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P&Z Watch: Potential Historic Overlay Violation in Cos Cob Puts 2013 Agreement in Limbo

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 →

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P&Z Nixes Retail Marijuana Establishments in Greenwich, For Now…

“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 →

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Neighbors Sue Greenwich P&Z Commission over Approval of Back Country Residential Ice Rink

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 →

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P&Z Watch: Large Outdoor Ice Rink at Round Hill Rd Residence Gets Green Light

On Tuesday night the Planning & Zoning commission reviewed a proposed final site plan and special permit from Adam and Sarah Dolder to construct a 100 ft long lighted open air ice rink with an adjacent 256 sq. ft. building for lockers and Zamboni storage, plus a 821 sq ft pool house, drainage systems and associated utilities at 407 Round Hill Rd. The applicants’ proposal would further exceed 150,000 cubic feet in building volume. The property is 7.32-acres in the RA-4 Zone. Continue Reading →

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