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Public Improvement Commission hearing

The Public Improvement Commission will hold a hearing on August 9 at 10 a.m.

Discussion Topics

  1. Utility Pole Hearing

    On a joint petition by Eversource Energy and Verizon New England to Relocate One Utility Pole on Guild Street, Roxbury, to be located on its northeasterly side generally across from Thornton Street.

  2. Public Hearing Continued

    On a petition by DJ Properties LLC for the Widening and Relocation of the existing right-of-way lines of Damrell Street (public way), South Boston, on its southwesterly side between Old Colony Avenue and Ewer Street. (NB 6/21/2018, PH 7/12/2018)

    As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Highway Easement Plan, Damrell Street, Public Way, Washington Village, South Boston,” 2 sheets dated June, 2018.

    On a joint petition by DJ Properties LLC and the City of Boston Public Works Department for the Abandonment of any and all rights to travel the public may have had within the private way portion of Alger Street, South Boston, from Dorchester Avenue to its southeasterly terminus. (NB 6/21/2018, PH 7/12/2018)

    As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Abandonment Plan, Alger Street, Private Way, Washington Village, South Boston,” 1 sheet dated May 30, 2018.

    On a joint petition by DJ Properties LLC and the City of Boston Public Works Department for the approval of the Line & Grade of a new public way in South Boston known as Alger Street, from Dorchester Avenue to a point approximately 725 southeasterly at the proposed Chippewa Way, located generally between Damrell Street and Middle Street. (NB 6/21/2018, PH 7/12/2018)

    As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Line & Grade Approval, Alger Street, Public Way, Washington Village, South Boston,” 5 sheets dated June, 2018.

    On a petition by DJ Properties LLC for the approval of the Line & Grade of a new public way in South Boston known as Chippewa Way, from Damrell Street to Alger Street, located generally between Old Colony Avenue and Ewer Street. (NB 6/21/2018, PH 7/12/2018)
     
    As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Line & Grade Approval, Chippewa Way, Public Way, Washington Village, South Boston,” 4 sheets dated June, 2018.
     
    On a petition by DJ Properties LLC for the Layout Approval of an extension of Ewer Street (private way open to public travel), South Boston, from Damrell Street to the proposed Alger Street. (NB 6/21/2018, PH 7/12/2018)
     
    As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Layout Approval, Ewer Street, Washington Village, Private Way Open to Public Travel, South Boston,” 2 sheets dated June, 2018.
     
    On a petition by DJ Properties LLC for the acceptance of Pedestrian Easements adjacent to the following public ways in South Boston: (NB 6/21/2018, PH 7/12/2018)
     
    Old Colony Avenue – on its westerly side between Damrell Street and Dorchester Street.
    Dorchester Street – on its northwesterly side southwest of Old Colony Avenue.
     
    As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Pedestrian Easement Plan, Old Colony Avenue, Dorchester Street, Public Way, Washington Village, South Boston,” 2 sheets dated June, 2018.
     
    On a petition by DJ Properties LLC for the making of Specific Repairs within the following public ways in South Boston, consisting of curb realignment, roadway, sidewalk, and pedestrian ramp reconstruction, as well as new and relocated specialty pavement, street lighting infrastructure, stormdrain infrastructure, bike racks, street trees, landscaping, irrigation infrastructure, and driveway curb cuts: (NB 6/21/2018, PH 7/12/2018)
     
    Damrell Street – on its southwesterly side between Old Colony Avenue and Ewer Street.
    Old Colony Avenue – on its westerly side between Damrell Street and Dorchester Street.
    Dorchester Street – on its northwesterly side southwest of Old Colony Avenue.
     
