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Planning & Zoning Sub Committee

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0 active membersNext meeting Jul 9, 2026Last meeting Jun 25, 20262 summaries in 30d

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Jul 8, 2026

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Housing zoning changes reviewed

Published Jul 8, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 25, 2026

Housing zoning changes reviewed

The committee advanced draft housing zoning changes, agreeing that housing uses would not be added to zones without existing residential uses and that multifamily housing with 2 to 9 units would require Summary Review, while 10-unit-or-larger projects would remain within the committee’s discretion.

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Briefing

May 28, 2026

Draft zoning changes for housing reviewed

The Planning & Zoning Subcommittee reviewed draft amendments to zoning regulations to align with PA25-1 (HB 8002), focusing on adding a 'Summary Review' process and multiple new definitions. The group agreed to compile the proposed definitions together, defer Priority Housing Development Zone action until after July 1, and schedule a follow-up meeting.

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Briefing

Apr 30, 2026

Planning & Zoning Subcommittee (Housing) reviews PA 25-1 zoning changes; Woody appointed chair

The Ledyard Planning & Zoning Subcommittee on Housing met April 30, 2026 to begin drafting zoning regulation amendments required by Public Act 25-1 (HB 8002). Members appointed Commissioner Nathaniel Woody as chair, reviewed required definitional and text changes (summary review, middle housing, developable land, priority housing zones, parking, and design standards), directed additional research by the planning consultant, and scheduled a follow-up meeting.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Subcommittee approves draft parking regulation amendments and forwards text amendment to full Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Subcommittee met March 12, 2026 to finalize proposed amendments to the Ledyard Zoning Regulations related to parking. The subcommittee voted 3-0 to approve the draft dated March 12, 2026 and to forward it to the full Planning & Zoning Commission as a text amendment application; multiple friendly amendments to parking definitions, the use table, and specific use requirements were adopted. The subcommittee also approved prior meeting minutes (Feb. 26, 2026).

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Briefing

Feb 26, 2026

Planning & Zoning Subcommittee reviews parking regulation amendments; schedules March 12 special meeting

Meeting of the Town of Ledyard Planning & Zoning Sub Committee on February 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Town Hall Annex Building and Zoom). Attendees: Chair Nathaniel Woody, Rhonda Spaziani, James Harwood, Director Elizabeth Burdick, ZEO Hannah Gienau. Primary work: detailed review of draft amendments to zoning regulations related to parking (definitions, Chapter 9 site development and parking standards). Next step: Director Burdick to reword Section 9.4.C; Special Meeting set for March 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

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Briefing

Feb 5, 2026

Subcommittee continues drafting parking-related zoning amendments; minutes approved as amended

The Planning & Zoning Subcommittee met Feb 5, 2026 to continue work on proposed parking amendments to the Ledyard Zoning Regulations, reviewed draft language for specific uses, and approved the Jan 22, 2026 special meeting minutes as amended. Members agreed on procedure items (parking needs assessments, references to guidance) and planned a follow-up meeting after Office of Policy and Management guidance is issued.

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Briefing

Jan 22, 2026

Planning & Zoning Subcommittee discusses parking regulation amendments; approves Jan. 8 minutes

The Town of Ledyard Planning & Zoning Subcommittee met Jan. 22, 2026 at the Town Hall Annex Building (also via Zoom). Commissioners Nathaniel Woody (Chair), Rhonda Spaziani, and James Harwood attended, along with Zoning Enforcement Official Hanah Gienau, Assistant to the Director of Land Use & Planning Anna Wynn, and consultant John Guszkowski (Tyche Planning). The committee discussed proposed amendments to the Ledyard Zoning Regulations regarding parking — including implications of House Bill 8002/Section 19, middle housing, parking needs assessments, basic parking minimums for multifamily developments over 16 units, loading zones, landscaping, bike racks, compact car and motorcycle parking, shared parking agreements, and the possible (but not currently pursued) Conservation & Traffic Mitigation overlay. The subcommittee approved two sets of Jan. 8, 2026 minutes and adjourned at 6:54 p.m.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Planning & Zoning Subcommittee organizational meeting — chair appointed and 2026 schedule adopted

On January 8, 2026 the Ledyard Planning & Zoning Subcommittee met at the Town Hall Annex Building; Marcelle Wood called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m., Nathaniel Woody was appointed Chair (with James Harwood and Rhonda Spaziani as regular members), the 2026 meeting dates of January 22, February 5, and February 26 were adopted, and the meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Planning & Zoning Subcommittee discusses proposed parking regulation amendments and HB 8002 implications

At a special meeting on January 8, 2026, Ledyard's Planning & Zoning Subcommittee reviewed staff handouts and discussed proposed amendments to the town's parking regulations. Members were asked to review materials and bring suggestions to the next meeting; staff noted the need to incorporate House Bill 8002 requirements for multifamily parking and referenced additional training opportunities for the Commission.

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