Board of Appeals Hearing
Board of Appeals will be having a hearing on January 10, 2017
For the complete text of the Boston Zoning Code Articles and definition of terms in this agenda, please search the City of Boston Municipal Code.
Discussion Topics
- APPROVAL OF HEARING MINUTES: December 13, 2016
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EXTENSION: 9:30 a.m.
Case: BOA-301417, Address: 571B Washington Street, Ward: 17, Applicant: Michael Leung
Case: BOA-382897, Address: 104 Canal Street, Ward: 3, Applicant: Somnath Hospitality LLC
Case: BZC-32884, Address: 385-391 Dudley Street, Ward: 8, Applicant : Roxbury Development LLC
Case: BZC-32885, Address: 200-210 Hampden Street, Ward:8, Applicant Development LLC
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BOARD FINAL ARBITER 9:30a.m
Case: BOA-520146, Address: 300 Harrison Avenue, Ward 3, Applicant: Ink Block LLC
CALL OF THE CHAIR:9:30a.m
Case: BOA-639862, Address: 38A-38South Russell Street, Ward 3, Applicant: 38 South Russell Street, LLC
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GCOD: 9:30 a.m.
Case: BOA-656900, Address: 20-22 Union Park, Ward: 5, Applicant: Steven Derring
Article(s): 32(32-4)
Purpose: Renovate unit #1 per plan consisting of 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 1 kitchen.
Case: BOA-658399, Address: 595 Tremont Street, Ward: 5, Applicant: Kelly Robbins
Article(s): 32(32-4)
Purpose: Change occupancy to 4 units and store. *Existing store & Lodging.
Case: BOA-604337, Address: 279 Marlborough Ward: 5, Applicant: Taylor Harrington
Article(s): 32(32-4)
Purpose: Complete interior renovation of single family residential. New addition at existing courtyard, new 1-story addition at fourth floor with roof deck. Work to include MEP/FA/FP.
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HEARINGS: 9:30 a.m
Case: BOA-662108, Address: 2-0 Putnam Street, Ward: 1, Applicant: Jorge Betancur
Article(s): 52(52-8) 53(53-56) 52(52-9) 53(53-9)
Purpose: Owner is seeking to legalize street level unit facing Condor Street changing occupancy from a two to three family residence.
Case: BOA-642871, Address: 19 Chelsea Street, Ward: 1, Applicant: Boris Kuritnik
Article(s): 53(53-9) 9(9-1)
Purpose: New rear addition for additional living space with deck and exterior stair for second means of egress to existing four residential dwelling units. Interior renovation to all units to include new fire sprinkler and fire alarm system.
Case: BOA-654173, Address: 20 Saratoga Street, Ward: 1, Applicant: 28 Saratoga Realty Trust
Article(s): 53(53-9)
Purpose: Subdivide a portion of existing lot located at 22 Saratoga Street see (ALT) and combine with existing lot located at 20 Saratoga Street, see also (ERT629866 & ERT629869)
Case: BOA-654172, Address: 20 Saratoga Street, Ward: 1, Applicant: 28 Saratoga Realty Trust
Article(s): 53(53-9)
Purpose: Erect single family residential dwelling on vacant lot. Combine and re-subdivide lots on ALT637438 & ALT637440.
Case: BOA-654174, Address: 22 Saratoga Street, Ward: 1, Applicant: 28 Saratoga Realty Trust
Article(s): 53(53-9)
Purpose: Erect single family home on vacant lot. Combine and subdivide lots on ALT637438 & ALT637440.
Case: BOA-654176, Address: 22 Saratoga Street, Ward: 1, Applicant: 28 Saratoga Realty Trust
Article(s): 53(53-9)
Purpose: Subdivide a portion of existing lot located at 22 Saratoga Street and combine with existing lot located at 20 Saratoga Street, see (ALT637438), see also (ERT629866 and ERT659869).
Case: BOA-659442, Address: 100 Boardman Street, Ward: 1, Applicant: Anthony Losurdo
Article(s): 11(11-6) 25(25-5) 53(53-26) 53(53-55)
Purpose: Erect new billboard.
Case: BOA-655214, Address: 46 Geneva Street, Ward: 1, Applicant: Vladimir Kondratenok
Article(s): 53(53-56) 53(53-57.2) 53(53-9)
Purpose: Erect a three-story, three-family residential building, which will include a roof deck, head house and rear deck.
Case: BOA-656348, Address: 60 Entaw Street, Ward: 1, Applicant: Fletcher Family Trust, LLC
Article(s): 53(53-9) 53(53-52) 9(9-1)
Purpose: Construct new rear addition, exterior second means of egress stairs, and new roof deck. Interior renovation to existing three-family residential dwelling unit. New fire sprinkler system.
