Redniss & Mead assisted the original property owner with a Zoning Text Amendment and a Zoning Map Change to create a transitional zone between a primarily residential zone and a primarily commercial zone within the City. The result was a proposal for five 4-story townhomes with associated site improvements.

Open Doors purchased the property and reduced the townhomes to 3-story structures. R&M provided engineering, surveying, and planning services during the land use entitlement process.

Preservation and renovation of this historic manor house and construction of a new podium-style building to the rear of the manor house to increase the on-site density.

R&M provided planning, surveying, and engineering services for land use entitlement purposes. Required approvals included a Zoning Text Amendment for Historic Preservation Incentives, Special Permit, and Coastal Area Management Site Plan reviews.

The vision of clients Anthony Gaglio Jr. and Sr. of Viking Construction was to return the Victorian home to its past luster and add sensitively designed new apartments that could help support the rehabilitation of the home.  At the beginning of the project, however, zoning regulations prohibited the best scenario for the developers. Redniss & Mead was brought on as a zoning consultant to work with regulatory authorities and find a path forward. The solution was to create a new zoning regulation in the D-Residence Zone allowing Historic Preservation Incentive Developments.  The result was the beautiful transformation of a unique property with an eye-catching street presence that offers an innovative residential experience with 19 residential units and views of Long Island Sound from a common rooftop terrace.

Key collaborators on the project were Michael Weissbrod at Crosskey Architects, Tod Bryant of Heritage Resources and Jason Klein of Carmody, Torrance, Sandak and Hennessey, LLP.