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Conservation Commission hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on October 20, 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 October 20, 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. 006-1799 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

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-18XX and BOS File No. 2021-XXX from Tetra Tech on behalf of Cruz Development Corporation for the proposed construction of a 4-unit residential dwelling located at 471-473 Harvard St, Mattapan, MA (Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1822 and BOS File No. 2021-047 from CHA Consulting on behalf of the Herb Chambers Companies for the proposed demolition and redevelopment of an existing car dealership located at 710-720 Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1823 and BOS File No. 2021-048 from Engineering Alliance, Inc. on behalf of 5 Up Havre, LLC for the proposed construction of a four story, five unit residential building and installation of associated storm water management facilities and utilities, located at 197 Havre St, East Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1824 and BOS File No. 2021-049 from Epsilon Associates on behalf of Channelside Acquisitions, LLC for the proposed  replacement and reconfiguration of subsurface utilities located at 244-284 A St, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1826 and BOS File No. 2021-050 from Collins Engineers, Inc. on behalf of the United States Coast Guard for the proposed demolition and reconstruction of Pier 2 and Wharf 3 located at 466-490 Hanover St, North End, Boston, MA (LUO, Coastal Bank, LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-18XX and BOS File No. 2021-XXX from Nitsch Engineering on behalf of Seaport D Title Holder LLC for the proposed demolition of a parking lot and construction of a new building and underground parking garage located at 65 Northern Ave/88 Seaport Blvd, South Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1821 and BOS File No. 2021-046 CDM Smith, Inc. on behalf of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the proposed replacement of existing pavement within the limits of existing paved access roadways and parking areas, resetting of existing granite curb, overlaying of existing walking paths, and localized removal of knotweed located at Millennium Park, West Roxbury, MA (BLSF, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-18XX and BOS File No. 2021-XXX from VHB on behalf of CPC Ericsson Street LLC for the demolition of all on-site buildings and structures and backfill of foundation excavations to existing grade in preparation for construction of the Neponset Wharf project located at 6R, 8R, and 18R Ericsson St, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area)

    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 September 15, 2021 hearing

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation for the removal of seven trees located on the Charles River Reservation, Allston, MA

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from the Crane Ledge Woods Coalition for a determination whether the site located at 990 American Legion Hwy, Hyde Park, MA is subject to the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act

    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 November 17th 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

    471-473 Harvard St
    710-720 Morrissey Blvd
    197 Havre St
    244-284 A St
    US Coast Guard Base Boston
    65 Northern Ave/88 Seaport Blvd
    Millennium Park Improvements
    Neponset Wharf Building Demolition
    RDA Tree Removal
    RDA 990 American Legion Hwy
  2. Public Meeting

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1610 for the construction of a six-unit residential building located at 227 Havre Street, East Boston, MA

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1151 for the removal of four Underground Storage Tanks, located at 200-210 McClellan Highway, East Boston, MA

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1809 and BOS File No. 2021-037 for the removal of four Underground Storage Tanks, located at 200-210 McClellan Highway, East Boston, MA

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1515 for the foundation repairs located at 470 Atlantic Ave, Downtown, Boston, MA

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1812 and BOS File No. 2021-0339 for the soil borings located at the Newell Boathouse, 801 Soldiers Field Rd, Allston, MA

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1086 for Olmsted Green Phase I project located on Harvard and Morton St, Mattapan, MA

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1471 for the development of 41 townhomes and associated roadways, building service utility connections, parking, and landscaping located on Harvard and Morton St, Mattapan, MA

    Discussion and Ratification of the Emergency Certification issued the Massachusetts Port Authority for the recovery of a sunken barge and crane located at 256 Marginal St, East Boston, MA

    Vote to accept the parcel transfer for parcel 1800532000 located on Cookson Terrace from the City of Boston Department of Neighborhood Development to the care, custody, and control of the Boston Conservation Commission for conservation purposes.

    Vote to authorize Commission Staff to sign the co-petition to the Public Improvement Commission (“PIC”) requesting that the PIC abandon Dunbarton Road under the condition that the Petitioner B&A Contracting grants a permanent easement to the City of Boston henceforth, which shall grant full public access consistent with the attached plans.

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    • 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)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1813 and BOS File No. 2021-040 from Nitsch Engineering on behalf of Related Beal for the proposed utility work and improvements to the right-of-way located on Northern Ave and Tide St, South Boston, MA (DPA, LSCSF)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1819 and BOS File No. 2021-044 from ESS Group on behalf of Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center for the proposed dock and ramp replacements located at the EDIC pier on Terminal Street, South Boston, MA (DPA, LUO, LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from September 15, 2021 and September 20, 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 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.  For more information, call 617-635-3850.

    Nicholas Moreno

    Boston Conservation Commission

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