Greenwich Planning Director Issues New Statement On FAR Proposal

GREENWICH, CT — Katie DeLuca, director of the Greenwich Planning Department, has issued an updated statement about the Planning and Zoning Commission's proposed changes to floor area ratios for schools and other institutions.

In the statement below, DeLuca emphasizes that the department shares the same goals as residents in relation to maintaining excellent schools, and preserving and enhancing neighborhoods:

Top schools, preservation of community character and enhancing neighborhoods are goals we all share. How these goals are achieved has been the focus of recent debate with respect to the pending text amendment to increase the allowable floor area in residential zones for educational institutions. These should not be mutually exclusive goals and the public hearing process is how the community at large works together to ensure that the right balance is struck. The application process to discuss the text amendment began in May, and through public request to allow for more time, it has now pushed into the summer months. Given both the timing and the strong sentiment expressed on both sides of the issue, the text amendment regarding FAR increase for educational institutions in residential zones has been withdrawn. Those interested in this topic are encouraged to continue to work with planning staff during the upcoming months so that a mutually agreeable proposal can be put forth to the Commission for consideration in the future. The remainder of the text amendments will be further considered at the July 24th Public Hearing at 7:15 in the Town Hall Meeting Room.

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