Old Saybrook Zoning Commission OKs 24% coverage, three-story buildings in Gateway Conservation Zone
The Old Saybrook Zoning Commission approved a petition by Gary Carabetta on June 22 to amend zoning regulations in the Gateway Conservation Zone, allowing up to 24% structure coverage and three-story buildings for residentially zoned properties. The change takes effect July 15, 2026.
The commission voted 5-0 to close the public hearing on the Carabetta petition and 5-0 to approve the amendment to Section 54.9.1. Commissioners also voted 5-0 to withdraw a previous motion that had included landscaping and parking provisions.
Zoning Commission: Public Works garage, retail-to-office hearing continued
In other business, the commission approved a special exception 5-0 for a 5,788-square-foot addition to the Public Works Garage at 499 Middlesex Turnpike.
A public hearing for DavLea Holdings regarding a retail-to-office conversion was continued to July 20, 2026, on a 5-0 vote. The commission also approved its June 1, 2026 meeting minutes with a correction, 5-0.
Police Commission: Minutes approved, no major decisions
The Police Commission approved minutes from its May 18, 2026 regular meeting on a 5-0-1 vote. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting covered updates on budget, personnel, training, and operations.
Architectural Review Board: No items
The June 22 Architectural Review Board agenda contained no substantive review items. The document listed board members and served as a logistical notice for the next regularly scheduled meeting in July.
Board of Selectmen: Housing, open space, appointments on agenda
The Board of Selectmen's June 23 agenda included presentations on the Housing Task Force Report for affordable housing and the Conservation Commission's Open Space Plan. The board was scheduled to discuss calling a Special Town Meeting, releasing Encroachment Permit Bond No. 2026-2 at 68 Hartford Avenue, and making appointments to The Preserve AdHoc Committee and Shellfish Commission, including reappointments of Bonin, Colvin Jr., and Beyers. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.
Other committees
The Tree Ad Hoc Committee's June 23 agenda included updates on recent and planned tree plantings, discussion of new planting sites at the bocce ball court and Park Avenue, and review of tree removal permits from Hartford and Bridgeport. Minutes have not been published.
The Mariner's Way Revitalization Ad Hoc Committee met June 25 to hear subgroup updates on soils testing and wetlands, business and property owner outreach, and streetscape improvements, followed by review of design standards and next steps. Minutes have not been published.
The July 1 Planning Commission and Housing Task Force meeting was canceled. The next regularly scheduled hybrid meeting is July 15, 2026.
Coming up
- **July 7 — Economic Development Commission:** Quarterly marketing report by Miranda Creative, discussion of the CT Main Street Center Spotlight on Main Street, updates on town website and on-call economic development services funded by RiverCOG, and an alternate commission member appointment.
- **July 8 — Zoning Board of Appeals:** Variance requests for a house expansion at 100 Middletown Avenue, a patio/outdoor kitchen/spa at 502 Main Street, and a garage construction extension request at 23 and 26 Oyster Point Road.
- **July 14 — Board of Selectmen / Special Town Meeting:** Residents will vote on two appropriations from the capital non-recurring fund: $7,982 for irrigation on the Town Green and $8,154 for relocating a backflow preventer at MacMurray Field, totaling $16,136.
The July 6 Zoning Commission meeting and the July 7 Board of Finance meeting are both canceled.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Zoning Commission approves taller, denser rules for Gateway Conservation Zone; Special Town Meeting set for capital items
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