Protects Wayland's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
167 items across 18 meetings.
May 27, 2026 · minutes
🗳️ Voted on
Commission voted 7-0 to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy for In the Matter of Cascade Development LLC, OADR Docket No. WET 2024-0020, DEP File #322-1000.
🔄 Postponed
Proposal to demolish a barn and build a 6-unit apartment building within wetland buffer zones continued to June 17 pending peer review; Map 48, Parcel 42.
📍 67A Loker Street, Wayland
🔄 Postponed
Hearing on unpermitted dock, gangway, retaining wall, and patio work within wetland resource areas continued to June 17 at applicant's request; Map 42D, Parcel 56.
📍 68 Lakeshore Drive, Wayland
🗳️ Voted on
DPW's project to replace decaying decking on Sherman's Bridge advanced; Commission voted 7-0 to prohibit CCA (arsenic-based wood preservative) due to river contamination risk, then continued to June 17.
📍 Sherman's Bridge Road, Wayland / Lincoln Road, Sudbury
🔄 Postponed
Request for determination on septic replacement partially within wetland buffer continued at applicant's request; Map 15, Parcel 26.
📍 107 Concord Road, Wayland
🔄 Postponed
SWLD review continued to the next meeting pending peer review completion.
📍 43 Barney Hill Road, Wayland
✅ Approved
Certificate of Compliance issued 7-0; no outstanding issues found.
📍 149 Concord Road, Wayland
✅ Approved
Certificate of Compliance for a septic replacement issued 7-0 after Health Agent confirmed no concerns.
📍 43 Jeffrey Road, Wayland
❌ Denied
Commission unanimously denied compliance for a single-family home built in a different location than approved, with missing stormwater infrastructure, lost wildlife corridor, and unmet replanting and monitoring conditions; applicant must file a new Notice of Intent.
📍 26 Rice Road (formerly 3 Thompson Road), Wayland
✅ Approved
One-year extension granted 7-0 based on regular inspection reports and a resubmitted planting plan.
📍 1 Weir Meadow Path, Wayland
✅ Approved
Commission authorized 7-0 continued herbicide treatment and hand-harvesting of invasive water chestnut in Heard Pond under prior-year permit terms; mid-to-late June treatment planned.
📍 Heard Pond, Wayland
💬 Discussed
Conservation staff contacted police to explore road safety measures on Pelham Island Rd to protect turtles during crossing season.
📍 Pelham Island Road, Wayland
💬 Discussed
Town received $150,000 from MassDOT for design work on culverts downstream of Snake Brook Dam; dam rehabilitation expected mostly complete by fall.
💰 $150,000 grant received
✅ Approved
Minutes approved 7-0 with minor revisions.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM.
May 6, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Meeting opened at 6:33 PM with remote quorum present.
✅ Approved
Order of Conditions approved 4-0 for a home addition and driveway expansion within the 200-ft riverfront area; confirmed alteration is 928 sq ft.
📍 58 Pequot Road, Assessor's Map 43A, Parcel 40
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to May 27 at applicant's request; proposal involves demolishing an existing barn and building a 6-unit apartment within 100-ft wetland buffer and 200-ft riverfront area.
📍 67A Loker Street, Assessor's Map 48, Parcel 42
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to May 27 at applicant's request for after-the-fact installation of a floating dock, gangway, ramp, retaining wall, and patio within 100 ft of wetlands.
📍 68 Lakeshore Drive, Assessor's Map 42D, Parcel 56
✅ Approved
Order of Conditions approved 3-1-1 for a new home, septic, and stormwater system within 100 ft of Dudley Pond, contingent on conservation agent approving a revised planting plan with additional large-tree replacements.
📍 123 Dudley Road, Assessor's Map 47A, Parcel 72
✅ Approved
Negative determination under Wetlands Protection Act and Chapter 194 permit issued 5-0 for septic replacement in the 100-ft wetland buffer and 200-ft riverfront area.
