The Town of Hampden Planning Board voted March 12, 2025 to approve a special permit and site plan for expansion of the parking lot at 28 Summers Road, the property associated with Hamden Veterinary Clinic Realty, LLC, and to record an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan to add an adjacent parcel to the clinic lot.

The board’s action follows a project presentation by the applicant’s agent, who said the plan was revised to shift several parking spaces farther west to better align with the front façade of the building and that pavement markings had been adjusted to show an enter‑only and exit‑only circulation pattern at the board’s request. A March 10, 2025 letter from town reviewers Ty and Vaughn was entered into the record and described as resolving outstanding comments.

Why it matters: the permit and the recorded ANR clear two procedural steps the clinic needs to enlarge its parking area and to consolidate an adjacent parcel into a single, conforming lot. The decision allows the applicant to proceed to implementation after the statutory appeal period has passed.

Details and next steps
- The application: special permit and site plan under the town zoning bylaws (table of use/regulation reference noted in the public notice) for parking expansion at 28 Summers Road, applicant/owner: Hamden Veterinary Clinic Realty, LLC (Dr. Penny Peck referenced as an owner in the file).
- Plan changes: parking shifted west to align with the building front; pavement markings changed to designate separate entrance and exit movements.
- Review comments: the board recorded a March 10, 2025 email from town reviewers (Ty and Vaughn) stating their comments were resolved.
- Filing and appeal: the board indicated the written decision will be prepared and filed with the town clerk; a 20‑day appeal period begins the day after filing.

A member of the public or applicant thanked the board for accommodating last‑minute plan changes during the proceeding. The public hearing portion for this application was closed following the approval.

Ending: The board’s decision will be typed and filed with the town clerk; any party seeking review has 20 days from the date of filing to appeal.