Per the proposal, as-of-right, 30 homes per acre would be allowed in the designated “Transit Oriented Community.” Continue Reading →
Desegregate CT to Greenwich: 4- to 5-Story Buildings, “Build It and They Will Come”
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Margarita Alban
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 12 Grigg Street, Margarita Alban, P&Z
New P&Z Director RMA Highlights: Affordable Housing, ADUs, Vermin, New Outdoor Dining Rules, Rockefeller Property
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The new P&Z director said trends that got underway during the pandemic have impacted Greenwich P&Z, including an “abrupt and ferocious construction boom.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Margarita Alban, P&Z, Patrick Larow
Proposed Shake Shack On East Putnam Ave: Is it Restaurant or Fast Food? Is the Egress Safe?
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“They’re going to make the right onto Putnam and loop around on Neil Lane to get back onto 95. It’s already a disaster…It’s insane.” – Robert Forstbauer Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Food Drink Restaurants, Government, Fast Food, Margarita Alban, Neil Lane, Nick Macri, P&Z
Greenwich RTM Opts-Out of State ADU Model Ordinance Despite Opposing Views
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CT Public Act 21-29 standardizes requirements for ADUs. It encourages increased overall supply. P&Z chair Margarita Alban said Greenwich wants to increase affordable housing.
Brooks Harris said that the state language would turn all single family homes outside R6 into two-family dwellings. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, ADUs, Mareta Hamre, Margarita Alban, Nick Abbott
Brunswick School is Prospective Purchaser of Carmel Property on Lake Ave
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The private boys school would renovate 3 buildings to operate their Early Childhood Center, and renovate 8 buildings for faculty housing. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 270 Lake Ave, Brunswick, Brunswick School, Chabad, Chip Haslun, Margarita Alban
Greenwich Communities Unhappy with Conditions of P&Z Approval for Vinci Gardens
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P&Z voted to approve the 52-unit senior independent living building but on the condition they lose the mansard roof and use brick veneer instead of vinyl siding. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Anthony Johnson, brick veneer, Byram School, Dennis Yeskey, Greenwich Communities, Kristoff Memorial Tree
P&Z Member Dissents in Intersection Improvements Vote: “A Bridge Too Far”
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The commission voted to approve improvements at Fawcett/Grigg and Havemeyer/Arch. Conditions included removal of dining patios outside Meli-Melo and Hinoki. Continue Reading →