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Zoning OKs plans for warehouse

May 03, 2025
Land Use & Zoning partner Bill Hennessey is quoted in Stamford Advocate regarding the approval by the Stamford Zoning Board for plans for a warehouse and flex industrial buildings at the site of the former WWE studio. Click to read: Stamford Advocate

Revisions to City of Norwalk, CT Parking Requirements to be Reviewed on February 5, 2025

January 28, 2025
The City of Norwalk Planning & Zoning Commission (“Commission”) will review at a February 5, 2025, public hearing, proposed revisions to the parking requirements in the CD-4 and CD-4W zones. The amendments emerged in response to concerns raised by Mayor Harry Rilling in August 2024 regarding total parking exemptions in
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City of Norwalk, CT to hold public hearing on revisions to zoning regulations

December 02, 2024
The City of Norwalk Planning & Zoning Commission (“Commission”) will hold a public hearing this week on a variety of modifications to the zoning regulations as part of its ongoing effort to clarify language and address issues that have emerged during the past few months with the application and implementation
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City of Norwalk Continues to Revise Zoning Regulations

August 20, 2024
As part of its continuing effort to review the newly enacted, citywide zoning regulations, the City of Norwalk Planning & Zoning Commission (“Commission”) will commence review of myriad additional revisions to the newly enacted zoning regulations at its August 21, 2024, meeting. Some of the proposed language generated by the
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Carmody Litigator Quoted in regard to Resolution of Real Estate Fraud Case

July 09, 2024
Carmody Litigation partner, Peter Nolin, is quoted in CT Insider regarding the resolution of a real estate fraud case in Fairfield, CT. https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/article/sky-top-terrace-fairfield-ct-real-estate-scam-19555699.php

Height & Bulk Regulations Adjusted in newly effective City of Norwalk, CT, Zoning Regulations

July 01, 2024
As part of a continuing effort to review the newly enacted citywide zoning regulations, the City of Norwalk Planning & Zoning Commission (“Commission”) last week approved modifications to the height and bulk requirements of residential structures in certain zones. The Commission re-inserted maximum height requirements into the regulations to supplement
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New Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Regulations in Norwalk, CT Under Review

June 07, 2024
New inland wetlands and watercourses regulations are under review by the City of Norwalk, CT Conservation Commission (“Commission”). Of note is that the upland review area measured from the boundary of wetlands would extend one hundred (100’) feet instead of the fifty (50’) feet, as currently set forth in the
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Revisions made to the Newly Effective City of Norwalk, CT, Zoning Regulations

April 25, 2024
Following the February 19, 2024 effective date of the new citywide zoning map and regulations, the Planning & Zoning Commission (“Commission”) recently approved various modifications to the regulations and anticipates similar adjustments in upcoming months. Earlier in April, the Commission adopted changes to the encroachment table to prevent decks from
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Hotel Owners Clash Over Fate of Historic Norwalk Buildings – CT Examiner

April 22, 2024
Carmody Land Use & Zoning partner Elizabeth Suchy is referenced in the CT Examiner article: Hotel Owners Clash Over Fate of Historic Norwalk Buildings (ctexaminer.com)

TR Sono Partners LLC and South Norwalk Residence Inn Clash Over Proposed New Hotel

April 22, 2024
Carmody Land Use & Zoning partner Elizabeth Suchy is quoted in The Hour article: South Norwalk Residence Inn clashes with former partner proposing a new hotel next door: ‘Nonsense’ (thehour.com)

Vrbo Host is Breaking Zoning Regs, Conn. High Court Told – Law360

March 28, 2024
Carmody litigators Marc Kurzman and Damian Gunningsmith are referenced in a zoning case before the Connecticut Appellate Court – Vrbo Host Is Breaking Zoning Regs, Conn. High Court Told – Law360

354-unit Stamford development gets OK from Planning Board – Stamford Advocate

March 14, 2024
Carmody Land Use partner Lisa Feinberg is quoted in the Stamford Advocate article regarding Building and Land Technology’s proposal to convert a four-story office building in Stamford. 354-unit Stamford development gets OK from Planning Board (stamfordadvocate.com)

Why Real Estate Professionals Should Know (and care) About The New Corporate Transparency Act

January 29, 2024
In 2021, in an effort to curtail money laundering, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). The CTA will dramatically change the business landscape by requiring mandatory reports from nearly all entities, domestic and foreign. The current effective date is January 1, 2024, but existing entities do not have to file
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Time is Running Out on Existing Zoning Regulations in Norwalk, Connecticut

January 10, 2024
The deadline to submit applications to the City of Norwalk, Connecticut Department of Planning & Zoning, Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning & Zoning Commission under the existing regulations and standards of review is February 16, 2024.  This includes zoning permits administratively issued by staff, and special permit, site plan
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City of Norwalk, CT Planning & Zoning Commission Adopts New Zoning Map and Regulations

