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Planning & Zoning Commission meeting summary

LedyardJun 11, 20263 min read

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The Commission continued the public hearing on proposed parking-related zoning text amendments (PZ#26-2ZRA) to June 25, 2026 and formally added exhibits #17 and #18 to that application; two site applications (PZ#26-1SITE and PZ#26-3SITE) were tabled to July 9, 2026. The Commission made Sustainability-related findings on invasive species and agricultural support, approved May 14 minutes as amended, and heard the ZEO report. Chairman Wood announced his resignation effective July 10, 2026.

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The Commission did not finish the parking regulation changes and will resume public comment and review at a special meeting on June 25; two proposed housing projects were postponed to give applicants time to provide more information. The Commission confirmed its zoning rules do not encourage invasive species and said current rules support farm-related tourism. A routine correction to May minutes was approved and the chair announced he will step down in July.

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Continue public hearing on parking zoning amendments (PZ#26-2ZRA) to June 25, 2026; include exhibits #17 and #18 in the application (motion passed 5-0).
Table application PZ#26-1SITE (740 Colonel Ledyard Highway, 36-unit multifamily) to the July 9, 2026 regular meeting.
Table application PZ#26-3SITE (1947 Center Groton Road, 72-unit townhouse-style development) to the July 9, 2026 regular meeting and request GPU and WPCA approvals as part of the application.
Commission finding: reviewed Ledyard Zoning Regulations (effective Jan 1, 2025) and determined they do not unintentionally promote invasive species and explicitly prohibit them (5-0).
Commission finding: existing zoning language reduces barriers and encourages agricultural tourism in existing farm uses (5-0).
Approve May 14, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (removal of an incorrect voting attribution).
Chairman Wood announced resignation from the Commission, with an anticipated end date of July 10, 2026.

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Jun 11, 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
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPLICATIONS
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 PH for 5/14/26, PH Cont. to 6/11/26, PH Cont. to 6/25/26, DRD N/A - Commission Application)
Discussion & Decision: 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 PH for 5/14/26, PH Cont. to 6/11/26, PH Cont. to 6/25/26, DRD N/A - Commission Application)
OLD BUSINESS
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 to 4/9/26, Tabled to 5/14/26, Orig. DRD 5/15/26 Request to Table to 6/11/26 with 65-day extension of time granted to PZC, Tabled to 6/11/26, New DRD 07/19/26, Request to Table to 7/9/26).
Discussion of Sustainable CT: Action 3.10.1.a “Facilitate Invasive Species Education and Management”, Action 5.1 “Integrate Sustainability into Plan of Conservation & Development”, Action 5.3 “Develop Agricultural Friendly Practices” and Action 8.3.1 “Train Municipal Representatives”
NEW BUSINESS
PZ#26-3SITE - 1947 Center Groton Road (Map ID:67-430-1947), Ledyard CT - Applicant, EG Home LLC - Agent, William Sweeney, Esq. - Property Owner, 1947 Center Groton Road LLC, for Construction of 17 residential multi-family buildings for a 72-Unit (Townhouse-Style) Multi-Family Housing Development and associated site improvements to be served by public water and sewer. (Submitted 5/21/26, Date of receipt 6/11/26, Tabled to 7/9/26, DRD 8/5/26)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
PZC Regular Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2026
CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence - email from Vivian F. Zoe, 46 Pinelock Drive, Gales Ferry
REPORTS
ZEO Staff Report
Planner’s Report
ADJOURNMENT
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Minuteshttps://ledyardct.legistar1.com/ledyardct/meetings/2026/6/2582_M_Planning___Zoning_Commission_26-06-11_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Agendahttps://ledyardct.legistar1.com/ledyardct/meetings/2026/6/2582_A_Planning___Zoning_Commission_26-06-11_~_AGENDA_~.pdf

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