CONSERVATION COMMISSION

FIELD TRIP NOTICE

The Westport Conservation Commission will conduct a site visit for orientation purposes to the following properties on Friday, March 13, 2015 at 9:15 a.m. in preparation for reviewing agenda items at its March 18, 2015 meeting.

1. 115 Harbor Road:  Application #WPL-9952-15 by Peter Wormser on behalf of L Adele Weitzman for the demolition of the existing house, the construction of a FEMA compliant house and associated site improvements. Work is within the WPLO area of the Saugatuck River.
2. 10 Pond Edge Road:  Application #IWW,WPL-9953-15 by Richard Benson to install a small in-ground hot tub/spa, and an aerator in the pond. Portions of the work are within the 35 ft. upland review area and the WPLO area of Sherwood Mill Pond.
3. 79 Newtown Turnpike:  Application #IWW,WPL/E-9964-15 by Mel Barr on behalf of Chabad Lubavitch of Westport for the proposed expansion of the existing place of worship for a larger sanctuary and more classrooms with improved parking, septic, drainage and site amenities. The existing residence is to be removed. Portions of the work are within the 75 ft. upland review area.

Members will meet at the Conservation Department first to carpool. Some sites might be especially wet and or be prone to ticks so appropriate clothing and footwear is recommended.

Posted with the Town Clerk’s Office on Thursday, March 5, 2015.             

3.13.15 field trip notice