Case: BOA-646751, Address: 65 Meridian Street, Ward: 1, Applicant: Meridian Maverick, LLC
Article(s): 25(25-5) 53(53-12) 53(53-56) 53(53-12)
Purpose: Erect 5 story building with 2 retail spaces on first floor and six residential units on the top floor.
Case: BOA-654170, Address: 214 Marginal Street, Ward: 1, Applicant: Kathleen Morris & Thomas Davis
Article(s): 8(8-7) 53(53-9) 53(53-56) 53(53-54)
Purpose: Erect 4 unit residential dwelling on vacant lot.
Case: BOA-635102, Address: 31 Brighton Street, Ward: 2, Applicant: Matthew McCarthy
Article(s): 62(62-8)
Purpose: Full gut of 3 family property, finish as per plans, new sprinkler system, additional living space to basement, new deck on back of property. All costs, fees were paid on issued SF602902
Case: BOA-635103, Address: 31 Brighton Street, Ward: 2, Applicant: Matthew McCarthy
Purpose: The terms of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State Building Code, Chapter 802, Acts of 1972, in the following respect: Full gut of 3 family property, finish as per plans, new sprinkler system, additional living space to basement, new deck on back of property. All costs, fees were paid on issued SF602902. 8th 780CMR1009.9 Spiral Stairways are only allowed to be utilized as an egress component from within the building.
Case: BOA-648249, Address: 20R Park Street, Ward: 2, Applicant: Maria Hanlon
Article(s): 62(62-14)
Purpose: Build a roof deck.
Case: BOA-648345, Address: 8 Cooper Street, Ward: 3, Applicant: Daniel Toscano
Article(s): 54(54-10) 54(54-19)
Purpose: Existing single family-3 stories and basement. Proposed plan is for the 4th story addition 1 master bedroom and full bathroom and a private roof deck. See plans submitted.
Case: BOA-648341, Address: 112-118 Fulton Street, Ward: 3, Applicant: Daniel Toscano
Article(s): 54(54-10)
Purpose: Enclose level 1 of an existing duplex balcony (condo unit 6A) install new windows, finish interior portion. Supply and install new decking and railings at the upper level. Project to match previously completed version in the neighboring unit 6B. Exterior to be copper to match. (See plans provided).
Case: BOA-634674, Address: 1387-1393 Washington Street, Ward: 3, Applicant: Sarah Waters
Article(s): 64(64-9) 64(64-34)
Purpose: To amend ALT80368 by Interior: Reconfiguration for Master Suite. Exterior: Construct a new roof deck with a new access head house. Penthouse #4 & #5.
Case: BOA-615910, Address: 55 West Fifth Street, Ward: 6, Applicant: 40 B Street, LLC
Article(s): 14(14-2) 15(15-1) 16(16-1) 17(17-1) 18(18-1) 20(20-1) 23(23-1) 18(19-3)
Purpose: Build a new 5 story, Mixed-Use building. There will be a 25 space parking garage located under the building. On the ground floor will be an additional 11 parking spaces, and a commercial/restaurant space. There will be 36 residential units on floors 2 thru 5. Building will be fully sprinklered.
Case: BOA-655982, Address: 10-50 Old Colony Avenue, Ward: 6, Applicant: Robert Adams
Article(s): 8(8-7)
Purpose: Change occupancy from to include Community Center/Assembly and renovate as per plans.
Case: BOA-639251, Address: 205 Gold Street, Ward: 6, Applicant: Robert Adams
Article(s): 14(14-14-1) 14(14-14-3) 14(14-4) 15(15-1) 17(17-1) 18(18-1)
Purpose: Erect new 3 story single family dwelling w/garage and rear decks as per plans submitted.
Case: BOA-637911, Address: 306 West Third Street, Ward: 6, Applicant: Patrick Murtagh
Article(s): 57(57-9) 57(57-26) 57(57-53-57)
Purpose: Subdivide land parcel; Existing 3-family; add 3 story residential addition at rear of building; convert to 3 unit condominium; Gut re-hab of existing structure; all new systems; Entire building to be completely sprinklered; provided 2-on grade parking spaces at rear of building; per plans.
Case: BOA-653547, Address: 260 West Third Street, Ward: 6, Applicant: Patrick Mahoney
Article(s): 57(57-9) 57(57-8) 57(57-26)
Purpose: Combine lot parcel #06016750000 (258 West Third Street) with 260 West Third Street. Erect a new 6 unit multifamily building with parking on ground level, rear balconies and roof decks as per plans. Permit set to be submitted upon ZBA approval. Existing house on 260 West Third to be razed under separate permit.
Case: BOA-661390, Address: 2 Dry dock Avenue, Ward: 6, Applicant: SCD Drydock Q1 LLC
Article(s): 15(15-1) 21(21-1) (6-3A) 25(25-5)
Purpose: Erect 13 story building for offices and retail, parking on existing vacant lot.
