LEGAL NOTICE OF DECISION

WESTPORT CONSERVATION COMMISSION

APRIL 10, 2024

Notice is hereby given that the Conservation Commission made the following decisions at its

April 10, 2024 Public Hearing in conformance with the Connecticut Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Act and the Town of Westport’s Regulations for the Protection and Preservation of Wetlands and Watercourses and the Waterway Protection Line Ordinance.

THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS WERE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS:

1. 8 Belta Farm Road:Application #IWW,WPL/E-11898-24 by Eric D Bernheim, Esq. on behalf of Evan & Lorian Perkins to construct new single family residence, driveway, septic system and associated site improvements with consideration for a future pool. Portions of the work are within the upland review area setbacks.
2. 52 Marion Road:Application #IWW,WPL-11899-24 by Andy Soumelidis of LandTech on behalf of Douglas & Samantha DeBono to construct additions to the existing single family residence and associated site improvements. Portions of the work are within the upland review area setbacks and the WPLO area of an unnamed tributary to Stony Brook.
3. 43 Bermuda Road:Application #WPL-11900-24 by Curt Lowenstein of LandTech on behalf of Brian Senatore to renovate and elevate the existing house to FEMA compliance with additional site improvements. The proposed activity is within the WPLO area of the Saugatuck River.

THE COMMISSION TAKES THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS ON ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS:

1. 27A Sturges Commons. (Map: G12, Lot: 68 ): In accordance with sections 4.2.1 (a), (c), and (e), 7.1, 7.3 (c) and (h), and 7.4 of the Regulations for the Protection and Preservation of Wetlands and Watercourses of the Town of Westport and Section 30-124 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Westport, a Continued Show Cause Hearing of the Westport Conservation Commission was held to address the Cease & Correct Order issued to the property owners for constructing a stone wall and grading in the wetland setback and exceeding the scope of the permit for a pool and patio.All work lies within the 100 foot upland review area from wetlands including steep slopes. This is a continuation of the December 12, 2023 Show Cause . – THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION RESOLVED TO REVISE THE ORDER WITH CONDITIONS AND CONTINUE THE HEARING.
2. 11 Devon Road (Map H08, Lot 002):In accordance with Sections, 4.2.1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f), 7.1 and 7.3 (f), (g) and (h) of The Regulations for the Protection and Preservation of Wetlands and Watercourses of the Town of Westport and Section 30-124 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Westport, a Show Cause Hearing of the Westport Conservation Commission was held to address a Cease & Correct Order issued to the property owners for constructing stone walls, walkways, fences, a sports court, and multiple outbuildings, and vegetation removal and grading changes in the wetland and wetland upland review area setbacks without permits. – THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION RESOLVED TO AFFIRM THE ORDER AND CONTINUE THE HEARING.

Josh Lewi

Vice-Chair, Conservation Commission

CC:       Town Clerk, Director of Planning & Zoning, RTM Moderator, RTM Environment Committee Chairman

To be published once in the Westport News on Friday, April 19, 2024.

Legal Notice of Decision