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Conservation Commission hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on December 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 December 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. 006-1816 and BOS File No. 2021-042 from Hancock Associates on behalf of 59 Gove St LLC for the proposed construction of a four unit residential dwelling located at 59 Gove St, East Boston (LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1816 and BOS File No. 2021-042 from Ivas Environmental on behalf of Hudson 62 Realty LLC for the proposed rehabilitation of an existing building into a hotel with stormwater and landscaping improvements located at 155 Porter St, East Boston (LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1831 and BOS File No. 2021-055 from the Waterfield Design Group, Inc. on behalf of Copper Forge Partners, LLC for the proposed construction of a five-story condominium with seven units on an existing paved parking area, located at 80 Marginal St, East Boston (LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-18XX and BOS File No. 2021-XXX from Weston & Sampson on behalf of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the proposed sediment borings located at 33 Sumner St, East Boston (LUO)

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from Pilot Seafood Properties III for the determination of whether the site located at Fid Kennedy Avenue Subparcel 6B, South Boston, MA and proposed work is subject to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Boston Wetlands Ordinance*Continued from the November 17, 2021 hearing

    Request for an Extension to the Original Order of Conditions issued for DEP File No. 006-1607 for the exhumation, analysis and removal of 66 burials from the Quarantine Cemetery located on Gallops Island, Boston, MA

    Request for an Extension to the Original Order of Conditions issued for DEP File No. 006-1540 for the construction of a mixed-use development located at 125 Sumner St, East Boston

    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 December 15th 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

    Continued to the December 15th  hearing; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1821 and BOS File No. 2021-046 from 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) *Continued from the November 17, 2021 hearing

    Continued; 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 November 3, 2021 hearing

    Millennium Park Improvements
    59 Gove St
    155 Porter St
    80 Marginal St
    LoPresti Park Sediment Borings
    RDA Subparcel 6B
    Extension - Gallops Island
    Extension - 125 Sumner St
  2. Public Meeting

    Continued to the December 15 hearing; Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1464 for the Hub on Causeway project including the construction of residential units, hotel rooms, office space, retail, and restaurant space located at 50-150 Causeway St, Boston, MA *Continued from the November 17, 2021 hearing

    Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1615 for the pile repairs located at 2 Battery Wharf, Boston, MA

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1832 and BOS File No. 2021-056 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)

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from November 17, 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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