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…
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“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 →
Filed under: Business, Government, Health, Andew Fischer, cannabis, Chief James Heavey, Dept of Consumer Protection, Emily Sabo
P&Z Watch: Nursery School Proposed for 24 Children Age 3 and 4 at Banksville Community House
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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 →
Filed under: Schools, Banksville community HOuse, Kidz Korner, Margarita Alban, Planning & Zoning Commission, Toni Natale
P&Z Deny Application to Finish Basement in Legally Nonconforming 2-Family
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 16 Prospect Drive, Catherine "Cassie" Palmer, Margarita Alban, Nick Macri, Planning & Zoning Commission
P&Z Watch: New Greenwich Private School Approved with Multiple Conditions
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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 →
Filed under: Real Estate, Schools, Clay Kaufman, Margarita Alban, Planning & Zoning Commission, The Cedar School
Neighbors Sue Greenwich P&Z Commission over Approval of Back Country Residential Ice Rink
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, ice rink, Margarita Alban, Planning & Zoning Commission, Round Hill Road
P&Z Watch: More Requirements for Affordable & Workforce Housing in Business Zones; More Incentives for Developers
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The new text amendment proposed Tuesday night would encourage both workforce housing and Affordable housing in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, affordable housing, moderate income housing, P&Z, Planning & Zoning Commission, Section 6-110, text amendment
P&Z WATCH: New Proposal for Historic Armory Would Remove “Drill Shed”
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In 2018, both the Historic District Commission and P&Z Commission told the previous applicant, Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich, they wanted the Armory in its entirety to be preserved. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Armory, Chabad Lubavitch, Mason Street, Planning & Zoning Commission
P&Z Watch: Large Outdoor Ice Rink at Round Hill Rd Residence Gets Green Light
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Sports, ice rink, Planning & Zoning Commission, Round Hill Road
P&Z Watch Pre-Application Received for New Private School in Pemberwick
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The Mead School previously occupied the site at 200 Pemberwick Road in the 1980s. Continue Reading →