Town of Weston, Connecticut
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| Name | Title | Term Ends | |
| Sarah Schlechter | Chair | 12/31/2027 | sschlechter@westonct.gov |
| Mary Francois | Vice Chair | 12/21/2027 | mfrancois@westonct.gov |
| Michael Lubell | Member | 12/31/2025 | mlubell@westonct.gov |
| Kirby Brendsel | Member | 12/31/2025 | kbrendsel@westonct.gov |
| Abigail Squance | Member | 12/31/2025 | asquance@westonct.gov |
| Vacancy | Member | 12/31/2025 | |
| Vacancy | 12/31/2023 |
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The Weston Conservation
The Commission was formed in 1973. Its seven volunteer members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen. The commission protects wetlands and watercourses by regulating activities, including construction and development, as well as other uses in and near these vital and valuable environmental resources. The commissioners convene monthly to review permit applications to conduct regulated activities. Members are resident electors in the Town of Weston. Typically citizens, who have served previously on the board, have demonstrated an informed interest and/or have practical experience with the natural environment as well as a sense of fairness and good judgment in applying the regulations in a manner that respects property owner interests while minimizing adverse environmental impact for the common good.
The Town of Weston’s inland wetlands and watercourses regulations state the following regarding the commission’s purpose and duties:
(1) The wetlands and watercourses of the Town of Weston are indispensable, irreplaceable and fragile natural resources with which the citizens have been endowed. The wetlands and watercourses are an interrelated web of nature essential to an adequate supply of surface and underground water, to hydrological stability and control of flooding and erosion, to the recharging and purification of groundwater, and to the existence of many forms of animal, aquatic and plant life. Many wetlands and watercourses have been destroyed or are in danger of destruction because of unregulated use by reason of the deposition, filling or removal of material, the diversion or obstruction of water flow, the erection of structures and other uses, all of which have despoiled, polluted and eliminated wetlands and watercourses. Such unregulated activity has had, and will continue to have, a significant, adverse impact on the environment and ecology of Weston and has and will continue to imperil the quality of the environment, thus adversely affecting the ecological, scenic, historic and recreational values and benefits for the citizens of Weston now and forever more. The preservation and protection of the wetlands and watercourses from random, unnecessary, undesirable and unregulated uses, disturbance or destruction is in the public interest and is essential to the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of Weston.
(2) It is, therefore, the purpose of these regulations to protect the citizens of Weston by making provisions for the protection, preservation, and maintenance and use of the wetlands and watercourses by minimizing their disturbance and pollution; maintaining and improving water quality in accordance with the highest standards set by federal, state, or other local authority; preventing damage from erosion, turbidity or siltation; preventing loss of fish and other aquatic organisms, wildlife and vegetation and the destruction of the natural habitats thereof; deterring and inhibiting the danger of flood and pollution; protecting the quality of wetlands and watercourses for their conservation, economic, aesthetic, recreational and other public and private uses and values; and protecting potable freshwater supplies from the dangers of drought, overdraft, pollution, misuse and mismanagement by providing an orderly process to balance the need for the economic growth of Weston and the use of its land with the need to protect its environment and ecology in order to forever guarantee to the people of Weston the safety of such natural resources for their benefit and enjoyment and for the benefit and enjoyment of generations yet unborn.
