LEGAL NOTICE AND AGENDA

WESTPORT CONSERVATION COMMISSION

PUBLIC HEARING

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Westport Conservation Commission pursuant to the Connecticut Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Act, and the Regulations for the Protection and Preservation of Inland Wetlands and Watercourses of the Town of Westport (IWW Regulations) to be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 in Room 201/201A at 7:00 p.m. of the Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue. The Commission shall meet to take such action under the purview of the Town’s IWW Regulations and the Waterway Protection Line Ordinance as the meeting may determine with regard to the following:

Work Session I: 7:00 pm Room 201/201A (The work session is not a public hearing. The public is invited to attend but may not speak.) The following applications will be “received” by the Conservation Commission subject to determination of completion. A public hearing will not be opened at this time for the following applications:

1. Receipt of Applications
2. Report by Colin Kelly, Conservation Compliance Officer on the status of existing enforcement activity.
3. Discussion and Vote: 59 Post Road East (#2) and 35 Church Lane (#1):  Application #WPL-9301-12 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.

Public Hearing: 7:30 pm, Room 201/201A The following applications will be “received” by the Conservation Commission subject to determination of completion. If applications are determined to be complete the Commission will proceed by opening the hearing. (At this time interested parties may be heard after being recognized by the Chairman. Written communication may be received for all applications until the public hearing is closed.) Applications and plans may be examined in the Conservation Department, Room 205, Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue, during regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

1. 17 Stony Point Road:  Application #WPL-9300-12 by Eckerson Design Associates, LLC on behalf of Ann E Sheffer & William L Scheffler for a pool, patio, fence and mechanicals and surrounding retaining walls. Portions of the work are within the 25-year floodplain and the WPLO area of the Saugatuck River.
2. 42 Owenoke Park:  Application #WPL-9319-13 by John T Fifield on behalf of Daniel A Levinson to enlarge the existing patio, install a new in-ground swimming pool, add a garage bay and relocate and enlarge the driveway. Portions of the work are within the 25-year floodplain and the WPLO area of the Saugatuck River.
3. 139 Harbor Road:  Application #WPL-9333-13 by Barr Associates, LLC on behalf of Joseph & Tracy Troy to replace the existing fire and flood damaged house with a new residence on the existing foundation with new terrace entries and existing rear patio. Portions of the work are within the 25-year floodplain and the WPLO area of the Saugatuck River.
4. 10 Island Way:  Application #WPL-9334-13 by David Verespy of Rock Spring Design Group on behalf of Olga & William Adler to raise house to meet FEMA requirements and new terraced entryway. Proposed improvements are needed to create access to house. Portions of the work are within the 25-year floodplain and the WPLO area of the Saugatuck River.
5. 9 Island Way:  Application #WPL-9335-13 by Daniela Mahr to raise house to meet FEMA requirements, add a master bedroom over the carport, add a front porch/ entryway and retaining wall for the front entrance. Portions of the work are within the 25-year floodplain and the WPLO area of the Saugatuck River.
6. 107 Harbor Road:  Application #WPL-9337-13 by Liz Milwe & Peter Wormser to replace a 9’x20’ pool damaged by Storm Sandy with a 12’ X 36’ pool. Portions of the work are within the 25-year floodplain and the WPLO area of the Saugatuck River.
7. 6 Bluff Point: Application #WPL-9338-13 by Land-Tech Inc. on behalf of Arthur Tauck to construct a gazebo and on-grade patio.  Work is within the 25 year floodplain and WPLO area of the Saugatuck River.

Work Session II: (The work session is not a public hearing. The public is invited to attend but may not speak.)

1. Approval of January 14, 2013 field trip minutes
2. Approval of January 16, 2013 meeting minutes.
3. Questions/Comments on proposed FY13/14 Conservation Department budget.
4. Other business.

The Commission may not open new business on the agenda after 11:00 p.m. at the discretion of the Chairman.  This includes applications scheduled for public hearings.  Items shall be continued or rescheduled to a later date as necessary.

W. Fergus Porter                                                                                                   To be published TWICE:

Chairman                                                                                          Once on Friday, February 8, 2013 and

Conservation Commission                                                                       Once on Friday, February 15, 2013

CC:       Town Clerk; First Selectman; Town Attorney; Director of Planning & Zoning; RTM Moderator; Diane Cady, RTM Environment Committee; League of Women Voters observer