Westport property transfers as reported by the Town Clerk’s office for the period May 16 - 20, 2016:
Lei Wang and Xia Tian to Lv Xu and Xiaole Xie, 23 Oakview Circle, $400,000
James Stephen and Kip Herrick O’Brien Jr. to Anthony P. and Emily C. Bihl IV, 15 Winding Lane, $1,150,000
Aleksandar and Diana Sacchi Martinovic to Jeffrey Gershowitz, 7 Leslie Lane, $1,120,000
Tracy M. and Lyn-ann Smith to Emily and Benjamin Riley, 10 Ellery Lane, $1,675,000
By James Lomuscio
Developers of a planned four-story, 94-unit rental property at 1177 Post Road East are willing to adjust their site plan, hopefully to the town’s satisfaction, without using the state’s affordable housing statute 8-30g to override zoning laws, their attorney said.
Still, 1177 PRE Associates LLC is keeping 8-30g in its quiver via proposed text amendment 714. The amendment adds a new section “Residential-Rental Housing Opportunity/Workforce Zone District” as provided by the state’s affordable housing appeals procedure.
Under state law, 8-30g can be enforced if a town does not have 10 percent of its housing stock deemed affordable, which Westport does not. That opens the door to an aggressive developer riding roughshod over zoning regulations, doing what he or she pleases, something town officials say would jeopardize Westport’s identity and charm.
Christopher Smith, an attorney from the Shipman & Goodwin LLP firm representing 1177 PRE Associates, cautioned the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) of that during a public hearing Thursday night.
Vine, a charcuterie-style bar and restaurant, will open at 190 Main St. by end of June, according to owner Sammy Alanz. The space was previously occupied by Luxe Wine Bar, which closed in April. (See WestportNow April 12, 2016) Alanz initially announced the name of his new eatery would be Bankside Social, but has now changed it to Vine, a “wine room and charcuterie.” He also said that the restaurant will feature fresh, organic, local offerings—see http://www.westportvine.com (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 31 Westfair Drive, off Post Road East, is in process. Built in 1949, the 1-1/4 story cape has 1,686-square feet and is situated on a .39-acre property. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
The Westport Historic District Commission (HDC) tonight voted unanimously to accept a final study report designating two Westport-owned properties as historic structures. They are property and buildings known as Golden Shadows (68 Compo Road South), the guest house (70 Compo Road South) and the carriage house/garage (72 Compo Road South) each located on a portion of Baron’s South at 60 Compo Road South, and properties and buildings known as the Nike Missile Radar Site, 182 Bayberry Lane. HDC Chair Francis Henkels said the next step involves reviews by the Board of Selectmen and the Representative Town Meeting (RTM) for final approval. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 5 Locust Lane, off Treadwell Avenue, is in process. Built in 1941, the one-story ranch has 1,381-square feet and is situated on a .56-acre property. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
By Judy Szablak
Special to WestportNowBoth new and existing home inventory in Westport is up to nearly 400 homes for sale as of today.
However, contrary to what some may believe, less than 8 percent of these properties are “sizable” newly built homes, which are a minimum of 6,000 square feet and on at least a one-acre lot.
There are 81 newly built properties available throughout town, however only 31 homes fit into the “sizable” category, and they have an average price of just under $3.4 million.
The two that are pending are listed on average at $3.9 million.
Westport property transfers as reported by the Town Clerk’s office for the period May 9 – 13, 2016:
2 Pine Drive LLC to Joshua and Maegan Gaffey, 2 Pine Drive , $1,675,000
SIR-4 Melon Patch LLC to Brian G. and Stacey Herbst, 4 Melon Patch Lane, $3,361,300
Yvette A. Wildman Revocable Trust to The Chester LLC, 16 Minuteman Hill, $5,830,000
Holly J. and Kevin J. McCarthy to Stephen L. and Stephanie S. Shackelford, 250 North Ave., $2,365,000
Westport property transfers as reported by the Town Clerk’s office for the period May 2 - 6, 2016:
Marie and Christopher P. Howson to Daniel S. and Esther Jo, 3 Hooper Road $880,000
Mary Ryan Foss-Skiftesvik to Kim Rifkin, 1 Fraser Lane , $3,545,000
Adrienne Grossman to JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 29 Ferry Lane East, $2,933,967
David S. and Marjorie T. French to William Costello and Giselle Hantz, 66 Compo Road North, $1,625,000
Daly Method has officially opened at 272 Post Road East. The practice, headed by founder Renee Daly (r) ) offers chiropractic care including “Graston and active release technique, certified sports rehab, functional training, massage therapy, and wellness care.” Among those taking part in the ribbon cutting were First Selectman Jim Marpe and Matthew Mandell, president and executive director, Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo
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