Documents related to the Conservation Commission's Regular Meeting November 21, 2024
- Receipt of Application: 12 Old Mill Rd Application CC-24-20
- Receipt of Application: 126 Steephill Rd Application CC-24-21
- Receipt of Application: 10 Hills End Application CC-24-22
- Receipt of Application: 67 Old Redding – Aspetuck Valley Country Club Application CC-24-23
- Discussion/Decision: 30 Valley Forge – Pool/Deck/Walkway Meng CC-24-19-COM
- CC Minutes 10-17-2024
- WCC Site Walk Notes -30 Valley Forge 11-2-2024
Documents related to the Conservation Commission's Regular Meeting October 17, 2024
- CC Agenda Meeting 10-17-2024
- Receipt: 30 Valley Forge Rd Application
- Discussion/Decision: 32 Kettle Creek - Single Family Residence Site Development - CC-24-18-COM
- Modifications: 9 Calvin – Remove fill/Restoration – CC-23-05-COM
- Update: 2 Woodland Way – Pond restoration – Ascher [CC-23-04-COM]
- CC Minutes 9-19-2024
- WCC Site Walk Notes -9-7-2024
- CC Minutes 8-29-2024
Documents related to the Conservation Commission's Regular Meeting September 19, 2024
- CC Agenda Meeting 9-19-2024
- Discussion/Decision: 349 Good Hill - CC-24-15-COM
- Discussion/Decision: Lot 15 Newtown Tpke – Single Family Residential Site Development – CC-24-16-COM
- Discussion/Decision: 35 Steep Hill Road – Driveway & Drainage System CC-24-17-COM
- Discussion/Decision: 32 Kettle Creek - Single Family Residence Site Development - CC-24-18-COM
- Modifications: 9 Calvin – Remove fill/Restoration – CC-23-05-COM
- WCC Site Walk Notes -9-7-2024
- CC Minutes 8-29-2024
Documents related to the Conservation Commission's Regular Meeting August 29, 2024
- CC Agenda Meeting 8-29-2024
- Receipt of Application: 349 Good Hill - CC-24-15-COM
- Receipt of Application: Lot 15 Newtown Tpke – Single Family Residential Site Development – CC-24-16-COM
- Receipt of Application: 35 Steep Hill Road – Driveway & Drainage System CC-24-17-COM
- Receipt of Application: 32 Kettle Creek - Single Family Residence Site Development - CC-24-18-COM
- Discussion/Decision: 237 Godfrey – Solar Array Municipal Landfill, Greenskies Clean Energy CC-24-13-COM
- Discussion/Decision: 38 High Noon – Detached Studio/Central Septic System CC-24-14-COM
- Modifications: 20 Hillcrest – As-Built Pool Patio – CC-23-09-COM
- Modifications: 9 Calvin – Remove gill/Restoration – CC-23-05-COM
- Staff Update: 154 Newtown Tpke – Pickle Ball Courts – Town of Weston CC-24-04-COM
- Staff Update: 2 Woodland Way – Pond restoration – CC-23-04-COM
- Staff Update: 40 Wildwood – Replace drainage pipe – Goldstein CC-24-10-COM
- Staff Update: August 18 Storm Aftermath
- WCC Site Walk Notes 7-27-2024
- WCC Site Walk Notes 6-1-24
- CC Minutes 6-20-2024
Documents related to the Conservation Commission's Regular Meeting July 18, 2024
Documents related to the Conservation Commission's Regular Meeting June 20, 2024
- Discussion/Decision: 106 Godfrey – Lachat Town Farm Removal of Invasives and Replanting Non-invasive Native Plants Non Regulated Use Ruling – 4.2a and 4.5 Vegetation Conservation
- Discussion/Decision: 48 Kettle Creek CC-24-11
- 1097 Lot 1 Erosion Control Bond Estimate Memo 4-22-2024 M
- 1097 Lot 1 Storm Water Report 4-15-2024
- 1097 SDP Lot 1 4-15-2024
- 48-50 Kettle Creek Rd WL Delineation Report 5-8-2020
- Topography Survey
- General Owner Authorization L SIGNED
- Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Application
- STATEWIDE INLAND WETLANDS & WATERCOURSES ACTIVITY REPORTING FORM
- Discussion/Decision:8 Jana Drive CC-24-12-COM
Documents related to the Conservation Commission's Regular Meeting May 16, 2024
- CC Agenda Meeting 5-16-2024
- Receipt of Application:48 Kettle Creek CC-24-11
- Receipt of Application: 8 Jana Drive CC-24-12-COM
- Discussion/Decision:26 Norfield Rd [CC-24-05]
- Discussion/Decision: 44 Kellogg Hill [CC-24-06]
- Discussion/Decision: 29 Briar Oak, ADU/septic, Gutkowski [CC-24-07-COM]
- Discussion/Decision: 119 Weston, addition and drainage system, Mellen [CC-24-08-COM]
- Discussion/Decision: 33 Cannondale, site development, Wallis [CC-24-09-COM]
- Discussion/Decision: 40 Wildwood, replace in-stream crushed driveway pipe, [CC-24-10-COM]
- Staff Report / Recommendation: Michaels Way Bridge Invasive Plant Removal Plan Update [CC23-17-COM]
- Staff Report / Recommendation:50 Kettle Creek Update, wildflower planting plan, Kelley [CC-23-06].
