LAND USE
Land Transfer:
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MOTION to recommend the Town of Ledyard transfer town-owned property located at 19 Avery Hill Road Extension, Ledyard Connecticut (Parcel ID: 50/130/19), known as the “Kettle Hole” property to Avalonia Land Conservancy for no consideration to be combined with other lands of the DDJJM, LLC., at 173 Stoddards Wharf Road and 175 Stoddards Wharf Road to be transferred to Avalonia Land Conservancy, to remain open to the public for passive recreation and to be protected in perpetuity under the Conservancy care with the following conditions:
1) Avalonia Land Conservancy will pay for all conveyances and fees regarding the transfer of the property.
2) In the event Avalonia Land Conservancy determines they no longer wish to own or no longer can own the so-called “Kettle Hole” property, Avalonia Land Conservancy will first offer the property back to the Town of Ledyard as the last owner of record. Such conveyance will be at no cost to the Town, other than customary recording and legal fees. The Town shall have 120 days to accept or reject re-acquisition. The Town shall notify Avalonia Land Conservancy in writing of its intent to accept or reject. Should the Town choose not to accept the property back, Avalonia Land Conservancy will then have the right to convey the parcel to a third party of their choice.
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Background:
19 Avery Hill Road Extension (Kettle Hole) is a town-owned open space property located on about 5-acres in the R-60 Zoning District.
Should the Town approve to transfer this property to Avalonia Land Conservancy it would be added to other lands owned by or to be transferred to (173 & 175 Stoddards Wharf Road) Avalonia to create about 35-acres of contiguous open space land under the stewardship of Avalonia Land Conservancy.
Please see attached the following:
• Director of Planning & Zoning Elizabeth Burdick Memo dated September 10, 2025 with attachments.
• Director of Planning & Zoning Elizabeth Burdick Memo dated September 15, 2025.
Land Use Director/Town Planner:
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