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Public Improvement Commission meeting

There will be a Public Improvement Commission meeting on February 13 at 10 a.m.

Discussion Topics

  1. Hearing Minutes

    At the request of the Public Improvement Commission staff, the Acceptance of the Minutes of the PIC hearing held on January 30, 2020.

  2. Utility Pole Hearing

    On a petition by Eversource Energy to Install One New Utility Guy Pole within Allston Street (public way), Dorchester, to be located on its easterly side at address no. 1, north of Centre Street.

    On a petition by Eversource Energy to Install One New Utility Pole within Allerton Street (public way), Roxbury, to be located on its southwesterly side southeast of Gerard Street.

    On a joint petition by Eversource Energy and Verizon New England Inc. to Install One New Utility Pole within East Eagle Street (public way), East Boston, to be located on its northerly side west of Condor Street.

  3. Public Hearing

    On a petition by the City of Boston Public Facilities Department for the making of Specific Repairs within Paris Street (public way), East Boston, located at address nos. 112 & 113, generally between Gove Street and Porter Street, and consisting of curb and sidewalk reconstruction, as well as new and relocated pedestrian ramps, traffic signal infrastructure, stormdrain infrastructure, and a raised crosswalk.

    (NB 1/30/2020) AS SHOWN ON A PLAN ENTITLED “CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, ENGINEERING DIVISION, SPECIFIC REPAIR PLAN, PARIS STREET POOL HOUSE, 113 PARIS STREET, EAST BOSTON,” 1 SHEET DATED JANUARY 23, 2020.

    On a petition by the Trustees of Boston College for the Widening & Relocation of the existing right-of-way lines of Beacon Street (public way), Brighton, located on its northerly side at address no. 2609, generally between Chestnut Hill Driveway and the Newton city boundary.

    (NB 1/30/2020) AS SHOWN ON A SET OF PLANS ENTITLED “CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, ENGINEERING DIVISION, WIDENING & RELOCATION PLAN, 2609 BEACON STREET, BRIGHTON,” 2 SHEETS DATED FEBRUARY 7, 2020.

    On a petition by The Freeport South Boston LLC for the making of Specific Repairs within West Sixth Street (public way), South Boston, located on its southwesterly side at the rear of 270 Dorchester Avenue northwest of B Street, and consisting of new groundwater recharge infrastructure.

    (NB 1/30/2020) AS SHOWN ON A PLAN ENTITLED “CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, ENGINEERING DIVISION, SPECIFIC REPAIRS PLAN, 270 DORCHESTER AVENUE, W SIXTH STREET, BOSTON,” 1 SHEET DATED JANUARY, 2020.

    On a petition by The Freeport South Boston LLC for the granting of an Earth Retention License for the installation of a temporary earth support system within the following public ways in South Boston:

    • DORCHESTER AVENUE – ON ITS EASTERLY SIDE AT ADDRESS NO. 270, NORTH OF B STREET;
    • B STREET – ON ITS NORTHWESTERLY SIDE BETWEEN DORCHESTER AVENUE AND W SIXTH STREET;
    • WEST SIXTH STREET – ON ITS SOUTHWESTERLY SIDE NORTHWEST OF B STREET.

    (NB 1/30/2020) AS SHOWN ON A SET OF PLANS ENTITLED “CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, ENGINEERING DIVISION, CONCEPTUAL TEMPORARY EXCAVATION SUPPORT PLAN, 270 DORCHESTER AVENUE, BOSTON,” 3 SHEETS DATED JANUARY, 2020.

    On a petition by 2-6 Boston St LLC for the acceptance of a Pedestrian Easement adjacent to the following public ways in South Boston:

    • DORCHESTER AVENUE – ON ITS WESTERLY SIDE AT ADDRESS NO. 603, SOUTH OF BOSTON STREET/ANDREW SQUARE;
    • BOSTON STREET – ON ITS SOUTHEASTERLY SIDE SOUTHWEST OF DORCHESTER AVENUE/ANDREW SQUARE.

    (NB 1/30/2020) AS SHOWN ON A PLAN ENTITLED “CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, ENGINEERING DIVISION, PEDESTRIAN EASEMENT PLAN, 603 DORCHESTER AVENUE & BOSTON STREET, ANDREW SQUARE, SOUTH BOSTON,” 1 SHEET DATED AUGUST 30, 2019.

    On a petition by 2-6 Boston St LLC for the making of Specific Repairs within the following public ways in South Boston, consisting of curb and sidewalk reconstruction, new and relocated specialty pavement and street trees, as well as the removal of an existing planter and one driveway curb cut:

    • DORCHESTER AVENUE – ON ITS WESTERLY SIDE AT ADDRESS NO. 603, SOUTH OF BOSTON STREET/ANDREW SQUARE;
    • BOSTON STREET – ON ITS SOUTHEASTERLY SIDE SOUTHWEST OF DORCHESTER AVENUE/ANDREW SQUARE.

    (NB 1/30/2020) AS SHOWN ON A PLAN ENTITLED “CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, ENGINEERING DIVISION, SPECIFIC REPAIR PLAN, 603 DORCHESTER AVE & BOSTON STREET, ANDREW SQUARE, SOUTH BOSTON,” 1 SHEET DATED AUGUST 2, 2019.

    On a petition by TC Systems Inc. for a Grant of Location with lead company status and no participants to install new telecommunication conduit with City shadow within the following public ways in Dorchester:

    • BLUE HILL AVENUE – GENERALLY BETWEEN HAVELOCK STREET AND WILCOCK STREET;
    • HAVELOCK STREET – SOUTHWEST OF BLUE HILL AVENUE.

