Conservation Commission hearing
The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on April 7, 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 April 7, 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
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Public Hearing 6 P.M.
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) * Continued from the March 17, 2021 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
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-17XX and BOS File No. 2020-XXX from GEI Consultants on behalf of Diversified Automotive, Inc. for the proposed maintenance dredging of the berthing area fronting the north side of the pier located at 100 Terminal St, Charlestown, MA (LUO, DPA, Fish Run)
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-17XX and BOS File No. 2020-XXX from Weston & Sampson on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed test plots associated with the new Charles River Vegetation Management Plan located along the Charles River Reservation, Boston, MA (BLSF, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank)
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1777 and BOS File No. 2021-015 from Epsilon Associates, Inc. on behalf of LCPT Fort Point, LLC for the construction of a patio and the installation of pervious pavers adjacent to the patio located at 253 Summer Street, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1773 and BOS File No. 2021-011 from Howard Stein Hudson on behalf of WB Acquisitions, LLC for the proposed demolition of industrial buildings and the construction of an apartment building with 70 residential units located at 199 Gardner Street, West Roxbury, MA (Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to BVW, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank)
Request for a Determination of Applicability from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the demolition of a concession stand building located on the Charles River Esplanade, West End, Boston, MA
Request for a Determination of Applicability from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the removal, restoration, and replacement of the Kearsarge Memorial located at 1889 William Day Boulevard, South Boston, MA
Request for a Determination of Applicability from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for vegetation removal and foundation stabilization work at the Brook Farm Historic Site located at 670 Baker St, West Roxbury, MA
Request for a Determination of Applicability from the Friends of the Boston Latin School Crew for the seasonal installation and removal of bottom anchored docks from the Charles River located at 525 Western Avenue, Brighton, MA
Request for an Amendment to the Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1468 for the control of non-native invasive plant species located at 500 Walk Hill Street in 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 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
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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 17, 2021 hearing
Discussion and Ratification of the Enforcement Order issued to Eighty-82 Kenrick St Condo Association for the removal of vegetation and placement of blankets and tarps weighed down by cinder blocks and other material within the wetland resource areas and buffer zone associated with Chandler Pond located at 80-82 Kenrick Street, Brighton, MA
Administrative Updates
Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:
- 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)
- 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)
Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from March 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 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday. For more information, call 617-635-3850.
Nicholas Moreno
Boston Conservation Commission