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Conservation Commission hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on August 19, 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 August 19, 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. 006-1745 and BOS File No. 2020-028 from CDM Smith on behalf of the City of Boston Public Facilities Department for the proposed renovation and site improvements of the Curley Community Center located at 1663 Columbia Rd, South Boston, MA (Coastal Beach, LSCSF, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank) *Continued from the August 6th hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1727 and BOS File No. 2020-032 from AECOM on behalf of the City of Boston Public Works Department for the proposed removal and replacement of the Northern Avenue Bridge located over the Fort Point Channel, Boston, MA (LUO, Coastal Bank, Land Containing Shellfish, LSCSF, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-17XX and BOS File No. 2020-XXX from Bohler on behalf of Floor & Decor for the proposed building renovation and site improvements located at 729 Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-17XX and BOS File No. 2020-XXX from Engineering Alliance, Inc. on behalf of Robert Deleo for the proposed construction of a two-family dwelling located at 90 Ashley St, East Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-17XX and BOS File No. 2020-XXX from Ivas Environmental on behalf of the City of Boston Public Facilities Department for the proposed renovations to the Paris St. Pool located at 113 Paris St, East Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Request for an Amendment to the Original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1644 for culvert and sinkhole repairs located at Pier 4, Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown, MA *Continued from the August 6, 2020  hearing

    Discussion & Vote 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 September 2nd; 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 October 7th; 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

    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. 006-1748 and BOS File No. 2020-031 from Pare Corporation on behalf of CCC Realty Trust for the proposed rehabilitation of the steel sheet pile bulkhead located at 30-50 Terminal Street, Charlestown, MA (DPA, Coastal Bank, Coastal Beach, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, LSCSF, LUO, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)

    Acceptance of the Order of Resource Area Delineation:

    • 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

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from August 6, 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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