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Conservation Commission hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on April 15, 2020, 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 April 15, 2020 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. 006-1720 and BOS File No. 2020-005 from William & Sparages LLC on behalf of Garnet Brown for the proposed construction of a three-unit condominium building located at 0 & 4 Lakeside Avenue, Hyde Park, MA (Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 100ft Buffer to BVW) * Continued from the April 1, 2020 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1717 from VHB on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the proposed Interstate 90 Westbound On-Ramp Realignment located off of Newbury St, Back Bay, Boston, MA (100ft Buffer to Inland Bank) * Continued from the April 1, 2020 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-17XX and BOS File No. 2020-XXX from Hancock Associates on behalf of Canterbury Partners, LLC for the proposed construction of a townhouse community located at 602 Canterbury Street, Roslindale, MA (Waterfront Area, Riverfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank)

    Request for an Extension to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1503 for the MBTA Geotechnical Boring Investigation project located at the North Station Railroad Bridge, West End, Boston, MA

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1637 for the expansion of an existing building to a two-story restaurant and taproom located at 60 State St, Downtown Boston, MA

    Continued to the May 6th hearing; Request for an Amendment to the Original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1699 for the demolition of an existing home and construction of a six-unit dwelling located at 874 E. Sixth St, South Boston, MA * Continued from the February 19, 2020 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 May 6th 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

    Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1715 & BOS File No. 2020-002 from VHB on behalf of Eversource for the proposed construction of a new substation located at 400 Condor St, East Boston, MA (DPA, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank) * Continued from the February 5, 2020 hearing

    Continued; Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation from Lucas Environmental on behalf Three Hills LLC to confirm the limit and regulatory status of the wetland resource areas located at 900-910 Harvard Street, Mattapan, MA *Continued from the April 1, 2020 hearing

  2. Public Meeting

    Discussion regarding the landscaping requirements for Allandale Condominiums in the Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1712.

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-17XX and BOS File No. 2020-XXX from Weston & Sampson Engineers on behalf of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the proposed structural repairs to the Jamaica Pond Boathouse located at 507 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain, MA (LUWW)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-17XX and BOS File No. 2020-XXX from Anchor Consultants on behalf of Sunoco Partners Marketing and Terminals for the proposed replacement of six landside mooring points located at 467 Chelsea Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from Aril 1, 2020

    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.

    Amelia Croteau

    Boston Conservation Commission

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