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Conservation Commission hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on September 4, 2019, at 6 p.m.

In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, the Boston Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing in Boston City Hall, Piemonte Room, at 6:00 p.m. on September 4, 2019 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.

Discussion Topics

  1. Public Hearing 6 P.M.

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1680 from LEC Environmental Consultants on behalf of Shamrock LLC for the construction of a driveway and parking area located at 329-331 Savin Hill Ave, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF) *Continued from the August 21, 2019 hearing.

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-16XX from CDM Smith Inc. on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed installation of a water fountain and water bottle filling station located on Spectacle Island, Boston Harbor, Boston, MA (LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach)*plans

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-16XX from Bohler Engineering on behalf of Linear Retail Properties, LLC for the proposed demolition and construction of a three-story commercial/retail building with parking and site improvements located at 9 Chelsea St, East Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Continued to the September 18, 2019 hearing; 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

    Request for Determination of Applicability from the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority for the acceptance of the delineated wetland resource area boundaries located along the railroad right-of-way in Boston, MA. *Continued from the July 10, 2019 hearing.

    Request for Determination of Applicability from Goddard Consulting, LLC on behalf of Ganame Realty Trust for the acceptance of the field delineated wetland resource area boundaries located at 5254 Washington Street, West Roxbury, MA. *Continued from the June 19, 2019 hearing.

    Vote to request parcel transfer for parcel 1808648000 located on Deforest Street, from Boston’s Department of Neighborhood Development to the care custody and control of the Boston Conservation Commission. 

    Administrative Updates 

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1674 from Hayes Engineering on behalf of 33 Leyden Street LLC for the proposed demolition and construction of a multi-family building and parking lot located at 33 Leyden St, East Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1683 from AECOM on behalf of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority for the proposed nine space parking lot located on Tafts Avenue, Deer Island, Boston, MA (LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1685 from Fort Point Associates on behalf of Harbor Fuels LLC for the proposed installation of a concrete pad and aboveground fuel storage tank located at 256 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA (DPA, LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1684 from Engineering Alliance, Inc. on behalf of the Boston Sailing Center for the proposed replacement of 5 timber piles located at 54 Lewis Wharf, Boston, MA (LUO, LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-16XX from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed water line installation located at Castle Island, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Tidal Flats)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-16XX from Bohler Engineering on behalf of MC-EB Realty LLC for the proposed construction of a five-story addition and site improvements located at 100 Boardman Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1687 from Nitsch Engineering on behalf of Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael for the proposed construction of a three-story addition with site improvements located at 325 Reservoir Road, Brighton, MA (100ft Buffer to Inland Bank)

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from August 21, 2019

    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.

    Amelia Croteau 
    Boston Conservation Commission

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