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Conservation Commission hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on August 18, 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 August 18, 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. 006-1794 and BOS File No. 2021-027 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) * Continued from the July 7, 2021 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1799 from VHB 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) * Continued from the August 4, 2021 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1801 and BOS File No. 2021-032 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) * Continued from the August 4, 2021 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No.006-1796 and BOS File No. 2021-029 from Joyce Consulting Group, PC on behalf of Saint Michael’s Cemetery for the proposed addition to an existing Mausoleum and associated site improvements at Saint Michael’s Cemetery, located at 500 Canterbury St, Mattapan, MA (Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to BVW, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank) * Continued from the August 4, 2021 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX and BOS File No. 2021-XXX from Coneco Engineers and Scientists on behalf of DeSimone Realty Trust for the after the fact removal of four Underground Storage Tanks, located at 200-210 McClellan Highway, East Boston, MA (100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1798 and BOS File No. 2021-031 from Fort Point Associates on behalf of the Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina for the after the fact pier repairs  located at 233 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA (LUO)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX and BOS File No. 2021-XXX Beals and Thomas, Inc. on behalf of the McClellan Highway Development Company, LLC for the early release site work for the Suffolk Downs redevelopment, consisting of surcharging select future roadways and building pads and associated soil stockpiling, structure demolition and removal, and temporary realignment of Tomasello Drive, located at McClellan Highway, East Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-18XX and BOS File No. 2021-XXX from Childs Engineering on behalf of Jamestown Constitution Wharf L.P. for the repairs to the existing concrete sheet pile cap located at 75 Constitution Rd, Charlestown, MA (Coastal Bank, LSCSF)

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from AECOM on behalf of Eversource Energy for confirmation of whether the proposed replacement of an electrical transmission line is subject to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and Boston Wetlands Ordinance, located at the North Washington St Bridge, Boston, MA (Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, LSCSF, Waterfront Area) * Continued from the August 4, 2021 hearing

    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 September 1st hearing; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1802 and BOS File No. 2021-033 from BSC Group, Inc. on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed construction of a multi-use trail between Tenean Beach and Morrissey Blvd, located on Conley St, Victory Rd, and Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester, MA (Coastal Beach, Coastal Bank, Salt Marsh, LSCSF) * Continued from the August 4, 2021 hearing

    Continued to the September 1st hearing; 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 August 4, 2021 hearing

    Continued to the October 6th 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

    199 Gardner St
    South Station Tower 1
    Charles River Aquatic VMP
    500 Canterbury St
    200-210 McClellan Hwy
    Boston Harbor Shipyard and Marina
    Suffolk Downs Early Release Site Work
    Constitution Center Waterfront Rehabilitation
    Boston Amtrak RDA
    N Washington St Bridge Utilities Plan Set
  2. Public Meeting

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1635 for the construction of a six-family, four-story dwelling located at 25 Porter Street, East Boston, MA

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1806 from HDR Engineering, Inc. on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the reconstruction of the container yard landward of Berths 11 and 12 at the Conley Container Terminal, located at 20 Farragut Rd, South Boston, MA (DPA, LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1807 from GEI Consultants, Inc. on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the dredging of approximately 23,000 cubic yards of sediments from Berths 1 and 2 along the north side of the Black Falcon Pier, located at 88 Black Falcon Ave, South Boston, MA (DPA, LUO)
    • Notice of Intent for BOS File No. 2021-034 from Eric and Jessica Boatright for the proposed addition to a single family home located at 35 Coniston Rd, Roslindale, MA (100ft Buffer to IVW)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX and BOS File No. 2021-XXX from Childs Engineering Corporation on behalf of Harvard University for the proposed taking of three soil borings around the existing pier at Newell Boathouse, located at 801 Soldiers Field Rd, Allston, MA (LUWW)

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from July 7, 2021 & August 4, 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

    25 Porter St COC
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