“If this moves ahead, now we’ve rezoned a very large area into a different business zone, and I’m not too sure what would ever happen in the future.” –P&Z commissioner Nick Macri Continue Reading →
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Feedback on 48-Unit “Ferris Landing” in Cos Cob Focus on Flooding, Loss of Green Space
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“That property floods with the super tide every single time. We have seen it flood three times this year, all the way up through Butler Street and the entire Loughlin Park.” – Jenny Jones Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Anthony Johnson, Greenwich Communities, Jenny Jones, Margarita Alban, Nick Macri, Strickland Road
P&Z Watch: More Traffic Data Requested for Greenwich Academy Busing Program
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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 →
Filed under: Schools, Transportation, Andrea Sabitsana, Chip Haslun, Greenwich Academy, Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission, Margaret Hazlett, Margarita Alban
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
P&Z Shares Concerns about Construction Phasing for Six-Story Benedict Court 8-30g
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, Benedict Court, Greenwich Ave, Margarita Alban, Nick Macri, P&Z
P&Z Watch: Commission Unanimously Approves CMS Municipal Improvement; Moves Site Plan to Final
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“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 →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Arn Welles, Ashley Cole, Central Middle School, Clare Kilgallen, Dina Urso, Dorothy Simone
P&Z Watch: CMS Pre-App Proposes Removal of Rock Outcropping and 1800 Trees
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On Tuesday the P&Z commission focused on plans to level the rock outcropping, student safety and traffic flow.
The driveway will allow 60 cars to queue. The proposed bus loop comes off Orchard Street. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, Alex Popp, Central Middle School, CMS, Coachlamp Lane, Cos Cob
P&Z Watch: Few Fans for 40-Unit “Assisted Housing” Development Behind Bank of America
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“I think it’s clear and you would agree that the loan the trust is committed to giving this project is financial assistance?” Bob Barolak asked. “With respect I think it’s hogwash,” Mr. Cohen said, characterizing the $100,000 as not significant assistance on a project of the size proposed. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, 8-30g, affordable housing trust fund, Arn Welles, assisted housing, Bank of America, Bob Barolak, Bruce Cohen
P&Z Watch: Brunswick Approved Unanimously for Early Education Center at 270 Lake Ave
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The auditorium, gymnasium and chapel will be preserved, as they have significant historical significance. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, 270 Lake Avenue, Brunswick School, Carmel Academy, Chabad Lubavitch, Margarita Alban
Mural Maybe? P&Z Says Town Reg Considers Proposed Old Greenwich Mural an Illegal Sign
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“Public art under this policy is defined as works of art in all artistic disciplines and media that are visually and physically accessible on public property within the Town.” – Greenwich Public Art Policy Continue Reading →