- CC Minutes 4-25-2024
- WCC Site Walk Notes -5-4-24
Documents related to the Conservation Commission's Regular Meeting April 25, 2024
- CC Agenda Meeting 4-25-2024
- Receipt of Application: 29 Briar Oak, ADU/septic, Gutkowski [CC-24-07-COM]
- Receipt of Application: 119 Weston, addition and drainage system, Mellen [CC-24-08-COM]
- Receipt of Application: 33 Cannondale, site development, Wallis [CC-24-09-COM]
- Receipt of Application: 40 Wildwood, replace in-stream crushed driveway pipe, [CC-24-10-COM]
- Discussion/Decision: 60 Georgetown Road [CC-24-02- COM] Drainage Site Plan
- Discussion/Decision: 26 Norfield Rd [CC-24-05]
- Discussion/Decision: 44 Kellogg Hill [CC-24-06]
- Other Business: School Road Sidewalk Project CC-20-20-COM Jan. 2021 permit update
- WCC Site Walk Notes 4-6-2024
- CC Minutes 3-21-2024
Documents related to the Conservation Commission's Regular Meeting March 21, 2024
- CC Agenda Meeting 3-21-2024
- Receipt of Application: 26 Norfield Rd [CC-24-05]
- Receipt of Application: 44 Kellogg Hill [CC-24-06]
- Discussion/Decision: 154 Newtown Tpke (Bisceglie) [CC-24-04-COM]
- Discussion/Decision: Davis Hill Bridge Preservation Project CC-22-15-COM Town of Weston - Request for Permit Modification or Possible Non Regulated Use Ruling
- Discussion/Decision: 5 Tiffany Lane Storm Water Sys. & Plantings [CC-24-01-COM]
- Discussion/Decision: 16 Hemlock Ridge [CC-24-03-COM] Wetlands_2-24
- Discussion/Decision: 60 Georgetown Road [CC-24-02- COM] Drainage Site Plan
- WCC Site Walk Notes -3-2-2024
- CC Minutes 2-15-2024
- WCC Special Education Meeting 3-22-2024
Documents related to the Conservation Commission's Regular Meeting February 15, 2024
- CC Agenda Meeting 2-15-2024
- Presentation: Aquarion Stream Flow Release Project Saugatuck IWWA
- Receipt of Application: 60 Georgetown Road [CC-24-02- COM]
- Receipt of Application: 16 Hemlock Ridge [CC-24-03-COM] Wetlands_2-24
- Receipt of Application: 154 Newtown Tpke [CC-24-04-COM]
- Discussion/Decision: 5 Tiffany Lane Storm Water Sys. & Plantings [CC-24-01-COM]
- Discussion/Decision: 20 Martin Road pool/patio, equipment, drainage system [CC-23-25-COM]
- WCC Site Walk Notes 2-3-24
- CC Minutes 1-18-2024
Documents related to the Conservation Commission's Regular Meeting January 18, 2024
- CC Agenda Meeting 1-18-2024
- Receipt of Application: 5 Tiffany, Storm Water Sys. & Plantings, CLC Asset Holdings [CC-24-01-COM]
- Soil scientist report 4-11-2018
- Neighbor List 1-9-2023
- General Owner Authorization L(1)
- DEEP Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Activity Reporting Form
- 851 combined storm report revised 1-5-2024
- Failla 1-10-2024 T
- Conservation app SIGNED 1-8-2024
- 851 pro 2023 1-5-2024
- 851 Final As-Built 5-24-2023
- 851 CC Resubmit 1-5-2024 L
- Discussion/Decision: 20 Martin Road pool/patio, equipment, drainage system [CC-23-25-COM]
- Discussion/Decision: 20 Martin - Response to Site Walk Comments
- CC Minutes 12.14.23
- WCC Site Walk Notes 1.6.24
Documents related to the Conservation Commission's Regular Meeting December 14, 2023
