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Conservation Commission hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on June 2, 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 June 2, 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. 006-1778 and BOS File No. 2021-016 from Engineering Alliance on behalf of Bulgroup Properties LP for the proposed addition of two loading docks and parking lot improvements located at 175 McClellan Highway, East Boston, MA (LSCSF) * Continued from the May 19, 2021 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-17XX and BOS File No. 2021-XXX from the Law Office of William H. McCarthy, Jr on behalf of Showa Boston Institute for Language and Culture for the proposed construction of a new synthetic turf field located at 420 Pond St, Jamaica Plain, MA (Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank) * Continued from the May 19, 2021 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1784 and BOS File No. 2021-019 from Nitsch Engineering on behalf of Beacon Capital Partners for the proposed construction of a new lab and office building located at 2 Harbor St, South Boston, MA (LSCSF) * Continued from the May 19, 2021 hearing

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from GEI Consultants on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the confirmation of whether proposed vibracore sediment sampling along Black Falcon Pier is subject to the Wetland’s Protection Act, South Boston 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 June 16th 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 July 7th 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

    175 McClellan Highway Revised
    Showa Athletic Field
    Showa Athletic Field Supplemental Information
    2 Harbor St
    2 Harbor St Supplemental Information
    RDA Black Falcon Pier
  2. Public Meeting

    Continued to the June 16th hearing; Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1539 for the construction 13-story office building located at 600 Summer Street, Parcel Q1, South Boston, MA * Continued from the May 19, 2021 hearing

    Discussion regarding the restoration plan for the illegal cutting of vegetation and dumping of debris within a wetland resource area and buffer zone located at 670 Baker St, West Roxbury, MA

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    • 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. 006-1783 and BOS File No. 2021-018 from VHB on behalf of HRP 776 Summer Street, LLC for the proposed site enabling work including salvage and deconstruction of existing structures located at 776 Summer Street, South Boston, MA (DPA, LSCSF, Coastal Bank, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1781 and BOS File No. 2021-017 from Childs Engineering Corporation on behalf of Harbor Towers I Condominium Trust for the proposed Harbor Towers Sewall Rehabilitation project located at 85 East India Row, Boston, MA (Waterfront Area, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-17XX and BOS File No. 2021-XXX from Tighe & Bond on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for the proposed installation of a new underground electrical transmission line located on O’Callaghan Way, Columbia Rd, Morrissey Blvd, Old Colony Terrace, Playstead Rd, and Springdale St, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-17XX and BOS File No. 2021-XXX from BETA Group on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed demolition and reconstruction of a playground and other site improvements located at Castle Island, 2010 William J Day Blvd, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, Coastal Dune, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Dune, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-17XX and BOS File No. 2021-XXX from BETA Group on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed demolition and reconstruction of a playground and other site improvements located at Constitution Beach, Coleridge St & Barnes Ave, East Boston, MA (LSCSF, Coastal Dune, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Dune, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-17XX and BOS File No. 2021-XXX from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed street repaving and sidewalk repairs located on Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF, 100ft Salt Marsh Area, 100ft Buffer to Salt Marsh)

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from May 19, 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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