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Conservation Commission Public Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on December 13, 2023, at 6 p.m.

ATTENTION: 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 868 0172 3247 #. 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 December 13, 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, December 12, 2023, at 3:30 p.m.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. PUBLIC HEARING 6 PM

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1973 and Boston File No. 2023-063 from Fort Point Associates on behalf of the Esplanade Association for the proposed construction of a new welcoming destination located at 280 Charles Street, West End, Boston, MA (25ft Riverfront, Waterfront, 100ft Buffer to Bank) *Continued from the November 15, 2023 hearing                                                              

    Request for Determination of Applicability from Arup US, Inc on behalf of RHDC 70 East India, LLC for the proposed installation of deployable barriers along the perimeter of the ground floor of the garage as part of a flood resiliency retrofit located at 70 East India Row, Downtown Boston, MA (LSCSF).

    Request for an Extension to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1752 and BOS File No. 2020-036 from VHB on behalf of New Boston Fund, Inc. for the proposed development of 80 residential units and associated parking infrastructure located at Harvard and Morton Street, Mattapan MA (ILSF, BVW, 100ft Buffer to BVW, 100ft Buffer to IVW)

    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

    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. 006-1957 and Boston File No. 2023-047 from Norwood Engineering on behalf of  C.A.D. Builders for the proposed construction of a single-family home with appurtenant utilities located at 14 Toucan Road, West Roxbury, MA (100 Buffer to BVW) *Continued from the November 15, 2023 hearing

    Charlesbank Landing NOI

    Harbor Garage Resiliency RDA

    Olmsted Green Extension

     

     

  2. REGULAR MEETING

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1670 for the construction of a 10-foot wide multimodal Green link path located at the end of Arboretum Road, Roslindale, MA. (Riverfront, 100 foot Buffer to Inland Bank)

    Request for Partial Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1688 from Nitsch Engineering on behalf of WS Development for the construction of two buildings and underground parking garage located at 400 Summer Street, South Boston Waterfront, MA (LSCSF).

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    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; 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 October 4, 2023 and November 29, 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 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday.  For more information, call 617-635-3850.

     

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