Old Lyme Roundup: Wetlands Panel OKs Twin Pond Driveway; Zoning Eyes Mixed-Use Housing Changes
Old Lyme's Inland Wetlands Commission unanimously approved a driveway and grading application for Twin Pond Development LLC at its June 23 meeting, clearing the way for a single-residential lot development. The commission also scheduled four site walks for July 1 covering pending applications on Grassy Hill Road, Columbus Avenue, Wolcott Lane, and Whippoorwill Road.
Inland Wetlands Commission
The commission approved the Twin Pond Development LLC application unanimously. It also approved minutes from its May 26 and June 2 meetings. Four site walks were scheduled for July 1: 72 Columbus Avenue at 5:30 p.m. (Case #26-10, demolish/reconstruct single-family residence), 41-1 Whippoorwill Road at 5:45 p.m. (Case #26-12, excavation/grading for new residence), 10-1 Wolcott Lane at 6:00 p.m. (Case #26-11, excavation/relocation of septic tank), and 72 Grassy Hill Road at 6:15 p.m. (Case #24-3, review of neighbor complaints on work consistency with permit). The site walks were for observation only, with no public comment taken.
Sound View Commission
The commission unanimously approved sending a postcard to Sound View residents encouraging them to opt into an email list for updates and to sign up for Old Lyme Alerts. It also approved funding to replace flags on Hartford Avenue. May meeting minutes were approved unanimously. During public comment, residents raised concerns about ATV and golf cart use on Shore Road and unauthorized paid parking at Kokomo's lot.
Housing Strategic Planning Steering Committee
The committee approved its May 28 minutes unanimously and added updates from River COG committees to the agenda, also unanimously. The meeting included discussion of state housing law PA 25-1 implementation via River COG and the ongoing zoning regulation rewrite. A resident spoke on housing challenges. No formal votes were taken on new policies or expenditures. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. unanimously.
Zoning Commission — Environmental Rewrite and Housing Proposal
A June 24 special meeting focused on rewriting zoning regulations with attention to sustainability, resiliency, and flood zones. The commission reviewed input from boards, agencies, and the public, including a summary from the June 4, 2026, community workshop prepared by IMEG. Minutes were not yet published.
A separate July 1 Zoning Commission agenda included a public hearing on a proposed amendment to add definitions and uses for "mixed use middle housing" (2–9 units) in five zoning districts: WF-20, C-10, C-30, C-30S, and SVVD. The same agenda proposed creating parking districts in the Halls Road area and Sound View Area to regulate parking spaces per Public Act 25-1. No decisions were recorded.
Other Meetings (Agendas Only, No Decisions Recorded)
- **America 250 Committee (June 22):** Discussed planning for the 250th anniversary of the United States, including a community picnic and a quilt project.
- **Affordable Housing Commission (July 1):** Scheduled updates on the McCulloch Property, Heritage House Incorporated, and multi-family housing considerations.
- **Economic Development Commission (July 1):** Scheduled to confirm recommendations on zoning regulation updates, schedule interviews for a part-time Economic Development Analyst, approve the scope of on-call Community Resource Management services, and coordinate a booth for the Midsummer Festival.
Coming Up
Historic District Commission — July 6: Will discuss and potentially advance demolition guidelines and a related ordinance, plus sign guidelines. The agenda also covers the commission's authority, lighting guidelines, an Amtrak planning study, zoning regulation revisions, and responses to the Plan of Conservation and Development.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Inland Wetlands Commission approves driveway application; Sound View to mail postcard to residents
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