Peter Lowe

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P&Z Consider Relief for Unauthorized Tree Removal in Open Space

“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 →

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P&Z Watch: Is 92-Unit 8-30g “The Missing Tooth” in the Fabric of Downtown Greenwich?

The commission said they were unsure that existing legal non-conformities would carry over to a new development because while non-conformities travel with a property, when 9 properties are merged, the legal non-conformities might cease to exist. There were also concerns about the optics of developing affordable housing on a contaminated site. Continue Reading →

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P&Z Commission Denies Controversial Subdivision on Ridgeview Ave

At issue was the addition of a second curb cut and driveway and location of proposed Conservation Easements. Also, neighbors voiced concerns about increased flooding. Neighbors said they were worried about worsening flooding. One neighbor described cars being stranded on Ridgeview during Ida. Continue Reading →

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P&Z Watch: Commission Unanimously Approves CMS Municipal Improvement; Moves Site Plan to Final

“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 →

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Community Update – Old Greenwich School Readies for Renovation

There are numerous critical improvements to be made to Old Greenwich School and the OGSBC is determined to make them a reality. The BOE and the OGSBC have the bandwidth to get this project done now for our children and the community. We just need adequate/requisite funding.
Most importantly, we believe there should be no unnecessary delays in fixing the serious problems at OGS. Continue Reading →

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