“We’re hoping we can address enough issues that this will become non-controversial.” – P&Z commission chair Margarita Alban Continue Reading →
P&Z Refers Historic Greenwich Ave Intersection Design to Experts on Greenscape Committee
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Six-Story, 110 Unit Affordable Housing Development Would Be a Stone’s Throw from Greenwich Ave
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A new P&Z pre-application would develop properties behind St Mary Church. It is submitted under state affordable housing statute 8-30g. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, affordable housing, Benedict Court, Benedict Place, Greenwich Avenue, Joe Tranfo
P&Z Reacts to Pre-Application for Cluster of Six 10,000 Sq Ft Houses: “This doesn’t do anything in terms of the POCD or the Town”
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Public at 21-29, ‘AKA 6107’ does allow for the provision of cluster housing, but I would not say you are hitting that goal with this application. This isn’t really cluster. This is 10,000 sq ft houses on 3 acres.” – Margarita Alban, P&Z commission chair Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, cluster housing, Margarita Alban, Nick Macri, POCD, solar array
P&Z Watch: Greenwich’s New Housing Trust Fund Is in the Works
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Though there had been an early suggestion of adding a fee to developers’ permits, the trust fund will be funded exclusively by private donations. The expenditure level at which a donation must go before the RTM for approval is $500,000. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, affordable housing, affordable housing trust fund, Board of Selectmen, Margarita Alban, Planning & Zoning, POCD
P&Z Watch: Proposed Luxury Assisted Living Facility May Be Too Big, Too High
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P&Z questioned a developer’s request to double the FAR for a full market-rate luxury assisted living community. They also talked about how a minimum of outdoor space enhances quality of life, and suggested the proposed 4 stories be reduced to three. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Health, Real Estate, Age Friendly Greenwich, Bruce Cohen, Demential Friendly Greenwich, Margarita Alban
P&Z to Discuss Proposed Assisted Living Facility Zone and 4-Story Facility with 130 Units on Old Track Rd
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The July 14 P&Z agenda includes a pre-application from Renamba Greenwich LLC for a zoning amendment which would allow an assisted living facility. Renamba wants to develop a parcel on Old Track Road with 100 one-bed units and 30 memory care studios. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Health, Real Estate, assisted living, assisted living facility, Bruce Cohen, FAR
Pat Sesto: Today’s Nuisance Flooding May Be Tomorrow’s High Tide
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Pat Sesto, Greenwich’s Director of Environmental Affairs, addressed the RMA on Wednesday. It was the first in a new RMA speaker series: “Greenwich: What Does the Future Hold?” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Binney Pond, BYO Greenwich, Climate Change, coastal erosion, Department of Environmental Affairs, Grass Island, Green & Clean
Despite Movement to Postpone, RTM Votes on POCD
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On Monday night the RTM voted to approve the 2019 Plan of Conservation and Development, which was a surprise. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alexis Voulgaris, Francia Alvarez, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, JoAnn Messina, Katie DeLuca, League of Women Voters
Selectmen Vote on Municipal Improvements for Housing Authority Projects
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Selectman Sandy Litvack voted against the Municipal Improvements saying the Housing Authority had not provided all the facts for an informed vote. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Allison Walsh, Anthony Johnson, Board of Selectmen, Christopher Bristol, Dawn Fortunato, Housing Authority of the Town of Greenwich
Residents Share Putnam Ave and Greenwich Ave Likes and Dislikes at POCD Workshop
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Themes emerged at Thursday’s POCD workshop where stations were set up to focus on different parts of Putnam Avenue and Greenwich Avenue. Residents looked at maps and then put post-in notes on easels under “likes” or “dislikes.” Continue Reading →