Stonington The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zoning amendment Tuesday that would allow agriculture and related uses in the town s lone light industrial zone along Taugwonk Road just north of Interstate 95.
The change was sought by property owner Susanne Toczko of Bradford, R.I., and Chris Pacheco, the owner of Seacoast Mushrooms, which operates out of a 2,400-square-foot building on Farmholme Road and is looking to expand.
Pacheco pointed out that the town s Plan of Conservation and Development recommended updating the 232-acre zone to allow agricultural uses. He also said his application has been supported by the town s Conservation Commission, Economic Development Commission and the state agriculture commissioner.