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“It seems to me that with the loss of the trees, it begins to me to resemble Arlington Cemetery. We have monument, monument, monument, and a monument across the street – all at an intersection with great historic quality and beauty.” – P&Z Commissioner Mary Jenkins Continue Reading →
The project was originally proposed in Feb 2025 as a Queen Anne style building, which the commission thought was beautiful but inconsistent with the streetscape. Continue Reading →
The applicant referred to on Oxer Place as a “de facto cul-de-sac,” but neighbors described it as a dead end with maxed out on-street parking at night, a history of flooding and pedestrian traffic via path to Henry Street. Continue Reading →
After word of the proposal spread to public schools families in Greenwich, there was a strong response on social media. Continue Reading →
“Your job is to set it up so parents have a safe option.We have denied some of these in the past….That said, we recognize that these type of uses, besides being great for the young people, are also the way of the future. Goods and commodities are not going to drive people to the retail areas.” Continue Reading →
Modifications include no commercial uses, except those pre-existing at 405 Greenwich Avenue. Also, below market condos must be sized at 90% of market rate condos. Continue Reading →
“Here’s the worst case. So, we turn this down and DPW decides maybe we need a four lane highway here and maybe it ends up looking like Route 1.” – P&Z commissioner Arn Welles Continue Reading →
P&Z commission chair Alban and attorney Tim Hollister disagreed on whether 8-30g can include retail.
Ms Alban said the history of the site was car dealership.
“You have not had retail, unless you consider a car dealership retail, which we don’t.”
“Car dealerships have a retail component. You can buy your antifreeze there,” Hollister said.
“The use isn’t classified by most towns as a retail use,” Alban said. Continue Reading →
“Gardens are not a replacement for trees. They have different benefits they give to health and the environment. Removing a tree without permission is not acceptable even if it does provide more sunlight for your house or garden. Ignorance of the law or regulation is not an excuse for breaking it, which appears to be the defense they are making now.” – Kate Dzikiewicz of the Greenwich Tree Conservancy Continue Reading →
Commissioner Nick Macri referred to a proposed “socioeconomic bifurcation” as “a return to days gone by.” Continue Reading →