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Conservation Commission hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on July 8, 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 July 8, 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. 006-1742 and BOS File No. 2020-025 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

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1733 and BOS File No. 2020-018 from Horsley Whitten Group on behalf of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University for the post-facto installation of a footbridge over Spring Brook located at 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA (Bank, BVW, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank and 100ft Buffer to BVW) *Continued from the June 17, 2020 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-17XX and BOS File No. 2020-XXX from GZA GeoEnvironmental on behalf of Dorchester Yacht Club for the proposed seawall repairs located at 100 Playstead Rd, Dorchester, MA (Coastal Bank, Coastal Beach, LSCSF, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1741 and BOS File No. 2020-024 from Gordon R. Archibald, Inc. on behalf of the United States Postal Service for the proposed resurfacing of a parking area and stormwater improvements located at 135 A Street, South Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    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 June 17, 2020 hearing

    Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation from Decoulos & Company on behalf Stefco Holdings LLC to confirm the limit and regulatory status of the wetland resource areas located at 90 Allandale Street, Jamaica Plain, MA *Continued from the June 17, 2020 hearing

    Request for Determination of Applicability from Gill Engineering Associates on behalf of the City of Boston Public Works Department for the proposed bridge preservation work located on the Central Ave Bridge on Central Ave, Dorchester, MA.

    Request for Determination of Applicability from LEC Environmental Consultants on behalf of Boston Gas Company d/b/a National Grid for proposed decommissioning of the Commercial Point Facility located 220 Victory Rd, Dorchester, MA.

    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 July 22nd; 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 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

    Request for a Partial Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1619 for the demolition of an existing two-family dwelling and construction of a four-family dwelling located at 331 Chelsea St, East Boston, MA

    Vote to authorize Michael Parker, Chair of the Commission, to sign the Demonstration Project Application, requesting the Boston Planning and Development Agency Board to authorize the transfer of their Rivermoor property to the care, custody, and control of the Conservation Commission.

    Vote to apply for a Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity (LAND) grant for the purpose of acquiring the parcel at 108 Walter Street as an addition to the Roslindale Wetlands urban wild.

    Vote to designate Nicholas Moreno as the Commission’s Agent.

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1729 and BOS File No. 2020-017 from Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. on behalf of 282 Bremen Owner, LLC for the proposed demolition of several structures and construction of a five-story mixed-use building located at 282-308 Bremen Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1740 and BOS File No. 2020-XXX from Fuss & O’Neill on behalf of Charlestown Sprouts, Inc. for the proposed renovation of an existing community garden located at 255 Medford Street, Charlestown, MA (LSCSF, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1739 and BOS File No. 2020-022 from American Engineering & Land Surveys on behalf of Mark Lydon for the proposed demolition of an existing single family dwelling and construction of a new single family dwelling located at 10 Old Colony Terrace, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1735 and BOS File No. 2020-019 from Nitsch Engineering on behalf of BRG 55 India, LLC for the proposed construction of a mixed-use building and associated sidewalk improvements located at 55 India Street, Downtown Boston, MA (LSCSF)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1738 and BOS File No. 2020-020 from RJ O’Connell and Associates on behalf of Barkan Management Company for the proposed Renovation of existing amenity deck located at 1241-1255 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA (BLSF, Inland Bank, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank)

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from June 17, 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.

    Nicholas Moreno

    Boston Conservation Commission

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