- CC Agenda Meeting 12-14-2023
- Receipt of Application: 20 Martin Road pool/patio, equipment, drainage system [CC-23-25-COM]
- Discussion/Decision: 18 Kettle Creek Road, site filling and grading [23-24]
- Discussion/Decision: Lot 9, Old Farm, new house, site improvements. [23-21]
- Discussion/Decision Lot 9 Old Farm Revised Plan CC-23-21-COM 11-29-2023
- Discussion/Decision: 9 Meadowbrook Lane, pool/patio (Drainage Report) [23-23]
- Discussion/Decision: 9 Meadowbrook Lane revised Site Plan sheet SE-1 (12-04-23)
- 11.16.23 CC Minutes
- WCC Site Walk Notes -12-2-23
- Conservation Commission 2024 Key Dates Schedule-12-5-2023
Documents related to the Conservation Commission's Regular Meeting November 16, 2023
- CC Agenda Meeting 11-16-2023
- Receipt of Application: 9 Meadowbrook Lane, pool/patio (Drainage Report) [23-23]
- Receipt of Application: 18 Kettle Creek Road, site filling and grading [23-24]
- Discussion/Decision:20 Kettle Creek, filling and site improvements Kemeny [23-19]
- Discussion/Decision: 71 Newtown Turnpike, pool, patio, steps, walkway, Zachs [23-20]
- Discussion/Decision: Lot 9, Old Farm, new house, site improvements, Gelogaev [23-21]
- Discussion/Decision: 10 Graylock, addition, deck, patio, Morse [23-22]
- CC IWC Regular Meeting Minutes 10-26-2023
- WCC Site Walk Notes 11-04-2023
- Regular Meetings Schedule 2024 [Draft]
- 2024 Conservation Key Dates Schedule [Draft]
Documents related to the Conservation Commission's Regular Meeting October 26, 2023
- CC Agenda Meeting 10-26-2023
- Receipt of Application: 20 Kettle Creek, filling and site improvements Kemeny [23-19]
- Receipt of Application: 71 Newtown Turnpike, pool, patio, steps, walkway, Zachs [23-20]
- Receipt of Application: Lot 9, Old Farm, new house, site improvements, Gelogaev [23-21]
- Receipt of Application: 10 Graylock, addition, deck, patio, Morse [23-22] I
- Discussion/Decision:119 Old Hyde, Site Development, Force Engineering {23-18]
- Discussion/Decision: 28 Codfish Lane, Fence in and near wetlands, Babb [23-15]
- 9.21.23 CC Minutes + 10.14.23 CC Site Walk Notes
- Receipt of Application: 119 Old Hyde, Site Development, Force Engineering {23-18]
- Discussion/Decision: 28 Codfish Lane, Fence in and near wetlands, Babb [23-15]
- Discussion/Decision: 21 Lords Highway, Addition, Passavant [23-16]
- Discussion/ Decision: CT-DOT Bridge No. 07001 Michaels Way, Town of Weston [23-17]
Documents related to the Conservation Commission's Regular Meeting on August 24, 2023
- CC Agenda 8-24-23
- Receipt of Application: 28 Codfish Lane, Fence in and near wetlands, Babb [23-15]
- Receipt of Application: 21 Lords Highway, Addition, Passavant [23-16]
- Receipt of Application: CT-DOT Bridge No. 07001 Michaels Way, Town of Weston [23-17]
- Modification Request :19 Tall Pines Request for Modification CC Permit 22-19
- Modification Request: 18 Kellogg Hill, Addition, New Pato, Garcia [23-07]
- Discussion/Decision cont'd :20 Hill Crest, Leone, Pool & Patio [23-09]
- Discussion/ Decision cont'd:MBL 16-2-129 Tiffany Lane, Ray, Site Development [23-12]
- 7.20.23 CC Minutes
