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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 →
The proposal is being submitted under Connecticut’s affordable housing statute 8-30g and as such it “ticks all the boxes” in terms of an ideal location for affordable housing in that it is near public transportation, shopping and employment. Continue Reading →
BOE members balked at being advised they couldn’t seek a second opinion. Meanwhile, the building committee did not want to “pause” to focus on just the MI approval process, but rather to proceed with both design documents as part of the “study and survey” process and the MI approval. Continue Reading →
The surface of the putting green is proposed to be synthetic turf, rather than natural turf for ease of maintenance and to allow play earlier in the spring and immediately after weather events. Continue Reading →
On Tuesday the P&Z commission focused on plans to level the rock outcropping, student safety and traffic flow.
The driveway will allow 60 cars to queue. The proposed bus loop comes off Orchard Street. Continue Reading →
“We anticipated there would not be a full embracing by the public given the size of the project, but we believe that its location is ideal.” – John Tesei, attorney Continue Reading →
Ever wonder what’s allowed on a rooftop in the town of Greenwich? Continue Reading →
“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 →