Conservation Commission Public Hearing
The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on November 6, 2024, at 6 p.m.
ATTENTION: This meeting will 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 868 0172 3247 #. Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at cc@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov, or 617-635-3850 by November 1, 2024.
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 November 6, 2024 to review the following projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose 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 upon 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, November 6, 2024, at 3:30 p.m.
Discussion Topics
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PUBLIC HEARING
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2011 and BOS File No. 2024-033 from Fort Point Associates on behalf of Redgate for the proposed construction of a 6-floor multifamily residential building with ground floor retail, stormwater management system, open space enhancements, and streetscape improvements, located at 1141 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF, Coastal Bank, 25ft Waterfront Area, 100ft Salt Marsh Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank). *Continued from the October 16, 2024 hearing
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2009 and BOS File No. 2024-031 from AECOM on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed replacement of existing sidewalk, addition of a seasonal water line, replacement of an existing water fountain, replacement of deteriorated guardrail, expanding the grass median, and reconfiguring several crosswalks to ensure ADA-compliance at William J. Day Boulevard and Preble Circle, Dorchester and South Boston, MA (LSCSF, 25ft Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach).
Request for Determination of Applicability from VHB on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed installation of a stormwater access vault within an existing paved roadway located at the Perimeter Road of Logan Airport, East Boston, MA.
Request for Determination of Applicability from Tighe & Bond, Inc., on behalf of the Boston Gas Company d/b/a National Grid for the proposed replacement of 800 linear feet of existing gas mains with a single main between Columbia Road and William J. Day Boulevard at 1793-1849 William J. Day Boulevard, South Boston, MA.
Request for an Extension to the Original Order of Conditions issued for DEP File No. 006-1832 and BOS File No. 2021-056 from Nitsch Engineering on behalf of Seaport D Title Holder LLC for the proposed demolition of a parking lot and construction of a new building and underground parking garage located at 65 Northern Ave/88 Seaport Blvd, South Boston, MA (LSCSF)
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. 006-1996 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
Logan Stormwater Sampling Access Vault RDA
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REGULAR MEETING
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1814 and BOS File No. 2021-041 from Fort Point Associates on behalf of MCP III Foundry, LLC for the renovation of an existing building and demolition and reconstruction of a second building located at 1 Au Bon Pain Way and 3 Anchor Way, South Boston, MA (LSCSF).
Administrative Updates
Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from September 18, 2024, October 2, 2024, and October 16, 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 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Questions can be directed to cc@boston.gov or 617-635-3850.