Public Improvement Commission

Hearing Minutes

At the request of the Public Improvement Commission staff, the Acceptance of the Minutes of the PIC hearing held on August 8, 2019.

Utility Pole Hearing

On a joint petition by Eversource Energy and Verizon New England Inc. to Relocate One Utility Pole within Magnolia Street (public way), Dorchester, to be located on its northwesterly side at address nos. 187-189, generally northeast of Quincy Street.

Public Hearing

On a joint petition by Fenway Center Owner 1-2 LLC, BCH 819 Beacon Street LLC, and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the Widening & Relocation of the existing right-of-way lines of Beacon Street (public way), Boston Proper, located on its southerly side generally at address nos. 771-775 & 819-825, east and west of Maitland Street.

(NB 8/8/2019) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Widening and Relocation Plan, 819, 771, & 775 Beacon Street, Boston Proper,” 1 sheet dated July 22, 2019.

On a petition by Fenway Center Owner 1-2 LLC for the making of Specific Repairs within the following public ways in Boston Proper, consisting of curb realignment and sidewalk reconstruction, as well as new and relocated pedestrian ramps and traffic signal infrastructure:

Beacon Street – generally at address nos. 775 & 819, at Maitland Street.
Maitland Street – at Beacon Street.

(NB 8/8/2019) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repair Plan, 771 & 775 Beacon Street, Boston Proper,” 1 sheet dated July 2, 2019.

On a petition by 189 Ipswich Street Realty Trust for the making of Specific Repairs within Ipswich Street, Boston Proper, located on its southwesterly side at address no. 189 southeast of Van Ness Street, and consisting of reconstructed sidewalks and driveway curb cuts.

(NB 8/8/2019) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repair Plan, 189 Ipswich Street, Fenway,” 1 sheet dated July 19, 2019.

On a joint petition by 189 Ipswich Street Realty Trust and Olde Town Team Realty Trust for the granting of a Private Utility License for the installation of new subsurface private telecommunication infrastructure within Van Ness Street, Boston Proper, located generally southwest of Ipswich Street.

(NB 8/8/2019) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, License Plan, Van Ness Street, 189 Ipswich Street, Fenway,” 1 sheet dated July 19, 2019.

On a joint petition by Stuart Acquisition 12 LLC, Stuart Acquisition 22 LLC, and the Boston Planning & Development Agency for the Vertical Discontinuance of portions of Stuart Street, Boston Proper, located on its southerly side at address nos. 212-222 east of Church Street, and vertically above the grade of the sidewalk.

(NB 8/8/2019) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Discontinuance Plan, Vertical, Stuart Street, Boston Proper,” 1 sheet dated August 13, 2019.

On a set of joint petitions by Stuart Acquisition 12 LLC and Stuart Acquisition 22 LLC for the making of Specific Repairs within the following public ways in Boston Proper, consisting of curb realignment, sidewalk and pedestrian ramp reconstruction, as well as new and relocated specialty pavement, street lights, street trees, irrigation infrastructure, stormdrain infrastructure, groundwater recharge infrastructure, driveway curb cuts, and a “Silva Cell” groundwater retention/tree root protection system:

Stuart Street – on its southerly side at address nos. 212-222, east of Church Street.
Church Street – between Stuart Street and Shawmut Street.
Shawmut Street – on its northerly side between Church Street and Cocoanut Grove Lane.

(NB 8/8/2019) As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repairs Plan, 212 Stuart Street, Boston,” 6 sheets dated December, 2018.

On a joint petition by Stuart Acquisition 12 LLC and Stuart Acquisition 22 LLC for the granting of a Projection License for the installation of two canopies over portions of Stuart Street, Boston Proper, located on its southerly side at address nos. 212-222, east of Church Street.

(NB 8/8/2019) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Canopy License, 212 Stuart Street, Boston,” 1 sheet dated December, 2018.

