Public Improvement Commission hearing

Hearing Minutes

HM 1.    At the request of the Public Improvement Commission staff, the Acceptance of the Minutes of the PIC hearing held on November 4, 2021.

Utility Pole Hearing

UP 1.    On a joint petition by Eversource Energy and Verizon New England Inc. for a Pole Installation within Washington Street (public way), West Roxbury, to install one new utility pole to be located on its northwesterly side at address no. 4925, northeast of Willet Street.

Public Hearing Continued

PHC 1.    On a petition by L3 149 Newbury St LLC for the making of Specific Repairs within the following public ways in Boston Proper, consisting of curb realignment, sidewalk reconstruction, as well as new and relocated pedestrian ramps, street lighting infrastructure, traffic signal infrastructure, stormdrain infrastructure, street trees, bike racks, and the removal of two driveway curb cuts:

●    Newbury Street – on its northerly side at address no. 149, west of Dartmouth Street;

●    Dartmouth Street – on its westerly side north of Newbury Street.

(NB 10/21/2021; PH 11/4/2021) As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repair Plan, 149 Newbury Street, Back Bay” 2 sheets dated November 3, 2021.

Public Hearing

PH 1.    On a joint petition by the City of Boston Public Facilities Department and Boston Public Schools for the making of Specific Repairs within Ipswich Street (public way), Boston Proper, located at address no. 174 generally across from Van Ness Street, consisting of roadway, curb, and sidewalk reconstruction, as well as new and relocated pedestrian ramps, street light infrastructure, stormdrain infrastructure, driveway curb cuts, and public art.

(NB 11/4/2021) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repairs Plan, 174 Ipswich Street, Public Way, Boston” 1 sheet dated July, 2021.

PH 2.    On a petition by the City of Boston Parks & Recreation Department for the Widening & Relocation of the existing right-of-way lines of Springdale Street (private way open to public travel), Dorchester, located on its southwesterly side between Playstead Road and Denny Street.

(NB 11/4/2021) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Widening and Relocation Plan, Springdale St, Private Way Open to Public Travel, Dorchester” 1 sheet dated November, 2021.

PH 3.    On a petition by the City of Boston Parks & Recreation Department for the making of Specific Repairs within the following roadways in Dorchester:

●    Springdale Street (private way open to public travel) – between Playstead Road and Denny Street;

●    Playstead Road (public way) – generally at Springdale Street;

●    Denny Street (public way) – generally at Springdale Street.

(NB 11/4/2021) As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repairs Plan, Playstead Rd, Denny St, Springdale St, Dorchester” 5 sheets dated November, 2021.

PH 4.    On a petition by 218-220 Old Colony Ave LLC for the acceptance of a Pedestrian Easement adjacent to the following public ways in South Boston:

●    Old Colony Avenue – on its northeasterly side at address nos. 218-220, northwest of Gustin Street;

●    Gustin Street – on its northwesterly side, northeast of Old Colony Avenue.

(NB 11/4/2021) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Pedestrian Easement Plan, 220 Old Colony Avenue & Gustin Street, Public Way, South Boston” 1 sheet dated September 24, 2021.

PH 5.    On a petition by 218-220 Old Colony Ave LLC for the making of Specific Repairs within the following public ways in South Boston:

●    Old Colony Avenue – on its northeasterly side at address nos. 218-220, northwest of Gustin Street;

●    Gustin Street – northeast of Old Colony Avenue.

(NB 11/4/2021) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repair Plan, 220 Old Colony Avenue & Gustin Street, Public Way, South Boston” 1 sheet dated October 14, 2021.

PH 6.    On a petition by 77 Chestnut Realty Trust for the making of Specific Repairs within Chestnut Street (public way), Boston Proper, located on its northwesterly side at address no. 77, generally between Brimmer Street and River Street.

(NB 11/4/2021) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repair Plan, Chestnut Street, 77 Chestnut Street, Beacon Hill” 1 sheet dated September 23, 2021.

PH 7.    On a petition by TC 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 Boston Proper:

●    Commonwealth Avenue – generally at address no. 771, east of University Road;

●    University Road – between Commonwealth Avenue and Storrow Drive.

(NB 11/4/2021) As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Grant of Location Plan, Proposed Lateral Conduit Placement, 771 Commonwealth Avenue to Storrow Drive, City of Boston” 3 sheets dated September 17, 2021.

New Business

NB 1.    West Main Street, Goldfinch Court, Finch Street, Warbler Way; West Roxbury – Specific Repairs, Layout Approvals – On a set of joint petitions by OG West Campus Land LLC and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance

NB 2.    Renfrew Street; Roxbury – Highway Discontinuance – On a joint petition by Nubian Ascends Partners LLC and the Boston Planning & Development Agency 

NB 3.    Mina Way; Brighton – Line & Grade Approval – On a petition by WBA 710W LLC

NB 4.    1-19 McKone Street, Neponset Avenue; Dorchester – Grant of Location – On a petition by Verizon New England Inc.

NB 5.    72 King Street, Adams Street; Dorchester – Grant of Location – On a petition by Verizon New England Inc.

NB 6.    80 Talbot Avenue, Nightingale Street; Dorchester – Grant of Location – On a petition by Verizon New England Inc.

NB 7.    53 Lonsdale Street, Dorchester Avenue; Dorchester – Grant of Location – On a petition by Verizon New England Inc.

NB 8.    438 Geneva Avenue; Dorchester – Grant of Location – On a petition by Verizon New England Inc.