Category: Real Estate - Page 28

Sunday, October 18, 2026

At P&Z, ‘High Density’ Text Amendment Raises Concerns

By James Lomuscio

A site specific text amendment that would allow greater density to facilitate a proposed 32-unit, rental housing development at 1480 Post Road East, the former Roger’s Septic Tank property. raised concerns at Thursday night’s Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) meeting about its implications townwide.

Plans call for three buildings on the property, including two with one townhouse each. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed graphic

“Text amendments affect the entire town,” said Peter Gold, a Representative Town meeting (RTM) member speaking as a member of the public. “There are other possible sites that it may affect.

“You guys have an obligation to think of the town as a whole, not a specific site,” he added.

His concerns about text amendment 772, designed to increase density in inclusionary zone two- and multifamily lots, were shared by some P&Z members, as well as the public.

Thursday, June 6th, 2019

Rehab Complex Eyed for ‘Westport Hotel’

By James Lomuscio

The Westport Rehabilitation Complex at 1 Burr Road is being eyed for a high-end, 50-room hotel close to downtown.

An early rendering of The Westport Hotel. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed graphic

Leonard M. Braman, representing the owners 1 Burr Road LLC, met tonight with Westport’s Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z)for a pre-application hearing, seeking input on a possible zoning change that would allow the establishment of “The Westport Hotel” in a restricted office residential (RORD 1) zone.

The commission’s reception was mostly positive.

The main caveats were that the developer be sensitive to the neighborhood and consider underground parking since the current three-story complex on the .89-acre property with 207 feet fronting Post Road West only has 35 parking spaces.

Winners and Losers: The 2019 Legislative Session

By CT Mirror Staff

www.ctmirror.org

The 2019 legislative session ended at midnight Wednesday. As usual, some folks came out of the process happy. Others are already plotting their strategies for next year.

The impact of these decisions will take years to determine. But here’s an early assessment of who came out ahead and who didn’t.

Winners

Cities and towns: The state budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 slightly increases the $2.3 billion in aid that cities and towns get each year. The education grant program that accounts for most of the state’s municipal aid will rise by 2 percent next year. And Gov. Ned Lamont’s plan to send some towns a bill to help cover teacher pension costs got shelved.

State employees: After granting concessions in 2009, 2011 and 2017, unionized state employees were asked by Lamont to accept new limits on the annual inflation increase for their pensions. They declined that request.

Tuesday, June 4th, 2019

Comings & Goings: Matsu Sushi Reopens

Just in time for the warm weather and downtown summer events, Matsu Sushi has reopened at 33 Jesup Road in what it says is a “soft opening.” The restaurant closed almost two months ago for what it said was renovations. While some work has been done, more remains, according to the owners. Meanwhile the restaurant is open every day except Monday with dinner only on Sunday. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

Monday, June 3rd, 2019

House Adopts $43B Budget, Senate Approval Expected Tuesday

By Keith M. Phaneuf and Maya Moore

www.ctmirror.org

The House of Representatives tonight approved a new state budget that averts a major projected deficit without increasing income tax rates, but does shift billions of dollars in pension debt onto the next generation of taxpayers.

Despite the potential for a $3 billion-plus deficit unless adjustments were made, legislators and the new governor made new investments in health care, bolstered local education aid significantly while sparing cities and towns from having to help cover municipal teacher pension costs.

The Democrat-controlled chamber voted 86-65 to send the package to the Senate, which is expected to approve it Tuesday.

The $43.4 billion, two-year plan avoids an income tax hike on the rich the new governor opposed, but establishes a much smaller “mansion tax” surcharge on the sale of expensive homes. The budget also asks more from small businesses and defers the first stage of property tax relief Lamont pledged on the campaign trail.

32 Housing Units Planned for Septic Tank Property

The Westport Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) is scheduled to hear a text amendment Thursday that would allow greater density to facilitate a proposed 32-unit, rental housing development at the former Roger’s Septic Tank property, Mary Young, Planning & Zoning director, said today.

Roger’s Septic, 1480 Post Road East, is the site of a planned 32-unit housing complex. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

Text amendment 772, designed to increase density in inclusionary zone two- and multifamily lots, has been submitted by Christopher Smith, attorney for 1480 PRE Associates.

The amendment is scheduled to be heard simultaneously with a site plan application to develop the 1.625-acre property at 1480 Post Road East, the former Roger’s Septic Tank property, into a 32 one- and two-bedroom units, 20 percent affordable, Young said. The property is located in a general business district (GBD) and Residential A zone.

Young said that earlier this year 1480 PRE Associates submitted two additional applications on the property pursuant to the state’s affordable housing statute, 8-30g. While those applications remain pending, Young added they may be withdrawn if the other applications are approved Thursday.

Sunday, June 2nd, 2019

Comings & Goings: Live in the Now Wellness Opens

Rae Suba, an occupational therapist and registered yoga teacher, has opened a mental wellness therapy studio, Live in the Now, at 46 Post Road East, second floor, next to Tiffany. A seasoned pediatric occupational therapist of more than 25 years in private practice, Suba said she is expanding her services to include wellness and yoga services to all age groups. The daughter of well known public figure Joe Mioli, Suba said, “My successful longtime therapy career has grown by word-of-mouth.” She adds, “Lke my dad and uncle Mel, I’m sort of the Westport Pizza of wellness therapy.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Friday, May 31st, 2019

Westport Property Transfers May 13-17, 2019

Westport property transfers as reported by the Town Clerk’s office for the period May 13-17, 2019:

G & T Westport Assoc. LLC to Aurelio Horacio & Caroline L. Almonte, 3 Eno Lane, $1,700,000

Nathan & Basia Dworak to Harold Fischel, 3 Otter Trail, $1,082,000

Barry A. & Leslie Hyman to Michael Warner Radcliffe & Dena Ryane, 20 Pequot Trail, $1,400,000

Thursday, May 30th, 2019

Comings & Goings: Elvira’s Reopening Under New Ownership

By Dave Matlow

Elvira’s, the iconic convenience store opposite Old Mill Beach, will reopen around July 4 as Elvira Mae under the new ownership of Westport newcomers Hal and Betsy Kravitz.

Hal and Betsy Kravitz with Hal’s son, Sam, 14 at the new Elvira Mae today. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

The couple, who relocated from southern California to Westport in October, have been busy overseeing renovations to the store even before the sale closed earlier this month from the Yiovanakos family, who operated Elvira’s for 22 years.

According to Betsy, the store will open every day for breakfast and lunch items at 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. and then operate from a front store serving window from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The after hours offerings will include ice cream, grab and go items, and bulk candy.

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 8 Murvon Court

An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 8 Murvon Court, off Appletree Trail in the Compo Beach section, is in process. Built in 1928, the dwelling has 888-square feet and is situated on a .12-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 for WestportNow.com