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Conservation Commission Public Hearing
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 5, 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 5th, 2023, at 3:30 p.m.
Discussion Topics
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Public Hearing 6:00 PM
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 7, 2021 hearing
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1930 and Boston File No. 2023-024 from AECOM on behalf of the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed removal of an existing building located on DCR property at 98 Taylor Street, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF). *Continued from May 3, 2023 hearing
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX and Boston File No. 2023-XXX 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-XXXX and Boston File No. 2023-XXX 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-XXXX and Boston File No. 2023-XXX 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).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX and Boston File No. 2023-XXX 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.
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 hearingContinued; 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
Continued; 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
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Public Meeting
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.
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). *Continued from the June 7, 2023 hearing
- 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). *Continued from the June 7, 2023 hearing
Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from May 3, 2023; June 7,2023; and 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 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. For more information, call 617-635-3850.