📍 8 Hobbs Road, Assessor's Map 48, Parcel 43
✅ Approved
Permit issued 5-0 for tree removal within 100 ft of wetlands, contingent on conservation agent approving a replacement planting plan.
📍 23 Alpine Road, Assessor's Map 06, Parcel 02
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to June 17 because the wetland delineation performed in September differs by ~25 ft from a prior delineation on the neighboring property; applicant to re-examine delineation in spring conditions.
📍 17 Sylvan Way, Assessor's Map 25, Parcel 71
✅ Approved
Commission voted 5-0 to hire a peer reviewer for a project adding a garage, backyard accessory dwelling unit (ADU), and expanded driveway, citing complexity of new impervious surfaces and tree removal.
📍 43 Barney Hill Road
💬 Discussed
DPW contracted Mosquito Control to dredge up to 300–400 ft of Dudley Brook without a wetlands permit; dredge spoils were deposited on private property — DPW Director Tom Holder invited to next meeting to explain.
📍 Dudley Brook / Pequot Road outfall area
💬 Discussed
Applicant's attorney withdrew from the appeal process and will refile a new Notice of Intent with the Commission.
📍 24 School Street
✅ Approved
Commission raised no conflicts with the proposed second-half 2026 meeting schedule.
✅ Approved
Minutes approved 4-0 with edits from B. Howell.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 7:56 PM.
April 15, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening at 6:30 PM via Zoom (remote-access only).
📋 Proposed
Continued Notice of Intent for a home addition and driveway expansion within the 200-ft riverfront buffer; Assessor's Map 43A, Parcel 40.
📍 58 Pequot Road, Wayland
📋 Proposed
Continued hearing on after-the-fact permitting for unpermitted renovation work within 100 ft of Dudley Pond; Assessor's Map 46B, Parcel 35.
📍 108 Lakeshore Drive, Wayland
📋 Proposed
Continued Notice of Intent to demolish a barn and build a 6-unit Compact Apartment Facility within the 100-ft wetland buffer and 200-ft riverfront area; Assessor's Map 48, Parcel 42.
📍 67A Loker Street, Wayland
📋 Proposed
Continued Notice of Intent to build a new single-family home, septic system, and stormwater management within 100 ft of Dudley Pond; Assessor's Map 47A, Parcel 72.
📍 123 Dudley Road, Wayland
📋 Proposed
Continued hearing for St. Philopater Coptic Orthodox Church to demolish existing church and build three new buildings, parking, a sports field, and stormwater systems within wetland and riverfront buffers; Assessor's Map 40, Parcel 08.
📍 169 Rice Road, Wayland
📋 Proposed
Continued after-the-fact Notice of Intent for installed floating dock, gangway, ramp, retaining wall, and patio within 100 ft of wetlands and Land Under Water; Assessor's Map 42D, Parcel 56.
📍 68 Lakeshore Drive, Wayland
📋 Proposed
Continued Notice of Intent for septic system repair within 100 ft of bordering vegetated wetlands; Assessor's Map 52, Parcel 165.
📍 251 Commonwealth Road, Wayland
📋 Proposed
Continued Notice of Intent for a home addition and septic modifications within 100-ft wetland buffer and 200-ft riverfront area; Assessor's Map 24, Parcel 113.
📍 3 Brackett Road, Wayland
📋 Proposed
Request for Determination of Applicability for septic tank replacement within 100 ft of bordering vegetated wetlands; Assessor's Map 44, Parcel 5.
📍 6 Brewster Road, Wayland
📋 Proposed
Review of stormwater and land disturbance application at 43 Barney Hill Road.
📍 43 Barney Hill Road, Wayland
📋 Proposed
Vote on issuing certificate of compliance confirming permitted work at 129 Boston Post Road is complete.
📍 129 Boston Post Road, Wayland
📋 Proposed
Vote on certificate of compliance for 22 Lakeshore Drive.
📍 22 Lakeshore Drive, Wayland
📋 Proposed
Vote on certificate of compliance for 39 Sherman's Bridge Road.
