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Conservation Commission hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on March 17, 2021, at 6 p.m.

Update: This meeting will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our Zoom meeting link or calling 929-205-6099 and enter meeting id 686 458 2044 #. You can also submit written comments or questions to cc@boston.gov or via Twitter @BostonEnviro.

In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Boston Wetlands Ordinance, Boston City Code, Ordinances, Chapter 7-1.4, the Boston Conservation Commission will hold a virtual public hearing at 6 p.m. on March 17, 2021, to review the following projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose in order to protect the interests of the public and private water supply, groundwater, prevention of pollution, flood control, prevention of storm damage, protection of fisheries and land containing shellfish, and protection of wildlife habitat.

Discussion Topics

  1. Public Hearing 6 P.M.

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1770 and BOS File No. 2021-007 from Weston & Sampson Engineers on behalf of the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the proposed park renovation and site improvements located on Springdale St, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank) * Continued from the March 3, 2021 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1774 and BOS File No. 2021-012 from RJ O’Connell & Associates on behalf of 839 Saratoga St, LLC for the proposed demolition of a residential building and construction of a new multi-family residential building located 839 Saratoga St, East Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1775 and BOS File No. 2021-013 from GEI Consultants on behalf of the Environmental Police for the proposed installation of two steel pipe piles and a concrete float located at 1 Mystic Pier, Charlestown, MA (LUO, DPA)

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from VHB on behalf of Landmark Center Owner Limited Partnership for a determination whether the site located at 401 Park Drive, Boston, MA is subject to the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act and Boston Wetlands Ordinance * Continued from the March 3, 2021 hearing

    Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1704 and BOS File No. 2020-007 from GEI Consultants on behalf of the Commercial Wharf East Condominium Association for the proposed construction of a boardwalk and retaining wall located at Commercial Wharf, North End, Boston, MA (LSCSF, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank) * Continued from the March 4, 2020 hearing

    Continued to the April 7th hearing; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1772 and BOS File No. 2021-010 Decoulos & Company LLC on behalf of Stefco Holdings Company for the proposed demolition of an existing structure and construction of eight housing structures located at 90 Allandale St, West Roxbury, MA (100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, Waterfront Area, Riverfront Area) * Continued from the February 3, 2021 hearing

    Continued to the May 5th hearing; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1686 from Waterfield Design, Inc. on behalf of the Copper Forge Partners, LLC for the proposed construction of a four-story condominium building located at 80 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF) * Continued from the August 21, 2019 hearing

    McConnell Park Improvements
    839 Saratoga St
    Environmental Police Float
    RDA 401 Park Drive
  2. Public Meeting

    Continued to the April 21st hearing; Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1557 for the West Roxbury to Needham Reliability Project located along the Eversource ROW Easement, West Roxbury, MA

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1672 for the construction of an addition to an existing building located at 375 Bremen Street, East Boston, MA * Continued from the March 3, 2021 hearing

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1380 for the Station 315 Distribution Project located on North Beacon St, Brighton, MA

    Discussion regarding the restoration plan for the illegal dumping of wood chippings and/or vegetation debris into the wetland resource areas located off of Willet Street, West Roxbury, MA

    Discussion on the proposed Project Readiness Standards * Deferred from the March 3, 2021 hearing

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1761 and BOS File No. 2021-008 from EcoTec Inc. on behalf of the Holyhood Cemetery Association for the proposed on-going maintenance activities within the Sawmill Brook corridor located 1000 Lagrange St, West Roxbury, MA (LUWW, Inland Bank, BLSF, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank)

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from March 3, 2021.

    Translation and Sign Language interpreters are available upon prior request.  The Commission will hold a public meeting immediately following the last hearing or as appropriate following any hearing.  Plans and filings with the Commission may be viewed at the Environment Department, Boston City Hall, Room 709, from 8 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday.  For more information, call 617-635-3850.

    Nicholas Moreno

    Boston Conservation Commission

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