LEGAL NOTICE OF DECISION

WESTPORT CONSERVATION COMMISSION

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Notice is hereby given that the Conservation Commission made the following decisions at its February 20, 2013 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. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.

Application, plans, and decision may be examined in the Conservation Department, Room 205, Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. excluding holidays.

W. Fergus Porter

Chair, Conservation Commission

To be published ONCE in the Westport News on Friday, February 22, 2013

CC:      Town Clerk, Director of Planning & Zoning, RTM Moderator, RTM Environment Committee Chairman, League of Women Voters Observer