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Lengthy Sept 8 P&Z Agenda: Smilow Cancer Center, Greenwich Ave Intersections, Chabad Preschool, Renamba
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Margarita Alban
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P&Z Watch: Relaxed Rules Notwithstanding, Parking Deficiency Is an Issue for Outdoor Dining at Glenville Pizza
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P&Z said HB 5271 and relaxed outdoor dining rules notwithstanding, an application for 38 outdoor dining seats, in addition to 31 indoor seats at Glenville Pizza, with only two striped parking spaces, would make a bad situation worse. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, ADA, Eric Brower, Glenville Pizza, Margarita Alban, P&Z
Selectmen Discuss Request for Outdoor Retail “Nodes” in Parking Spaces on Greenwich Ave
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On Thursday the Board of Selectmen discussed a request from a retail business owner for a “node” in a parking space outside his store in order to display his wares on the basis of “equity” with restaurants. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, Blankenship Dry Goods, Board of Selectmen, Fred Camillo, Katie DeLuca, Lauren Rabin
P&Z Refers Historic Greenwich Ave Intersection Design to Experts on Greenscape Committee
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“We’re hoping we can address enough issues that this will become non-controversial.” – P&Z commission chair Margarita Alban Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Government, Real Estate, Alyssa Keleshian, Bolling monument, bump outs, David Wold, Dept of Public Works
P&Z Hones Feedback on Proposed 456 Units at 1 American Lane
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“It looks like the proverbial 8 pounds in the 5 lb sack.I realize it’s a big property, but it’s not what I had in mind.” – Margarita Alban Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, affordable housing, Arn Welles, Katie DeLuca, Margarita Alban, P&Z, Peter Levy
P&Z Watch: Proposed Jumbo Greek Restaurant Finds 25 Potential Valet Spots on Mason Street
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The applicant said 25 parking spaces at 67 Mason St would allow valet parking during events. The commission suggested a soft opening but the applicant balked. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Food Drink Restaurants, Government, Real Estate, Dennis Yeskey, Greenwich Planning & Zoning, Kyma, Margarita Alban, Nick Macri
P&Z Review Proposed 15,288 sq ft House in Belle Haven with 1,985 sq ft barn, 1,848 sq ft Cottage & 4,887 sq ft Underground Gym, Pool, Paddle Court
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Applicant seeks a merger of two lots at 17 and 23 Smith Road on Long Island Sound in the private community of Belle Haven. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Belle Haven, Margarita Alban, Nick Macri, P&Z, Patrick Larow, Peter Lowe
Proposed “Vinci Gardens” Criticized for Height, Mass, Tree Loss, Lack of Respect for Historic Byram School
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There remain major concerns with the site plan for the proposed 52-unit elderly housing development proposed by Greenwich Communities. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, 8-3og, affordable housing, Al Shehadi, Anne Kristoff, Anthony Johnson
Veterans Offended by Armory Drill Shed Proposal: Brings back memories of bombed out buildings
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“I think when it’s lit up at night it looks a little bit like a carnival.” – Dean Gamanos, Navy Veteran Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Armory, Chip Haslun, David Wold, Dean Gamanos, drill shed, HDC
4th Ward 8-30g: Sewers, Storm Water, Egress Easement, Traffic, Emerge as Issues
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A memo from the DPW Sewer division talked about requiring the applicant to do an Infiltration/Inflow removal project. Continue Reading →