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LedyardJul 9, 20264 min read

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Approved parking-related zoning text amendments, a 36-unit apartment site plan at 740 Colonel Ledyard Highway with conditions, and a land sale referral for 480R Shewville Road; it also tabled two housing applications for later review.

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The Commission approved changes to the town’s zoning rules on parking, with an effective date of July 16, 2026. It also approved, with conditions, a plan for a new 36-unit multifamily development at 740 Colonel Ledyard Highway, including items like a crosswalk, speed controls, mailbox banks, and revised final plans. The Commission sent a favorable report on selling about 11.46 acres at 480R Shewville Road for agricultural use, and it postponed two other housing proposals until the August 13, 2026 meeting.

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Reaffirmed approval of PZ #26-2ZRA zoning text amendments on parking, adding an effective date of July 16, 2026.
Approved PZ #26-1SITE for a new 36-unit multifamily dwelling at 740 Colonel Ledyard Highway with conditions.
Forwarded a favorable report to the Town Council on the proposed sale of about 11.46 acres at 480R Shewville Road for $150,000 for agricultural purposes.
Tabled PZ #26-5SR/SITE at 1 Inchcliffe Dr. to the August 13, 2026 meeting.
Tabled PZ #26-3SITE at 1947 Center Groton Road to the August 13, 2026 meeting with an extension of time.
Approved PZ #26-4RESUB/MOD for the Stoddards Wharf Road resubdivision modification.

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Jul 9, 2026, 10:00 PMCouncil Chambers - Hybrid Formatcompleted

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REMOTE MEETING INFORMATION
Join Zoom Meeting https://ledyardct.zoom.us/j/82178285882?pwd=IVVkbKA00xmpa27OgaxWn3Hhjkkt6E.1 Meeting ID: 821 7828 5882 Passcode: 055276 One tap mobile +16469313860,,82178285882#,,,,*055276# US
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
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, PH Open 5/14/26, PH closed 6/25/26, Application approved with Amendments on 6/25/26). MOTION to Reaffirm 06/25/26 PZ #26-2ZRA Approval with Amendments to add Effective Date of July 16, 2026.
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, Tabled to 7/9/26).
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 6/2/26, Tabled to 7/9/26, DRD 8/5/26).
NEW BUSINESS
PZ#26-4RESUB/MOD - 96, 98, and 100 Stoddards Wharf Rd., Ledyard, CT, Agent: Harry Heller, Esq., Heller, Heller & McCoy - Applicant/Owner: Avery Brook Homes, LLC, for Modification of Application #24-2RESUB approved by Stipulated Judgment by the PZC on 12/11/25 for a 14-Lot Resubdivision/Affordable Housing Development pursuant to CGS §8-30g for revised road location & revised lot reconfigurations. (Submitted 07/06/26, Date of Receipt 07/09/26, DRD 09/09/26).
PZ#26-5SR/SITE - 1 Inchcliffe Dr. (Parcel ID: 121-1080-1), Gales Ferry, CT - Applicant/ Owner, 1 Inchcliffe Property Management, LLC for Summary Review/Site Plan approval for conversion of second floor storage & office break room to two (2) one-bedroom single-family dwelling units above existing optometrist office (In Focus Eyecare). (Submitted 07/07/26, Date of Receipt 7/09/26, DRD 09/09/26).
CGS 8-24 Review - 480R Shewville Road, Parcel#102-2210-480-R (fka “Loftus Wellfield”), Ledyard, CT for a report to the Ledyard Town Council regarding the sale of Town-owned property of about 11.46+/- acres to Kevin Blacker of Noank, CT for $150,000
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
PZC Regular Meeting Minutes of June 11, 2026
CORRESPONDENCE
REPORTS
ZEO Staff Report
Planner’s Report
ADJOURNMENT
DISCLAIMER: Although we try to be timely and accurate these are not official records of the Town.
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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 6/2/26, Tabled to 7/9/26, DRD 8/5/26).

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Summary

Planning and Zoning decisions

LedyardJul 9, 20264 min read

At a glance

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Projects mentioned

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Lot Resubdivision/Affordable Housing Development Multi-Family Housing Development Site Development

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Planning & Zoning Commission

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Key decisions

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Reaffirmed approval of PZ #26-2ZRA zoning text amendments on parking, adding an effective date of July 16, 2026.
Approved PZ #26-1SITE for a new 36-unit multifamily dwelling at 740 Colonel Ledyard Highway with conditions.
Forwarded a favorable report to the Town Council on the proposed sale of about 11.46 acres at 480R Shewville Road for $150,000 for agricultural purposes.
Tabled PZ #26-5SR/SITE at 1 Inchcliffe Dr. to the August 13, 2026 meeting.
Tabled PZ #26-3SITE at 1947 Center Groton Road to the August 13, 2026 meeting with an extension of time.
Approved PZ #26-4RESUB/MOD for the Stoddards Wharf Road resubdivision modification.

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Planning & Zoning Commission

Jul 9, 2026, 10:00 PMCouncil Chambers - Hybrid Formatcompleted

Regular Meeting

Agenda

REMOTE MEETING INFORMATION
Join Zoom Meeting https://ledyardct.zoom.us/j/82178285882?pwd=IVVkbKA00xmpa27OgaxWn3Hhjkkt6E.1 Meeting ID: 821 7828 5882 Passcode: 055276 One tap mobile +16469313860,,82178285882#,,,,*055276# US
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
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, PH Open 5/14/26, PH closed 6/25/26, Application approved with Amendments on 6/25/26). MOTION to Reaffirm 06/25/26 PZ #26-2ZRA Approval with Amendments to add Effective Date of July 16, 2026.
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, Tabled to 7/9/26).
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 6/2/26, Tabled to 7/9/26, DRD 8/5/26).
NEW BUSINESS
PZ#26-4RESUB/MOD - 96, 98, and 100 Stoddards Wharf Rd., Ledyard, CT, Agent: Harry Heller, Esq., Heller, Heller & McCoy - Applicant/Owner: Avery Brook Homes, LLC, for Modification of Application #24-2RESUB approved by Stipulated Judgment by the PZC on 12/11/25 for a 14-Lot Resubdivision/Affordable Housing Development pursuant to CGS §8-30g for revised road location & revised lot reconfigurations. (Submitted 07/06/26, Date of Receipt 07/09/26, DRD 09/09/26).
PZ#26-5SR/SITE - 1 Inchcliffe Dr. (Parcel ID: 121-1080-1), Gales Ferry, CT - Applicant/ Owner, 1 Inchcliffe Property Management, LLC for Summary Review/Site Plan approval for conversion of second floor storage & office break room to two (2) one-bedroom single-family dwelling units above existing optometrist office (In Focus Eyecare). (Submitted 07/07/26, Date of Receipt 7/09/26, DRD 09/09/26).
CGS 8-24 Review - 480R Shewville Road, Parcel#102-2210-480-R (fka “Loftus Wellfield”), Ledyard, CT for a report to the Ledyard Town Council regarding the sale of Town-owned property of about 11.46+/- acres to Kevin Blacker of Noank, CT for $150,000
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
PZC Regular Meeting Minutes of June 11, 2026
CORRESPONDENCE
REPORTS
ZEO Staff Report
Planner’s Report
ADJOURNMENT
DISCLAIMER: Although we try to be timely and accurate these are not official records of the Town.
Agenda Item
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 6/2/26, Tabled to 7/9/26, DRD 8/5/26).