After about 40 speakers addressed the 230-member body, the motion failed in a vote: 52 Yes, 136 No and 6 Abstentions. Continue Reading →
Greenwich RTM Vote on Rink MI Fails: “Democracy in Action”
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Hamill Rink MI Approved by P&Z; Site Plan Moves to Final with Lengthy Requirements
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On Tuesday the Planning & Zoning commission approved Municipal Improvement status for DPW’s proposed new Hamill Rink in Eugene Morlot Park in Byram. The vote was 4-1. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Sports, Al Shehadi, Arn Welles, Byram Neighborhood Association, Dennis Yeskey, Greenwich Plan of Conservation and Development
P&Z Refers Historic Greenwich Ave Intersection Design to Experts on Greenscape Committee
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“We’re hoping we can address enough issues that this will become non-controversial.” – P&Z commission chair Margarita Alban Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Government, Real Estate, Alyssa Keleshian, Bolling monument, bump outs, David Wold, Dept of Public Works
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 →