FIELD TRIP NOTICE

The Westport Conservation Commission will conduct a site visit for orientation purposes on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in preparation for consideration of applications for the following properties:

1. 29A Sturges Commons:  Request for bond release for monies being held for plantings and sediment and erosion controls as required as a condition of Permit #IWW,WPL/E-8838-11.

1. 8 Gilbert Lane: Request by Yahya and Wafaa Naggar for issuance of an administrative approval to convert a screened porch into a year-round family room and construction of a new deck both of which are proposed in the upland review area of 50 ft and 30 ft respectively.

1. 48 Owenoke Park:  Application #WPL-9219-12 by Wilson L & David B McKane to install an 8’ by 8’ float, a 25’ by 3’ ramp with a 4’ by 10’ fixed pier. Work is within the 25 year floodplain and the WPLO area of the Saugatuck River.

1. CONTINUED APPLICATION – 59 Post Road East and 35 Church Lane:  Application #WPL-9218-12 by Karen Johnson, AICP for Bedford Square Associates, LLC on behalf of the YMCA of Westport/Weston CT, Inc. and Bedford Square Associates, LLC for redevelopment of the properties to include the repurposing of historical portions of 59 Post Road East, demolitions of portions of the non-historic additions of 59 Post Road East, removal of wood frame structures on 35 Church Lane and the construction of below-grade parking, the replacement and addition to 59 Post Road East and new construction on 35 Church Lane with associated site improvements including utilities, drainage, grading, streetscape and landscaping. Portions of the work are within the WPLO area of the Saugatuck River.

Members will meet at the Conservation Department first to carpool. Some sites might be especially wet so appropriate clothing and footwear is recommended. Tick repellant is also encouraged.

Posted with the Town Clerk’s Office on December 4, 2012   

12.7.12 field trip notice