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“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 →
A 30 unit apartment building will take the place of 4 old houses on Milbank, and one around the corner on Havemeyer. The application was submitted prior to the rule change that allows just a max of 2-family homes in the neighborhood zoned R6. Continue Reading →
Back in 2013, after two public hearings, Greenwich P&Z granted a Historic Overlay (HO) for 133 East Putnam Ave in Cos Cob. In exchange for preserving the facade and “perpetual preservation” of the historic building, they approved a former warehouse behind the building to become a dance studio. Continue Reading →
“A no vote for recreational cannabis sales and cultivation is also a note vote for working class people and good paying jobs. Jobs with a living wage, vacation and sick time, good health care and retirement accounts. These jobs create careers that require higher education and degrees in chemistry, botany, horticulture and so much more.” – Emily Sabo, Organizing Director for United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 919 Continue Reading →
Previously there was a nursery school at the Banksville Community House, but it closed in 2012. To reopen, it is considered a new application in the eyes of the P&Z commission. Continue Reading →
Catherine “Cassie” Palmer wanted to create a bedroom in her basement at 16 Prospect Drive (Off Lake Ave), in a legally non-conforming two-family residence. The two-family is grandfathered in the R7 single family zone. Continue Reading →
Conditions involved evacuation plans if the Byram River floods, consideration of installing a gate to the parking lot, that the applicant confirm what off site facilities and fields they contract for their PE program. Continue Reading →
The complaint says the applicants did not produce adequate evidence for the commission to base their approval and that development of 407 Round Hill Rd will impact the fair market value of the adjacent properties as well as the use and enjoyment of those properties. Continue Reading →
The new text amendment proposed Tuesday night would encourage both workforce housing and Affordable housing in Greenwich. Continue Reading →