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BOUNDARY REVIEW OF THE
EAST BOSTON DESIGNATED PORT AREA
LA REVISIÓN DEL LÍMITE DEL ÁREA
PORTUARIA DESIGNADA DE EAST
BOSTON
Public Information Meeting
February 23, 2021
FOR INTERPRETATION
Spanish interpretation is available for this meeting. Please
select your preferred language option at the bottom of the
screen by clicking on the globe symbol and the language
you would like to hear. (Mobile users: Tap the ellipses icon
and then “Language Interpretation.”)
Optional: To hear only the interpreted language, click Mute
Original Audio.
PARA LA INTERPRETACIÓN Hay interpretación al español disponible para esta reunion. Seleccione la opción de idioma que preferiera en la parte inferior de la pantalla haciendo clic en el símbolo del globo y el idoma en el que desea escuchar la audiencia. Opcional: Para escuchar únicamente el idioma interpretado, haga clic en Mute Original Audio (Silenciar Audio Original).
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AGENDA • Introductions • DPA background • DPA boundary review process • Standards of designation • Example review • Questions and comments
PLAN: East Boston
PLAN: East Boston offers the opportunity to imagine the future of an entire neighborhood, and respond boldly to the
challenges it faces today. Guided by Imagine Boston 2030 and several city-wide strategic plans, PLAN: East Boston
will produce a framework to predictably shape the future of East Boston, and identify opportunities to preserve,
enhance, and grow.
ESTABLISHING EXISTING CONDITIONS IDENTIFYING CHALLENGES & IMAGINING THE FUTURE
OPPORTUNITIES
● Open House / Establish IPOD ● Character Area Overview WE’RE HERE! - Advertisement for a
● Preserve / Enhance / Grow ● Neighborhood Residential community workshop in April forthcoming!
● Open Space ● Squares and Corridors
● Transportation ● Waterfront & Economic Development
● Housing Areas
● Small Business ● Transportation Networks
For more information about the initiative, and to register for event updates, please visit bit.ly/PlanEastBoston
Para escuchar la sesión en español, por favor utilice el canal en españolPLAN: East Boston
PLAN: East Boston es una iniciativa de planificación comunitaria en todo el vecindario de East Boston. Toma como
punto de partida Imagine Boston 2030 y varios planes estratégicos de la ciudad, PLAN: East Boston generará una
estructura para moldear de forma previsible el futuro de East Boston, e identificar oportunidades para preservar,
mejorar, y crecer.
ESTABLECER CONDICIONES EXISTENTES IDENTIFICAR DESAFÍOS Y IMAGINAR EL FUTURO
OPORTUNIDADES
● Casa abierta/establecer IPOD ● Áreas características ¡ESTAMOS AQUÍ! – Aviso publicitario de un
● Preservar/mejorar/crecer ● Vecindario residencial taller comunitario que se realizará el
● Espacio abierto ● Plazas y corredores próximo mes de abril.
● Transporte ● Zonas de desarrollo económico y frente
● Vivienda costero
● Empresas pequeñas ● Conexiones regionales
Si desea obtener más información sobre la iniciativa y registrarse para recibir novedades de los eventos, visite
bit.ly/PlanEastBoston
Para escuchar la sesión en español, por favor utilice el canal en españolDPA POLICY BACKGROUND • DPAs established in 1978 to identify coastal geographic areas that provide primary characteristics that are essential for water-dependent industrial (WDI) uses • DPA rules to protect WDI uses on water-side areas incorporated into Waterways Regulations (310 CMR 9.00) in 1979 • Jurisdiction of Waterways regulations (including DPA rules) expanded to include filled tidelands in 1984 • DPA regulations (301 CMR 25.00) setting forth procedure for establishing and reviewing DPA boundaries promulgated in 1994
DESIGNATED PORT AREAS IN MASSACHUSETTS
PARA LA INTERPRETACIÓN Hay interpretación al español disponible para esta reunion. Seleccione la opción de idioma que preferiera en la parte inferior de la pantalla haciendo clic en el símbolo del globo y el idoma en el que desea escuchar la audiencia. Opcional: Para escuchar únicamente el idioma interpretado, haga clic en Mute Original Audio (Silenciar Audio Original).
