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Conservation Commission Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on March 2, 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 March 2, 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

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1846 and BOS File No. 2022-008 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

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-18XX and BOS File No. 2022-XXX from Epsilon Associates, Inc. on behalf of Eversource Energy for the proposed geotechnical borings and test pits, located in the Charles River and associated Riverfront Area, Boston, MA (LUWW, Riverfront Area)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1847 and BOS File No. 2022-009 from Hayes Engineering, Inc. on behalf of BST Waterfront Development, LLC for the proposed construction of an addition to a seafood industry building, associated utilities, parking, and driveways, located at Parcel 5A on Fid Kennedy Ave, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-18XX and BOS File No. 2022-XXX from Simpson Gumpertz & Herger on behalf Phase 3 Real Estate Partners for the proposed utility upgrades and associated transformer and transformer pad installation, located at 12 Farnsworth St, South 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 16, 2022 hearing

    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 * Continued from the February 16, 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 16, 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) * Continued from the February 16, 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

    NOI Suffolk Downs Entertainment Venue
    Suffolk Downs Supplemental Info
    NOI 30 Orleans
    NOI Eversource Geotech Borings and Test Pits
    NOI MMT Parcel 5A
    NOI 12 Farnsworth St
    RDA Boston Amtrak
    Amendment Neponset River Greenway
  2. Public Meeting

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1540 for the construction of a fifty two unit residential building located at 125-133 Sumner St, East Boston

    Continued to the March 16, 2021 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 regarding the proposed installation of fish advisory signage at the Commission’s property along the Neponset River

    Discussion and Vote on the land disposition request from NSTAR Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy for an easement on Springdale Street pursuant to Article 97 of the Articles of Amendment to the Constitution

    Ratification of the Emergency Certification issued to the U.S. Coast Guard for the disposal of clean snow into Boston Harbor

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    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. 006-1828 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)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1850 and BOS File No. 2022-012 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)

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from February 16, 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. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call 617-635-3850.

    Nicholas Moreno

    Boston Conservation Commission

    COC 125 Sumner St
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