An attempt by spurned Dunkin’ Donuts Park developer Centerplan to wrest back some control of development parcels around the ballpark has failed.
The state Appellate Court on Wednesday denied a request by Centerplan to place liens back on four parcels surrounding the stadium, which prompted Mayor Luke Bronin to say the city will press forward with a planned $200-million, mixed-use development in the area to be spearheaded by another developer.
The city successfully requested that those liens be lifted after winning a jury verdict in July that found Centerplan and Dono Hartford LLC — both controlled by Robert Landino — were at fault for stadium-construction delays that led the city to terminate its contract with the companies.
Centerplan is still appealing that decision.
Bronin said Wednesday’s Appellate Court  ruling “fully clears the way forward” for developing the parcels around the ballpark. He said the city is in the final stages of negotiating a development agreement with RMS Companies of Stamford, which is led by Randy Salvatore.
Phase one of RMS’ plan includes a $46-million investment to build 200 apartments, with retail and parking, on one of the four parcels. RMS would have the option to develop the other three parcels, if certain conditions are met.
An attorney for Centerplan did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday morning.