Case: BOA-605455, Address: 734-742 Dudley Street, Ward: 7, Applicant: Vargas Dasilveira
Article(s): 65(65-16) 65(65-41) 65(65-16)
Purpose: Raze existing structures on lot and erect new 5 stories 20 units and 3 stores with 36A take out.
Case: BOA-657507, Address: 32 Boston Street, Ward: 7, Applicant: Tony Tiro
Article(s): 15(15-1) 16(16-1)
Purpose: Amendment to Alt601250. Work to include adding a roof deck and extend living space into the basement. Cost reflected on ALT601250.
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HEARINGS: 10:30 a.m.
Case: BOA-619574, Address: 41 Hawthorne Street, Ward: 11, Applicant: Scotland Willis
Article(s): 50(50-29)
Purpose: Subdivide existing Parcel 1100168000 into two parcels-Lot A will contain9,089 sq ft. This application is for a zoning review for existing two family dwelling on newly subdivided lot B (6,820 sq ft). See ERT603037 for plans to erect a new three family dwelling.
Case: BOA-655851, Address: 63 Perrin Street, Ward: 12, Applicant: Patrick Hoban
Article(s): 50(50-37) 50(50-43) 50(50-26) 50(50-29) 50(50-1) 50(5-38)
Purpose: Erect 35 residential units as per plans.
Case: BOA-658314, Address: 3-7 Cottage Court, Ward: 13, Applicant: Vargas Dasilveira
Article(s): 50(50-29)
Purpose: Combine two vacant lot (Parcel ID 130038100 and 130038000) into single lot. Erect three-story, three family townhouse dwelling with garage as per plans.
Case: BOA-661867, Address: 11 Havelock Street, Ward: 14, Applicant: Paulo Demorais
Article(s): 56(56-8)
Purpose: This application is filed to amend ERT392183 by adding a playroom in the basement.
Case: BOA-579668, Address: 73R Wellington Hill Street, Ward:14, Applicant: Prince Kallon
Article(s): 60(60-8) 60(60-9) 60(60-40) 60(60-41)
Purpose: Change occupancy from two car garage to a single family dwelling. Legalize a one bedroom unit in an existing garage. See also ALT570211 for 73 Wellington Hill St.
Case: BOA-649642, Address: 17 Trull Street Ward: 15, Applicant: Oxbow Urban LLC
Article(s): 65(65-9) 65(65-41) 10(10-1)
Purpose: Existing permit is for a 2 family townhouse dwelling on an existing 4,600 sq ft lot. As part of the Department of Neighborhood Development’s (DND) NHI program, we are submitting a modification to change this permit to a 1 family semi-attached with zero lot line. Subdivide existing lot. A new permit for the second unit (10 Glen St) included in the original permit has been applied for as ERT636822. Note the permit value of $500,000 has been reallocated with $250,000 for ERT568809 and $250,000 for ERT636822.
Case: BOA-649646, Address: 10 Glen Street Ward: 15, Applicant: Oxbow Urban LLC
Article(s): 65(65-9)
Purpose: Part of the City of Boston’s Department of Neighborhood Development’s Neighborhood Homes Initiative 10 Glen St will be a new single family attached home with a party wall. 17 Trull St is to be subdivided down the center of the buildings party wall into two separate parcels to be formally known as 17 Trull St. On the East side and 10 Glen St. On the West side. Reference ERT568809.
Case: BOA-651938, Address: 49 Hamilton Street, Ward: 15, Applicant: Vargas Dasilveira
Article(s): 65(65-39) 65(65-65-42.13) 65(65-8) 65(65-9)
Purpose: Construct two (3 family) structures on one lot; one to be known as 51 Hamilton ERT623489 and the other is 49 Hamilton ERT623211- see plans filed.
Case: BOA-651909, Address: 51 Hamilton Street, Ward: 15, Applicant: Vargas Dasilveira
Article(s): 65(65-8) 65(65-9) 65(65-39)
Purpose: Construct two (3 family) structures on one lot; one to be known as 49 Hamilton St. ERT623211 and the other shall be known as 51 Hamilton on ERT623489 – see plans filed.
Case: BOA-631861, Address: 123 Hamilton Street, Ward: 15, Applicant: Timothy Russell
Article(s):) 65(65-8) 65(65-9) 65(65-41)
Purpose: Erect3-story, 52 studio units residential building. First floor proposes enclosed parking, residential units, accessory offices and common areas. Upper floors proposes residential units.
Case: BOA-613478, Address: 820 William T Morrissey BLVD, Ward: 16, Applicant: Outfront Media, LLC
Article(s): 65(65-40) 11(11-7)
Purpose: Replace both sides/faces of existing 48’ wide by 14’ high billboard, one side currently static and the other side Tri-Vision, with new digital signage cabinets. Replace existing steel structure in kind. Change occupancy to include billboard See L/F 0876/2004.
