“The CT 8-30g statute enables construction of much-needed new apartment buildings in the Town of Greenwich. The market-rate apartments subsidize the Affordable units, in a system that actually works. I applaud the development community in Greenwich that is working hard to make these apartment buildings a reality.” – Rich Granoff,Founder of Granoff Architects Continue Reading →
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Greenwich Energy Committee to Host Seminar for Large Consumers of Energy
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The Town of Greenwich Energy Committee will host a seminar on February 22, 2019, featuring keynote speaker, Anthony Malkin, Chairman and CEO of Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. The target audience of the event is owners and managers of commercial buildings, who tend to be larger consumers of energy. A panel of the speakers, joined by Rich Granoff of Granoff Architects and Frank Parker 66 Field Point Realty, LLC, will provide the opportunity for specific questions and solutions. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Business, Government, Anthony Malkin, Emprie State REalty, Eversource, Frank Parker, Greenwich Energy Committee
Synagogue at Historic Armory: No HDC Vote after Third Revision and the Clock is Ticking
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The proposed Chabad Lubavitch synagogue would involve demolition of much of the historic Armory on Mason Street, built in 1911. After returning Wednesday night for a third time, the Historic District Commission said they still weren’t prepared to vote. One of many concerns was that the main synagogue entrance, which has less than the required the setback, would be directly across from the very busy fire station on Havemeyer Place. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Chabad Lubavitch, Darius Toraby, Erik Zambell, Granoff Architects, Heithaus vs Greenwich P&Z, Historic District Commission
Proposal for Abandoned CT Institute of Art Features 67 Residential Units, Supermarket
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Development of properties at 581 and 585 West Putnam Ave was discussed well past midnight at Planning & Zoning Tuesday night. The proposal includes excavation of more than 20 feet of ledge over an area exceeding an acre.
That is about 31,000 cubic yards of material. Extensive blasting could last for a prolonged period of time. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Aleksandra Moch, Citarella, Connecticut Institute of Art, Craig Studer, Gateway Construction, John Ferari, John Tesei
Next for the Wrecking Ball in Greenwich: Row of Vintage Homes on Sound View, Field Point Rd
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Demolition signs went up this week on several houses on Field Point Rd and Sound View Drive, just south of Greenwich Town Hall. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Real Estate, Field Point Road, Greenwich Town Hall, Rich Granoff, Sound View Drive
Proposed 120-Unit Apartment Building at 777 West Putnam Ave Clears Hurdle
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777 West Putnam Ave LLC seeks to construct a new 120 unit apartment building with over 400 parking spaces on an 8.5 acre commercial site in Greenwich, a stone’s throw from the New York state line. Neighbors turned out to oppose the proposal. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, 777 West Putnam Ave LLC, 777 West Putnam Avenue, Andrea Blume, Eric Schwartz, Greenwich Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency, Jay Fain & Associates, John Tesei
P&Z Feedback: Proposed Sound Beach Ave Apartment Building with “Sliver” of Retail is Not Balanced
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Developers of 143 Sound Beach Ave met resistance from neighbors and the P&Z commission on Tuesday. Concerns included traffic congestion, parking, and the balance of retail and residential in the “mixed use” building.
Also, with a 100 ft setback, commissioners said the retail would not engage pedestrians. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 143 Sound Beach Avenue, Chip Haslun, Greenwich Point, Margarita Alban, Old Greenwich School, Old Greenwich Village
Neighborly Relations Deteriorate over Proposed Neighbor-to-Neighbor Food Pantry Building
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Tuesday night’s Planning & Zoning commission meeting included a chance for dozens of neighbors and their attorneys to elaborate on their objections to Neighbor to Neighbor’s proposed food pantry and clothing distribution building adjacent to Christ Church and the Tomes Higgins House. Continue Reading →