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Conservation Commission Public Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on August 2, 2023, at 6 p.m.

ATTENTION: This meeting will only be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our online meeting or calling 929-205-6099 and entering meeting id 686 458 2044 #. You can also submit written comments or questions to cc@boston.gov or via twitter @bostonenviro.

In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Boston Wetlands Ordinance, Boston City Code, Ordinances, Chapter 7-1.4, the BOSTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION will hold a virtual public hearing at 6 p.m. on August 2, 2023 to review the following projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose in order to protect the interests of the public and private water supply, ground water, prevention of pollution, flood control, prevention of storm damage, protection of fisheries and land containing shellfish, and protection of wildlife habitat:

Any matter posted as a public hearing may be deliberated at a subsequent meeting.

Members of the public may share public comments during the hearing. The Conservation Commission will also accept written testimony for agenda items via email at cc@boston.gov prior to the hearing. Written testimony should be submitted by Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 3:30 p.m.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. Public Hearing 6:00 PM

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1947 and Boston File No. 2023-036 from GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc. on behalf of the Boston Gas Company for the proposed remediation of coal tar-impacted soils in a buried tar tank using in-situ solidification/stabilization located at 220 Victory Road, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF, 25ft Waterfront, 100ft Buffer Zones to Coastal Bank, Coastal Beach, and Tidal Flats).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1920 and Boston File No. 2023-035 from Massachusetts Water Resources Authority on behalf of Massachusetts Audubon Society for the proposed retrofitting of an existing water pipeline blow-off valve assembly to meet current sanitary standards for cross-connection prevention and improving access to the structure to allow for future routine maintenance of the pipeline located at 480 American Legion Highway  Mattapan, MA (BVW, 100ft Buffer to BVW, Riverfront Area, 25ft Waterfront Area). *Continued from the July 5, 2023 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1946 and Boston File No. 2023-038 from Damien Conlon for the proposed conversion of a 1½ story cape dwelling to a full 2 story colonial located at 200 Turtle Pond Parkway, Hyde Park, MA (100ft Buffer Zone to BVW).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1952 and Boston File No. 2023-042 from Foth Infrastructure & Environment LLC on behalf of the City of Boston Public Facilities Department for the proposed stabilization of the existing granite block seawall via installation of sheet piles and placement of flowable fill located at Long Wharf, 206 Atlantic Avenue, Downtown Boston, MA (LSCSF, Land Under Ocean).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1953 and Boston File No. 2023-043 from the United States Coast Guard, Civil Engineering Unit Providence, for the proposed replacement-in-kind of underwater steel bracings, bolt connections, and brackets located at 466-490 Hanover Street, North End, Boston, MA (LSCSF, Land Under Ocean).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1954 and Boston File No. 2023-044 from TRC Company, Inc. on behalf of the City of Boston Public Facilities Department for the proposed repairs to an existing asphalt driveway and installing a temporary reinforced gravel driveway at the shoreline of Long Island located in Boston, MA (LSCSF, Coastal Beach, Coastal Dune, Coastal Bank, 25 Foot Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Dune, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from TRC Environmental Corporation on behalf of NSTAR Electric Co. for the proposed replacement of an existing security fence surrounding the K Street Substation #385 with a more secure fence in the existing footprint located at 500 East First Street, South Boston, MA.

    Request for an Extension to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1658 from the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the Operation and Maintenance Plan for South Boston Beaches.

    Request for an Extension to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1660 from the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the Operation and Maintenance Plan for Tenean Beach.

    Request for an Extension to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1659 from the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the Operation and Maintenance Plan for Constitution Beach.

    Request for an Extension to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1661 from the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the Operation and Maintenance Plan for Savin Hill Cove & Malibu Beach.

    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; 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 June 21, 2023 hearing

    Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1951 and Boston File No. 2023-041 from Beals and Thomas, Inc. on behalf of The McClellan Highway Development Company, LLC for the proposed installation of a 20-foot-wide community path generally parallel to the southeastern property line of the Suffolk Downs Redevelopment Project located at the William F. McClellan Highway, East Boston, MA (Riverfront Area, 25-foot Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank). *Continued from the July 19, 2023 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

    220 Victory Road NOI

    480 American Legion Highway NOI

    200 Turtle Pond Parkway NOI

    Long Wharf NOI

    USCG Base NOI

    Long Island NOI

    K Street Substation #385 RDA

    Requests for Extension

  2. Public Meeting

    REGULAR MEETING

    BOSTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION

    August 2, 2023

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1920 from Massachusetts Water Resources Authority for the construction of the Southern Extra High Redundancy Pipeline.

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    • 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 June 7, 2023 and Meeting Minutes from July 19, 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 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call 617-635-3850.

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