📍 39 Sherman's Bridge Road, Wayland
📋 Proposed
Vote on certificate of compliance for 23 Alpine Road.
📍 23 Alpine Road, Wayland
📋 Proposed
Vote to return a performance guarantee (security deposit held during permitted work) for the completed project at 4 Fields Lane.
💰 Performance guarantee amount not specified
📍 4 Fields Lane, Wayland
• Status unclear
Open public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjournment.
April 15, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Meeting opened at 6:32 PM with remote quorum confirmed.
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to May 6; revised plan converts parking area to Eco-Grid and reduces asphalt to 770 sq ft within 200-ft riverfront area.
📍 58 Pequot Road
✅ Approved
Order of Conditions approved for prior unpermitted patio work near Dudley Pond; partial patio removed, permeable pavers and perennial plantings added.
📍 108 Lakeshore Drive
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to May 6 at applicant's request; proposed demolition of existing barn to build a 6-unit apartment building within wetland buffer zones.
📍 67A Loker Street
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to May 6 pending a planting plan; stormwater issues resolved but Commission wants native-planting details before closing.
📍 123 Dudley Road
❌ Denied
Commission unanimously denied the demolition of the existing church and construction of three new buildings, parking, sports field, and stormwater systems, citing unmet riverfront wildlife-habitat standards and a disputed stormwater model that an abutter's engineer found likely undersized.
📍 169 Rice Road
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to May 6; unresolved questions about ownership of Mona Path and required vegetated buffer in 15-ft no-disturb zone.
📍 68 Lakeshore Drive
✅ Approved
Order of Conditions approved for septic replacement within wetland buffer, contingent on minor plan revisions including a tree removal/replacement table.
📍 251 Commonwealth Road
✅ Approved
Order of Conditions approved for home addition and septic work; pre-1997 non-compliant deck deemed protected, mitigation area expanded by ~250 sq ft.
📍 3 Brackett Road
✅ Approved
Negative determination (work does not require full wetland permit) issued for simple septic tank replacement near wetland buffer.
📍 6 Brewster Road
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to next meeting so applicant can send required abutter notices.
📍 43 Barney Hill Road
✅ Approved
Partial Certificate of Compliance issued; replacement plantings not yet emerged and will be monitored for two growing seasons before full compliance is granted.
📍 129 Boston Post Road
✅ Approved
Certificate of Compliance issued; permitted work was never performed.
📍 22 Lakeshore Drive
✅ Approved
Certificate of Compliance issued for barn built at rear of property; no issues noted.
📍 39 Sherman's Bridge Road
✅ Approved
Certificate of Compliance issued for teardown-and-rebuild project; all replacement plantings survived.
📍 23 Alpine Road
✅ Approved
Performance guarantee (security deposit held during construction) returned to applicant.
📍 4 Fields Lane
✅ Approved
Commission voted 7-0 to support member S. Fischer presenting outdoor classroom research to the School Committee for potential use at 25 Holiday Road and other school sites.
📍 25 Holiday Road
✅ Approved
Minutes approved with edit to add FEMA grant discussion under 'Other.'
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 9:27 PM.
March 25, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Commission unanimously approved a negative WPA determination and Ch. 194 and Ch. 193 permits for the Carroll School's new building, parking, septic, and utilities; peer reviewer had no remaining stormwater concerns.
📍 37, 39, and 45 Waltham Road
🔄 Postponed
Hearing on after-the-fact renovation work within 100 ft of Dudley Pond continued to April 15 at applicant's request due to scheduling conflicts.
📍 108 Lakeshore Drive
🔄 Postponed
Proposed house addition and septic relocation near Mill Brook riverfront area continued to April 15; Commission requested elevation plans and noted multiple prior unpermitted alterations on the property.
📍 3 Brackett Road
🔄 Postponed
Major church demolition and replacement with three new buildings, parking, and sports field near wetlands continued to April 15; Commission raised serious concerns about deforestation scale, stormwater design, and adequacy of mitigation; abutters hired independent stormwater reviewer who flagged additional deficiencies.
