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Conservation Commission Public Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on June 21, 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 enter meeting id 686 458 2044 #. 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 June 21, 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, June 21, 2023, at 3:30 p.m.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. Public Hearing 6:00 PM

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1930 and Boston File No. 2023-024 from AECOM on behalf of the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed removal of an existing building located on DCR property at 98 Taylor Street, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF). *Continued from May 3, 2023 hearing

     

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1944 and Boston File No. 2023-033 from Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture, Inc. on behalf of Boston Parks and Recreation for the proposed removal of invasive species, improvement and expansion of the vegetated buffer along a portion of the shoreline and installation of a temporary vegetation protecting fencing located at Lake Shore Road, Brighton, MA (BVW, Inland Bank, 25ft Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to BVW, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank). *Continued from the June 7, 2023 hearing

     

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1945 and Boston File No. 2023-034 from Bohler on behalf of Dorchester 2-Michaels LLC ℅ The Michaels Organization for the proposed development of a 6-story residential building located at 800 Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF).  *Continued from the June 7, 2023 hearing

     

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. on behalf of Nan Fung Life Sciences Real Estate, LLC (NFLSRE 470 Atlantic LLC) for the proposed renovations to convert a portion of existing office space to life science lab space, with associated fire protection and utility service work within the plaza area, located at 470 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA. 

     

    Request for an Amendment to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1821 for additional improvements to the pathway along the Charles River and the uncapped far western end of Millennium Park located at Millennium Park, West Roxbury, MA. *Continued from the May 5, 2023 hearing.

     

    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. 006-1820 and BOS File No. 2021-045 from Norwood Engineering on behalf of C.A.D. Builders LLC for the proposed construction of a single family home and associated landscaping located at 27 Willet St, West Roxbury, MA (100ft Buffer to Bordering Vegetated Wetland, 100ft Buffer to Isolated Vegetated Wetland, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank) *Continued from the May 4, 2022 hearing

     

    Continued; Request for a Determination of Applicability from Norwood Engineering on behalf of C.A.D. Builders LLC for the proposed construction of three single family homes located at 2 Starling St, 34 & 36 Willet St, West Roxbury, MA *Continued from the May 4, 2022 hearing

     

    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). *Continued from the May 3, 2023 hearing



    Continued to July 19th; 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 June 7, 2023 hearing

     

  2. Public Meeting

    REGULAR MEETING

    BOSTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION

    June 21, 2023

    • Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1558 for the Olmsted Green Mixed Income Rental Phase Project, part of a multiphase mixed-use development at Harvard and Morton Streets located in Mattapan, MA.

     

    • Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1674 for the demolition and construction of a multi-family building and parking lot located at 33 Leyden St, East Boston, MA. 

     

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1943 and Boston File No. 2023-032 from Nitsch Engineering on behalf of Cronin Drydock LLC for the proposed construction of a building and stormwater system located at 24 Drydock Ave, South Boston, MA (LSCSF).

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from May 3 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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