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Conservation Commission Public Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on February 21, 2024, 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 February 21, 2024, 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, February 21, 2024, at 3:30 p.m.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. PUBLIC HEARING

    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, 100 ft Buffer to Bank) *Continued from the November 15, 2023 hearing

    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

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1977 and Boston File No. 2024-001 from Eastie Farm for the proposed installation of 20 60-foot-long marsh grass planter ropes located at 102 Border Street, East Boston, MA (DPA, LSCSF, Coastal Beach, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-19XX and Boston File No. 2024-00X from Green International Affiliates Inc. on behalf of Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed expansion and build out of an additional container storage on the former Coastal Oil Site to the west of Conley Terminal located at 700 Summer Street, South Boston (LSCSF, 100 ft Buffer to Bank, DPA).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-19XX and Boston File No. 2024-00X from Fort Point Associates, Inc., on behalf of Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina for the proposed work to conduct 51 test borings and eight test pits for geotechnical analysis and preliminary evaluation of subsurface materials located at 256 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA (DPA, LUO, Fish Runs, LSCSF, Rocky Intertidal, 100 ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1980 and Boston File No. 2024-004 from Bohler Engineering on behalf of BCP-CG 27 Property LLC ℅ Beacon Capital Partners, LLC, for the proposed renovation of the entrance lobby and façade, and the installation of an exterior signage container located at 27 Drydock, South Boston, MA (LSCSF).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-19XX and Boston File No. 2024-00X from Weston & Sampson Engineers on behalf of Barkan Management Company, Inc., AMO for the proposed installation of permanent and deployable dry-flood proofing systems for flood resiliency located at 65 & 85 East India Row, Downtown Boston, MA (LSCSF, Waterfront, Rocky Intertidal, 100ft Buffer to 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; 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

    Charlesbank Landing NOI

    14 Toucan NOI

    Eastie Farm NOI

    Conley Terminal NOI and Plan Set

    Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina NOI

    27 Drydock NOI

    Harbor Towers NOI

  2. REGULAR MEETING

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1514 for the installation of of the Boston Harbor Islands Mooring Field Program located off the shore of Gallops, Georges, and Spectacle Islands, MA (LUO, NHESP Priority Habitats of Rare Species).

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1664 for landscaping and fence installation located at 16 Weld Street, Roslindale, MA (100ft Buffer to BVW).

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    Continued; 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 February 7, 2024.

    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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