Building Commissioner: Flood Zone Study REQUIRED for Monster 40B

The developer behind the Monster 40B apartment complex flip-flopped in June and suddenly claimed that a flood zone study is "not required" for his project -- even though the site is covered by a FEMA "Special Flood Hazard Area". Mr. Zieff refused to deliver a flood zone study to the Wayland Zoning Board of Appeals, after promising for months to do so.

Over the weekend, Geoffrey Larsen, the Wayland Building Commissioner, clarified things: a flood zone study is required by federal and state laws and regulations. Mr. Zieff cannot refuse, if he wants his project to go forward. To see a copy of Commissioner Larsen's letter go to: https://www.protectwayland.org...

This is major issue because Pine Brook runs through the site -- and YMCA Camp Chickami is a short distance downstream, threatened by increased flood damage. A flood could also erode and expose the large septic leach fields Mr. Zieff wants to build next to Pine Brook, which would send raw sewage into the Brook, a clear threat to public health and safety. Hundreds of children play in and near Pine Brook every summer.

The last ZBA hearing for the Monster 40B is scheduled for Tuesday evening, 16 October at 7pm in the Wayland Town Building. If you don't want a huge apartment complex on Route 20, more traffic and threats to kids at YMCA Camp Chickami, please be there!