“To develop this site you really have to denude most of the site to get this to work right.” – P&Z commissioner Nick Macri Continue Reading →
P&Z Gets a First Taste of 6-Story, 176-Unit 8-30g Building Proposed to Replace Putnam Green
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Rink MI for Modified “Flip” Skates Through RTM over Objections of Referrers
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“What does Byram get out of this $50 or maybe $60 million project? We get an access road that will split the park in half.” – Alex Popp
“Eugene Morlot park will be truly accessible to people of all abilities and ages, creating POCD guiding principle #1 an even greater sense of place.” – Steph Cowie Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Sports, Alex Popp, Byram, Cheryl Moss, Eugene Morlot Park, Fred Camillo, Jim Michel
Plans Proposed to Demolish & Reconstruct Historic Building at 2 Greenwich Ave, Plus 2 Adjacent Buildings
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A pre-application has been submitted to the Town of Greenwich Planning and Zoning Commission to demolish three existing structures: 2 Greenwich Avenue, 10 Greenwich Avenue, and 10–12 West Putnam Avenue, to consolidate the three contiguous parcels and construct a new mixed-use building containing ground-floor and below-grade retail, 14 residential apartments. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 10 Greenwich Ave, 10-12 West PUtnam Ave, 2 Greenwich Ave, HDC, P&Z
P&Z Watch: Havemeyer Might Resemble Cemetery with Addition of Bush Statue and Loss of Mature Trees
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“It seems to me that with the loss of the trees, it begins to me to resemble Arlington Cemetery. We have monument, monument, monument, and a monument across the street – all at an intersection with great historic quality and beauty.” – P&Z Commissioner Mary Jenkins Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Government, Real Estate, Anne Noel Jones, Arn Welles, Ashley Cole, Conte & Conte, David Wold
Patel: President Bush Deserves More than an Empty Suit
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“In the latest P&Z application, a keen observer will notice there is no mock up provided of the statue. Instead, only a blank silhouette is shown…Well, it seems our First Selectman didn’t think to ask Mr. Fagan whether we could use his design. Instead, we ripped it off, and pushed forward until the artist found out and balked. Now, the Town appears to be pushing forward with a ‘TBD’ design from a firm who makes custom sculptures from photographs.” – Aakash Patel Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Aakash Patel, Fred Camillo, George H.W. Bush, Havemeyer building, HDC, P&Z
P&Z Watch: Greenwich Drafts Smoke Shop Restrictions after Byram Neighbors Complain
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The Byram Neighborhood Association requested restrictions on smoke shops noting recent police activity and violations among the cluster of them in the area of Mill Street and North/South Water Streets. Byram is attractive to smoke shops because New York has tougher laws. New York longer allow flavored vapes and restrict ENDS, which is a nicotine delivery system. Commissioner Nick Macri said he was worried a cigar store exemption would create a loophole in the future. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Police & Fire, Real Estate, Schools, cigar shops, Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission, P&Z
Byram Neighbors, P&Z Skeptical about Proposed 2-Family on “Severely Undersized Lot”
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The applicant referred to on Oxer Place as a “de facto cul-de-sac,” but neighbors described it as a dead end with maxed out on-street parking at night, a history of flooding and pedestrian traffic via path to Henry Street. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Arn Welles, Byram, Margarita Alban, Mary Jenkins, Nick Macri, Oxer Place
P&Z Uneasy Sewer Deal with NY Would Expire before 40-Year Deed Restriction on 8-30g at Greenwich Woods
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P&Z chair Margarita Alban noted a new state law that became effective in 2024 allows conversion of nursing homes to residential with a quick review, and suggested the applicant consider that route. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, affordable housing, Anne Noel Jones, Connecticut DEEP, Gigi Ma, Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission
P&Z Watch: 92-Unit Mason Street 8-30g Issues Include Storm Water Drainage, Environmental Justice, Equity & Nonconformities
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Commissioner Dennis Yeskey shared concern about having two buildings – one with mostly the affordable units and one with mostly luxury condos. He said that posed an issue of equity for residents. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, affordable housing, Bruce Park Ave, Caspi Development, Greenwich Planning & Zoning
Vacant 1978 Building in Greenwich Office Park Could be Repurposed for Residential
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Building 8 in Greenwich Office Park has been vacant for approximately three years and in need of substantial renovation. The proposal is under section 6-110 for workforce housing, but the catch is they propose a “payment in lieu” to Greenwich’s housing authority and now below market units. Continue Reading →