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Conservation Commission hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on July 24, 2019, at 6 p.m.

In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, the Boston Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing in Boston City Hall, Piemonte Room, at 6:00 p.m. on July 24, 2019 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.

Discussion Topics

  1. Public Hearing 6 P.M.

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1675 from Lucas Environmental on behalf of 181 Cowper LLC for the proposed demolition of an existing two-family dwelling and construction of a multi-family building located at 181 Cowper St, East Boston, MA (LSCSF)

  2. Public Meeting

    Presentation & Discussion from the Boston Planning and Development Agency on the proposed Flood Resiliency Building Guidelines & Zoning Overlay District.

    Request for Determination of Applicability from the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority for the acceptance of the delineated wetland resource area boundaries located along the railroad right-of-way in Boston, MA. *Continued from the July 10, 2019 hearing.

    Request for Determination of Applicability from Goddard Consulting, LLC on behalf of Ganame Realty Trust for the acceptance of the field delineated wetland resource area boundaries located at 5254 Washington Street, West Roxbury, MA. *Continued from the June 19, 2019 hearing.

    Request for an Extension for DEP File No. 006-1470 for a two year extension for the construction of new retail buildings with three residential towers above, two underground parking garages, proposed landscaping, and associated utilities at 145 Seaport Boulevard, South Boston.

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1604 for the repairs to the piles and pile supported roadway foundation located at 88 Black Falcon Avenue, South Boston, MA

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1567 for the three proposed three-story townhouses located at 7-11 Haynes St, East Boston, MA

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1590 for the proposed landscape and pedestrian improvements located on Alford Street, Charlestown, MA

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1566 for the pile repairs at Commonwealth Pier, located at 162-188 Seaport Boulevard, South Boston, MA

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1623 for the installation of a sewer connection located at 88 Black Falcon Ave, South Boston, MA

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-16XX from Sun Property Group for the proposed construction of a six-family, four-story dwelling located at 25 Porter St, East Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-16XX from David Cali for the proposed demolition and construction of a three-family dwelling located at 268 Bremen St, East Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1677 from STV Incorporated on behalf of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority for the proposed roadway and parking lot improvements located at 415 Summer St, South Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-16XX from the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed roadway construction and utility installation located in Massport Marine Terminal, South Boston, MA (DPA, Coastal Bank, LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1667 from VHB on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed Harborwalk repairs located near the Bayside Expo Center, Dorchester, MA (Coastal Bank, LSCSF) *Continued from the June 19, 2019 hearing.

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-16XX from Nitsch Engineering on behalf of WS Development for the proposed construction of two buildings and underground parking garage located at 400 Summer St, South Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from July 10, 2019

    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 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday.  For more information, call 617-635-3850.

    Amelia Croteau

    Boston Conservation Commission

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