City of Groton Planning and Zoning Commission - 3/17/26

The City of Groton Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on March 17, 2026, focusing primarily on zoning regulation updates and land use applications. Key procurement-related discussions included the review of a text amendment application to add a dog training facility as a permitted use in the general commercial zone, with plans to schedule a public hearing after clarifying zoning sections. The commission also conducted an extensive review of zoning regulations, particularly residential zone dimensional standards, discussing potential amendments to minimum lot sizes, special permit requirements, and building coverage to better align with housing needs and development goals. Additionally, the commission considered consultant options and budget estimates for updating the Plan of Conservation and Development, with a preference expressed for Connecticut-based firms and a target update by 2028. No contract awards or vendor selections were finalized during this meeting, but action items include further zoning text amendments and soliciting consultant quotes for the conservation plan update.