Protects Wayland's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
51 items across 7 meetings.
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 · 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.