📍 169 Rice Road
🔄 Postponed
Hearing on unpermitted dock, gangway, retaining wall, and patio on Dudley Pond continued to April 15; ownership of adjacent Mona Path is unresolved, blocking permit issuance for work on land applicant may not own.
📍 68 Lakeshore Drive
🔄 Postponed
New house, septic, and stormwater system within 100 ft of Dudley Pond continued to April 15; applicant reduced project scale (~12.5% smaller), dropped porch, and eliminated 21 planned tree removals; abutters still object to deforestation and site constraints.
📍 123 Dudley Road
🔄 Postponed
Septic system repair within 100 ft of wetlands continued to April 15; Conservation staff observed a fence on Conservation land and possible undiscounted wetlands on-site.
📍 251 Commonwealth Road
🔄 Postponed
Proposed two-car garage (replacing deck and shed) and driveway expansion within 200 ft riverfront area continued to April 15; Commission asked applicant to remove the impervious driveway closest to the stream.
📍 58 Pequot Road
🔄 Postponed
Proposal to demolish an existing barn and build a 6-unit Compact Apartment Facility in the wetland buffer zone continued to April 15; applicant was not present.
📍 67A Loker Street
💬 Discussed
Certificate of Compliance review for 22 Lakeshore Drive; no vote was taken.
📍 22 Lakeshore Drive
✅ Approved
Commission voted 6-0 to return the performance guarantee for 97 Concord Rd, which had already received a Certificate of Compliance.
📍 97 Concord Road
💬 Discussed
FEMA awarded Wayland $1.4 million through the Hazard Mitigation Program for Snake Brook Dam rehabilitation after 8 application rounds; tree removal begins April 6, Select Board authorized the town manager to sign the state contract.
💰 $1,400,000 FEMA grant
📍 Snake Brook Dam
✅ Approved
Minutes approved 6-0 with minor corrections from B. Howell.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 9:19 PM.
March 4, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Hearing on prior unpermitted renovation and completion work within 100 ft of Dudley Pond continued to March 25 so Conservation Admin can review revised plans. Map 46B, Parcel 35.
📍 108 Lakeshore Drive
🔄 Postponed
Proposed demolition of existing church and construction of 3 new buildings, parking, sports field, and stormwater systems within the riverfront buffer continued to March 25; commission flagged removal of 500+ trees, stormwater adequacy, and a permit-duration mismatch (5-year build vs. 3-year Order of Conditions). Map 40, Parcel 08.
📍 169 Rice Road
🔄 Postponed
Proposed demolition of existing barn and construction of a 6-unit apartment building within the 100-ft wetland buffer and 200-ft riverfront area continued to March 25 at applicant's request. Map 48, Parcel 42.
📍 67A Loker Street
🔄 Postponed
After-the-fact permit for installed floating dock, gangway, ramp, retaining wall, patio, and porch-step repairs within wetland buffer continued to March 25 at applicant's request. Map 42D, Parcel 56.
📍 68 Lakeshore Drive
🔄 Postponed
Revised plans showing reduced house footprint and ~1,000 sq ft less impervious area in the Dudley Pond buffer were presented; commission authorized a stormwater peer review and continued hearing to March 25. Map 47A, Parcel 72.
📍 123 Dudley Road
✅ Approved
Approved removal of three non-native, unhealthy 16-inch weeping willows within the 100-ft wetland buffer, with stumps retained and replacement plantings of river birch, Atlantic white cedar, shagbark hickory, and swamp oaks. Map 07, Lot 45B.
📍 56 Lincoln Road
💬 Discussed
Commission members are working with Select Board member Tom Fay to adopt a town policy prohibiting SGARs (second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, a class of wildlife-toxic rat poisons) on all town-owned property.
✅ Approved
Minutes approved with minor corrections from B. Howell (7-0).
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 8:12 PM.
