Planning & Zoning Commission, September 29, 2026

The Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of September 29, 2026, included multiple land-use and development applications; no procurement activity, contract awards, or purchasing decisions were identified. The commission approved 5–0 a five-year extension for the 103 Mason Street affordable residential project and approved 5–0 the St. Paul’s Episcopal Society subdivision, with conditions addressing a drainage easement, relocation of the church drainage system, review of future development, and marking any parcel later dedicated as open space. The commission also approved 5–0 the 34 Railroad Avenue restaurant application to increase seating from 112 to 150 and use managed parking, subject to operational and reporting conditions, including a post-opening review after 12 months. The Berkeley Insurance Company redevelopment at 475 Steamboat Road was approved 5–0 with conditions including noise testing and compliance measures; the applicant also agreed to return for a parking discussion after occupancy. The commission approved 5–0 modifications to 189 Sound Beach Avenue and the Deerfield Drive project, and separately voted 5–0 that setback areas at 29 Doubling Road remain included in the zoning lot area.

Other matters were continued or discussed without final approval. The applications for 50 and 50A Laughlin Avenue remained open for additional drainage and related information; Foxtrot Farm’s horse-use application was continued to October 14 for further operational details. The proposed 176-unit development at 7 and 9 West Putnam Avenue was discussed as a pre-application, with the applicant indicating a 30% affordable set-aside approach and further work expected on wetlands, traffic, sewer capacity, and unit mix. A pre-application for four one-bedroom apartments above the 18 Beach Street warehouse also received guidance on plan revisions, parking, affordability, and design review. Items 3, 7, 8, and 12 were postponed.