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Conservation Commission Public Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on July 19, 2023, at 6 p.m.

ATTENTION: This meeting will only be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our online meeting or calling 929-205-6099 and entering 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 19, 2023 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, ground water, prevention of pollution, flood control, prevention of storm damage, protection of fisheries and land containing shellfish, and protection of wildlife habitat:

Any matter posted as a public hearing may be deliberated at a subsequent meeting.

Members of the public may share public comments during the hearing. The Conservation Commission will also accept written testimony for agenda items via email at cc@boston.gov prior to the hearing. Written testimony should be submitted by Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 3:30 p.m.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. Public Hearing 6:00 PM

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1928 and Boston File No. 2023-018 from Horsley Witten Group, Inc. on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed remodeling of the former Doyle Playground on River Street in Hyde Park, Boston, MA (BLSF, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area). *Continued from the May 3, 2023 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1948 and Boston File No. 2023-037 from GEI Consultants, Inc. on behalf of Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed installation of geotextile to prevent fill loss and sinkholes along an existing bulkhead on the shoreline of Boston Harbor located at 20 FID Kennedy Drive, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, Designated Port Areas, 100ft Buffer Zone to Coastal Bank).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1947 and Boston File No. 2023-036 from GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc. on behalf of the Boston Gas Company for the proposed remediation of coal tar-impacted soils in a buried tar tank using in-situ solidification/stabilization located at 220 Victory Road, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF, 25ft Waterfront, 100ft Buffer Zones to Coastal Bank, Coastal Beach, and Tidal Flats).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1950 and Boston File No. 2023-040 from CDM Smith Inc on behalf of The City of Boston Centers for Youth and Families and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the proposed Beach Operations and Maintenance Plan for the Curley Community Center located at 1663 Columbia Road, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, Coastal Beach, 25ft Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1951 and Boston File No. 2023-041 from Beals and Thomas, Inc. on behalf of The McClellan Highway Development Company, LLC for the proposed installation of a 20-foot-wide community path generally parallel to the southeastern property line of the Suffolk Downs Redevelopment Project located at the William F. McClellan Highway, East Boston, MA (Riverfront Area, 25-foot Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank).

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from GM2 Associates, Inc. on behalf of the United States Postal Service - Facilities for the proposed restoration and improvements of the USPS facility vehicular parking lot located at A-Street, South Boston, MA. 

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from Tighe & Bond, Inc. on behalf of the Boston Gas Company for the proposed replacement of an existing gas main located on 97-145 Farragut Road South Boston, MA. 

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from Tighe & Bond, Inc. on behalf of the Boston Gas Company for the proposed replacement of an existing gas main located on 33 Farnsworth Street, South Boston, MA. 

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from Tighe & Bond, Inc. on behalf of the Boston Gas Company for the proposed replacement of an existing gas main located on 1-96 Lake Shore Road, Brighton, MA.

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from TRC Environmental Corporation on behalf of NSTAR Electric Co. for the proposed replacement of an existing security fence surrounding the K Street Substation #385 with a more secure fence in the existing footprint located at 500 East First Street, South Boston, MA.

    Request for an Extension to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1655 from Fort Point Associates on behalf of Commonwealth Pier Trust II for the proposed revitalization of the World Trade Center, including the demolition of a portion of the building and expanding the Harborwalk, located at 200 Seaport Blvd, South Boston, MA (DPA, LUO, Coastal Bank, Tidal Flats, LSCSF).

    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; 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. 006-1772 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 June 21, 2023 hearing

    Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1920 and Boston File No. 2023-035 from Massachusetts Water Resources Authority on behalf of Massachusetts Audubon Society for the proposed retrofitting of an existing water pipeline blow-off valve assembly to meet current sanitary standards for cross-connection prevention and improving access to the structure to allow for future routine maintenance of the pipeline located at 480 American Legion Highway  Mattapan, MA (BVW, 100ft Buffer to BVW, Riverfront Area, 25ft Waterfront Area). *Continued from the July 5, 2023 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

    Doyle Playground NOI

    20 FID Kennedy NOI, 20 FID Kennedy Plans

    220 Victory NOI

    Curley Center BOMP NOI

    Suffolk Downs Community Path NOI

    USPS A Street RDA

    97-145 Farragut RDA

    33 Farnsworth RDA

    1-96 Lake Shore RDA

    K Street Substation #385 RDA

    200 Seaport Extension

  2. Public Meeting

    REGULAR MEETING

    BOSTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION

    July 19, 2023

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1558 for the Olmsted Green Mixed Income Rental Phase Project, part of a multiphase mixed-use development at Harvard and Morton Streets located in Mattapan, MA.

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1721 for grading changes and stormwater improvements located at Suffolk Downs, William F. McClellan Highway, East Boston, MA.

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1568 for the construction of two office buildings located at 525 McClellan Highway, East Boston, MA.

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1531 for the construction of a seven-story office building located at 105 W. First Street, South Boston, MA. 

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1781 for a seawall rehabilitation project located at 85 East India Row, Boston, MA.

     

    Administrative Updates

     

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1944 and Boston File No. 2023-033 from Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture, Inc. on behalf of Boston Parks and Recreation for the proposed removal of invasive species, improvement and expansion of the vegetated buffer along a portion of the shoreline and installation of a temporary vegetation protecting fencing located at Lake Shore Road, Brighton, MA (BVW, Inland Bank, 25ft Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to BVW, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank). 
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1945 and Boston File No. 2023-034 from Bohler on behalf of Dorchester 2-Michaels LLC ℅ The Michaels Organization for the proposed development of a 6-story residential building located at 800 Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF).  

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from May 3, Meeting Minutes from June 7, and Meeting Minutes from June 21 2023.

    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 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call 617-635-3850.

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