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Conservation Commission hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on July 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 July 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

  1. Public Hearing 6 P.M.

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX and BOS File No. 2021-XXX from CCR West Roxbury Apartments, LLC for the proposed demolition of commercial buildings and construction of a residential building with associated stormwater infrastructure and parking located at 189 and 197 Gardner St, West Roxbury MA (100ft Buffer to Bordering Vegetated Wetland, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX and BOS File No. 2021-XXX from Solli Engineering, LLC on behalf of ScrubADub/R and R Roslindale LLC for the site improvements to the ScrubADub Car Wash, including exterior cosmetic architectural updates and vehicle queue realignment, located at 565 & 569 American Legion Hwy, Roslindale, MA (Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX and BOS File No. 2021-XXX from Epsilon Associates, Inc. on behalf of Harbor Electric Energy Company for backfilling and restoring of a limited area of Land Under Ocean where the new HEEC cable was installed, located in Boston Harbor, Boston, MA (Land Under Ocean)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX and BOS File No. 2021-XXX from Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. 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)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX and BOS File No. 2021-XXX from LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc. on behalf of the Old Colony 4 Bonds Limited Partnership for the proposed demolition of an existing building and construction of a new 104 unit apartment building with exterior landscaping, community gathering areas and storm water management, located at 110 – 172 Mercer St, South Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX and BOS File No. 2021-XXX from the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed demolition of an abandoned Massport-owned Water Pump Station Building and associated utility work in support of a future Jet A fuel storage tank at Boston-Logan International Airport, East Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX and BOS File No. 2021-XXX from SOLitude Lake Management on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Lakes and Ponds Program for the creation of an Aquatic Management Program at the Charles River to control nuisance and non-native plant and algae growth utilizing treatment with USEP/MA State registered aquatic herbicides, algaecides, and other BMPs, Boston, MA (LUWW)

    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 June 16, 2021 hearing

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from CDM Smith on behalf of the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the removal and replacement of three dead heritage trees, the removal of geocells, and the removal of in-water fencing located along the Muddy River, Fenway, Boston, MA

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from Epsilon Associates, Inc. on behalf of RBCS Acquisitions, LLC for the authorization of geotechnical borings and test pits, located at 244 – 284 A St, South Boston, MA (100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, LSCSF)

    Request for an Extension to the Original Order of Conditions issued for DEP File No. 006-1588 for the construction of a golf cart boardwalk located at 1 Circuit Drive, Roxbury, 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 August 4th 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

  2. PUBLIC MEETING

    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

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1569 for the installation of a snow melter located at Logan Airport, East Boston, MA

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1709 for the playground renovation located on the Charles River Esplanade, Back Bay, Boston, MA

    Vote to accept the gift of land for the property located at 0 Rivermoor Street, West Roxbury, MA, parcel identification number 2009228020, from the Boston Planning and Development Agency to the care, custody, and control of the Boston Conservation Commission for conservation and passive recreation purposes.

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1791 from Foth Infrastructure & Environmental, LLC on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed pier asphalt and deck repairs located at 88 Black Falcon Ave, South Boson, MA (DPA, LSCSF)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1793 and BOS File No. 2021-026 from VHB on behalf of CPC Ericsson Street LLC for the proposed sediment sampling within an existing marina located at 8R Ericsson St, Dorchester, MA (LUO)

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from June 2, 2021 & June 10, 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.

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