Planning & Zoning Commission, July 7, 2026

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting held on July 7, 2026, primarily focused on several site plan applications and zoning matters in Greenwich. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a final site plan for 129 Hamilton LLC to convert a two-family residence into a three-family residence with an affordable housing unit under Connecticut General Statute Section 830G. The commission approved the application with conditions requiring modifications to provide natural light and ventilation in the affordable unit and adherence to affordability plans. Another significant agenda item was the review of a final site plan and special permit for Aaron Hill to convert a single-family dwelling to a two-family dwelling on an undersized lot, with detailed discussions on tree removal, landscaping plans, and slope stabilization. The commission emphasized the need for a robust landscaping and invasive species management plan, with staff and conservation sign-off prior to zoning permits. Additionally, the Greenwich Country Club presented plans involving tree transplants, parking expansions, and facility renovations, including energy efficiency considerations and noise ordinance compliance. Public concerns were raised about tree preservation, environmental impacts, and noise from golf course maintenance, prompting commitments from the club to improve practices. The meeting also included a pre-application review for an accessory dwelling unit and a pre-application for the Goddard School's adaptive reuse of a former supermarket. Lastly, a large-scale proposal for 0 and 21 Vista Drive involving removal of existing structures, construction of a sunken indoor tennis court with employee housing, and coastal improvements was discussed, with attention to flood zone compliance, landscaping, and neighborhood impacts. The commission deferred some decisions pending further information and emphasized ongoing collaboration with applicants and staff to address environmental, safety, and community concerns.