Chris Franco has submitted plans to town hall for “Brookridge Crossing,” an adaptive reuse project at 5 Brookridge that would restore the historic house, re-purpose it and preserve it in perpetuity. He also has plans to plant mature specimen trees. Continue Reading →
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With Blessing from Selectmen, OGS Building Committee to Proceed to P&Z with Pre-Application in May: “Every Week Counts”
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The Board of Selectmen voted on “A request for Municipal Improvement status for the Old Greenwich School project” at their meeting on Thursday morning. The discussion was a second read of the request. The first read was on March 22 meeting, prior to BET decision day on the fiscal 2024 budget, where Democratic members urged the full board’s approval of $34.9 million for a total renovation of the school. That did not happen. The BET did approve $1.1 million to complete Architecture & Engineering work. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, BET, Board of Selectmen, James Waters, Old Greenwich School, P&Z, Planning & Zoning
Neighbors Slam Dearfield Drive 8-30g; Concerns Include Storm Water, Wetlands, Sewer, Landmarked Houses, Crash Data
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“We anticipated there would not be a full embracing by the public given the size of the project, but we believe that its location is ideal.” – John Tesei, attorney Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, Arn Welles, Chase Bank, Dearfield Drive, Dearfield Lane, Greenwich Library
Grigg Street Historic Overlay Approved by P&Z in Exchange for Relief from Parking Requirement
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The 1900 house will be restored to match the original era of construction, in perpetuity, in exchange for relief from parking requirements. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 12 Grigg Street, Margarita Alban, P&Z
New P&Z Director RMA Highlights: Affordable Housing, ADUs, Vermin, New Outdoor Dining Rules, Rockefeller Property
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The new P&Z director said trends that got underway during the pandemic have impacted Greenwich P&Z, including an “abrupt and ferocious construction boom.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Margarita Alban, P&Z, Patrick Larow
Patrick LaRow Named Director of Greenwich P&Z
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Mr. LaRow has worked with the Town since 2007, rising from Senior Planner to Deputy Director of the Department. Previously he was a Planning Associate with Fredrick P. Clark in Albany. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Katie DeLuca, P&Z, Patrick Larow, Planning & Zoning
P&Z Denies Greenwich Hospital’s Smilow Cancer Center a Second Time
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“I struggle with the need to sacrifice a residential neighborhood to offer enhanced cancer care given the availability of a variety of commercial sites both within Greenwich and nearby, many of which are already home to a host of specialized healthcare services and centers.” – P&Z commissioner Peter Lowe Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Greenwich Hospital, P&Z, P&Z Watch, Planning & Zoning, Smilow Cancer Center
Proposed Shake Shack On East Putnam Ave: Is it Restaurant or Fast Food? Is the Egress Safe?
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“They’re going to make the right onto Putnam and loop around on Neil Lane to get back onto 95. It’s already a disaster…It’s insane.” – Robert Forstbauer Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Food Drink Restaurants, Government, Fast Food, Margarita Alban, Neil Lane, Nick Macri, P&Z
P&Z Watch: Rooftop Terrace on Greenwich Ave is Okay, 9 Ft Rooftop Pergola is Not
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Ever wonder what’s allowed on a rooftop in the town of Greenwich? Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Greenwich Avenue, P&Z, P&Z Watch, pergola, Planning & Zoning Commission
P&Z Watch: Demo of Movie Theater Proposed; 5,000 sq ft Restaurant and Pedestrian Plaza Proposed
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The existing theater would be replaced with a new 7,879 square foot mixed-use addition that will include a 4,975 square foot restaurant space and pedestrian plaza with green areas and outdoor restaurant seating. Continue Reading →