Groton Planning and Zoning Commission - 9/22/26

The Groton Planning and Zoning Commission met on September 22, 2026, to discuss several key topics including a redevelopment plan for a 7 Brew Coffee drive-through facility and updates on a middle housing project funded by a Department of Defense grant. The commission reviewed multiple site layout alternatives for the 7 Brew Coffee location, focusing on traffic flow, safety, and maintaining a cross-access easement with an adjacent auto parts store. The discussion included operational considerations such as queue lengths, staffing, and pedestrian access. The commission expressed a preference for one of the proposed designs that balanced safety and efficiency. Additionally, the meeting covered progress on a $350,000 grant-funded middle housing study involving an RFP process, consultant selection, and deliverables including housing demand studies, typology inventories, and regulatory recommendations. The project aims to address housing affordability and zoning changes, with upcoming workshops planned to engage the commission and public. No contract awards or specific procurement actions were taken during this meeting, but the discussion highlighted ongoing planning and development efforts with potential future procurement implications.