While the commission said the wanted the town to have great recreation facilities, their first commitment was to green space, open space and community character. Continue Reading →
P&Z Balks at Rink Proposal: Cost is Not Our Purview, Greenspace Is
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P&Z Watch: Greenwich Communities Proposal for Cos Cob Parking Lot – “Inward Facing and Closed Off”
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“What we try to do when we build these new housing communities is not build them in environmental injustice zones – not between loud train stations and loud highways with a large amount of air pollution.” – Kate LoBalbo, Cos Cob Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, affordable housing, Cos Cob Park, Cos Cob train station, environmenal injustice, Greenwich Communities, James Walsh
P&Z Shares Concerns about Construction Phasing for Six-Story Benedict Court 8-30g
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The proposal is being submitted under Connecticut’s affordable housing statute 8-30g and as such it “ticks all the boxes” in terms of an ideal location for affordable housing in that it is near public transportation, shopping and employment. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, Benedict Court, Greenwich Ave, Margarita Alban, Nick Macri, P&Z
P&Z Watch: Commission Unanimously Approves CMS Municipal Improvement; Moves Site Plan to Final
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“We’ve evaluated the ed specs, costs, safety, ADA, neighbors, pedestrians, bicycles, traffic, buses, cars, parking, trees, wildlife, conservation, energy, parks, sports, drainage, zoning, building code and more. We’ve been super thoughtful. This school will have a connection to the outdoors. There’s so many good things about it. It’s crystal clear that this campus project complies with the POCD.” – Clare Kilgallen Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Arn Welles, Ashley Cole, Central Middle School, Clare Kilgallen, Dina Urso, Dorothy Simone
P&Z Watch: Does Lack of Enforcement Manpower Correlate to Violations of Greenwich Outdoor Dining Regs?
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A walk down Greenwich Avenue reveals many possible outdoor dining violations. Fifteen restaurants in Greenwich were cited for operating outside dining without permits. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Food Drink Restaurants, Government, Real Estate, Greenwich Avenue, Margarita Alban, outdoor dining, outdoor dining nodes, P&Z
P&Z Watch: CMS Pre-App Proposes Removal of Rock Outcropping and 1800 Trees
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On Tuesday the P&Z commission focused on plans to level the rock outcropping, student safety and traffic flow.
The driveway will allow 60 cars to queue. The proposed bus loop comes off Orchard Street. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, Alex Popp, Central Middle School, CMS, Coachlamp Lane, Cos Cob
P&Z Watch: Few Fans for 40-Unit “Assisted Housing” Development Behind Bank of America
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“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 →
Filed under: Government, 8-30g, affordable housing trust fund, Arn Welles, assisted housing, Bank of America, Bob Barolak, Bruce Cohen
RTM Votes Not to Direct Fire Dept Fees to Affordable Housing Trust Despite Stern Warnings of Possible State Mandates
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Advocates for a portion of Fire Dept review fees going to the town’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund noted that Greenwich is not in compliance with the state requirement towns have 10% of their housing be affordable. They said the town was on borrowed time before mandates are handed down from Hartford. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, affordable housing, affordable housing trust fund, Cheryl Moss, Dan Ozizmir, Ed Dadakis
Greenwich Academy to Launch Aggressive Busing Program to Alleviate Local Traffic, Potentially Increase Enrollment
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The idea of a possible boost to Greenwich Academy’s enrollment cap, which is limited by existing zoning approvals to 730 students, got some pushback from neighbors. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, Chip Haslun, Dennis Yeskey, Greenwich Academy, Margarita Alban, Molly King
P&Z Watch: Brunswick Approved Unanimously for Early Education Center at 270 Lake Ave
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The auditorium, gymnasium and chapel will be preserved, as they have significant historical significance. Continue Reading →