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“Now there is a “stay” in the court proceeding to see if there is some sort of “compromise” that can be reached with P&Z. It’s a common tactic used by developers and, on the premise that it avoids expensive litigation by the town and the outcome of any litigation is unknown, it usually results in the approval of a slightly modified structure by our town’s P&Z..” – Karen Fassuliotis Continue Reading →
On Wednesday a call to the restaurant indicated it is no longer Macelleria. Instead it is George Seafood & Steakhouse. Continue Reading →
When is a yoga room a bedroom? Why do the zoning regs count a den count as a bedroom? Continue Reading →
Last week the town placed a stop work order on the former Starbucks building. The town building Continue Reading →
Susan Foster from the Riverside Association said her group was concerned about the look of the parking and that it would set a precedent. Continue Reading →
Initially applicant seeks a Retail Food Sales use, with a max of 12 seats, but ultimately seek approval for Restaurant Use. Continue Reading →
While some under parked 8-30g projects in have been approved, what’s unique about the Mill Street/So Water St application is that the 27 residences would rely on parking in the William Street municipal parking lot behind Rosina’s. Continue Reading →
“It is what Greenwich Point would be had it been left undisturbed.” – Laura di Bonaventura Continue Reading →
“The point the judge made in the Stonington decision (1994) is that historic preservation, when it is a National Register District, does rise to a protection of a resource in the state of great importance. Obviously you have to balance it with the other factors and the need for affordable housing, which is also significant. It is important to consider protecting heritage.” – P&Z chair Margarita Alban Continue Reading →
At the last P&Z meeting the commission approved a plan for renovations on the facade of 133 East Putnam Ave in Cos Cob, where a violation of a 2013 Historic Overlay agreement was issued this summer. Continue Reading →