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Conservation Commission hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on June 3, 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 June 3, 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. 006-1726 from the BSC Group on behalf of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority for the proposed parking lot reconstruction and stormwater improvements located at 1000 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF) * Continued from the May 20, 2020 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-17XX from GEI Consultants on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed installation of a new steel sheet pile bulkhead and stormwater improvements located at Conley Container Terminal, South Boston, MA (DPA, LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1732 and BOS File No. 2020-016 from Horsley Whitten Group on behalf of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University for the proposed dredging of two ponds located at 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA (LUWW, Bank, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank)

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1560 for the installation of a new HEEC Cable located in Boston Harbor, MA

    Discussion on the proposed administrative and procedural implementing regulations for the Boston Wetlands Protection Ordinance. * Continued from the May 20, 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; 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 May 6, 2020 hearing

    Continued to June 17th; 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) * Continued from the April 15, 2020 hearing

    Continued to June 17th; 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

    Continued to July 8th; 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 to August 5th; 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

  2. Public Meeting

    Presentation and Update regarding the Muddy River Phase II project.

    Executive Session regarding the Open Meeting Law complaint received on May 27, 2020 by Martha McDonough.

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1731 and BOS File No. 2020-015 from TRC Environmental on behalf of NSTAR Electric Co. d/b/a Eversource Energy for the proposed construction of a Harborwalk located at 500 East First Street, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)
    • 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)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1725 and BOS File No. 2020-012 from Engineering Alliance on behalf of Magnolia Boardman LLC for the proposed construction of a three-story addition between two existing homes located at 31-33 Boardman Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from May 20, 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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