Conservation Commission Public Hearing

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1992 and Boston File No. 2024-017  from SGH on behalf of Phase 3 Real Estate Partners, Inc. for the proposed demolition of the existing building and the construction of a new mixed-use office and lab building located at 7 Channel Center Street, South Boston Waterfront, MA (LSCSF) 

Request for Determination of Applicability from the Esplanade Association for the proposed installation of a new floating, seasonal fountain located in the Dartmouth Lagoon within the Charles River Esplanade, Back Bay, MA (LUWW, BVW, Bank, 100 ft Buffer to Bank, 25 ft Riverfront, 25 ft Waterfront, BLSF)

Request for Determination of Applicability from VHB on behalf of Parcel 3 Owner, L.L.C for the proposed work to conduct 17 exploratory borings and 21 test pits at 232 A Street, South Boston Waterfront, MA (LSCSF, 25 ft Waterfront, 100 ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)

Request for an Amendment to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1918 and BOS File No. 2023-005 from TRC on behalf of Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center of Boston for the proposed replacement of timber piles along the seaward-facing pier located on Thompson Island, Boston, MA (LSCSF, Land Under Ocean).

Request for an Extension for DEP File No. 006-1789 from Tighe & Bond on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for the proposed installation of a new underground electrical transmission line located on O’Callaghan Way, Columbia Rd, Morrissey Blvd, Old Colony Terrace, Playstead Rd, and Springdale St, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach).

Request for an Extension for DEP File No. 006-1792 from the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for the proposed street repaving and sidewalk repairs on Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF, 100ft Salt Marsh Area, 100ft Buffer to Salt Marsh)

Request for an Extension for DEP File No. 006-1784 from Nitsch Engineering on behalf of Beacon Capital Partners for the proposed construction of a new lab and office building located at 2 Harbor St, 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. 006-1987 and Boston File No. 2024-012 from Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc., on behalf of Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for the proposed resurfacing of driveway and loading dock and associated stormwater improvements located at 1200 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA (25ft Waterfront, 25ft Riverfront, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank) *Continued from the April 3, 2024 hearing

Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1991 and Boston File No. 2024-016 from Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. on behalf of the Town of Brookline for the proposed dredging of Willow Pond and bank restoration at Leverett Pond located at 217 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain, MA (Inland Bank, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, LUW, BLSF, 25ft Riverfront, 25ft Waterfront). Continued from May 1, 2024 hearing

7 Channel Center Street NOI and Stormwater Report 

Dartmouth Lagoon Fountain - Esplanade RDA

232 A Street RDA

Thompson Island Amendment

Andrew to Dewar Reliability Project Extension (006-1789)

Morrissey Boulevard Paving Extension (006-1792)

2 Harbor Street Extension (006-1784)

Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1774 for the demolition of a residential building and construction of a new multi-family residential building located at 839 Saratoga Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF).

Administrative Updates

Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

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).

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 May 15, 2024.

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 requested via email from cc@boston.gov or viewed by appointment only at the Environment Department, Boston City Hall, Room 709, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Questions can be directed to cc@boston.gov or 617-635-3850.