Conservation Commission Public Hearing

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2037 and BOS File No. 2025-012 from 686 Architects on behalf of David Collins for the demolition of an existing building, and the construction of a multi-family building with accompanying ground level parking and drainage improvements at 5 Warren Ave, Hyde Park, MA (BLSF, 100 ft Buffer to Bank, 25 ft Riverfront Area, 25 ft Waterfront Area). *Continued from the June 25, 2025 hearing

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2050 and BOS File No. 2025-022 from Goddard Consulting, LLC, on behalf of The AD Group Co. for the proposed construction of an apartment building, access drive, and parking lot, and the installation of associated utility lines and stormwater management system at 24 Stimson Street, West Roxbury, MA (100 ft Buffer to BVW).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2048 and BOS File No. 2025-020 from Weston & Sampson on behalf of the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department for proposed flood-mitigating improvements to the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway including the installation of bioretention basins and permeable pavers, improvements to drains, catch basins and pipes, and the raising of low-lying areas at 44 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2051 from Fort Point Associates on behalf of the Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina for the proposed construction of two (2) pile-supported travel lift piers, the reinforcement of the existing seawall with a steel sheet pile, and the construction of an associated gangway, timber dock, and washdown station at 256 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA (DPA, Coastal Bank, Fish Runs, LSCSF, LUO, DPA, 100 ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-20XX from VHB on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for FAA mandated safety improvements, including the construction of a Runway Safety Area (RSA) at the end Runway 27, a pile supported deck and two emergency ramps, and associated access road realignment and stormwater improvements at Boston Logan Airport, East Boston, MA (LUO, Coastal Beach, Coastal Bank, Land Containing Shellfish, Land Subject to Tidal Action, LSCSF, 100 ft Buffer to Coastal Beach, 100 ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Salt Marsh).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-20XX from Foth on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed repairs of an undermined seawall including the reinforcement of 17 steel piles via encacement in grout epoxy at 1 Black Falcon Avenue, South Boston Waterfront, MA (LUO, DPA).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-20XX from Foth on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed demolition of a deteriorated seawall and its replacement with a sloped stone revetment at Piers Park II, 95 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA (LUO, Coastal Bank, Fish Runs, LSCSF).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-20XX and BOS File No. 2025-0XX from Engineering Alliance, Inc., on behalf of 4 Haynes Street, LLC for the proposed construction of a four-unit multi-family dwelling on an existing vacant lot and the installation of associated utility lines and stormwater management system at 4 Haynes Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2047 and BOS File No. 2025-019 from Bohler on behalf of the New England Aquarium for the proposed replacement of an underground steam line between Simons Theatre and the main Aquarium building at 248 Atlantic Avenue, Downtown Boston, MA (LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).

Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1996 and Boston File No. 2024-021 from Epsilon Associates, Inc., on behalf of the Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) for the proposed construction of the North Allston Storm Drain Extension Project to improve the BWSC stormwater management system at ~500 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA (LUW, Inland Bank, 100 ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 25 ft Waterfront, 25 ft Riverfront). *Continued from the July 10, 2024 hearing.

Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2042 and BOS File No. 2025-014 from BETA Group, Inc., on behalf of the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed construction of walkways, construction of concrete pads for a potable water station and kiosk, renovations to the existing irrigation system, and the installation of a chain link fence and a potable water line at Paul Revere Park, North Washington Street, Charlestown, MA (LSCSF, 100 ft Buffer to Bank).

5 Warren Street NOI

24 Stimson Street NOI

Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Improvements Project NOI

BHSM Travel Lift Piers NOI

Runway 27 RSA NOI

Cruiseport Seawall Support Pile Encasements NOI

Piers Park II Seawall Structural Rehabilitation NOI

4 Haynes Street NOI

NE Aquarium Steam Replacement Work NOI

Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1491 from Diversified Automotive, Inc. for the construction of a fence and two gates surrounding a parking area at the Autoport Terminal Street Lot, 100 Terminal Street, Charlestown, Little Mystic Channel (DPA, LSCSF).

Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1920 and BOS File No. 2023-035 from Massachusetts Water Resources Authority on behalf of Massachusetts Audubon Society for the retrofitting of an existing water pipeline blow-off valve assembly to meet current sanitary standards for cross connection prevention and improved pipeline maintenance access located at 480 American Legion Highway, Mattapan, MA (BVW, Riverfront Area, 25 ft Waterfront Area).

Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1808 and BOS File No. 2021-035 from LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc. on behalf of the Old Colony 4 Bonds Limited Partnership for the demolition of an existing building and construction of a new 104 unit apartment building with exterior landscaping, community gathering areas and storm water management, located at 110 – 172 Mercer St, South Boston, MA (LSCSF).

Request for a Certificate of Compliance for  DEP File No. 006-2004 from VHB on behalf of Massachusetts Port Authority for the improvements of the Runway Safety Area of Runway 27 located at Boston Logan International Airport, East Boston, MA (Land Under Ocean, Coastal Beach, Coastal Bank, Land Containing Shellfish, Land Subject to Tidal Action, LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Salt Marsh).

Administrative Updates

• Vote to approve submission of LAND Grant application to acquire parcels for Roslindale Wetlands Urban Wilds.
• Discussion of restoration plan for 201-259 Independence Drive, West Roxbury, MA

Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from June 4, 2025 and June 25, 2025.

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 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Questions can be directed to cc@boston.gov or 617-635-3850.