A decision by the Greenwich (Conn.) Planning and Zoning Commission threatens to derail plans to locate an Apple store in a former movie theater along Greenwich Avenue. The commission voted 5-0 in June, 2008 to allow the building owner to convert the theater to two levels of retail space totaling 16,052 square-feet. However, the owner later came back with a proposal to remove three apartments on the third level, and construct “storage and back office accessory to a second floor retail space.” However, the commission balked at approving the change, apparently wanting to maintain residential space that’s in line with the district’s character. At yesterday’s regular meeting, the commission reportedly again declined to approve removal of the apartments. The decision prompted attorney John Tesei, representing the building owner, to say Apple wouldn’t move in unless the residential space was removed. And that reportedly has prompted concern among other local retailers that, with Apple absent, the city’s plan to improve business along Greenwich Avenue will falter.
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Okay now be honest. How many of you out there want to live over an Apple store?
Wow, that’s like living above heaven!
The outdoor mall that the Apple Store in Estero, Florida is located, Coconut Point has condos and office space over at least some of the stores, although I’m not sure if any are over the Apple Store itself. There definitely is a structure of some kind over the actual store, but not sure if it is real or is just supposed to look like a residence or office spsce.