Conservation Commission Public Hearing

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1927 and Boston File No. 2023-017 from Nitsch Engineering on behalf of Cronin Drydock LLC for the proposed building demolition and utility relocation located at 24 Drydock Ave, South Boston, MA (LSCSF).

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)

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). 

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1933 and Boston File No. 2023-025 from Childs Engineering on behalf of Boston Planning and Development Agency for the proposed repair of the foundation of the walkway and rehabilitating the seawall located at Sargent's Wharf, North End, Boston, MA (Coastal Bank, Rocky Intertidal Shore, LSCSF, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer Zones to Coastal Bank and Rocky Intertidal Shore).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX and Boston File No. 2023-XXX from The Emerald Tutu for the installation of a floating garden frame and various floating garden prototypes (or growing units) within the water sheet located ESE of Piers Park, Marginal Street, East Boston, MA (LUO, Coastal Beaches).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1935 and Boston File No. 2023-023 from Weston & Sampson Engineers on behalf of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the proposed replacement of an existing turf field, running track, and lights on Saunders Field in Moakley Park, located at 1005 Columbia Road, South Boston, MA (LSCSF).

Continued to the May 3rd hearing; 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 December 15, 2021 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

24 Drydock NOI 

98 Taylor St NOI 

Doyle Park NOI 

Sargent's Wharf NOI

Emerald Tutu NOI 

Saunders Field NOI

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, *Continued from the February 15, 2023 hearing

Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1867 and BOS 2022-026 for the addition of a second story and associated infiltration chamber and landscaping work located at 121 Havre St, East Boston, MA, *Continued from the February 15, 2023 hearing

Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1855 and BOS File No. 2022-017 for the installation of six concrete supports for an open pergola frame and two supports for a small fenced enclosure, located at 65 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA *Continued from the March 15, 2023 hearing

Administrative Updates

Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

• Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1932 and Boston File No. 2023-020 from Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc. on behalf of the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for parking lot repairs and ongoing lawn and landscape maintenance located at 1200 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA 02131 (Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, BLSF) 
• Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1931 and Boston File No. 2023-014 from Nitsch Engineering, Inc on behalf of Brooke Charter School for the proposed construction of a new community field, walkway, restroom building, seating, storage area, and driveway located at 550 Morton Street, Mattapan, MA (Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, BVW,  ILSF, LUW, Inland Bank, 100ft Buffer Zone to BVW, 100ft Buffer Zone to Inland Bank).  
• Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1919 and Boston File No. 2023-013 from Matthew S. Marro Environmental Consulting on behalf of Onsite Builders for the proposed redevelopment of the property to a multi-family residential project with 32 units in one building, driveways, above and underground parking, utilities and stormwater controls located at 26 Heron Street, West Roxbury, MA (Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to BVW).  
• Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1929 and Boston File No. 2023-019 from LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc. on behalf of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the proposed implementation of Phase 2 site improvements at Sherrin Woods Urban Wild, located at 1 Marston Street, Hyde Park, MA (100ft buffer to BVW)
• Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1936 and Boston File No. 2023-021 from Weston & Sampson on behalf of the Boston Public Works Department for the proposed rehabilitation of the Glenwood Avenue Pedestrian Bridge that crosses the Neponset River and the MBTA right-of-way, located at Glenwood Ave, Hyde Park, MA (Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100 ft Buffer Zone to Inland Bank).
• Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1926 and Boston File No. 2023-0016 from Hughes Environmental Consulting on behalf of Roxbury Home for Aged Women for proposed ecological improvements including invasive removal, native planting, and trail improvements, located at 1225 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA (Vernal Pool Habitat, 100ft Buffer Zones to BVW and Inland Bank)

Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from April 5, 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 8 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday.  For more information, call 617-635-3850.