On a petition by Trustees of Boston University for the making of Specific Repairs within Commonwealth Avenue, Boston Proper, located on its northerly side at address no. 855 generally east of Buick Street, and consisting of a new campus wayfinding/placemaking sign.

(NB 8/8/2019) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repairs Plan, 855 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston,” 1 sheet dated August, 2019.

On a petition by Trustees of Boston University for the granting of a Projection License for the installation of canopies and lighting fixtures over portions of Commonwealth Avenue, Boston Proper, located on its northerly side at address no. 855 generally east of Buick Street.

(NB 8/8/2019) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, License Plan, 855 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston,” 1 sheet dated August, 2019.

On a petition by Allstate Road (Edens) LLC for the making of Specific Repairs within Jan Karski Way, Dorchester, located on its northwesterly side at address no. 25 generally at District Avenue, and consisting of relocated street trees as well as the removal of specialty pavement.

(NB 8/8/2019) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repairs Plan, 25 Jan Karski Way,” 1 sheet dated July 24, 2019.

On a joint petition by Allstate Road (Edens) LLC and 110 Grill SB Boston LLC for the granting of a Sidewalk Cafe License for seasonal outdoor seating within Jan Karski Way, Dorchester, located on its northwesterly side at address no. 25, northeast of District Avenue, and consisting of seating for 44 persons total and approximately 319 square feet within the public way.

(NB 8/8/2019) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Sidewalk Cafe Plan, 25 Jan Karski Way,” 1 sheet dated July 24, 2019.

On a petition by Crown Castle Fiber 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 Charlestown:

Third Avenue – between Thirteenth Street and Sixteenth Street.
Thirteenth Street – at Third Avenue.
Sixteenth Street – at Third Avenue.

(NB 8/8/2019) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Grant of Location Plan, Crown Castle, 16th St, 3rd Ave,” 1 sheet dated August, 2019.

On a petition by Crown Castle Fiber 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 South Boston:

West Seventh Street – from D Street to a point northwest of C Street/Joyce-Hayes Way.
D Street – at West Seventh Street.

(NB 8/8/2019) As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Grant of Location Plan, Crown Castle, West Seventh Street,” 5 sheets dated August, 2019.

On a petition by At The Stonybrook LLC for the making of Specific Repairs within the following public ways in West Roxbury, consisting of curb realignment, sidewalk and pedestrian ramp reconstruction, as well as new and relocated specialty pavement, street trees, and driveway curb cuts:

Washington Street – on its northwesterly side at address no. 3193, northeast of Montebello Road.
Montebello Road – on its northerly side, northwest of Washington Street.

(NB 8/8/2019) As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repair, 3193 Washington Street, Montebello Road, Jamaica Plain,” 2 sheets dated June 29, 2019.

New Business

3193 Washington Street, Montebello Road; West Roxbury – Pedestrian Easement – On a petition by At The Stonybrook LLC

212 Stuart Street, Shawmut Street, Church Street; Boston Proper – Discontinuances – On a joint petition by Stuart Acquisition 12 LLC and Stuart Acquisition 22 LLC

10 Taber Street, Warren Street; Roxbury – Vertical Discontinuances, Pedestrian Easements, Specific Repairs – On a set of joint petitions by 10 Taber Street LLC and the Boston Planning & Development Agency

15 Arlington Street, Newbury Street; Boston Proper – Pedestrian Easement, Specific Repairs – On a set of petitions by IREP Newbury Hotel LLC

533-535 Columbus Avenue; Boston Proper – Sidewalk Cafe License – On a petition by LLOB Associates LLC (d/b/a Five Horses Tavern - South End)

Birch Street; West Roxbury – Specific Repairs – On a joint petition by Roslindale Village Main Streets and the City of Boston Transportation Department

Centre Street, Highland Avenue, Linwood Street, Highland Street, Marcella Street, Cedar Street, Millmont Street, Guild Street, Lambert Avenue, Thornton Street; Roxbury – Specific Repairs – On a petition by the City of Boston Transportation Department