This morning’s Roundup included 4 photos that we identified as computer-generated images of Spinnaker’s proposed Saugatuck development.
They’re part of the packet that Beinfield Architecture will present at next Tuesday’s Architectural Review Board meeting (May 26, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall room 309).
The images were identified incorrectly. They’re actually part of a new Spinnaker project in Norwalk, called Ardea Pointe, near a cemetery.
They were included in the ARB packet next to Beinfield’s artist renderings of that project, to show the resemblance to what is actually built.
Here is a screenshot of the packet. Beinfield’s drawings are on the left; Spinnaker’s completed Norwalk project are on the right.
“06880” apologies for the error, the misinformation, and any confusion.
Meanwhile, here are 2 renderings of Spinnaker’s Saugatuck proposal. The first view is of Riverside Avenue, looking toward the train station with Charles Street on the left.
The second is a view of Railroad Place (left), and Riverside Avenue (center and right).
Looks as huge as the last proposal- or am I missing something?
Was the late Bruce Beinfield (SHS ‘70) involved in preparing the designs prior to his untimely death last year? What a legacy!!!!
Imagine morning traffic getting to the train🧟
The density of it! Yikes. Why must it be so? Ask Gault to do this. Their first project in Saugatuck was, and remains, terrific and in keeping with the neighborhood.
You are spot on about Gault! They know how to build a small coastal village to scale.
this density is horrendous- take a close look at the development in Norwalk- it is terrible how compressed everything is.
P&Z we have to modify the density of this project.
Spinnaker is not going to be a good neighbor. A monolithic and invasive landlord. Density is beyond belief in Norwalk & building in every buildable space. Like kudzu, an invasive species.
I love the illustration of the tiny, humble and ancient corner store while, what is that ? The great behemoth? Godzilla? Monsters from the ID looms over all. I see a bad moon raisin’.
Hmmmmmm; guess we’ll have to change the sign to read “Entering the Bronx at Westport.”
10x worse than the Hamlet, with none of the public benefits like green space and river access. Thanks, NIMBYs!
Keep this in mind the next time you read a longwinded post or comment about the Cribari Bridge. Blind opposition to change accomplishes nothing.
I drove through the train station area yesterday around 4:00, the traffic was backed up probably a half mile in all directions. Our wonderful and capable traffic controller at the bridge was doing the best he could.
Surely there must be someone who actually understands the dynamics of this area let alone the already present traffic nightmare. This looks atrocious and would further exacerbate the gridlock during high traffic times. Aesthetically very unfitting for the character of Saugatuck.
Hi Wendy,
I’m response to your query: There are many who do (and don’t call me Shirley).
I know criticizing Democratic Leadership is an unpopular topic in Westport.
Residents need to understand the state of CT Democratic leadership, including our local Representatives ALL VOTED FOR Legislation that gives developers the “as of right” to build basically whatever they want as long as they meet state guidelines for affordable housing percentage of development proposed.
Parking, safety, traffic and density DOES NOT MATTER and local zoning regulations DO NOT apply, or are ENFORCEABLE.
If we litigate, the clock keeps ticking on moratorium (another joke, as you can never stay ahead) and future 8-30g – HB-5002 applications.
Do we need more affordable housing? Absolutely! The Democratic Leadership, again INCLUDING OUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES all voted for “one size fits all” legislation that will change the landscape of small towns throughout our area.
All of our Representatives are good people, our friends and neighbors who have stepped up to serve. We applaud them for their service.
Unfortunately they all own 8-30g and HB 5002. No modifications of significance that will slow down this runaway train.
One would think Democratic Leadership would at least pass legislation on state own land to be dedicated to “real affordable” housing not a “percentage of market value” which makes even the so called affordable, unaffordable.
Going to local zoning meetings, joining alliances, etc all warm and fuzzy, but the real change has to happen in Hartford.
The only real way to send a message to Hartford is with your vote in November.
Excellent call out Jimmy! 8-30g and HB 5002 are a disaster for the once many amazing towns. The smallness and quaintness is why many moved here….not multi-family’s that put huge strains on infrastructure.