The mansion at 18 Simmons Lane, once part of the storied estate of Zalman Gilbert Simmons.(Bob Luckey Jr./Greenwich Time Photo)
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John Tesei, the Greenwich attorney representing the Kogans in their pursuit of town permits to construct the mansion.
Tesei says despite neighbors concerns, the mansion, with its Turkish and Finnish baths in the basement and expansive layout throughout, is custom designed for the couple.
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"This thing is triple the existing home and that's absurd," Charles Lee said. "There is a point where a community is entitled to say this is not appropriate for our community."
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Mansion's new owners draw scrutiny
After signing some paperwork and turning over $1.85 million in cash three years ago, Olga Kogan began the process of buying 18 Simmons Lane and planning the construction of what could be one of the largest Greenwich homes built in recent years....John Tesei, the Greenwich attorney representing the Kogans in their pursuit of town permits to construct the mansion.
Tesei says despite neighbors concerns, the mansion, with its Turkish and Finnish baths in the basement and expansive layout throughout, is custom designed for the couple.
Quote:
"This thing is triple the existing home and that's absurd," Charles Lee said. "There is a point where a community is entitled to say this is not appropriate for our community."
STORY:
Mansion's new owners draw scrutiny
...Kogan, who heads a trust and whose husband, Valery, is chairman of the supervisory board of East Line Group, a Moscow-based company that operates Domodedovo International Airport, the busiest airport in Russia. The Kogans, who could not be reached for comment, have been the source of intense scrutiny from neighbors who have hired lawyers and other consultants...
...Haaretz Newspaper in Israel recently reported that the couple bought property in Caesarea, along the Mediterranean coast, for $17 million where they expect to spend $50 million to build their dream estate....
Is This A Done Deal?
"Everybody has their 15 seconds of fame," John Tesei said. "This house will have its 15 seconds of fame, neighbors will have 15 seconds...we'll run it out a couple more days and life will go on."
The zoning commission is still reviewing the plans.
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