A crowd turned out to support a Abilis “Coffee for Good” coffee shop on church property at 48 Maple Ave. Continue Reading →
P&Z Watch: Huge Turnout of Supporters for Abilis “Coffee for Good” at Second Congregational Church
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Peter Levy
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Neighbors Riled over Proposed Use of Historic Overlay for 4,000 Sq Ft “Carriage House” in Front of 1923 English Manor
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Neighbors in the area of Calhoun Drive and Upland waited for hours to testify against a proposed 4,500 sq ft “carriage house” in front of a historic 1923 house at 21 Calhoun Drive that likely, even if preserved, would no longer be visible from the street. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Andy Fox, Calhoun Drive, carriage house, David Hardman, Dennis Yeskey, Margarita Alban
P&Z Watch: Local Businesses Oppose Upgrade of Greenwich’s Only Movie Theater
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The surprise of the evening was opposition to the redevelopment from local business owners. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Bow Tie, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Property Owners Association, Kings Cross, Margarita Alban, Mark Reichenbaum
Sharp Words Exchanged at P&Z Meeting on Proposed 6-110 Development at 62 Mason Street
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Several commissioners gave architectural advice on the design proposed for 62 Mason Street after the applicant had done what ARC asked during 3 meetings. The chair asked them to refrain. Then the applicant surprised P&Z by saying a century old Magnolia tree was unhealthy, and needed to come down. That was a surprise considering that was not mentioned at last week’s tree hearing on a different tree. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 62 Mason Street, David Hardman, Dennis Yeskey, Francia Alvarez, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, Margarita Alban
P&Z Review Stipulation Agreement on 143 Sound Beach Ave: “A Good Compromise”
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“The applicant has been very accommodating to specific changes and requests to changes to architecture. I feel we have a good compromise here,” said commissioner Nick Macri. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 143 Sound Beach Avenue, 143 Sound Beach Avenue Associates LP, Andy Fox, Margarita Alban, Nancy Ramer, Nick Macri
P&Z Approves Chabad Synagogue but with Significantly Less FAR, and Conditions
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“Where I struggle is we grant more FAR and yet the applicant does not meet the requirement of our parking regulations. And yet the applicant has spoken consistently of building a facility to fully accommodate its growth and future demand, yet the facility starts out not providing parking per regulations. That’s made me uncomfortable throughout this.” – P&Z chair Margarita Alban Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Dave Hardman, Margarita Alban, Nick Macri, Peter Levy, Victoria Goss
Standing Room Only as Anticipation Mounts for P&Z Decision on Chabad Synagogue
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At the Dec 18 P&Z meeting the commission reviewed the application for a new Chabad Lubavitch synagogue at the corner of Mason Street and Havemeyer including parking, rooftop playground, and safety given there is an entrance opposite the fire house.
Rabbi Yossi Deren said the commission was being discriminatory and “moving the lines.” The acting chair said the commission was working according to regulations and the process is iterative. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Andy Fox, Chabad Lubavitch, David Hardman, Dennis Yeskey, Greenwich Avenue, Katie DeLuca
P&Z Pushes Back on DPW Bridge/Rotary Project on Sound Beach Ave
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Jim Michel said the State has set aside $3.8 million in funding, though the current estimate is $4.9 million. “They said they’d honor and bring the funding up to $4.9 million when we submit the final design plans,” he said. One resident warned that the only place where there is free cheese is in a mouse trap. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Transportation, Allen Lovejoy, Amy Siebert, Andy Fox, Binney Park, Binney Pond
P&Z Rules on Sternlicht Family 14-Acre Back Country Horse Farm in Greenwich
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Adrienne Sternlicht, who has Olympic Aspirations, sought approval from P&Z Approval for a 14 Acre Horse Farm for 14 Horses on Old Mill Road. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 131 Old Mill, Adrienne Sternlicht, Barry Sternlicht, Dennis Yeskey, Doug Clark, Elinor Hershaft
Planning & Zoning Commission Votes Unanimously on “Attics & Basements” Proposal
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After waiting five hours, a group of about 20 residents got the answer they had been waiting for. It was after midnight when the Planning & Zoning commission voted on the proposed amendment to the way FAR is calculated for attics and basement. Continue Reading →