March 4, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM via Zoom (remote-access only).
📋 Proposed
Continued hearing on after-the-fact wetland permit for prior unpermitted renovation work near Dudley Pond; applicant seeks approval to also complete remaining work.
📍 108 Lakeshore Drive (Map 46B, Parcel 35)
📋 Proposed
Continued hearing for demolition of existing church and construction of three new buildings, parking, a courtyard, sports field, and stormwater systems within the 200-ft Riverfront Area and wetland buffer.
📍 169 Rice Road (Map 40, Parcel 08)
📋 Proposed
Continued hearing for demolition of a barn and construction of a 6-unit Compact Apartment Facility within the 100-ft wetland buffer and 200-ft Riverfront Area.
📍 67A Loker Street (Map 48, Parcel 42)
📋 Proposed
Continued after-the-fact hearing for unpermitted installation of a floating dock, gangway, ramp, retaining wall, patio, and porch repairs within 100 ft of wetlands and water.
📍 68 Lakeshore Drive (Map 42D, Parcel 56)
📋 Proposed
Continued hearing for construction of a new single-family home, septic system, and stormwater management within 100 ft of Dudley Pond.
📍 123 Dudley Road (Map 47A, Parcel 72)
📋 Proposed
Request for Determination for tree removal within the 100-ft wetland buffer zone at 56 Lincoln Rd.
📍 56 Lincoln Road (Map 07, Lot 45B)
• Status unclear
Commission discusses upcoming public outreach activities.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourned.
February 11, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to March 4, 2026 so the applicant can address previously discussed design changes for after-the-fact wetland work within 100 ft of Dudley Pond.
📍 108 Lakeshore Drive (Map 46B, Parcel 35)
✅ Approved
Commission approved an Order of Conditions (7-0) for a ~7.5×16 ft kitchen addition on foundation within 100 ft of Dudley Pond; conditions include a current Ch. 91 dock license and 15-ft vegetated buffer.
📍 116 Lakeshore Drive (Map 46B, Parcel 34)
✅ Approved
Commission approved (7-0) replacement of existing septic with a bottomless sand filter system — the first such system in Wayland — and front entrance relocation, within 100 ft of Dudley Pond; Board of Health had already approved.
📍 38 Lakeshore Drive (Map 43C, Parcel 52)
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to March 4 for a proposed new home, septic, and stormwater system on a fire-damaged lot near Dudley Pond; Commission flagged removal of 119+ trees, lack of planting plan, and neighbor concerns, urging a smaller design and on-site mitigation.
📍 123 Dudley Road (Map 47A, Parcel 72)
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to next meeting while Carroll School resolves remaining peer-reviewer comments; applicant now proposes routing roof runoff away from the public right-of-way.
📍 37, 39, 45 Waltham Road
💬 Discussed
Town has proposed a warrant article to fund a $200K engineering study for potential development of the mostly forested parcel; Commission discussed preserving it for passive recreation or outdoor education, noting a prior court ruling requires a two-thirds Town Meeting vote to transfer the land from School Committee.
💰 $200,000 engineering study proposed
📍 25 Holiday Road (near Glezen Lane)
💬 Discussed
A previously approved resolution to restrict SGARs (second-generation rodenticides that harm wildlife) was not submitted as a warrant article due to a last-minute procedural dispute; Commission discussed going directly to the Select Board to ban SGAR use on municipal property and in vendor contracts.
💬 Discussed
A visioning committee is exploring future uses for the Route 20 South Landfill property; Commission suggested incorporating birding areas and trails.
📍 Route 20 South Landfill
✅ Approved
Minutes approved 6-0 with minor staff edits.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 8:06 PM.
February 11, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening at 6:30 PM via Zoom (remote-access only).
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on prior unpermitted renovation work and its completion at 108 Lakeshore Dr; property is within 100 ft of Dudley Pond (Map 46B, Parcel 35).
