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Conservation Commission Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on February 16, 2022, at 6 p.m.

Update: This meeting will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our Zoom meeting link or calling 929-205-6099 and enter 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 February 16, 2022, 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, groundwater, 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. 006-1828 and BOS File No. 2021-052 from Design Consultants, Inc. for the proposed construction of a residential apartment building, associated patio and landscaping, and restoration of the stream bank located at 283 & 289 Walk Hill St and 576 & 578 Canterbury St, Boston, MA (100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, Bordering Land Subject to Flooding) * Continued from the February 2, 2022 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-18XX and BOS File No. 2022-XXX from Ricardo Robiglio for the proposed construction of a 3-story two-family residential building with garage on an existing paved parking area, located at 30 Orleans St, East Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-18XX and BOS File No. 2022-XXX from Nitsch Engineering, Inc. on behalf of the FPG DS Owner One, LLC and FGP DS Owner Two, LLC for the proposed site preparation to allow for interior building demolition and structural reinforcement, located at 20 Clinton St, Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from TEC Associates for the confirmation of the resource area boundaries along the Amtrak Rail Right-of-Way, Boston, MA * Continued from the February 2, 2022 hearing

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from Tighe & Bond, Inc. on behalf of Boston Gas Company for the extension of an existing gas main within Bainculli Boulevard and Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester, MA

    Request for an Amendment to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1802 and BOS File No. 2021-033 from BSG Group, Inc. on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Dorchester, MA

    Request for an Extension to the Original Order of Conditions issued for DEP File No. 006-1646 for the periodic Sinkhole Repair Plan, Piers Park, East Boston, MA * Continued from the February 2, 2022 hearing

    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 December 15, 2021 hearing

    Continued to the March 2, 2022 hearing; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-18XX and BOS File No. 2022-XXX from Beals and Thomas, Inc. on behalf of the McClellan Highway Development Company, LLC for the proposed creation of an interim outdoor entertainment venue, associated infrastructure, and other related site improvements to be located at Suffolk Downs, William F. McClellan Highway, East Boston, MA (LSCSF, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 100ft Buffer to BVW) * Continued from the February 2, 2022 hearing

    Continued to the April 6, 2022 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 December 15, 2021 hearing

    Continued; 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 December 15, 2021 hearing

    Walk Hill St/Canterbury St NOI
    Suffolk Downs Entertainment Venue
    30 Orleans St NOI
    20 Clinton St NOI
    Boston Amtrak RDA
    135 Morrissey Blvd RDA
    Neponset River Greenway Amendment
    Piers Park Extension
  2. Public Meeting

    Continued to the March 2, 2022 hearing; Discussion regarding the restoration plan required by the Enforcement Order issued to LCTB Fort Point LLC for work located at 253 Summer St, South Boston, MA * Continued from the January 19, 2022 hearing

    Discussion on the Wetlands Protection Act and Boston Wetlands Ordinance Exemption Notification Letter submitted by the Boston Gas Company.

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1842 and BOS File No. 2022-004 from VHB on behalf of HRP 776 Summer Street for the proposed geotechnical borings located at 776-834 Summer St, South Boston, MA (DPA, LUO, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1843 and BOS File No. 2022-005 from VHB on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed removal of two non-structural walls located at Charlesgate Park, Charlesgate West & Beacon St, Back Bay, Boston, MA (BLSF, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1844 and BOS File No. 2022-006 from Childs Engineering on behalf of the Burroughs Wharf Condominium Trust for the proposed pile and underdeck repairs and replacement of guide piles and a floating dock located at 50 Battery St, North End, Boston, MA (LUO, LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-18XX and BOS File No. 2022-XXX from Childs Engineering on behalf of the Lundgren Management Group, Inc. for the proposed pile cap and underdeck repairs located at 1 Pier 7 Constellation Wharf, Charlestown, Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1841 and BOS File No. 2022-003 from GEI Consultants, Inc. on behalf of Boston Planning and Development Agency for the proposed installation of three test pits along the north side of the Little Mystic Channel, located on Terminal St, Charlestown, Boston, MA (DPA, LSCSF, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1845 and BOS File No. 2022-007 from McFarland-Johnson, Inc. on behalf of the United States Coast Guard for the proposed replacement of piles and installation of a new platform, deck, and ladder on the Boston Main Channel Light 5 navigation structure, located in the Boston Harbor, Boston, MA (LUO)

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from February 2, 2022, and February 8, 2022

    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 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call 617-635-3850.

    Nicholas Moreno

    Boston Conservation Commission

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