AGENDA REQUEST
GENERAL DISCUSSION ITEM
Subject:
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Discussion regarding the appropriate mechanism to provide information to residents pertaining to the structure and operation of land use processes in the Town of Ledyard.
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Background:
LUPPW Cmt Meeting 10/3/2022: A resident addressed recent land use developments in town, such as the former Dow Chemical Site; the Liquor Store in the former Veterinarian Building on Route 12, the new Bark N' Brew, or the Dollar General Store going in next to the McDonalds.
The resident noted in attending the Planning & Zoning Meetings he realized that most people in town have no understanding of Land Use Regulations, Land Use Statutes, how things were done, who had the authority, what the Mayor's role was, what the Town Council's role was, what was the role of the myriad of Land Use Commissions and Boards, and who had the final say.
It was suggested that the town teach residents about Land Use.
Based on the resident's suggestion the LUPPW Committee agreed to discuss how to get information out to residents pertaining the process to address land use matters at their November 7, 2022 meeting.
Department Comment/Recommendation:
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Meeting Action Detail:
Land Use/Planning/Public Works Committee Meeting 03/06/2023:
File #: 22726 Version: 1
Type: Land Use
Title: Discussion regarding the appropriate mechanism to provide information to residents pertaining to the structure and operation of land use processes in the Town of Ledyard.
Action: Remove from Agenda
Minute Note:
Councilor Paul noted that the Land Use Director Juliet Hodge attended the Community Relations Committee's February 15, 2023 meeting. He stated that Ms. Hodge would be working to prepare a presentation for an Informational Forum. He stated the Community Relations Committee would be providing some questions to Ms. Hodge to address during the presentation to pre-empt some general/common land use questions such as: "what the...
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