“I’m very sensitive every time I testify in Hartford about the perception of Greenwich and the treatment I get when I’m testifying because I’m from Greenwich. I want to show that we’re putting our best foot forward and making a genuine effort. I want to pass the sniff test.” – P&Z chair Margarita Alban Continue Reading →
Mason Street
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Neighbors Weigh in on Proposed Residential Development at Former Honda Site
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Discussion touched on pedestrian and vehicular safety, as well as the relevance of environmental remediation at 315 Milbank Ave scheduled for summer 2024. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, affordable housing, Caspi Development, Dennis Yeskey, Honda, Joshua Caspi
Multi-Story Buildings Proposed at Former Honda Dealership on Both Sides of Mason Street
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A new application to P&Z would replace the former Honda dealership, as well as a residential house and a commercial building on Greenwich Ave, with two multi-story apartment buildings and retail space on the first floor level. One building would be six stories and one would be stories. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, affordable housing trust fund, government assisted housing, Honda, Mason Street
Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, October 12-17, 2023
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275, 289, 309, 315, and 321 Mason Street, 290 Mason Street and 405 Greenwich Ave from Orchard Place Associates LLC to Mason Street Partners LLC on Oct 12, 2023 for $16,590,000 Continue Reading →
Filed under: Real Estate, Mason Street
Greenwich Running Community Rallies to Keep Runners Safe, “Finish Eliza’s Run”
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A well attended 5:30am event to honor a marathon runner who was abducted and killed while training last month focused on increasing safety. Greenwich Police Traffic Technician Roger Drenth shared some great tips. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, Sports, Charlotte Dequeker, Chris Cavin, Christine Pober, Christine Podber, Courtney Evans, Donna Rosato
Lengthy Sept 8 P&Z Agenda: Smilow Cancer Center, Greenwich Ave Intersections, Chabad Preschool, Renamba
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Get a bowl of popcorn ready. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Al Shehadi, Anne Kristoff, Anthony Johnson, BNA, bumpouts, Byram Neighborhood Association
Pre-Application for Six Units By Historic Armory Would Honor, Not Preserve “Drill Shed”
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A pre-application has been submitted to the Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission for a development of residential units totaling 19,000+ sq ft in the parking lot next to the historic Armory on Mason Street, at the corner of Havemeyer Place. The proposal would not preserve the historic drill shed. Applicant’s rendering of conceptual proposal for the “drill shed” at the historic Armory. Specifically, the applicants propose a zone change from CGB to CGB-HO (historic overlay). They seek to build six residential units over both ground-level parking and underground parking. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Armory, Havemeyer Place, Mason Street, Nitkin, Veterans
P&Z WATCH: New Proposal for Historic Armory Would Remove “Drill Shed”
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In 2018, both the Historic District Commission and P&Z Commission told the previous applicant, Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich, they wanted the Armory in its entirety to be preserved. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Armory, Chabad Lubavitch, Mason Street, Planning & Zoning Commission
P&Z Watch: Residential Development on Mason Street Could Serve as Secondary Gateway to Greenwich
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In redevelopment of Honda dealership conversation focused on FAR, blasting out ledge and removing trees. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, 6-110, Dave Hardman, Dennis Yeskey, Honda, JP Gagne
March 2 P&Z Meeting to Feature 8-30g Affordable, and 6-110 Workforce Housing Proposals
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Two pre-applications are tentatively scheduled for the March 2 Planning & Zoning meeting, including an 8-30g at 171 Ham Ave and a 6-110 that would redevelop the Honda dealership on Mason Street. Continue Reading →