GREENWICH, CT — A long-discussed plan to replace a 217-bed skilled nursing facility with a 170-unit assisted housing development has won approval from Greenwich’s Planning & Zoning Commission.
The commission voted 4–1 on Nov. 25 to grant a final site plan and special permit, adding several conditions before the project can advance.
A Smaller Project After Sewer Dispute
The proposal calls for demolishing Greenwich Woods, a skilled nursing center on a 15.8-acre parcel at 1165 King Street. In its place, developers hope to build a four-story assisted housing complex where 30% of the units — 51 in total — would qualify as affordable under Connecticut’s 8-30g housing statute.
The Greenwich Affordable Housing Trust Fund previously approved a $100,000 loan to support planning for the development, according to application materials.
An earlier version of the project, approved preliminarily in December 2023, envisioned a five-story, 215-unit building. That plan hinged on resolving long-standing sewer capacity issues with Westchester County, which currently allows the site to discharge up to 50,000 gallons of wastewater daily through 2064. With no extension or increased capacity granted, the developer, Eagleview Holdings, scaled the project down to stay within the existing limit.
Amenities and Site Improvements
The revised plan features a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments alongside an extensive slate of amenities. According to filings, the development would include a theater, gym, indoor pool, children’s play area, pickleball courts, a community garden, walking paths, a playground, and a rooftop deck. Parking would increase from 119 spaces to 294, and more than 400 new trees are slated for planting.
Sewer Agreement Still Key to Final Approval
Despite the vote, several conditions must be met before zoning permits are issued. The commission is requiring a written sewer extension agreement — or a new deal — with Westchester County, as well as resolutions to outstanding infrastructure issues with the village of Rye Brook, N.Y.
If no agreement is secured, the developer must design and begin the permitting process for an on-site sewer treatment facility capable of handling projected wastewater flows. That system would need to be operational before any certificate of occupancy is granted.
Commissioners also added language encouraging the developer to explore alternative housing concepts for the property if sewer negotiations ultimately fail. One suggestion was converting the existing nursing home building into residential units.
Planning & Zoning Commission Chair Margarita Alban said the board wants to see more housing options in town, whether affordable or market-rate.
“Our message is, ‘Look, we encourage you to try and find a path to add housing diversity,’” Alban said. “We’re looking to do below market, but we’re also looking to do housing options.”
