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Conservation Commission Public Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on October 4, 2023, at 6 p.m.

ATTENTION - PLEASE NOTE A CHANGE IN ZOOM LINK AND MEETING ID: 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 898 4877 7288 #. 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 October 4, 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, October 4, 2023, at 3:30 p.m.

Discussion Topics

  1. Public Hearing 6 p.m.

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1958 and Boston File No. 2023-048 from BSC Group, Inc. on behalf of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed construction of a multi-use trail and amenities along the Neponset River and Edgewater Drive, between Osceola St. and Kennedy Playground Located in Hyde Park and Mattapan, MA (BLSF, 25 ft Riverfront Area, 25 ft Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Bank) *Continued from September 20, 2023 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1956 and Boston File No. 2023-046 from TRC Environmental Corporation on behalf of Pilot House Properties LLC for the proposed repairs to an existing seawall at Sargent’s Wharf located at Sargent’s Wharf, North End, Boston MA (Coastal Beaches, Coastal Banks, Rocky Intertidal Shores, LSCSF, 25ft Waterfront, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beaches, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Banks, 100ft Buffer to Rocky Intertidal Shores) *Continued from September 20, 2023 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX and Boston File No. 2023-XXX 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

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX and Boston File No. 2023-XXX from GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc., on behalf of the Dorchester Yacht Club for the proposed replacement of the open deck area with a steel-framed, steel pile supported deck with timber decking within the footprint of the existing deck located at 100 Playstead Road, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF, Coastal Beaches, Salt Marsh, Tidal Flat, 100ft Buffer to Salt Marsh, 100ft Buffer to Tidal Flat).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX and Boston File No. 2023-XXX from Epsilon Associates, Inc. on behalf of 22 Drydock, LLC for the proposed redevelopment of 22 Drydock Avenue and 339 Northern Avenue, including construction of a new building, stormwater management system, and landscaping located at 22 Drydock & 339 Northern Avenue, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, DPA).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX and Boston File No. 2023-XXX from STV Incorporated Corporation on behalf of The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for utility lighting improvements including the installation of new light poles and new conduits located along Soldiers Field Road between the intersection of Elliot Bridge and Western Ave, Allston MA (100 ft Buffer Zone, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area).

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed National Grid gas line installation on Service Road to Building 5 and 6A located at 190 Prescott Street, East 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. 006-1772 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

    Edgewater Trail NOI, Plans

    Sargent’s Wharf NOI, Plans

    Neponset Landing II Spray Deck NOI, Plans

    Dorchester Yacht Club NOI

    22 Drydock NOI

    Soldiers Field Road NOI, Plans

    Prescott Street RDA

  2. Public Meeting

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1781 for a seawall rehabilitation project located at 85 East India Row, Downtown Boston, MA.

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1740 from Charlestown Sprouts, Inc., for the renovation of an existing community garden located at 255 Medford Street, Charlestown, MA. 

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1749 from Dorchester Yacht Club for the proposed seawall repairs located at 100 Playstead Road, Dorchester, MA.

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    • 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). 

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from June 7, Meeting Minutes from July 19, Meeting Minutes from August 2, Meeting Minutes from August 16, Meeting Minutes from September 6, and Meeting Minutes from September 20, 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 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call 617-635-3850.

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