HDC Denies Application on Einsel Property

At a special meeting, the Historic District Commission (HDC) tonight voted to deny a “certificate of appropriateness” application for part of a subdivided historic property at 20-26 Morningside Drive South. Formerly owned by the late Walter and Naiad Einsel, well-known Westport artists, the property includes the main house at 26 Morningside Drive South, and the studio at No. 20. Randy Henkels, HDC chair, said developer Greens Farms Developers LLC last month presented “about five renderings” of a proposed structure planned for the 20 Morningside South segment, a .82-acre area. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com