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Public Improvement Commission Hearing

The Public Improvement Commission will be holding Hearings on September 20 at 10 a.m.

Discussion Topics

  1. Public Hearing Continued

    On a petition by DJ Properties LLC for the Widening and Relocation of the existing right-of-way lines of Damrell Street (public way), South Boston, on its southwesterly side between Old Colony Avenue and Ewer Street. (NB 6/21/2018, PH 7/12/2018, PHC 8/9/2018)

    As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Highway Easement Plan, Damrell Street, Public Way, Washington Village, South Boston,” 2 sheets dated June, 2018.

    On a joint petition by DJ Properties LLC and the City of Boston Public Works Department for the Abandonment of any and all rights to travel the public may have had within the private way portion of Alger Street, South Boston, from Dorchester Avenue to its southeasterly terminus. (NB 6/21/2018, PH 7/12/2018, PHC 8/9/2018)

    As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Abandonment Plan, Alger Street, Private Way, Washington Village, South Boston,” 1 sheet dated May 30, 2018.

    On a joint petition by DJ Properties LLC and the City of Boston Public Works Department for the approval of the Line & Grade of a new public way in South Boston known as Alger Street, from Dorchester Avenue to a point approximately 725 southeasterly at the proposed Chippewa Way, located generally between Damrell Street and Middle Street. (NB 6/21/2018, PH 7/12/2018, PHC 8/9/2018)

    As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Line & Grade Approval, Alger Street, Public Way, Washington Village, South Boston,” 5 sheets dated June, 2018.

    On a petition by DJ Properties LLC for the approval of the Line & Grade of a new public way in South Boston known as Chippewa Way, from Damrell Street to Alger Street, located generally between Old Colony Avenue and Ewer Street. (NB 6/21/2018, PH 7/12/2018, PHC 8/9/2018)

    As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Line & Grade Approval, Chippewa Way, Public Way, Washington Village, South Boston,” 4 sheets dated June, 2018.

    On a petition by DJ Properties LLC for the Layout Approval of an extension of Ewer Street (private way open to public travel), South Boston, from Damrell Street to the proposed Alger Street. (NB 6/21/2018, PH 7/12/2018, PHC 8/9/2018)

    As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Layout Approval, Ewer Street, Washington Village, Private Way Open to Public Travel, South Boston,” 2 sheets dated June, 2018.

    On a petition by DJ Properties LLC for the acceptance of Pedestrian Easements adjacent to the following public ways in South Boston: (NB 6/21/2018, PH 7/12/2018, PHC 8/9/2018)

    Old Colony Avenue – on its westerly side between Damrell Street and Dorchester Street.

    Dorchester Street – on its northwesterly side southwest of Old Colony Avenue.

    As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Pedestrian Easement Plan, Old Colony Avenue, Dorchester Street, Public Way, Washington Village, South Boston,” 2 sheets dated June, 2018.

    On a petition by DJ Properties LLC for the making of Specific Repairs within the following public ways in South Boston, consisting of curb realignment, roadway, sidewalk, and pedestrian ramp reconstruction, as well as new and relocated specialty pavement, street lighting infrastructure, stormdrain infrastructure, bike racks, street trees, landscaping, irrigation infrastructure, and driveway curb cuts: (NB 6/21/2018, PH 7/12/2018, PHC 8/9/2018)

    Damrell Street – on its southwesterly side between Old Colony Avenue and Ewer Street.

    Old Colony Avenue – on its westerly side between Damrell Street and Dorchester Street.

    Dorchester Street – on its northwesterly side southwest of Old Colony Avenue.

    As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repairs Plan, Damrell Street, Old Colony Avenue, Dorchester Street, Washington Village, Public Way, South Boston,” 5 sheets dated June, 2018.

    On a joint petition by CVPA Chain Forge LLC and the Boston Planning and Development Agency for the making of Specific Repairs within the following public ways in Charlestown, consisting of curb, sidewalk, and pedestrian ramp reconstruction, as well as new and relocated specialty pavement, street trees, irrigation infrastructure, and driveway curb cuts: (NB 8/23/2018, PH 9/6/2018)

    First Avenue – on its northwesterly side at address #105, between Ninth Street and Thirteenth Street.

    Ninth Street – on its northeasterly side northwest of First Avenue.

    Thirteenth Street – on its southwesterly side northwest of First Avenue.

    As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repairs Plan, First Avenue, Ninth Street & Thirteenth Street, Charlestown,” 2 sheets dated June 7, 2018.

    On a joint petition by CVPA Chain Forge LLC and the Boston Planning and Development Agency for the granting of a Projection License for the installation of canopy over a portion of the sidewalk within First Avenue, Charlestown, located on its northwesterly side at address #105, generally between Ninth Street and Thirteenth Street. (NB 8/23/2018, PH 9/6/2018)

    As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, License Plan, First Avenue, (Public Street), Charlestown,” 1 sheet dated May 23, 2018.

  2. Public Hearing

    On a petition by Extenet Systems Inc. for a Grant of Location with lead company status and no participants to install new telecommunication conduit with City shadow within the following public ways in Boston Proper: (NB 9/6/2018)

    Arlington Street – generally between Newbury Street and Commonwealth Avenue.

    Boylston Street – northeast of Dartmouth Street; northeast of Exeter Street.

    Dartmouth Street – generally between Boylston Street and Newbury Street.

    Exeter Street – generally between Boylston Street and Newbury Street.

    As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Grant of Location Plan, Extenet Systems, Back Bay Expansion,” 3 sheets dated August, 2018.

  3. New Business

    55 East Service Road, Autumn Lane; South Boston – Pedestrian Easement, Specific Repairs, Earth Retention License – On a set of joint petitions by Seaport L-4 Title Holder LLC and Seaport Square Development Company LLC

    855 Boylston Street; Boston Proper – Specific Repairs – On a petition by TA Realty

    Buzzard Street, Loon Road; West Roxbury – Layout Approvals – On a set of joint petitions by CAD Builders LLC and S.M. LoRusso & Sons Inc.

    112 Shawmut Avenue, Herald Street; Boston Proper – Specific Repairs, Projection License – On a set of petitions by DIV Shawmut LLC

    Peabody Square, Dorchester Avenue; Dorchester – Specific Repairs – On a petition by Greater Ashmont Main Streets

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