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Instead of one unit over another, the proposal is for side-by-side units separated by carports topped by bedrooms. A neighbor said in a letter that headlights from the carports would shine into his dining room and the increased height of the structure would diminish his light, views and airflow. A further concern is that the two units might be operated as AirBnb style, short term rentals. Continue Reading →
P&Z commission chair Alban and attorney Tim Hollister disagreed on whether 8-30g can include retail.
Ms Alban said the history of the site was car dealership.
“You have not had retail, unless you consider a car dealership retail, which we don’t.”
“Car dealerships have a retail component. You can buy your antifreeze there,” Hollister said.
“The use isn’t classified by most towns as a retail use,” Alban said. Continue Reading →
“The town also hired professional sports facility advisors to survey Greenwich residents on this topic. 2,980 responses were received. 84% of respondents indicated that they would support the construction of a new skating rink adjacent to the existing. This broad and rigorous survey indicates the true desires of the community whereas today’s tiny and misleading survey by the Byram Neighborhood Association does not. The Greenwich community overwhelmingly supports the project submitted to Planning and Zoning.” – Bill Drake Continue Reading →
The commission voted to approve improvements at Fawcett/Grigg and Havemeyer/Arch. Conditions included removal of dining patios outside Meli-Melo and Hinoki. Continue Reading →
Points of discussion focused on sewer capacity, traffic, parking constraints, loss of trees and a historic stone wall. After initially wanting 80,000 sq ft, the hospital seeks a 54,865 sq ft building. Continue Reading →
The idea of an affordable housing trust fund had been proposed to the RTM in 1988, but it was tabled. A year later the state affordable housing statute, 8-30g, was approved. Continue Reading →
The Appointments committee of the RTM were overall civil, though Carl Carlson pounded his fist on the table and said he could not abide by Richard Maitland being chair when P&Z approved Neighbor to Neighbor’s food pantry building by a historic church and Tomes Higgins House, as well as condos on Milbank Ave. Continue Reading →
There is no longer a minimum distance between restaurants serving liquor. Will landlords rent to new restaurants? Will Bow Tie Cinemas eventually able to service meals and liquor in an upgraded theater? Continue Reading →