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In the draft text, no smoke shop would be located within 1,000 feet of any other smoke shop, and no smoke shop would be located within 3,000 feet of a public or private school, religious institution or hospital. Continue Reading →
Last week’s P&Z approval of an application for martial arts studio at 30 South Water Street represented something of a compromise from a previous request to change the zone from Water-Based (WB) to LBR-2. The martial arts studio, a “group fitness use,” was considered a less non-conforming use than a bank, and therefore less detrimental to the neighborhood. Continue Reading →
The historic house at 5 Brookridge will be restored, re-purposed and preserved in perpetuity by Chris Franco who has a historic preservation team in place. Through the adaptive re-use of the property and additions, there will be a total of six 2-bedroom residential units. Continue Reading →
The steep slope from Bruce Museum down to Steamboat Rd has been a challenge in terms of a planting plan. The applicant seeks to relocate the stone wall along Steamboat Road, lower it and push it back so the sidewalk can be doubled in width from 5 ft to 10 ft, and allow space for street trees and seven decorative street pole lights to match the ones on Greenwich Ave.
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After several previous applications ranging from up to 60 units, and from work force housing to 8-30g, the applicant, 240 GA, LLC, owned by John Fareri, is proposing just 12 units, with a total of 32 bedrooms and 2 Levels of parking. 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 →
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 →
The applicant seeks to change the use of 31 St. Roch Ave, first floor, from print shop to hair salon. Both uses are non-conforming in the R6 residential zone. Continue Reading →
P&Z chair Margarita Alban said because the project was an 8-30g, “We are only obliged to (consider) life, safety and other considerations that may exceed the need for affordable housing, and that’s a very narrow standard.” Continue Reading →
While the commission said the wanted the town to have great recreation facilities, their first commitment was to green space, open space and community character. Continue Reading →