The applicant, Streetworks, is the development arm of Hudson’s Bay Company, which owns the three Saks 5th Ave stores on the Avenue. Continue Reading →
P&Z Watch: New Uses for Former Ralph Lauren Building Receive Favorable Response
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P&Z Watch: All Eyes on Greenwich Ave Parking for Second Floor Uses
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The owner of a barre studio is in violation of regulations because her use is only permitted on the second floor of Greenwich Avenue if parking is provided. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, Andy Fox, Cindy Sites, Dave Hardman, David and Victoria Yolen, Greenwich Avenue
P&Z Rules on Illegal Two-Family in a Neighborhood with Tight Parking
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Planning and Zoning reviewed an application to bring an illegal two family home into compliance. The main obstacle was parking on the undersized .08 acre lot. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Byram, Dave Hardman, Dennis Yeskey, Margarita Alban, Mead Avenue, Nick Macri
P&Z Watch: Consider Second GHS Egress As Part of Cardinal Stadium Phase 1
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The P&Z commissioners want the stadium project to be more “holistic” and possibly prioritize the second egress off East Putnam Ave by including it in Phase 1, along with new bleachers and ADA compliance elements including handicapped parking and elevator to press box. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, Sports, Alan Gunzburg, Andy Fox, Ashley Cole, bleachers
P&Z Votes on Second Congregational Church Applications
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After discussion about commercial use, P&Z chair Alban voted against the Historic Overlay on the grounds that approving commercial offices inside Solomon Mead House would be a tipping point for the residential neighborhood. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Coffee for Good, commercial office space, Dennis Yeskey, Historic Overlay, Margarita Alban, Nick Macri, P&Z
P&Z Watch: Huge Turnout of Supporters for Abilis “Coffee for Good” at Second Congregational Church
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A crowd turned out to support a Abilis “Coffee for Good” coffee shop on church property at 48 Maple Ave. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Food Drink Restaurants, Government, Real Estate, Abilis, Alan Gunzburg, Andy Fox, Dennis Yeskey
Neighbors Riled over Proposed Use of Historic Overlay for 4,000 Sq Ft “Carriage House” in Front of 1923 English Manor
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Neighbors in the area of Calhoun Drive and Upland waited for hours to testify against a proposed 4,500 sq ft “carriage house” in front of a historic 1923 house at 21 Calhoun Drive that likely, even if preserved, would no longer be visible from the street. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Andy Fox, Calhoun Drive, carriage house, David Hardman, Dennis Yeskey, Margarita Alban
P&Z Applauds Abilis Coffee Shop, Reluctant on Historic Overlay for 48 Maple
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“An HO allows additional uses, but it also allows for an increase in square footage in the building, up to 28,800 sq ft….Now there is 12,000 sq ft. …You’re having a Historic Overlay to save the building in perpetuity, but in 20 years the church could add an awful lot and redevelop to 28,000 sq ft.” – P&Z Commissioner Nick Macri Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, Abilis, Alan Gunzburg, Coffee for Good, Dennis Yeskey, Doreen Pearson
Riverside Towing Ability to Operate Challenged at P&Z Following Cease & Desist
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Riverside Towing received a cease and desist order from Greenwich’s Zoning Enforcement Officer because they only have a permit for repair service at 561 West Putnam Ave. The question is whether towing is a use that falls under repair. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, 500 West Putnam Ave, 581 West Putnam Ave, 585 West Putnam Ave, Albert and Heather Jagodzinski, Andy Fox, Chip Haslun
Sharp Words Exchanged at P&Z Meeting on Proposed 6-110 Development at 62 Mason Street
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Several commissioners gave architectural advice on the design proposed for 62 Mason Street after the applicant had done what ARC asked during 3 meetings. The chair asked them to refrain. Then the applicant surprised P&Z by saying a century old Magnolia tree was unhealthy, and needed to come down. That was a surprise considering that was not mentioned at last week’s tree hearing on a different tree. Continue Reading →