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In the wording of the approval, the commission included a request that the applicant, in their long term planning, consider further enhancing accessibility for strollers to the library facilities. Continue Reading →
The proposal is at the pre-application phase but there was abundant public comment, all unfavorable. Many of the neighbors were very familiar with the site from previous proposals in 2011 and 2016, both of which ailed. Continue Reading →
The 217-bed Greenwich Woods skilled nursing home would be replaced with a five-story, 215 unit, 394 bedroom, 8-30g affordable housing development with 30% of the units designated “affordable.” Of concern for the P&Z commission was the property’s sewer is provided from Westchester County who calculated the new development would exceed the agreed of 50,000 gallons per day. Also its 2064 expiration might come before the 40 year deed restriction for the 8-30g affordable units. Continue Reading →
P&Z commissioners and neighbors questioned the private school’s goal of sustainability. They said an increase in enrollment of 50 students would offset any decrease in traffic from an aggressive busing program. Continue Reading →
The commission approved the application to expand the parking by 61 parking spaces for a new total of 179 spaces, including 9 handicapped spaces, which is more parking than is required. Continue Reading →
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 →
“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 →
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 →
“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 →
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 →