Developer outlines 14‑lot Hyde Park subdivision; commission requests stakeout and more detail
July 07, 2026 | Ledyard, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
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Peter Gardner, representing Spencer Bay Properties LLC, presented a proposal to re‑subdivide land at 12 Hyde Park Drive / Long Cove Road into 14 building lots and to construct a new town road (Ellie Rose Lane) that will cross a narrow wetland band.
Gardner said the plan uses a 36‑inch culvert to convey flow beneath the new roadway and described three separate proposed stormwater basins to manage runoff rather than a single large detention basin. “We’re proposing to come in off Hyde Park with our cul de sac, and we have 14 proposed building lots,” Gardner said. Commissioners asked for specific details on catch basins, outlet structures and the location of proposed detention basins relative to wetland areas.
Commission members recommended staking out the centerline and key basin/crossing locations in the field and scheduled a site visit for July 28 at 5 p.m. to review grades and the wetland crossing in person. Staff said additional engineering comments are pending from town departments and that the application materials will be posted online for review.
Why it matters: the subdivision would create new road infrastructure and residential lots and includes wetlands crossings and watercourse rerouting that require careful stormwater design and review.
Next steps: the applicant will stake the proposed road and basin locations, provide additional engineering backup and the commission will inspect the site on July 28.
Gardner said the plan uses a 36‑inch culvert to convey flow beneath the new roadway and described three separate proposed stormwater basins to manage runoff rather than a single large detention basin. “We’re proposing to come in off Hyde Park with our cul de sac, and we have 14 proposed building lots,” Gardner said. Commissioners asked for specific details on catch basins, outlet structures and the location of proposed detention basins relative to wetland areas.
Commission members recommended staking out the centerline and key basin/crossing locations in the field and scheduled a site visit for July 28 at 5 p.m. to review grades and the wetland crossing in person. Staff said additional engineering comments are pending from town departments and that the application materials will be posted online for review.
Why it matters: the subdivision would create new road infrastructure and residential lots and includes wetlands crossings and watercourse rerouting that require careful stormwater design and review.
Next steps: the applicant will stake the proposed road and basin locations, provide additional engineering backup and the commission will inspect the site on July 28.
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