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P&Z approves extension and three site approvals; lot confirmations and conditions recorded
Summary
The Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission approved a five‑year extension for Paradigm at 4448 West Putnam, final coastal site plans for 24 Riverside Lane and 33 Byram Shore Road, and confirmed a five‑lot lot configuration in a final subdivision map. All motions passed 5‑0 with standard staff conditions.
At its Jan. 21 meeting the Town of Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission approved a set of routine and contested land‑use items.
Paradigm Realty’s request for a five‑year extension (4448 West Putnam Avenue, PLPZ 2021048) to maintain approvals for a 14‑unit residential conversion of the former bowling alley was approved. Applicant Chip Haslund told the commission that cost and material uncertainties delayed construction; the commission continued all original conditions and approved the extension to June 30, 2031.
Two coastal site plans received conditional approval. The final coastal site plan for 24 Riverside Lane (PLPZ 2025 442) was approved with conditions requiring the applicant verify FAR calculations with the zoning enforcement officer and revise landscape and drainage designs in coordination with conservation staff before issuing the zoning permit. EMAC’s suggestion to wire for future rooftop solar was noted as advisory. The final coastal site plan for 33 Byram Shore Road (PLPZ 2025 424) was approved with conditions including map filing, DEEP/DEP recommendations about keeping pools out of certain VE zones where feasible, structural disconnect requirements for features in VE zones and addressing outstanding staff and departmental comments.
The commission also approved a five‑lot confirmation for several Round Hill Road/Pexland/Sheffield properties (PLPZ 2025441). Staff and commissioners said the action clarified historic deeded lot lines dating from the 1970s, required removal of a small playhouse noted as not legally conforming, and included a condition that any future lot development return for site review and comply with current wetlands and building codes.
All of these motions passed unanimously (5‑0). Each approval included the standard staff conditions requiring resolution of outstanding departmental comments prior to zoning permit issuance.
