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LUPPW Committee approves prior minutes; continues discussions on blight enforcement, Spicer Homestead historic designation, and agricultural lease criteria

LedyardDec 8, 20254 min read

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The Land Use/Planning/Public Works Committee met December 8, 2025 (hybrid). Members approved the November 3 minutes, received a blight activity update (including one closed case), heard a presentation on seeking historic designation for the Spicer Homestead Ruins, and reviewed proposed leasing criteria from the Agricultural Commission for town-owned farmland. Several items were continued for follow-up.

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Approved the Land Use/Planning/Public Works Committee minutes of November 3, 2025 (vote 3-0).
Closed blight case at 16 Nutmeg Drive after compliance was achieved (citation issued 10/27/25; resolved 11/6/25).
Acknowledged active blight matters: inspection of 28 Devonshire Drive scheduled for 12/9/25; Cartway (Route 12) remediation actions planned (donation boxes removal, building demolition pending asbestos testing, removal of batting cages, addressing pipes in parking lot); 51 Kings Highway owners replacing broken windows.
Recognized that Zoning Official Hannah Gienau passed the CAZEO exam and received Zoning Enforcement Officer certification.
Agricultural Commission presented a proposed List of Criteria for leasing town-owned land (Clark Farm and related parcels) — 12-point criteria focused on hay production, lease terms, stewardship and maintenance; proposal was received and discussion continued.
Spicer Homestead Ruins historic designation request discussed; committee encouraged coordination between Historic District Commission and the Land Use Director and agreed to include an item on the January 5, 2026 agenda to consider appointing the Historic District Commission to conduct the required study per state statute.
Committee agreed to continue the blight enforcement, Spicer Homestead, and agricultural leasing discussions (agricultural leasing to continue at the January 7, 2026 meeting).
Adjourned at 6:57 p.m. (vote 3-0).

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Dec 8, 2025, 12:00 AMTown Hall Annex - Hybrid Formatscheduled

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CALL TO ORDER
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION to approve the Land Use/Planning/Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes of November 3, 2025.
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Continued discussion regarding the progress of enforcing regulations to address blight issues.
Continued discussion regarding the progress to designate the Spicer Homestead Ruins, within the Clark Farm property, as a Registered Historical Site.
MOTION to approve the proposed Clark Farm Lease as presented in the draft dated March 3, 2026. In addition, authorize the Mayor to solicit Requests for Proposals (RFP) to lease the Clark Farm Property located 1025 Colonel Ledyard Highway (Route 117) for Agricultural purposes.
Any New Business proper to come before the Committee
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LUPPW Committee approves prior minutes; continues discussions on blight enforcement, Spicer Homestead historic designation, and agricultural lease criteria

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