Change Of Use Approved In Darien Retail Space Amid Ongoing Lease Dispute With Current Tenant
Summary
Darien, CT | News | 5m Change Of Use Approved In Darien Retail Space Amid Ongoing Lease Dispute With Current Tenant A change-of-use request was approved on June 9, but a lawsuit over the current tenant's lease remains unresolved. Richard Kaufman , Patch Staff
DARIEN, CT — The Darien Planning & Zoning Commission this week approved a change of use to allow Magnolia Bakery, the renowned New York City staple known for its banana pudding, cakes and cupcakes, to open in Darien at 1020 Boston Post Road , the space currently occupied by Gofer Ice Cream.
The approval comes, however, as Gofer Ice Cream and Corbin District developer Baywater Properties remain engaged in a legal dispute over whether Gofer has the right to remain in the space beyond July 2026.
Jordan and Dina Savitt, the operators of the Darien Gofer location, filed a lawsuit in Stamford Superior Court on March 31 against Baywater Post Road Associates II LLC, claiming unfair trade practices, breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and unjust enrichment.
At the center of the lawsuit is a dispute over whether Gofer's lease was extended past July 31, 2026, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Excerpt shortened for readability. Use the source link for the full article.
Reported via Patch CT — contributes to the live map of development, policy, and investment movement in Connecticut real estate.