Public Improvement Commission

Hearing Minutes

HM 1.    At the request of the Public Improvement Commission staff, the Acceptance of the Minutes of the PIC hearing held on April 14, 2022.

Utility Pole Hearing Continued

UPC 1.    On a petition by Eversource Energy for a Pole Installation within London Street (public way), East Boston, to install one new utility pole to be located on its southeasterly side at address no. 149, southwest of Porter Street. (UP 4/14/2022)

Public Hearing Continued

PHC 1.    On a petition by Atlantic Oliver Mass LLC for the making of Specific Repairs within the following public ways in Roxbury, consisting of curb realignment, sidewalk reconstruction, as well as new and relocated pedestrian ramps, street lighting infrastructure, and driveway curb cuts:

●    Massachusetts Avenue – on its southwesterly side at address no. 909, southeast of Island Street;

●    Island Street – west of Massachusetts Avenue.

(NB 3/31/2022; PH 4/14/2022) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repair Plan, 909 Massachusetts Avenue & Island Street, Boston (Roxbury)” 1 sheet dated January 17, 2022 (revised February 17, 2022).

 

Public Hearing

PH 1.    On a petition by 60 Guest Street Owner LLC for the making of Specific Repairs within Guest Street (public way), Brighton, located on its northerly side at address no. 60 east of Life Street, consisting of curb realignment, sidewalk reconstruction, as well as new and relocated pedestrian ramps, specialty pavement, street lighting infrastructure, street furniture, street trees, planters, landscaping, drainage infrastructure, and bike racks.

(NB 4/14/2022) As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repair Plan, 60 Guest Street, Brighton” 6 sheets dated March 23, 2022.

PH 2.    On a petition by 60 Guest Street Owner LLC for the granting of an Earth Retention License for the installation of a temporary earth support system within Guest Street (public way), Brighton, located at address no. 60, east of Life Street.

(NB 4/14/2022) As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Temporary Earth Retention Plan, 60 Guest Street, Brighton” 2 sheets dated March 23, 2022.

PH 3.    On a petition by 60 Guest Street Owner LLC for the granting of an Outdoor Seating License for seasonal public outdoor seating within Guest Street (public way), Brighton, located on its northerly side at address no. 60, east of Life Street.

(NB 4/14/2022) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Outdoor Seating Area, 60 Guest Street, Brighton” 1 sheet dated April 25, 2022.

PH 4.    On a petition by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the making of Specific Repairs within the following public ways in Dorchester, consisting of curb realignment, roadway and sidewalk reconstruction, as well as new and relocated pedestrian ramps, guardrail, and driveway curb cuts:

●    Victory Road – between Freeport Street and the Interstate 93 overpass;

●    Freeport Street – at Victory Road.

(NB 4/14/2022) As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repair Plan, Neponset River Greenway, Victory Road & Freeport Street, Dorchester” 2 sheets dated March 31, 2022.

PH 5.    On a joint petition by Burbank Terrace Acquisition LLC and Burbank Terrace LLC for the acceptance of a Pedestrian Easement adjacent to Burbank Street (public way), Roxbury, located on its southerly side at address nos. 72-78, generally east of Hemenway Street.

(NB 4/14/2022) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Pedestrian Easement Plan, Burbank Street, Boston” 1 sheet dated January 6, 2022.

PH 6.    On a petition by Extenet Systems Inc. for a Grant of Location with lead company status and no participants to install new telecommunication conduit with City shadow within the following public ways in Dorchester:

●    Milton Avenue – north of Gallivan Boulevard/Codman Street;

●    Oakridge Street – south of Gallivan Boulevard.

(NB 4/14/2022) As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Grant of Location Plan, Milton Avenue, Oakridge Street and Gallivan Boulevard, Dorchester” 3 sheets dated April, 2022.

PH 7.    On a petition by Extenet Systems Inc. for a Grant of Location with lead company status and no participants to install new telecommunication conduit with City shadow within Hyde Park Avenue (public way), West Roxbury, located between address no. 575 and Stella Road.

(NB 4/14/2022) As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Grant of Location Plan, Stella Road, Hyde Park Avenue, West Roxbury” 3 sheets dated April, 2022.

PH 8.    On a petition by National Grid for a Grant of Location to install a gas regulator station and associated infrastructure within Bowdoin Avenue (public way), Dorchester, located north of Bowdoin Street/Washington Street.

(NB 4/14/2022) As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Grant of Location Plans, Bowdoin Ave at Washington St, Gas Regulator Vault, Dorchester,” 3 sheets dated March 7, 2022.

PH 9.    On a petition by National Grid for the making of Specific Repairs within the following public ways in South Boston, consisting of curb realignment, sidewalk reconstruction, as well as new and relocated pedestrian ramps:

●    L Street – generally between East Fourth Street and Emerson Street;

●    East Fourth Street – at L Street;

●    Emerson Street – at L Street.

(NB 4/14/2022) As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repairs Plans, L Street @ Emerson Street & E 4th Street, South Boston,” 2 sheets dated April 20, 2022.

PH 10.    On a petition by National Grid for a Grant of Location to install a gas regulator station and associated infrastructure within the following public ways in South Boston:

●    L Street – between East Fourth Street and Emerson Street;

●    Emerson Street – west of L Street.

(NB 4/14/2022) As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Grant of Location Plans, L St @ 4th St South Boston, Gas Regulator Station,” 4 sheets dated January 18, 2022.

New Business

NB 1.    Cambridge Street, Parkman Street, Blossom Street, North Grove Street, North Anderson Street; Boston Proper – Discontinuances, Widening/Relocation, Pedestrian Easements, Specific Repairs, Private Utility License, Earth Retention License – On a set of petitions by The General Hospital Corporation (d/b/a Massachusetts General Hospital)

NB 2.    Congress Street, Hanover Street, Union Street, North Street; Boston Proper – Widening/Relocations – On a petition by the Boston Redevelopment Authority (d/b/a Boston Planning & Development Agency)

NB 3.    Columbia Road, Mercer Street, East Eighth Street, Carmody Court, Bent Court; South Boston – Pedestrian Easements, Specific Repairs, Abandonments – On a set of joint petitions by Old Colony 4 Bonds Limited Partnership, Old Colony 5 Bonds Limited Partnership, and the Boston Housing Authority