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Conservation Commission Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on November 2, 2022, 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. If there are any items you wish to provide public comments on, please provide them ahead of the hearing, if possible.


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 November, 2022, 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. 006-1899 and BOS 2022-049 from Engineering Alliance on behalf of Bulgroup Properties LP for the proposed repaving and stormwater improvements located at 175 McClellan Hwy, East Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from Goddard Consulting LLC on behalf of Keohane Realty Development Trust for the confirmation of the jurisdictional status of two Isolated Vegetated Wetlands at 0 Milton Ave, Hyde Park, MA *Continued from the July 20, 2022 hearing

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from Skylight Studios on behalf of Jennifer Mugar for proposed installation of a statue located on the Charles River Esplanade, Beacon Hill, MA

    Request for an Amendment to the Amended Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1762 and BOS File No. 2021-003 from Coneco Engineers & Scientists on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for a proposed access driveway located at 75 & 95 Turtle Pond Parkway, Hyde Park, MA

    Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1891 and BOS 2022-046 from Fort Point Associates on behalf of 605 Chelsea LLC for rehabilitation of the historic building, stabilization of the seawall, construction of a pile supported wharf, associated utility work, storm water system installation, regrading, repaving, and drilling of four test borings, located at 605 Chelsea St, East Boston, MA (LSCSF, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, Designated Port Area, Land Under Ocean, Coastal Beach, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank) *Continued from the September 7, 2022 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 October November 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 December 15, 2021 hearing

    Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1820 and BOS File No. 2021-045 from Norwood Engineering on behalf of C.A.D. Builders LLC for the proposed construction of a single family home and associated landscaping located at 27 Willet St, West Roxbury, MA (100ft Buffer to Bordering Vegetated Wetland, 100ft Buffer to Isolated Vegetated Wetland, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank) *Continued from the May 4, 2022 hearing

    Continued; Request for a Determination of Applicability from Norwood Engineering on behalf of C.A.D. Builders LLC for the proposed construction of three single family homes located at 2 Starling St, 34 & 36 Willet St, West Roxbury, MA *Continued from the May 4, 2022 hearing

  2. PUBLIC MEETING

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1613 for the construction of a multi-family residential building and off street parking located at 144 Addison St, East Boston

    Discussion & Vote to designate Katherine Oetheimer as the Commission’s Agent.

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1881 and BOS 2022-038 from Allen & Major Associates, Inc. on behalf of MG2 Group/Amaris Construction LLC for construction of a multi-family building and associated parking located at 97-101R Porter St, East Boston, MA (LSCSF)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1895 and BOS 2022-047 from Weston & Sampson Engineers on behalf of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the replacement of the turf athletic fields at Charlestown High School located at 244 Medford St, Charlestown, MA (LSCSF, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1898 from Epsilon Associates, Inc. on behalf of COJE Management Group for proposed construction of a 750 square foot storefront addition to the D Street façade of the building located at 225 Northern Ave, South Boston, MA (LSCSF)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1897 and BOS 2022-050 from BSC Group, Inc. on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for proposed improvements to the existing Marine Park Playground located at 1889 William J Day Boulevard, South Boston, MA (LSCSF)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1896 and BOS 2022-048 from Greater Boston Survey & Engineering on behalf of Five Rice Street LLC for proposed renovation of an existing single-family dwelling and associated parking and drainage improvements located at 5 Rice St, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1902 from Fort Point Associates, Inc. on behalf of the Trustees of Reservations for 21 test borings, four Cone Penetration Testing probes, and up to 20 vibracore samples for geotechnical analysis and preliminary evaluation of subsurface materials located at Pier 3, Marginal St, East Boston, MA (Land Under Ocean, Coastal Beach, LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from October 5, 2022 and Meeting Minutes from October 19, 2022

    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.

    Nicholas Moreno

    Boston Conservation Commission

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