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Conservation Commission hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on September 1, 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 September 1, 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. 006-1794 and BOS File No. 2021-027 from CCR West Roxbury Apartments, LLC for the proposed demolition of commercial buildings and construction of a residential building with associated stormwater infrastructure and parking located at 189 and 197 Gardner St, West Roxbury MA (100ft Buffer to Bordering Vegetated Wetland, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area) * Continued from the July 7, 2021 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1809 and BOS File No. 2021-037 from Coneco Engineers and Scientists on behalf of DeSimone Realty Trust for the after the fact removal of four Underground Storage Tanks, located at 200-210 McClellan Highway, East Boston, MA (100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1802 and BOS File No. 2021-033 from BSC Group, Inc. on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed construction of a multi-use trail between Tenean Beach and Morrissey Blvd, located on Conley St, Victory Rd, and Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester, MA (Coastal Beach, Coastal Bank, Salt Marsh, LSCSF) * Continued from the August 4, 2021 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1814 and BOS File No. 2021-041 from Fort Point Associates on behalf of MCP III Foundry, LLC for the renovation of an existing building and demolition and reconstruction of a second building located at 1 Au Bon Pain Way and 3 Anchor Way, South Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-18XX and BOS File No. 2021-XXX from Childs Engineering on behalf of the Boston Planning and Development Agency for repairs to the timber stringer hangers and seawall foundation located at Pier 10, 38 Drydock Ave, South Boston, MA

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from TEC Associates for the confirmation of the resource area boundaries along the Amtrak Rail Right-of-Way, Boston, MA * Continued from the August 4, 2021 hearing

    Request for an Amendment to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1769 and BOS File No. 2020-006 for the sediment and debris removal located at 438 American Legion Hwy, Mattapan, MA

    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 September 15th hearing; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1799 from VHB on behalf of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority for proposed improvements and track replacements at the South Station Interlocking Tower 1, located at 700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA (100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank) * Continued from the August 18, 2021 hearing

    Continued to the October 6th 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 April 7, 2021 hearing

    199 Gardner St Revised Plans
    South Station Tower 1
    200-210 McClellan Hwy
    Neponset River Greenway
    Parcel O & P Redevelopment
    Pier 10 Repairs
    Amendment: Canterbury Brook Sediment Removal
  2. Public Meeting

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1769 and BOS File No. 2020-006 for the sediment and debris removal located at 438 American Legion Hwy, Mattapan, MA

    Discussion and Ratification of the Enforcement Order issued to Crosspoint Associates, Inc for the illegal removal of trees located on Thomson Place, South Boston, MA

    Vote to accept the gift of land for the property located at Morrison St (unnumbered), Roslindale, MA, parcel identification number 2005165000, from Deborah Beatty Mel to the care, custody, and control of the Boston Conservation Commission for conservation and passive recreation purposes.

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1801 and BOS File No. 2021-032 from SOLitude Lake Management on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Lakes and Ponds Program for the creation of an Aquatic Management Program at the Charles River to control nuisance and non-native plant and algae growth utilizing treatment with USEP/MA State registered aquatic herbicides, algaecides, and other BMPs, Boston, MA (LUWW)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No.006-1796 and BOS File No. 2021-029 from Joyce Consulting Group, PC on behalf of Saint Michael’s Cemetery for the proposed addition to an existing Mausoleum and associated site improvements at Saint Michael’s Cemetery, located at 500 Canterbury St, Mattapan, MA (Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to BVW, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1798 and BOS File No. 2021-031 from Fort Point Associates on behalf of the Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina for the after the fact pier repairs  located at 233 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA (LUO)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1811 and BOS File No. 2021-038 Beals and Thomas, Inc. on behalf of the McClellan Highway Development Company, LLC for the early release site work for the Suffolk Downs redevelopment, consisting of surcharging select future roadways and building pads and associated soil stockpiling, structure demolition and removal, and temporary realignment of Tomasello Drive, located at McClellan Highway, East Boston, MA (LUO)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1815 from Childs Engineering on behalf of Jamestown Constitution Wharf L.P. for the repairs to the existing concrete sheet pile cap located at 75 Constitution Rd, Charlestown, MA (Coastal Bank, LSCSF)

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from August 18, 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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