DPA BOUNDARY REVIEW
• The purpose of the DPA boundary review process is to
determine:
• if a DPA boundary should remain as it is currently
established or
• whether it should be modified to more appropriately
protect water-dependent industrial uses and promote
the goals of the DPA policy and overall state growth and
environmental policyEAST BOSTON DPA • East Boston DPA established in 1978 • East Boston DPA boundary reviewed in 2002 (decision issued in 2003) • Boundary at Boston East site modified in 2008
INITIATION OF BOUNDARY REVIEW
• At discretion of CZM Director or at the request of:
• A municipal body with authority to enact zoning (e.g., municipal
official, planning board, City Council)
• Any state/regional planning agency with authority over the area
proposed for review
• Owner(s) of area proposed for review
• Any ten citizens of the Commonwealth
• On January 30, 2020 BPDA requested review of East Boston DPA
boundary
• On March 16, 2020 CZM accepted request and expanded scope of
review to include entire DPAPUBLIC NOTICE OF BOUNDARY REVIEW • Notice of request for boundary review (February 10, 2020 edition of Environmental Monitor) • Notice of response to boundary review published in Environmental Monitor (February 10, 2021) and local paper (February 8, 2021 in the Boston Globe and February 11, 2021 in El Mundo) • CZM accepts public comments for 30 days (until March 12, 2021), which may be extended with public notice • Public information meeting within 30-day comment period (February 23, 2021)
CONSULTATION PERIOD • Consultation period begins at close of public comment period • Establish a work plan as a group, including: • Planning representative(s) • MassDEP • Operators of WDI facilities • Others as appropriate • Lasts six months unless otherwise agreed by participants
DESIGNATION REPORT • Designation report issued by CZM within 30 days of close of consultation period • Report includes: • Areas to be included/excluded • Maps of proposed changes • Data and analyses on which the proposed changes are based
PUBLIC COMMENT ON
DESIGNATION REPORT
• Notice of the designation report and public hearing published in
Environmental Monitor and local paper(s)
• CZM accepts public comment for 30 days (may be extended upon
request and with notice)
• CZM holds a public hearing during 30-day comment periodISSUANCE OF DESIGNATION DECISION
AND MAP AMENDMENT
• Final Designation Decision issued by CZM within 60 days of end of
comment period
• Decision is effective immediately
• Notice published in Environmental Monitor and sent to relevant partiesPROCESS
Boundary Review CZM meets with CZM issues
is initiated by CZM agency and 30 days written designation
or city/town town/city report
representatives to
scope work plan
and schedule
City/town submits
information
necessary to Public comment
proceed period; Monitor and
30 days
local notice; Public
Local public hearing
meetings and
information
Public comment gathering
30 days period; Monitor and 60 days
local notice
CZM issues final
CZM arranges written
6 months Close of designation
consultation
consultation period decision
sessionPARA LA INTERPRETACIÓN Hay interpretación al español disponible para esta reunion. Seleccione la opción de idioma que preferiera en la parte inferior de la pantalla haciendo clic en el símbolo del globo y el idoma en el que desea escuchar la audiencia. Opcional: Para escuchar únicamente el idioma interpretado, haga clic en Mute Original Audio (Silenciar Audio Original).
DESIGNATION STANDARDS • Areas not eligible for review • Standards for designation of waters • Standards for designation of lands
AREAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REVIEW • Subject of decision within previous 5 years • WDI use has occurred within previous 5 years, unless that use did not take place on a continuous basis for a substantial period • Recommended for exclusion from review by city council or other zoning body • Land area is entirely bounded by existing DPA lands and/or waters
PLANNING UNITS • CZM applies the following eligibility criteria to groups of parcels (planning units) rather than individual properties • DPA-related attributes vary across different parcels such that the combined characteristics are not accurately reflected in the characteristics of any single property • Geographic areas reviewed are sized and configured in a manner that allows consideration of all relevant factors affecting eligibility to accommodate water-dependent industrial uses
STANDARDS FOR DESIGNATION
• An area of water/land reviewed shall be included in a DPA if CZM finds that the area is
in substantial conformance with the following criteria governing suitability to
accommodate water-dependent industrial use:
• Designation of waters
• The water includes or is contiguous with other DPA waters that include
• A navigable entrance or main channel with a design depth of at least 20 feet AND
• Substantially developed shoreline with piers, wharves, bulkheads, or other structures that
establish a functional connection with land meeting the criteria for DPA lands
• Configuration, size, and location of water area is conducive to DPA uses; and
• DPA water area includes, at a minimum:
• All channels, mooring areas, and turnaround areas serving as access channels to DPA
lands/waters
• Water lying between entrance/main channel and DPA land/watersSTANDARDS FOR DESIGNATION
• Designation of lands
• Land area includes or is contiguous with other DPA lands that
include a substantially developed shoreline with a functional
connection to DPA waters
• Reasonable proximity to rail/road links to major routes and
water/sewer facilities capable of supporting industrial use;
• Topography that is conducive to or easily adapted to industrial use;
and
• Use character is predominately industrial or reasonably capable of
becoming predominately industrialC ASE STUDY • South Boston DPA Boundary Review • Report and decision issued in 2018 • Boundary removed one planning unit from DPA and added another
PARA LA INTERPRETACIÓN Hay interpretación al español disponible para esta reunion. Seleccione la opción de idioma que preferiera en la parte inferior de la pantalla haciendo clic en el símbolo del globo y el idoma en el que desea escuchar la audiencia. Opcional: Para escuchar únicamente el idioma interpretado, haga clic en Mute Original Audio (Silenciar Audio Original).
QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
QUESTIONS COMMENTS
• Tyler Soleau, Assistant Director • Due by 5 PM on March 12, 2021
• 617-626-1243 • Email: erikk.hokenson@mass.gov
• tyler.soleau@mass.gov OR
• Erikk Hokenson, Boston Harbor • Mail: Office of Coastal Zone Management
Regional Coordinator
Attn: Erikk Hokenson
• 617-626-1234 251 Causeway Street, Suite 800
• erikk.hokenson@mass.gov Boston, MA 02114
A translated version of this presentation is also available in Spanish upon request.QUESTIONS
QUESTIONS
• Use the “Chat” function to type your
name and affiliation to be called onQUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
QUESTIONS COMMENTS
• Tyler Soleau, Assistant Director • Due by 5 PM on March 12, 2021
• 617-626-1243 • Email: erikk.hokenson@mass.gov
• tyler.soleau@mass.gov OR
• Erikk Hokenson, Boston Harbor • Mail: Office of Coastal Zone Management
Regional Coordinator
Attn: Erikk Hokenson
• 617-626-1234 251 Causeway Street, Suite 800
• erikk.hokenson@mass.gov Boston, MA 02114
A translated version of this presentation is also available in Spanish upon request.THANK YOU
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