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Conservation Commission hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on July 22, 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 880 1586 0559 #. 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 22, 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. 006-1746 and BOS File No. 2020-029 from VHB on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed installation of six tide gates located along Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach, 100ft Buffer to Salt Marsh)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-17XX and BOS File No. 2020-XXX from Hazen and Sawyer on behalf of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority for the proposed parking lot modification located on Deer Island, Boston, MA (LSCSF, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Dune)

    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 July 8, 2020 hearing

    Request for an Amendment to the Original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1516 for the repairs to the existing concrete piles located at 400 Atlantic Ave, Financial District, Boston, MA

    Request for an Extension to the Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1516 for the repairs to the existing concrete piles located at 400 Atlantic Ave, Financial District, Boston, MA

    Discussion on the proposed administrative and procedural implementing regulations for the Boston Wetlands Protection Ordinance.

    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 August 5th; 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 July 8, 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

    Morrissey Blvd Tide Gates
    Deer Island Parking Lot Modification
    Extension/Amendment 400 Atlantic Ave
  2. Public Meeting

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    • 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)
    • 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)

    Acceptance of the Order of Resource Area Delineation:

    • 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

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from July 8, 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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