P&Z Considers Kemper-Gunn House Move Request

All but one speaker tonight urged the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve a proposal to move the 1890-built Kemper-Gunn House from Church Lane to the town-owned Baldwin parking lot to save it from demolition as part of the Bedford Square project.  Among them were both the Democratic and Republican candidates for first selectman. Lawyer and real estate developer Roger Leifer (at podium) said he was opposed because he said the move would greatly increase parking problems. Several commission members spoke for and against the proposal but took no action on the request from First Selectman Gordon Joseloff. They have until Sept. 30 to act. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com