📍 108 Lakeshore Drive, Wayland (Map 46B, Parcel 35)
📋 Proposed
New hearing on proposed home addition at 116 Lakeshore Dr within 100 ft of Dudley Pond (Map 46B, Parcel 34).
📍 116 Lakeshore Drive, Wayland (Map 46B, Parcel 34)
📋 Proposed
Hearing on replacing the septic system and relocating the front entrance at 38 Lakeshore Dr, within 100 ft of Dudley Pond (Map 43C, Parcel 52).
📍 38 Lakeshore Drive, Wayland (Map 43C, Parcel 52)
📋 Proposed
New hearing on constructing a single-family home, septic system, and stormwater management system at 123 Dudley Rd within 100 ft of Dudley Pond (Map 47A, Parcel 72).
📍 123 Dudley Road, Wayland (Map 47A, Parcel 72)
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands determination for Carroll School's new building with parking, septic, and utilities; work partially within 100-ft buffer of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (Map 5, Lots 14–16).
📍 37, 39, and 45 Waltham Road, Wayland (Map 5, Lots 14, 15, 16)
• Status unclear
Warrant article related to 25 Holiday Rd listed for discussion; no details provided in the agenda.
📍 25 Holiday Road, Wayland
💬 Discussed
Commission discusses next steps on policies regarding SGARs (potent rat/mouse poisons that harm wildlife up the food chain).
• Status unclear
Standing catch-all for last-minute items.
• Status unclear
Open public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Routine meeting close.
January 28, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to Feb 11 after Commission found the stormwater plan inadequate; proposed permeable paver reservoir doesn't meet bylaw standards and needs more detail before approval.
📍 108 Lakeshore Drive, Assessor's Map 46B, Parcel 35
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to March 4 so applicant can file with Planning Board first; revised plans reduced impervious surface and moved stormwater system off public right-of-way.
📍 67A Loker Street, Assessor's Map 48, Parcel 42
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to March 4; unresolved questions about ownership of Mona Path (where structures were built) and a buried tree's health require further investigation.
📍 68 Lakeshore Drive, Assessor's Map 42D, Parcel 56
✅ Approved
Order of Conditions approved 7-0 for replacement of a failing shared septic system serving three condo units within the 100-foot wetland buffer zone.
📍 8, 9, and 10 Essex Street, Assessor's Map 45, Parcel CM2
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued pending revised plans addressing stormwater mounding heights, basin connectivity, and snow storage areas; roof runoff rerouted toward fields rather than infiltration basin.
📍 37, 39, and 45 Waltham Road, Assessor's Map 5, Lots 14–16
✅ Approved
Negative determination (no wetlands jurisdiction) and Chapter 194 permit issued 7-0 for a ~150 sq ft deck addition within 100 feet of wetlands.
📍 37 Old Sudbury Road, Assessor's Map 14, Lot 54
✅ Approved
Commission voted 7-0 to release the performance bond for a closed-out permit; staff still processing the actual refund.
📍 20 Harrison Street
✅ Approved
Commission voted 7-0 to keep previously forfeited performance guarantee funds stemming from a 2010 vote penalizing missing inspection reports.
📍 6 Old Tavern Road
✅ Approved
Commission voted 7-0 to accept a conservation restriction at the rear of Alice Drive, required by the original subdivision permit and signed by all property owners.
📍 Alice Drive
💬 Discussed
Commission discussed but declined to shift toward imposing fines for wetland bylaw violations, preferring to work cooperatively with property owners to permit or undo unpermitted work.
💬 Discussed
DPW contractor destroyed priority habitat and wetlands on MBTA property during landfill cap investigation — the second violation on this site; town is now working with Natural Heritage on a restoration plan.
📍 Route 20 Landfill
💬 Discussed
Snake Brook Dam reconstruction begins February 2026 (through ~December); Hamlen Woods parking lot will be closed the entire construction period — visitors must park further up the road.
📍 Snake Brook Dam / Hamlen Woods; site access via 68 Rice Rd
✅ Approved
Minutes approved 6-0 with minor edits from B. Howell; S. Fischer abstained.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 8:26 PM.
