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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 →
“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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →