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LUPPW Committee recommends Historic District study for Spicer Homestead, advances Clark Farm lease criteria, and continues blight enforcement

LedyardJan 5, 20263 min read

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At the January 5, 2026 Land Use/Planning/Public Works Committee meeting the committee approved prior minutes, voted to recommend the Town Council appoint the Ledyard Historic District Commission to conduct a study of the 4.4-acre Spicer Homestead Ruins (per CGS Chapter 7a §7-147(q)), reviewed ongoing blight enforcement (14 active cases, 6 monitored), and agreed to draft a boilerplate Clark Farm lease incorporating Agricultural Commission criteria ahead of an RFP. The committee also discussed a townwide capital improvement planning role for LUPPW and adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

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Approved Land Use/Planning/Public Works Committee minutes from the Organizational and Special meetings of December 8, 2025 — Vote: 3-0.
Moved and approved a recommendation that the Town Council appoint the Ledyard Historic District Commission to conduct a study of the proposed Spicer Homestead Ruins and follow all steps in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 7a §7-147(q) (to be forwarded to Town Council) — Vote: 3-0.
Continued enforcement actions on blight issues; Land Use reported 14 active blight issues and 6 properties monitored and noted cleanup activity at 528 Colonel Ledyard Highway.
Agreed to draft a boilerplate lease for Clark Farm incorporating the Agricultural Commission’s proposed leasing criteria (including provisions on crop use, maintenance, insurance, lease term and fees) to prepare for solicitation of Requests for Proposals; current lessee's term ends March 2026.
Committee endorsed taking on a role in long-term capital improvement planning for town facilities and coordinating with the Finance Committee and Board of Education to develop a realistic, time‑phased plan.
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. — Vote: 3-0.

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Jan 5, 2026, 12:00 AMTown Hall Annex - Hybrid Formatscheduled

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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
RESIDENTS & PROPERTY OWNERS COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Councilor Lamb email dated 12/15/2025 re: Comprehensive Town-wide Capital Improvement Plan 2. Councilor Lamb email dated 12/18/2025 re: Spicer Homestead Ruins
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
· MOTION to approve the Land Use/Planning/Public Works Minutes as follows: · Organizational Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2025 · Special Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2025
OLD BUSINESS
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 Old Business proper to come before the Committee.
NEW BUSINESS
Any New Business proper to come before the Committee
ADJOURNMENT
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LUPPW Committee recommends Historic District study for Spicer Homestead, advances Clark Farm lease criteria, and continues blight enforcement

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