After falling short twice in recent years, the redevelopment of Halls Road took a significant – and likely decisive – step forward after winning the approval of the town’s Planning Commission on Thursday. Members of the Planning Commission voted unanimously that the proposed zoning overlay was consistent with Old Lyme’s Plan of Conservation and Development. The proposal passed on Thursday, would allow – but not require – housing developments to be built along Halls Road, as long as they adhere to guidelines that include limited setbacks, first-floor commercial space and colonial-style design. A public hearing of the Zoning Commission will be held next Monday, and will consider the latest proposal, which includes some, but not all, of the changes that members of the commission agreed on before voting 3-2 in favor of the proposal – one vote short of the needed supermajority.
Halls Road Redevelopment in Old Lyme Takes a Big Step Forward