    (NB 1/30/2020) AS SHOWN ON A PLAN ENTITLED “CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, ENGINEERING DIVISION, GRANT OF LOCATION PLAN, PROPOSED CONDUIT PLACEMENT, BLUE HILL AVENUE AT HAVELOCK STREET, CITY OF BOSTON,” 1 SHEET DATED JANUARY 23, 2019.

    On a petition by Crown Castle Fiber for a Grant of Location with lead company status and no participants to install new telecommunication conduit with City shadow within the following public ways in East Boston:

    • PARIS STREET – FROM ADDRESS NO. 112 TO GOVE STREET;
    • GOVE STREET – NORTHWEST OF PARIS STREET.

    (NB 1/30/2020) AS SHOWN ON A PLAN ENTITLED “CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, ENGINEERING DIVISION, GRANT OF LOCATION PLAN, 112 PARIS ST, BOSTON,” 1 SHEET DATED JUNE, 2019.

    On a petition by Crown Castle Fiber for a Grant of Location with lead company status and no participants to install new telecommunication conduit with City shadow within the following public ways in Roxbury:

    • HUMBOLDT AVENUE – BETWEEN SEAVER STREET AND BROOKLEDGE STREET;
    • SEAVER STREET – AT HUMBOLDT AVENUE;
    • BROOKLEDGE STREET – SOUTHEAST OF HUMBOLDT AVENUE.

    (NB 1/30/2020) AS SHOWN ON A PLAN ENTITLED “CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, ENGINEERING DIVISION, GRANT OF LOCATION PLAN, SEAVER ST / HUMBOLDT AVE / BROOKLEDGE ST, (129 ELM HILL AVE), BOSTON,” 1 SHEET DATED JULY, 2019.

    On a petition by Crown Castle Fiber for a Grant of Location with lead company status and no participants to install new telecommunication conduit with City shadow within Friend Street (public way), Boston Proper, generally between Causeway Street and Valenti Way, at address no. 272.

    (NB 1/30/2020) AS SHOWN ON A PLAN ENTITLED “CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, ENGINEERING DIVISION, GRANT OF LOCATION PLAN, 272 FRIEND ST, BOSTON,” 1 SHEET DATED OCTOBER 3, 2019.

    On a petition by QMG Huntington Limited Partnership for the acceptance of a Pedestrian Easement adjacent to Huntington Avenue (public way), Roxbury, located on its southeasterly side at address nos. 252-258, southwest of Public Alley no. 820.

    (NB 1/30/2020) AS SHOWN ON A PLAN ENTITLED “CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, ENGINEERING DIVISION, PEDESTRIAN EASEMENT PLAN, 252-258 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, FENWAY,” 1 SHEET DATED JANUARY 17, 2020.

    On a petition by QMG Huntington Limited Partnership for the making of Specific Repairs within Huntington Avenue (public way), Roxbury, located on its southeasterly side at address nos. 252-258, southwest of Public Alley no. 820, and consisting of curb and sidewalk reconstruction, as well as new and relocated specialty pavement, street trees, bike racks, stormdrain infrastructure, groundwater recharge infrastructure, and the removal of one driveway curb cut.

    (NB 1/30/2020) AS SHOWN ON A PLAN ENTITLED “CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, ENGINEERING DIVISION, SPECIFIC REPAIR PLAN, 252-258 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, FENWAY,” 1 SHEET DATED JANUARY 17, 2020.

    On a petition by QMG Huntington Limited Partnership for the granting of an Earth Retention License for the installation of a temporary earth support system within the following public ways in Roxbury:

    • HUNTINGTON AVENUE – ON ITS SOUTHEASTERLY SIDE AT ADDRESS NOS. 252-258, SOUTHWEST OF PUBLIC ALLEY NO. 820;
    • PUBLIC ALLEY NO. 821 – ON ITS NORTHWESTERLY SIDE SOUTHWEST OF PUBLIC ALLEY NO. 820.

    (NB 1/30/2020) AS SHOWN ON A PLAN ENTITLED “CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, ENGINEERING DIVISION, TEMPORARY EARTH RETENTION PLAN, HUNTINGTON THEATRE TOWER, BOSTON,” 1 SHEET DATED SEPTEMBER, 2019.

  4. New Business

    Woodcliff Street, Howard Avenue, Wayland Street, Fayston Street, Lawrence Avenue, Creston Street, Intervale Street, Brunswick Street, Devon Street, Stanwood Street, Beauford Lane, Magnolia Street; Dorchester, Roxbury  – Specific Repairs – On a petition by the City of Boston Transportation Department

    665 Commonwealth Avenue, Granby Street; Boston Proper – Specific Repairs – On a petition by the Trustees of Boston University

    Silber Way, Ashford Street; Boston Proper – Private Utility Licenses – On a set of petitions by the Trustees of Boston University

    Berkeley Street, Clarendon Street, Dartmouth Street, Fairfield Street, Hereford Street; Boston Proper – Grant of Location – On a petition by ExteNet Systems Inc. 

    Somerset Street, Bowdoin Street; Boston Proper – Grant of Location – On a petition by ExteNet Systems Inc. 

    New England Avenue at Woodrow Avenue/Norfolk Street; Dorchester – Specific Repairs, Grant of Location – On a set of petitions by National Grid

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