Documents related to the Conservation Commission's Special Meeting on May 26th, 2022 at 7:30pm
- Conservation Commission Revised Agenda 5.26.22
- Receipt of Application: 67 Good Hill Application [22-08]
- Discussion/Decision: Lords Highway Town of Weston Dog Park Application 22-05
- Discussion/ Decision: 25 White Birch Pool Application [22-03]
- Discussion/Decision: 24 Hill Crest Lane, Redlitz, Pool {22-07}
- Discussion/Decision: 120 Georgetown- Site Development Application [22-04]
- Discussion/Decision: 18Grey Fox Baker/Chen Site Development [22-06]
- WCC Walk Notes-5-7-2022
- CC 5.26.22 Minutes
Documents related to the Conservation Commission's Special Meeting on May 10, 2022 at 7:30pm
- CC Agenda 5-10-2022
- Lords Highway Town of Weston Dog Park Application 22-05
- Lords Highway Town of Weston Dog Park CC Permit 18-01.
- Letter to Sarah Schlechter Recusal Request 4.11.22
- Letter to Town Administrator Incomplete Application Modification Weston Dog Park Permit 4.11.22
- Notice of Intervention Modification of Weston Dog Park Permit 4.19.22
- WCC Staff Memo CC Permit Application [22-05]4-21-2022
- JMM-Report-WestonDogPark-4-20-2022
- Written Comments Submitted to the Conservation Commission
- Weston Dog Park - Summary of Proposed Activity
- Letter from Nutmeg Chapter Trout Unlimited to Weston Conservation Commission 5.10.22
- Trinkaus Engineering Letter to Attorney Nevus 5.9.22
- CC 5.10.22 Minutes
Documents related to the Conservation Commission's Special Meeting on April 27, 2022 at 7.30pm
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- Discussion/Decision:Lords Highway Town of Weston Dog Park Application 22-05
- Lords Highway Town of Weston Dog Park CC Permit 18-01.
- Letter to Sarah Schlechter Recusal Request 4.11.22
- Letter to Town Administrator Incomplete Application Modification Weston Dog Park Permit 4.11.22
- Notice of Intervention Modification of Weston Dog Park Permit 4.19.22
- WCC Staff Memo CC Permit Application [22-05]4-21-2022
- JMM-Report-WestonDogPark-4-20-2022
- Discussion/Decision:Lords Highway Town of Weston Dog Park Application 22-05
- Legal Notice Conservation Commission Special Meeting Continued Public Hearing Wednesday April 27, 2022 (1)
Documents related to the Conservation Commission's Special Meeting on April 21, 2022 at 7.30pm
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- CC Agenda 4-21-2022
- Discussion/Decision:Lords Highway Town of Weston Dog Park Application 22-05
- Lords Highway Town of Weston Dog Park CC Permit 18-01.
- Letter to Sarah Schlechter Recusal Request 4.11.22
- Letter to Town Administrator Incomplete Application Modification Weston Dog Park Permit 4.11.22
- Notice of Intervention Modification of Weston Dog Park Permit 4.19.22
- WCC Staff Memo CC Permit Application [22-05]4-21-2022
- JMM-Report-WestonDogPark-4-20-2022
- Legal Notice Conservation Commission Special Meeting Continued Public Hearing Wednesday April 27, 2022 (1)
- CC 4.21.22 Minutes
Conservation Commission 2024 Key Dates Schedule
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