    As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repairs Plan, Damrell Street, Old Colony Avenue, Dorchester Street, Washington Village, Public Way, South Boston,” 5 sheets dated June, 2018.
  3. Public Hearing
    On a joint petition by A Better City and Sammy Carlo’s Delicatessen & Catering for the granting of a Sidewalk Cafe License for seasonal outdoor seating within Bennington Street, East Boston, on its southeasterly side at address #567 located northeast of Moore Street, and consisting of seating for 12 persons and approximately 210 square feet within the public way. (NB 7/26/2018)
     
    As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Public Sidewalk Cafe License Plan, Carlo’s Market, 567 Bennington Street, East Boston,” 1 sheet dated July, 2018.
     
    On a joint petition by A Better City and Meridian Food Market for the granting of a Sidewalk Cafe License for seasonal outdoor seating within Meridian Street, East Boston, at the southerly corner of its intersection with London Street, and consisting of seating for 30 persons and approximately 440 square feet within the public way. (NB 7/26/2018)
     
    As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Public Sidewalk Cafe License Plan, Meridian Food Market, 121 Meridian Street, East Boston,” 1 sheet dated July, 2018.
     
    On a joint petition by OH NBH Owner LLC and the Massachusetts Port Authority for the making of Specific Repairs within Summer Street, South Boston, located on its northeasterly side at address #450 between D Street and World Trade Center Avenue, and consisting of curb realignment, roadway, sidewalk, and pedestrian ramp reconstruction, as well as new and relocated specialty pavement, street trees, street lighting infrastructure, stormdrain infrastructure, bike infrastructure, landscaping, and driveway curb cuts. (NB 7/26/2018)
     
    As shown on set of a plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repairs Plan, 450 Summer Street, Boston,” 3 sheets dated August, 2018.
     
    On a joint petition by OH NBH Owner LLC and the Massachusetts Port Authority for the granting of a Projection License for the installation of three canopies over portions of the sidewalk within Summer Street, South Boston, located on its northeasterly side at address #450 between D Street and World Trade Center Avenue. (NB 7/26/2018)
     
    As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, License Plan, Summer Street, South Boston,” 2 sheets dated May 24, 2018.
     
    On a petition by 58 to 76 Stonley Road LLC for the making of Specific Repairs within Stonley Road, West Roxbury, located on both sides at generally southwest of Brookley Road, and consisting of new curb, sidewalks, pedestrian ramps, and driveway curb cuts. (NB 7/26/2018)
     
    As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repair Plan, 58-76 Stonley Road, Jamaica Plain,” 1 sheet dated June 19, 2018.
     
    On a petition by Brighton Main Streets for the making of Specific Repairs within the intersection of Washington Street and Market Street, Brighton, consisting of a new digital wayfinding/community information kiosk. (NB 7/26/2018)
     
    As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repairs Plan, Washington Street at Market Street, Brighton,” 4 sheets dated April 17, 2018.
  4. New Business

    35 Lomasney Way, Thoreau Path; Boston Proper – Earth Retention License – On a petition by Equity Residential

    174 Ipswich Street; Boston Proper – Highway Discontinuance, Vertical Discontinuances, Specific Repairs, Earth Retention License – On a set of joint petitions by the City of Boston Public Facilities Department and Boston Public Schools

    50-150 Causeway Street; Boston Proper – Specific Repairs – On a petition by Podium Owner LP

    Dorchester Avenue, Talbot Street; Dorchester – Specific Repairs – On a petition by Changing Environments Inc. (Soofa)

    Brookline Avenue, Lansdowne Street, Jersey Street; Boston Proper – Specific Repairs – On a petition by Changing Environments Inc. (Soofa)

    Cambridge Street, Brighton Avenue, Harvard Avenue; Brighton – Specific Repairs – On a petition by Changing Environments Inc. (Soofa)

  • 10:00AM - 02:00PM
  • Boston City Hall
    1 City Hall Square
    Room 714
    Boston, MA 02201
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4960
  • Contact:
    Todd Liming
  • Neighborhoods:
    Downtown
  • Posted:
    08/07/2018 - 9:56AM
  • Resources:
    Official Filed Posting
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.
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