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Conservation Commission Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on July 6, 2022, 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. If there are any items you wish to provide public comments on, please provide them ahead of the hearing, if possible.

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 6, 2022, 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.

    Discussion regarding the restoration plan for the illegal placement of fill and cutting of vegetation located at 256 Freeport St, Dorchester, MA * Continued from the June 15, 2022 hearing

    Notice of Intent for BOS File No. 2022-037 from Lucas Environmental on behalf of the Local IBEW Educational Corporation for the proposed construction of a parking area with associated stormwater improvements located at 256 Freeport St, Dorchester, MA (100ft Buffer to Isolated Vegetated Wetlands) * Continued from the June 15, 2022 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1837 and BOS 2022-037 from McKenzie Engineering Group, Inc. on behalf of Platt Development Group, LLC for the construction of a four-story building with associated parking and landscaping located at 1778 Columbia Rd, South Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-18XX and BOS 2022-XXX from Hughes Environmental Consulting on behalf of Boston Pinnacle Properties LLC for the proposed demolition of an existing auto repair shop and construction of a five unit residential building, located at 581 American Legion Highway, Roslindale (Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1878 from CDW Consultants, Inc. on behalf of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority for the sewer structure upgrades and associated access route located at VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA (BLSF, Riverfront Area, 100ft Buffer to BVW, 100ftr Buffer to Inland Bank)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1877 from CDW Consultants, Inc. on behalf of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority for the sewer structure upgrades and associated access route located at N Beacon Street, Brighton, MA (Riverfront Area, 100ft Buffer to BVW, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1876 from CDW Consultants, Inc. on behalf of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority for the sewer structure upgrades located at Nashua Street, West End, MA (100ft Buffer to BVW, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank)

    Request for an Amendment to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1716 and BOS File No. 2020-004 from Comprehensive Environmental Inc. on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for soil remediation located at 57 Dedham St, Hyde Park, MA

    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. 006-1820 and BOS File No. 2021-045 from Norwood Engineering on behalf of C.A.D. Builders LLC for the proposed construction of a single family home and associated landscaping located at 27 Willet St, West Roxbury, MA (100ft Buffer to Bordering Vegetated Wetland, 100ft Buffer to Isolated Vegetated Wetland, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank) *Continued from the May 4, 2022 hearing

    Continued to the July 20, 2022 hearing; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1772 and BOS File No. 2021-010 Decoulos & Company LLC on behalf of Stefco Holdings Company for the proposed demolition of an existing structure and construction of eight housing structures located at 90 Allandale St, West Roxbury, MA (100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, Waterfront Area, Riverfront Area) *Continued from the December 15, 2021 hearing

    Continued to the July 20, 2022 hearing; Request for a Determination of Applicability from Goddard Consulting LLC on behalf of Keohane Realty Development Trust for the confirmation of the jurisdictional status of two Isolated Vegetated Wetlands at 0 Milton Ave, Hyde Park, MA * Continued from the June 15, 2022 hearing

    Continued; Request for a Determination of Applicability from Norwood Engineering on behalf of C.A.D. Builders LLC for the proposed construction of three single family homes located at 2 Starling St, 34 & 36 Willet St, West Roxbury, MA *Continued from the May 4, 2022 hearing

    NOI 256 Freeport St
    NOI 1778 Columbia Rd
    NOI 581 American Legion Highway
    NOI MWRA Structure dd (VFW Parkway)
    NOI MWRA Structure l (N Beacon St)
    NOI MWRA Structure n
    RDA 0 Milton Ave
    AMENDMENT 57 Dedham St
  2. PUBLIC MEETING

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1648 for the construction of two 4-story residential buildings and associated garage located at 1545-1555 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA * Continued from the June 15, 2022 hearing

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1842 and BOS File No. 2022-004 for geotechnical borings located at 776-834 Summer St, South Boston, MA

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1559 for the construction of a 44-story residential building located at 35 Lomasney Way, West End, Boston, MA

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1617 for the construction of a 17-story building, underground garage and site improvements located at 10 Fan Pier Blvd, South Boston, MA

    Ratification of the Enforcement Order for the illegal removal of vegetation, alteration/stabilization of the bank, and placement of rip-rap along the bank and within the pond located at Lake Hibiscus, Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston, MA

    Discussion and Modification of the Enforcement Order issued to C.A.D. Builders for the illegal placement of fill and construction of a boulder retaining wall within the wetland resource areas and buffer zone located off of Willet Street, West Roxbury, MA

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1872 and BOS File No. 2022-031 from VHB on behalf of HRP 776 Summer Street LLC for the proposed reconstruction the seawall, landside regrading, and extension of stormwater outfalls located at 776 Summer St, South Boston, MA (DPA, LUO, Coastal Bank, LSCSF, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1871 and BOS 2022-030 from SWCA Environmental Consultants on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed Charles River Vegetation Management Plan, including routine maintenance of the Charles River Reservation, continued vegetation management for special events, and proposed invasive plan management at four focus areas, located at the Charles River Reservation, MA (BVW, 100ft Buffer to BWV, IVW, 100ft Buffer to IVW, BLSF, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1873 and BOS 2022-032 from 686 Architects for the proposed construction of a 3 story residential building located at 6-8 Ford St, East Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from June 15, 2022

    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

     

    COC 1545-1555 VFW Parkway
    COC 1545-1555 VWF Parkway As Builts
    COC 776 Summer St
    COC 35 Lomasney Way
    COC 10 Fan Pier
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