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

LedyardFeb 5, 20263 min read

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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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Continue working on proposed zoning regulation changes regarding parking; plan to meet again on February 26, 2026 after receiving guidance from the Office of Policy and Management (OPM).
Require a parking needs assessment be submitted when an applicant requests a reduction or increase from the parking required in the regulations.
Noted that any development with over 200 parking spaces requires approval from the Office of State Traffic Administration (OSTA).
Approved the Planning & Zoning Subcommittee Special Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2026 as amended (correction to meeting title and spelling of Hannah Gienau) — APPROVED AS AMENDED (3-0).
Discussed adding or clarifying definitions and parking standards for specific uses including dog daycares/commercial kennels, veterinary offices, breweries/wineries, gyms, assisted living/multifamily housing, marinas, car washes, gas stations, outdoor vendors, and food trucks.
Agreed to reference parking guidance such as a parking needs assessment or The Parking Generation Manual (PGM), 6th Edition, for certain uses.
Noted that guest parking cannot be required pursuant to House Bill 8002.
Considered requiring bicycle racks for multifamily developments and discussed shared parking, traffic flow concerns (notably for car washes), and pedestrian safety measures.

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Feb 5, 2026, 12:00 AMTown Hall Annex Buildingscheduled

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REMOTE MEETING INFORMATION
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
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Discussion and Decision: Final Work Draft for proposed amendments to the Ledyard Zoning Regulations regarding parking
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Planning & Zoning Subcommittee Special Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2026
ADJOURNMENT
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Subcommittee continues drafting parking-related zoning amendments; minutes approved as amended

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