant Who Violated Historic Overlay Calls P&Z “Inflexible.” Commission Says “A Deal is a Deal”
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In exchange for preserving the facade of the building in perpetuity, the applicant, GEH Properties LLC, registered to Griffith Harris, was allowed to make a dance studio out of a large warehouse building despite it being deficient in parking and despite neighbor opposition. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 133 East Putnam Ave, Dennis Yeskey, Griffith E Harris, Historic Overlay, Margarita Alban, Peter Lowe
Greenwich Housing Authority Chair Blasts Affordable Housing Proposals: “The 8-30g is being abused by developers”
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“As far as I can see, the 8-30g is being abused by developers.” – Sam Romeo, chair of Greenwich’s Housing Authority Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, Greenwich Communities, King Street, Margarita Alban, Sam Romeo
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 Reacts to Pre-Application for Cluster of Six 10,000 Sq Ft Houses: “This doesn’t do anything in terms of the POCD or the Town”
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Public at 21-29, ‘AKA 6107’ does allow for the provision of cluster housing, but I would not say you are hitting that goal with this application. This isn’t really cluster. This is 10,000 sq ft houses on 3 acres.” – Margarita Alban, P&Z commission chair Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, cluster housing, Margarita Alban, Nick Macri, POCD, solar array
P&Z Nixes Retail Marijuana Establishments in Greenwich, For Now…
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“A no vote for recreational cannabis sales and cultivation is also a note vote for working class people and good paying jobs. Jobs with a living wage, vacation and sick time, good health care and retirement accounts. These jobs create careers that require higher education and degrees in chemistry, botany, horticulture and so much more.” – Emily Sabo, Organizing Director for United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 919 Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Health, Andew Fischer, cannabis, Chief James Heavey, Dept of Consumer Protection, Emily Sabo
P&Z Watch: Nursery School Proposed for 24 Children Age 3 and 4 at Banksville Community House
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Previously there was a nursery school at the Banksville Community House, but it closed in 2012. To reopen, it is considered a new application in the eyes of the P&Z commission. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Banksville community HOuse, Kidz Korner, Margarita Alban, Planning & Zoning Commission, Toni Natale
P&Z Deny Application to Finish Basement in Legally Nonconforming 2-Family
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Catherine “Cassie” Palmer wanted to create a bedroom in her basement at 16 Prospect Drive (Off Lake Ave), in a legally non-conforming two-family residence. The two-family is grandfathered in the R7 single family zone. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 16 Prospect Drive, Catherine "Cassie" Palmer, Margarita Alban, Nick Macri, Planning & Zoning Commission
P&Z Watch: New Greenwich Private School Approved with Multiple Conditions
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Conditions involved evacuation plans if the Byram River floods, consideration of installing a gate to the parking lot, that the applicant confirm what off site facilities and fields they contract for their PE program. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Real Estate, Schools, Clay Kaufman, Margarita Alban, Planning & Zoning Commission, The Cedar School
Neighbors Sue Greenwich P&Z Commission over Approval of Back Country Residential Ice Rink
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The complaint says the applicants did not produce adequate evidence for the commission to base their approval and that development of 407 Round Hill Rd will impact the fair market value of the adjacent properties as well as the use and enjoyment of those properties. Continue Reading →