January 28, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine call to order at 6:30 PM via Zoom.
📋 Proposed
Continued hearing on unpermitted renovation work within 100 ft of Dudley Pond; owner seeks after-the-fact wetlands approval. (Map 46B, Parcel 35)
📍 108 Lakeshore Drive, Wayland
📋 Proposed
Continued hearing on demolishing a barn to build a 6-unit Compact Apartment Facility within wetland buffer zone and 200-ft Riverfront Area. (Map 48, Parcel 42)
📍 67A Loker Street, Wayland
📋 Proposed
Continued hearing on after-the-fact installation of floating dock, gangway, ramp, retaining wall, patio, and porch repairs within 100 ft of wetlands and bank. (Map 42D, Parcel 56)
📍 68 Lakeshore Drive, Wayland
📋 Proposed
New Notice of Intent for septic system replacement within 100-ft buffer zone of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands. (Map 45, Parcel CM2)
📍 8, 9, and 10 Essex Street, Wayland
📋 Proposed
Continued wetlands determination review for Carroll School's new building with parking, septic, and utilities partially within wetland buffer zone. (Map 5, Lots 14, 15, 16)
📍 37, 39, and 45 Waltham Road, Wayland
📋 Proposed
Wetlands determination review for an addition to an existing deck within 100 ft of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands. (Map 14, Lot 54)
📍 37 Old Sudbury Road, Wayland
📋 Proposed
Vote to release the performance guarantee bond and close the escrow account for completed permitted work at 20 Harrison St.
💰 Escrow account to be closed; amount not specified
📍 20 Harrison Street, Wayland
📋 Proposed
Vote on whether to maintain an existing penalty against the property at 6 Old Tavern Road.
📍 6 Old Tavern Road, Wayland
📋 Proposed
Commission to execute a Conservation Restriction permanently protecting land on Alice Drive from future development.
📍 Alice Drive, Wayland
📋 Proposed
Any last-minute items not foreseeable 48 hours before the meeting.
📋 Proposed
Open public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Meeting adjourned.
January 7, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Meeting opened at 6:32 PM with six members present via Zoom.
🔄 Postponed
Wetlands review for Carroll School's new building, parking, septic, and utilities — partially in a 100-ft wetland buffer — continued to January 28, 2026.
📍 37, 45, 47 Waltham Road
🔄 Postponed
After-the-fact wetlands permit for unpermitted renovation within 100 ft of Dudley Pond continued to January 28 while the engineer redesigns stormwater management.
📍 108 Lakeshore Drive
🔄 Postponed
St. Philopater Coptic Church's proposal to demolish existing church and build three new buildings, parking, and a sports field in a riverfront and wetland buffer area continued to March 4; phasing plan abandoned.
📍 169 Rice Road
🔄 Postponed
Proposed demolition of a barn and construction of a 6-unit apartment building in a wetland buffer/riverfront area continued to January 28; Commission directed applicant to file Planning Board site plan review first.
📍 67A Loker Street
🔄 Postponed
After-the-fact permit for dock, gangway, retaining wall, and patio within 100 ft of wetlands and bank continued to January 28 so applicant's representative can be present and a DEP file number assigned.
📍 68 Lakeshore Drive
✅ Approved
Commission issued a Certificate of Compliance confirming gas line replacement and road repaving at Dudley and Pine Roads were completed as permitted.
📍 Dudley Road & Pine Road
✅ Approved
Performance bond (financial surety held during construction) returned in full after project previously received a Certificate of Compliance.
📍 142 Glezen Lane
💬 Discussed
Rocks placed on the outflow of a Mainstone Road farm pond may be significantly lowering Pine Brook water levels; Chair will contact the property owner and staff is investigating whether work occurred on town property or without a wetlands permit.
📍 Mainstone Road / Pine Brook
✅ Approved
Minutes approved with minor wording edits.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 6:52 PM.