The auditorium, gymnasium and chapel will be preserved, as they have significant historical significance. Continue Reading →
P&Z Watch: Brunswick Approved Unanimously for Early Education Center at 270 Lake Ave
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Margarita Alban
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P&Z Watch: Draft of Less Restrictive Reg Under Consideration to Encourage ADUs in all Zones
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On Tuesday the commission considered draft language that would create a broader opportunity for residents to add ADUs to their properties in all zones. The requirement that the ADU be either affordable or for elderly or disabled would be lifted. ADUs would be open at fair market rate to anyone the owner wishes to rent to. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Accessory Dwelling Unit, ADU, Airbnb, Margarita Alban, Patrick Larow, short term rental
RTM Budget Vote: Hamill Rink Redux and CMS $67 Million Placeholder
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“It really feels like Groundhog Day. Once again the proponents in fiscal year 2024 are requesting the exact same budget appropriation denied before.”- Lucia Jansen, RTM Budget Overview Committee Chair Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Al Shehadi, BET, Bill Drake, CMS, Dan Ozizmir, Hamill Rink
P&Z Watch: Cries for Real Grass at Western Middle School Won’t Delay Start of Remediation Work
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The application was broken into two parts so the remediation can begin. But the BOE must return with a landscaping and lighting plan. The P&Z commission chair said there was a history of them not fulfilling conditions of approval requiring trees to be replaced, especially at GHS. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Al Shehadi, Brian Phillips, Dan Watson, DEEP, Dr. Greg Kramer, Elizabeth Dempsey
Mural Maybe? P&Z Says Town Reg Considers Proposed Old Greenwich Mural an Illegal Sign
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“Public art under this policy is defined as works of art in all artistic disciplines and media that are visually and physically accessible on public property within the Town.” – Greenwich Public Art Policy Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Business, Government, Real Estate, Andrew Melillo, Carolyn Petersen, Janet Stone McGuigan, Margarita Alban
Spring is Coming; Selectmen Chew on Input about Seasonal Street Dining
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In December the Planning & Zoning commission updated voted to approve a text amendment to add rules for outdoor dining, partly in response to dozens of restaurant violations ranging. Some restaurants operated without permits. There were complaints of loud music, sidewalks blocked, lost parking and vermin. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Food Drink Restaurants, Government, Diane's Books, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Avenue, Janet Stone McGuigan, Lauren Rabin
Desegregate CT to Greenwich: 4- to 5-Story Buildings, “Build It and They Will Come”
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Per the proposal, as-of-right, 30 homes per acre would be allowed in the designated “Transit Oriented Community.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, affordable housing, DeSegregate CT, high density housing, Margarita Alban, Work Live Ride
Greenwich P&Z Develops Feedback on Desegregate CT on “Work Live Ride” Proposal
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“Because we have a train station, we should be compelled to build high rises?” – Bob Barolak Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Transportation, Bob Barolak, DeSegregate CT, Margarita Alban, Peter Harrison, Peter Levy
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
Grigg Street Historic Overlay Approved by P&Z in Exchange for Relief from Parking Requirement
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The 1900 house will be restored to match the original era of construction, in perpetuity, in exchange for relief from parking requirements. Continue Reading →