Case: BOA-632366, Address: 750 Hyde Park Avenue, Ward: 18, Applicant: Clyde Nesbitt
Article(s): 67(67-8)
Purpose: Use of parking lot to store cars to be sold.
Case: BOA-604392, Address: 930 American Legion HW Ward: 18, Applicant: Roslindale Cummins Hw Realty LLC
Article(s): 69(69-11)
Purpose: Erect new building and 2 lane drive thru ATM structure to be used as a bank with drive thru ATM and teller as per plans filed herewith.
Case: BOA-659224, Address: 966-966B Hyde Park Avenue, Ward: 18, Applicant: Sayde Halabi
Article(s): 69(69-9) 69(69-29.5) 69(69-8)
Purpose: Demolish an existing two family residential wood structure and free standing garage, and erect a wood structure to house nine residential units, with underground parking level containing 18 parking spaces.
Case: BOA-633555, Address: 12-14 Revere Street, Ward: 19 Applicant: Alondra Batista
Article(s): 55(55-9)
Purpose: Family room addition on first floor and office space on second floor. Addition will be attached to existing house.
Case: BOA-557495, Address: 144 Beech Street Ward: 20 Applicant: Angelo Musto
Article(s): 9(9-1) 67(67-9)
Purpose: Provide driveway and parking on to the property st 144 Beech St, for two vehicles.
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RE-DISCUSSION: 11:30 a.m.
Case: BOA-631069, Address: 336 Chelsea Street, Ward: 1, Applicant: Magrath Realty, LLC
Article(s): 53(53-8) 53(53-56) 53(53-9)
Purpose: Demolish the existing glass shop. Erect a mixed-use building which will be occupied as a funeral home and six residential units
Case: BOA-578360, Address: 530 East Third Street, Ward: 6, Applicant: Meagan Donnelly
Article(s): 13(13-1) 20(20-1)
Purpose: Addition of a 4th floor family room for extended living
Case: BOA-590411, Address: 440 East Eighth Street, Ward: 7, Applicant: AMPM Properties, LLC
Article(s): 13(13-1)
Purpose: Combining lots. Raze existing structures to erect new multifamily - seven (7) residential units with garage parking.
Case: BOA-611780, Address: 17 Centre Street Ward: 9, Applicant: Centre Place Realty Trust
Article(s): 50(50-29) 50(50-43)
Purpose: Consolidate 2 lots (17 Centre Street and 234 Roxbury Street totaling 2,540 sq. ft. per plan and erect a three family building, with two garage parking spaces and one outdoor parking space; General contractor has not been contracted so total cost of new construction has not yet been determined. 4 story building above the garage. Height is 34 feet on Centre St. (Revised 6/29/16 )
Case: BOA-634526, Address: 3193-3201 Washington Street, Ward: 11, Applicant: John Pulgini
Article(s): 55(55-19) 55(55-20) 55(55-40)
Purpose: Raise existing building and construct new 40 unit condo building and 3 retail spaces. as per plans
Case: BOA-577858, Address: 53 Sturbridge Street Ward: 17 Applicant: Patrick Foley
Article(s): 65(65-8) 65(65-9) 65(65-42.7)
Purpose: Erect Three family dwelling on existing lot of 3,022 sf as part of subdivision with 55 Sturbridge St ALT558337) and combined parking
Case: BOA-577851, Address: 55 Sturbridge Street, Ward: 17, Applicant: Patrick Foley
Article(s): 65(65-9) 65(65-42.7)
Purpose: Subdivide existing 6624 sq ft lot with lot into two lots; Lot A with existing 2 1/2 story three family. Basement storage .living area on 1st 2nd and 3rd floors .lot to have 3,602 SF, Lot A2 will be 3,022 SF and will have a proposed three family (ERT558358) parking to be on both lots
Case: BOA-525282, Address: 15 Brainerd Road, Ward: 21, Applicant: George Morancy
Article(s): 51(51-56) 51(51-57) 51(51-9)
Purpose: Combine Parcels 2101559000 and 2101560000 to create a new 11,037 sf Lot. Erect a new 5 story Residential Building to contain 32 Dwelling Units on floors 2 through 5. There will be an open Parking Garage with 24 spaces at-grade under Building.
Case: BOA-579656, Address: 12-12C Glenmont Road Ward: 22, Applicant: Brookline Development Corp, LLC
Article(s): 51(51-8) 51(51-9)
Purpose: Build 4 new single family townhouses and demolish 20 garages per plans of Osullivan archtects 1/29/16
Case: BOA-579659, Address: 12-12C Glenmont Road Ward: 22, Applicant: Brookline Development Corp, LLC
Article(s): 51(51-8) 51(51-9)
Purpose: Build 4 new single family townhouses and demolish 20 garages per plans of Osullivan archtects 1/29/16