December 15, 2023
After nearly eight months of comments, revisions, and public hearings, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Norwalk, Connecticut, adopted a new zoning map and zoning regulations on December 13, 2023. This is the first comprehensive, citywide revision to the zoning regulations in nearly 40 years. The new
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Public Hearings to Commence on Norwalk Zoning Rewrite

November 17, 2023
Following seven months of review, comment, feedback and revisions, the City of Norwalk Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings in December 2023 on the final drafts of the proposed zoning map and regulations. Hybrid public hearings have been scheduled for December 5 and 6, 2023 with the in-person
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Carmody Once Again Named to the 2024 Edition of the ‘Best Law Firms®’ List

November 02, 2023
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP is pleased to announce that it has been named to the 2024 Edition of the U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” list. In this edition, 18 of the firm’s practice areas are ranked in Tier 1, 8 practice
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Hamden officials approve retail cannabis on Whitney Avenue

October 13, 2023
Hamden officials approve retail cannabis business on Whitney Avenue (nhregister.com)

Stamford’s new K9 Resorts calls itself a ‘5-star luxury hotel’ for dogs

September 11, 2023
Carmody clients launch new K9 Resorts dog hotel in Stamford. Partners William Hennessey, Jason Klein and Patrick Hanna advised on zoning and lease issues.

Stratford cannabis dispensary proposed for former Johnny’s Restaurant location

September 07, 2023
Land Use lawyer Meaghan Miles is quoted in Connecticut Post regarding proposal to open a cannabis dispensary in Stratford. Click here to read more.

Connecticut’s First Wegmans Site Begins Demolition in Norwalk

August 28, 2023
Real Estate & Land Use partner, Jay Klein, is quoted in The Norwalk Hour regarding demolition in Norwalk, which will become Connecticut’s first Wegmans.Click here to read more.

Stamford’s largest developer BLT to convert its HQ — former Pitney Bowes building — into 256 apartments

August 09, 2023
“Converting office space to residential homes, particularly outside the central business district, is a fantastic way to combat the housing crisis and reduce office vacancy,” – Carmody Land Use partner Lisa Feinberg represents Building and Land Technology (BLT) on conversion of HQ to apartments. Stamford’s largest developer to convert its HQ into
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Third Cannabis Retailer Approved in Norwalk

July 20, 2023
Land Use partner, Elizabeth Suchy, is quoted in Nancy on Norwalk regarding the approval of Shangri-La’s second cannabis retail location, making it the third retail location in Norwalk. Click to read more.

Former Norwalk YMCA Proposed to be Developed into Apartment Complex

July 07, 2023
Real Estate & Land Use partner, Elizabeth Suchy, is quoted in The Hour regarding a proposal to develop a 204-unit apartment complex where the old Norwalk YMCA is located. Click to read more.

Parking Requirements Based on Space Utilization

July 05, 2023
Land Use partner, Elizabeth Suchy, is quoted in The Wilton Bulletin regarding a proposed amendment, which would allow parking requirements to be based on space utilization, rather than gross square-footage. The Norwalk P&Z Commission unanimously approved the text amendment. Click to read more.

Norwalk Planning & Zoning Commission Approve Wilton Center Lofts

June 27, 2023
The P&Z Commission voted to approve Wilton Center Lofts, a five-story, 42-unit residential building in Norwalk after using Connecticut’s 8-30g affordable housing statute. Click to read more in Good Morning Wilton.Click to read more in The Hour.

National Havoc Robotics League Seeks Permit in Norwalk

June 27, 2023
Real Estate & Land Use partner, Elizabeth Suchy, is quoted in The Hour regarding the STEM competition held in Norwalk. Click to read more.

Sparks Fly Over Wilton Lofts at P&Z Hearing

June 15, 2023
Land Use partner, Liz Suchy, is quoted in The Wilton Bulletin regarding the public hearing for a 40-unit, multifamily development at 12 Godfrey Place in Wilton. Click here to read more.

City of Norwalk Planning & Zoning Commission to Hold Public Hearings on Citywide Zoning Rewrite

May 30, 2023
The City of Norwalk Planning & Zoning Commission has scheduled two public hearings on the proposed citywide, comprehensive zoning rewrite and zone map revisions to provide property owners, businesses and other stakeholders an opportunity to share comments, concerns and objections. The hearings will take place on June 21, 2023 and
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P&Z questions and resident objections may not be enough to stop 12 Godfrey Pl.

