Planning & Zoning Commission — April 9, 2026: mylar extension granted, 36‑unit site plan tabled, housing subco | TheCommon

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Planning & Zoning Commission — April 9, 2026: mylar extension granted, 36‑unit site plan tabled, housing subcommittee formed

LedyardApr 9, 20263 min read

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The Commission granted a 15‑day mylar filing extension for a Habitat for Humanity site plan, tabled review of a proposed 36‑unit multi‑family site plan to May 14, formed a Planning & Zoning Subcommittee on Housing and scheduled its special meeting for April 30, and tabled action on proposed parking text amendments pending further work.

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Granted a 15‑day extension to file site plan mylar plans for PZ#25‑4SITE (Habitat for Humanity multi‑family project).
Tabled application PZ#26‑1SITE (740 Colonel Ledyard Highway — proposed 36‑unit multi‑family by Sal Monarca / Ledyard Center LLC) to the PZC regular meeting of May 14, 2026.
Motion to set a public hearing on PZ#26‑2ZRA (proposed zoning text amendments regarding parking) was tabled.
Created the Planning & Zoning Subcommittee on Housing with members Nathaniel Woody (chair), Beth E. Ribe, and James Harwood; scheduled a special meeting for April 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
Commissioner Beth E. Ribe volunteered to serve on the Town Council Ad Hoc Committee to evaluate separation of the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Approved the PZC Regular Meeting Minutes of March 12, 2026.
Sustainable CT discussion was deferred to a future meeting with staff committed to provide materials.

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Apr 9, 2026, 12:00 AMCouncil Chambers - Hybrid Formatscheduled

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REMOTE MEETING INFORMATION
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL AND APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS TO AND/OR CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
CITIZENS PETITIONS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
PRE APPLICATION DISCUSSION AND/OR WORKSHOP
PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPLICATIONS
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
CORRESPONDENCE
REPORTS
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ZEO Staff Report
Planner’s Report
PZ#26-1SITE - 740 Colonel Ledyard Highway (Parcel ID: 67-530-740), Ledyard, CT - Applicant/Owner, Sal Monarca, Ledyard Center LLC for Site Plan review for construction of a new 36-unit multi-family dwelling and associated site improvements. (Submitted 3/2/26, Date of Receipt 3/12/26, Tabled 4/9/26, DRD 5/15/26).
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Public Hearing: PZ#26-2ZRA - Town of Ledyard Planning & Zoning Commission for proposed text amendments to the Ledyard Zoning Regulations regarding Parking sections as follows: Table of Contents, 2.2 (Definitions), 6.5.1 (Technology Park District), 6.5.2 (Conservation and Traffic Mitigation (Overlay) District), 8.1 (Accessory Apartment), 8.6 (Bed and Breakfast (Accessory Use), 8.7 (Campgrounds), 8.8 (Child Care Centers), 8.9 (Commercial Caretaker Apartment, Accessory), 8.10 (Commercial Services), 8.17 (Home Occupation, Accessory Use), 8.18 (Hospital and Emergency Medical Facilities), 8.19 (Hotel), 8.20 (Kennel, Commercial),8.21.1 (Membership Clubs - Firearms), 8.21.2 (Membership Clubs - No Firearms) 8.22 (Mixed Use - Residential & Commercial Uses), 8.24 (Motor Vehicle, Recreational Vehicle, Boat and/or Equipment Repair Facilities), 8.25 (Nursing Home & Residential Care Home), 8.26 (Personal Service Establishment), 8.28 (Residence, Multi-Family - Apartments, Condominiums, Townhouses), 8.33 (Temporary Forms of Outdoor Entertainment), 9.0 (Site Development Standards - Applicability), 9.3. (Site Development Standards - Landscape Design Standards and Requirements), 9.4 (Site Development Standards - Parking Requirements and Design Standards), 9.4.1 (Site Development Standards - Parking Requirements and Design Standards - Parking Location and Design Objectives), 9.4.2 (Site Development Standards - Parking Requirements and Design Standards - Parking Ratios) , 9.4.3 (Site Development Standards - Parking Requirements and Design Standards - Off-Street Loading Requirements), 9.4.4 (Site Development Standards - Parking Requirements and Design Standards - Parking Facilities), 9.4.5 (Site Development Standards - Parking Requirements and Design Standards - Parking for Buses and other Large Vehicles) , 9.4.6 (Site Development Standards - Parking Requirements and Design Standards - Parking Lot Landscaping Requirements). (Submitted 3/16/26, Date of Receipt 4/9/26, Set Public Hearing for 5/14/26, DRD N/A - Commission Application)
PZC Regular Meeting Minutes of March 12, 2026
Discussion of Ad Hoc Committee to “Evaluate the Separation of the Planning & Zoning Commission”, and discussion of the participation of one member of the Planning and Zoning Commission to join the Committee.
Discussion of Sustainable CT
Discussion of Planning & Zoning Subcommittee regarding Housing Regulations
PZ#25-4SITE - 8, 9 & 11 Colby Drive (Parcel IDS: 68-520-8, 68-520-9, 68-520-11); Colby Drive (Parcel ID: 68/530/680); and 16 Highview Terrace, 5 Colby Drive & 6 Colby Drive (Easement Only) (Parcel ID: 68/960/16), Ledyard, CT, - Applicant/Agent, Norm Eccleston - Owner, Habitat for Humanity of Eastern CT for approval of regulated activities for construction of 27 multi-family structures for 38 dwelling units and associated site improvements, inc. completion of Colby Drive, inc. utilities, drainage structures, and detention pond. Approved with conditions by the PZC on 10/9/25. Mylar filing date 1/15/26. 90-day Ext. of Time to File Mylars to 4/15/26 Granted on 2/12/26. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL 15-DAY EXTENSION OF TIME TO 4/30/26 FILE SITE PLAN MYLARS.
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