Conservation Commission 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 Boston File No. 2023-064 from Brennan Consulting on behalf of Boston Public Schools for the proposed construction of a new addition to the existing school, redevelopment of the existing play area, and new utilities and parking revisions located at 105 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA (100 ft buffer to IVW) *Continued from the January 3, 2024 hearing

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1976 and Boston File No. 2023-067 from Beals and Thomas, Inc on behalf of Boston Public Facilities for the proposed construction of an emergency medical facility with two ambulance bays and crew quarters located at 34 Drydock Avenue, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, DPA, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1975 and Boston File No. 2023-066 from Green International Affiliates Inc. on behalf of the Mystic River Watershed Association for the proposed transformation of an existing park along the Little Mystic Channel into the Little Mystic Channel Plaza located in the area northwest of 41 Medford Street, Charlestown, MA (LSCSF, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Bank).

Request for a Determination of Applicability from Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed performance of two land-based soil borings to determine the geotechnical properties of the site located at 1257 & 1263 Saratoga Street, East Boston, MA. 

Request for an Extension for DEP File No. 006-1766 from Nitsch Engineering on behalf of Seaport L-5 Title Holder LLC for the proposed demolition of an existing parking lot and construction of a new building, an underground parking garage, proposed sidewalks, and associated improvements located at 1-27 Boston Wharf Rd, South Boston, MA (LSCSF).

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

Continued; 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

Charlesbank Esplanade NOI

Washington Irving NOI; Tree Plan

34 Drydock NOI

Little Mystic Plaza NOI

1257 & 1263 Saratoga RDA

1-27 Wharf Road Extension

Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1670 for the construction of a 10-foot wide multimodal Green link path located at the end of Arboretum Road, Roslindale, MA (Riverfront, 100 foot Buffer to Inland Bank).

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 April 19, 2023 and January 3, 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 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday.  For more information, call 617-635-3850.