May 24, 2023
Land Use partner Elizabeth Suchy is quoted in Good Morning Wilton regarding the development at 12 Godfrey Place in Wilton. P&Z Questions and Resident Objections May Not be Enough to Stop 12 Godfrey Pl. 8-30g – Good Morning Wilton

Stamford’s Seaview House Marina gets OK for transformation to apartments despite flooding concerns

May 11, 2023
Land Use partner William Hennessey quoted in Stamford Advocate in relation to approval for Seaview House Marina approval. https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/stamford-officials-seaview-house-marina-18087962.php

Race is on for first cannabis dispensary to open in Norwalk, as Shangri-La is second to gain approval

May 06, 2023
The Hour article quoting Carmody Land Use partner Elizabeth Suchy. https://www.thehour.com/news/article/norwalk-second-cannabis-dispensary-shangri-la-18081228.php?src=nwkartribbon

City of Norwalk Comprehensive Zoning Rewrite: Meetings Commence

April 24, 2023
As part of the next phase of the City of Norwalk’s comprehensive zoning rewrite, meetings with neighborhood groups and in Common Council districts to present the proposed zoning map and regulations will commence this week. Meetings will be a mix of in-person and Zoom formats, offering property owners, interested parties
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Norwalk Draft Zoning Regulations Released – Zoning Map to be Unveiled April 12

April 10, 2023
After much anticipation, the Norwalk Planning & Zoning Commission last week released the first draft of the comprehensive revision of its Building Zone Regulations. This initial draft aims to replace Norwalk’s existing zoning regime, which has been in effect since the adoption of zoning in 1929. The release of the draft
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City of Norwalk to present draft zoning regulations in April

March 30, 2023
Proposed revisions to the City of Norwalk Building Zone Regulations and Zoning Map will be revealed on Tuesday April 4, 2023 during a virtual presentation on zoom.com. This is the first time in more than 30 years that the City has undertaken a comprehensive rewrite of its regulations, a recommendation
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Expansion of South Norwalk Hotel, Building Demolition Approved by Planning and Zoning Commission

February 17, 2023
Carmody Land Use partner, Liz Suchy representing developer J.D. Rich Co. is quoted in The Hour regarding the expansion of a South Norwalk hotel, building demolition approved by Planning and Zoning Commission. Expansion of South Norwalk hotel, building demo approved by P&Z (thehour.com)

The Sports Haus is bringing indoor pickleball, padel courts to SoNo

February 08, 2023
Carmody Land Use partner Liz Suchy represented client 127 Woodward Ave, LLC in the zoning approvals for The Sports Haus facility in Norwalk. Click link to read more The Sports Haus bringing indoor pickleball, padel courts to SoNo (thehour.com)

One of Stamford’s last vacant downtown lots could become a 2-building, seven-story apartment complex

January 31, 2023
Carmody Land Use partner Lisa Feinberg is quoted in relation to a major new development in Stamford, CT. Click here to read more.

Connecticut Bar Association – 2023 Land Use Legislative Update

January 30, 2023
February 9, 2023 On February 9, Jay Klein, Lisa Feinberg and Meaghan Miles are all speaking at the Connecticut Bar Association 2023 Land Use Legislative Update. Click here for more information

Stamford OKs Curaleaf dispensary as city’s second recreational cannabis retailer

January 25, 2023
January 25, 2023 Carmody Land Use partner, Meaghan M. Miles representing Curaleaf cannabis dispensary, quoted in Stamford Advocate article Stamford OKs second recreational cannabis retailer: Curaleaf (stamfordadvocate.com)

‘Food pharmacy’ part of Fair Haven Community Health Clinic expansion plan

January 21, 2023
January 21, 2023 Carmody Land Use partner Meaghan M. Miles is quoted in New Haven Register, representing client Fair Haven Community Health Clinic. https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/Food-pharmacy-part-of-Fair-Haven-Community-17731157.php

Norwalk Hospital Plans Expansion

September 26, 2022
September 26, 2022 Carmody Land Use partner Liz Suchy representing Norwalk Hospital is quoted in relation to expansion plans. Norwalk Hospital plans expansion | Nancy on Norwalk

From Floor to Roof, Norwalk Building Opens Among ‘Greenest’ in CT

September 20, 2022
Carmody’s Liz Suchy and Mike Sweeney advised clients Stone Realty Associates, LLC and HMTX, in relation to Connecticut’s newest “green” building, located in Norwalk. From floor to roof, Norwalk building opens among ‘greenest’ in CT (thehour.com)

Apartments in works for office buildings in Wilton

August 10, 2022
August 10, 2022 Carmody’s Land Use partner Liz Suchy quoted in relation to the reuse of three buildings in Danbury, from offices to residential units. Wilton considers converting office buildings into apartments (wiltonbulletin.com)

Connecticut General Assembly Extends Term of Certain Zoning Approvals

June 17, 2021
The General Assembly passed legislation extending the term of zoning approvals that were effective as of March 10, 2020, the date the Governor declared a State of Emergency to address the COVID-19 pandemic. The adopted legislation is in two parts: Public Act 21-34 (effective June 10, 2021) and HB 6541
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Land Use and Building Permit Tolling

May 11, 2020
This week, the Governor issued Executive Order: 7JJ (3): THE TOLLING OF LAND USE AND BUILDING PERMITS. This Executive Order extends the period of validity of approval or permits issued by a municipal land use agency or building official so they do not expire during the state of emergency. It
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