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Conservation Commission hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on October 21, 2020, at 6 p.m.

Update: This meeting will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our Zoom meeting link or calling 929-205-6099 and enter 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 October 21, 2020 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, groundwater, prevention of pollution, flood control, prevention of storm damage, protection of fisheries and land containing shellfish, and protection of wildlife habitat.

Discussion Topics

  1. Public Hearing 6 P.M.

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1733 and BOS File No. 2020-018 from Horsley Whitten Group on behalf of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University for the post-facto installation of a footbridge over Spring Brook located at 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA (Bank, BVW, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank and 100ft Buffer to BVW) *Continued from the July 8, 2020 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1758 and BOS File No. 2020-042 from Williams & Sparages on behalf of 50 Lebanon Street Realty Trust for the proposed demolition of an existing building and erection of a three level townhouse-style dwelling located 98 Prescott St, East Boston, MA (LSCSF) *Continued from the October 7th hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-17XX and BOS File No. 2020-XXX from Fort Point Associates on behalf of 605 Chelsea LLC for the proposed borings and test pits located 605 Chelsea St, East Boston, MA (DPA, LUO, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)

    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 to October 14th; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1715 & BOS File No. 2020-002 from VHB on behalf of Eversource for the proposed construction of a new substation located at 400 Condor St, East Boston, MA (DPA, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank) * Continued from the May 6, 2020 hearing

    Continued to November 4th; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1752 and BOS File No. 2020-036 from VHB on behalf of Lena New Boston LLC for the proposed construction of 80 residential units and associated parking located at Harvard & Morton St, Mattapan, MA (BVW, ILSF, 100ft Buffer to BVW, 100ft Buffer to IVW) *Continued from the October 7th hearing

    Continued to November 4th; Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation from Nitsch Engineering on behalf Lena New Boston LLC to confirm the limit and regulatory status of the wetland resource areas located at Morton St, Mattapan, MA *Continued from the October 7th hearing

    Continued to November 4th; Request for an Amendment to the Original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1669 for the test holes and soil borings from Andrew Square to Dewar St., Dorchester, MA *Continued from the October 7th hearing

    Continued to December 2nd; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1686 from Waterfield Design, Inc. on behalf of the Copper Forge Partners, LLC for the proposed construction of a four-story condominium building located at 80 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF) * Continued from the August 21, 2019 hearing

    605 Chelsea St
  2. Public Meeting

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-11528 for the construction of a two-family dwelling located 689 Bennington St, East Boston, MA

    Discussion and Ratification of the Enforcement Order issued to LCTB Fort Point LLC failing to comply with the Order of Conditions as issued and conducting work beyond that approved in the Order of Conditions (DEP File No. 006-1522) located at 253 Summer St, South Boston, MA. 

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1744 and BOS File No. 2020-027 from the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed gate replacement and associated site improvements located at Castle Island, Day Boulevard, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach)

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from October 7, 2020

    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 8 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday.  For more information, call 617-635-3850.

    Nicholas Moreno

    Boston Conservation Commission

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