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Conservation Commission Public Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on August 21, 2024, at 6 p.m.

ATTENTION: This meeting will 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 868 0172 3247 #. Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at cc@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov, or 617-635-3850 by August 16, 2024.

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 August 21, 2024 to review the following projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose 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 upon 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, August 21, 2024, at 3:30 p.m.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. PUBLIC HEARING

    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 September 6, 2023 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2003 and BOS File No. 2024-026 from AECOM on behalf of the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed resurfacing of an existing parking lot located at 7 Water Street a/k/a 75-105 Taylor Street, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF, Areas of Critical Environmental Concern).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2001 and BOS File No. 2024-024 from 230 Friend Street LLC for the proposed demolition of an existing building and the construction of a new 7-story mixed-use building located at 230 Friend Street West End, MA (LSCSF). 

    Request for an Extension for DEP File No. 006-1811 from Beals and Thomas on behalf of The McClellan Highway Development Company, LLC for the early release site work for the Suffolk Downs redevelopment, consisting of surcharging select future roadways and building pads and associated soil stockpiling, structure demolition and removal, and temporary realignment of Tomasello Drive, located at William F. McClellan Highway, East Boston, MA (LSCSF, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to BVW, 100ft Buffer to Bank)

    Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1961 and Boston File No. 2023-051 from Coneco Engineers & Scientists, Inc., on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed reconstruction of the Neponset River Reservation Neponset Landing II Spray Deck and replacement of walkways around the spray deck located at 72 Hill Top Street, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF) *Continued from September 20, 2023 hearing

    Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1996 and Boston File No. 2024-021 from Epsilon Associates, Inc., on behalf of the Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) for the proposed construction of the North Allston Storm Drain Extension Project to improve the BWSC stormwater management system at ~500 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA (LUW, Inland Bank, 100 ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 25 ft Waterfront, 25 ft Riverfront). *Continued from the July 10, 2024 hearing

    Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1999 and Boston File No. 2024-022 from VHB on behalf of Parcel 3 Owner, LLC, for the proposed construction of a new building located at 232 A Street, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, 25ft Waterfront Area, 100 ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).  *Continued from the August 7, 2024 hearing

    90 Allandale NOI

    7 Water Street NOI

    230 Friend Street NOI and Stormwater Management Report

    Suffolk Downs Early Release Site Work Extension

     

  2. REGULAR MEETING

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1774 and BOS File No. 2021-012 for the demolition of a residential building and construction of a new multi-family residential building located at 839 Saratoga Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF).

    Administrative Updates

    • Presentation by the Office of Climate Resilience on coastal resilience plans and projects for Boston.

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from July 24, 2024, and August 7, 2024.

     



    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 requested via email from cc@boston.gov or viewed by appointment only at the Environment Department, Boston City Hall, Room 709, from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Questions can be directed to cc@boston.gov or 617-635-3850.

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