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Conservation Commission Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on April 20, 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. If there are any items you wish to provide public comments on, please provide them ahead of the hearing if possible.

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 April 20, 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. 006-18XX and BOS File No. 2022-XXX from Childs Engineering on behalf of the Boston Planning and Development Agency for the proposed pile repair, installation of structural jackets, and installation of a floating dock with access gangways and a pedestrian waiting area, located at 38 Drydock Ave, South Boston, MA (DPA, LUO, LSCSF, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank) * Continued from the April 6, 2022 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1863 from GEI Consultants, Inc. on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed installation of two concrete pads with anchors to secure a seasonal art installation, located at 212 Northern Ave, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, DPA) * Continued from the April 6, 2022 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1854 and BOS File No. 2022-016 from Ardent Group, Inc. on behalf of 28 Norwood LLC for the proposed demolition of a two-story residential dwelling and construction of an apartment building, located at 32 Norwood St, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF) * Continued from the April 6, 2022 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1860 and BOS File No. 2022-021 from Foth Infrastructure & Environment on behalf of Camp Harbor View for the proposed pile cleaning, repairs, and cathodic protection located at 1 Long Island Rd, Long Island, Boston, MA (LUO, Land Containing Shellfish, Coastal Beach, LSCSF) * Continued from the April 6, 2022 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-18XX and BOS File No. 2022-XXX from Childs Engineering Corporation on behalf of Harvard University for the proposed replacement of an existing pier and floating docks, demolition of an existing building, installation of new covered boat racks, and associated landscaping, drainage, and grading upgrades located 801 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA (Inland Bank, LUWW, BLSF, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank)

    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 to the June 1, 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 to the May 4, 2022 hearing; 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 May 4,  2022 hearing; 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

    Continued to the May 4, 2022 hearing; Notice of Intent for BOS File No. 2022-XXX from Lucas Environmental on behalf of the Local IBEW Educational Corporation for the proposed construction of a parking area with associated stormwater improvements located at 256 Freeport St, Dorchester, MA (100ft Buffer to Isolated Vegetated Wetlands) * Continued from the April 6, 2022 hearing

    Pier 10 Repairs NOI
    Pier 10 Plans
    Boston Fish Pier
    32 Norwood St NOI
    Camp Harbor View NOI
    Newell Boathouse Repairs NOI
    32 Norwood St Supplemental Information
  2. PUBLIC MEETING

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1431 for the redevelopment of an abandoned waterfront property including residential, commercial, community, and water-dependent uses located at 25-65 Lewis St, East Boston, MA

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1840 for three exploratory soil borings located at 285 Medford St, Charlestown, MA

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1610 for the construction of a six-unit residential dwelling located at 227 Havre St, East Boston, MA

    Continued to the May 4, 2022 hearing; Discussion regarding the restoration plan for the illegal placement of fill and cutting of vegetation located at 256 Freeport St, Dorchester, MA

    Discussion and Vote regarding the adoption of rules and regulations for the Commission-owned Urban Wilds.

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1857 and BOS File No. 2022-018 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. 006-1856 from Fort Point Associates, Inc. on behalf of the Navy Yard Hospitality Group LLC for the creation of an outdoor entertainment space on Pier One, installation of repurposed storage containers for retail and food service use, and associated valet parking and utility work, located at 29 Marginal St, East Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1858 and BOS File No. 2022-020 from Childs Engineering on behalf of Boston Harbor Cruises for the proposed repair of the upper portion of 27 existing steel pipe guide piles, located at Old Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA (LUO)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1858 and BOS File No. 2022-019 from H.W. Moore Associates on behalf of Boston College High School for the proposed installation of wall signs and fencing located at 150 Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1862 from Kleinfelder on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed construction of a public recreational park, including a sailing center building, open air pavilion, landscaping improvements, pedestrian facilities, and surface parking spaces located at 95 Marginal St, East Boston, MA (LSCSF, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1861 and BOS File No. 2022-022 from GEI Consultants on behalf of the Boston Planning and Development Agency for the proposed installation of concrete pile jackets and relocation of an existing concrete floating dock located at Pier 4, Eighth St, Charlestown, MA (LUO, LSCSF)

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from April 6, 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

    Clippership Wharf COC
    227 Havre St COC
    Lafarge Terminal Soil Borings COC
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