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South End Landmark District Commission

The South End Landmark District Commission will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, June 4, at 5:30 p.m.

ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our online meeting or calling 1-929-436-2866 and entering meeting id # 974 6779 5100. You can also submit written comments or questions to SouthEndLDC@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

    APP # 24.0945 SE                          144 WORCESTER STREET 

    Applicant: Pawel Honc

    Proposed Work: Rooftop addition, roof deck rails. Continued from the 5/7/2024 public hearing. 

    APP # 24.1034 SE                      321 COLUMBUS AVENUE 

    Applicant: Gabriel Safar

    Proposed Work: Modify previously approved storefront plan, see #22.1118 SE

    APP # 24.0985 SE              150 APPLETON STREET  Removed by applicant

    Applicant: Rose Harrison

    Proposed Work: Replace 5 non-original aluminum clad windows in-kind with new aluminum clad windows to match existing.

    APP # 24.1005 SE               499 COLUMBUS AVENUE Moved to administrative review 

    Applicant: David McGrath

    Proposed Work: Replace 4 wood windows on the front facade in-kind with new wood windows to match existing.

    APP # 24.1027 SE                       6 COLUMBUS SQUARE 

    Applicant: Robert Madden

    Proposed Work: Removal of existing bluestone slab, replace with new stone without coal cap. See additional items under Administrative Review.

     

     

     

     

  2. ADVISORY REVIEW

    APP # 24.1022 SE 35 BRADFORD STREET 

    Applicant: Christopher Barry 

    Proposed Work: Build addition to the existing structure consisting of a first floor entry, kitchen, and garage with deck. Create a front garden with additional green space around the garage which can support existing and new trees.

    APP # 24.0914 SE 615 ALBANY STREET 

    Applicant: Gregory McCarthy

    Proposed Work: In protection area - Conversion of existing building to 24 residential units. Renovation of existing building and 1 story addition. As well as roof deck addition for residents.

     

  3. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

    APP # 24.0986 SE 73 APPLETON STREET: Replacing two non-original double hung 2-over-2 windows in-kind with black, wood exterior 2-over-2 double hung windows. The existing trim will be removed and replaced with painted wood trim in historically accurate profiles.

    APP # 24.1011 SE 113 CHANDLER STREET: Remove and replace all concrete window sills and window headers on front of building as well as door header. Custom carpentry on wooden cornice, remove, replace repair as needed. Paint front window and door trim, sills, lintels, cornice. Paint rear window trim and sills. Sand and lacquer front doors.

    APP # 24.0958 SE 66 CLARENDON STREET: In-kind rubber roof replacement.

    APP # 24.1032 SE 285 COLUMBUS AVENUE: Replace existing signage with new similar signage equal or smaller in size than the existing.

    APP # 24.1005 SE 499 COLUMBUS AVENUE: Replace 4 wood windows on the 

    front facade in-kind with new wood windows to match existing.

    APP # 24.1027 SE 6 COLUMBUS SQUARE: Eliminate chipped/cracked masonry work on the front stoop; Resurface the front stoop to match existing; Apply paint to match the neighboring building, color, and sheen.

     

    APP # 24.1012 SE 4 CONCORD SQUARE: Repoint front facade with Type O mortar, restore brownstone lintels and sills, front steps and risers, in-kind with Mimic mix to match original profile, and paint with Benjamin Moorw HC69 to match original color.

    APP # 24.1010 SE 14 DARTMOUTH STREET: Replacing 4, non-original windows with two-over-two aluminum clad windows. The existing aluminum trim on the third floor windows will be removed and replaced with painted wood trim in historically accurate profiles.

    APP # 24.0990 SE 345 HARRISON AVENUE: In the South End Protection Area - install a wireless facility consisting of sixteen (16) panel antennas which will be concealed within twelve concealment enclosures (30” in diameter) mounted on the roof of the building. The canisters will not exceed the height of the existing penthouse on the roof.  AT&T will also install ancillary equipment on the roof of the building which will not be visible from public ways. AT&T’s equipment cabinets will be installed within the existing penthouse/screen wall and likewise will not be visible from public ways.

     

    APP # 24.0978 SE 36 LAWRENCE STREET: Replace 3 non-original 6-over-6 windows with new wood 2-over-2 windows to match original historic configuration.

    APP # 24.1030 SE 39 LAWRENCE STREET: At the third floor replace existing non-original windows with three, wood, two-over-two windows. 

    APP # 24.0967 SE 124 PEMBROKE STREET: A window, repair wood molding in-kind. 

    APP # 24.0983 SE 48 RUTLAND SQUARE: Repoint building and repair lintels and sills in-kind, to match historic profile.

    APP # 24.0984 SE 647 TREMONT STREET: At front remove existing caulking at windows and replace in-kind. 

    APP # 24.1029 SE 775 TREMONT STREET: Remove existing roof deck and repair flat roof with EPDM roofing. No roof deck to be reinstalled.

     

    APP # 24.1024 SE 53 WARREN AVENUE: Replacing 3 non-original windows at the mansard level with black, aluminum clad windows. The middle double hung window will have a 2-over-2 grille pattern and the two narrow flanking windows will be one-over-one to be consistent with the original look of the home and the neighboring buildings. 

    APP # 24.1028 SE 86 WALTHAM STREET: Remove the non-original “twin” windows at the mansard level. Modify the remaining openings to support a single, "two-over-two", double-hung unit, that follows the width of the existing (conforming) window(s) below. Infill with faux slate to match existing up to window casing. Add a section of the freeze board up to the new window casing. 

    APP # 24.0981 SE 89 WALTHAM STREET: Replacing two non-original double hung 6-over-6 windows with black wood exterior 2-over-2 double hung windows. The existing trim will be removed and replaced with painted wood trim in historically accurate profiles. 

     

    APP # 24.0955 SE 1134 WASHINGTON STREET:  Emergency repointing to match existing; refinish sills and lintels to match existing. 

    APP # 24.1018 SE 162 WEST CANTON STREET: Restore one brownstone sill on front facade at 2nd level and repair fronts steps and garden wall in kind. Prime and paint front steps and garden wall. At Rear Facade - Prime and paint wooden window trim and wooden sills on all rear windows. Prime and paint wooden trim on 3 exterior rear doors.

    APP # 24.0961 SE 84 WEST CONCORD STREET: Install new fire escape bracket supports.

    APP # 24.0954 SE 124 WEST NEWTON STREET: Emergency repair - protection for roof to be set in place; chimney to be taken down to lead flashing; through wall flashing to be set in place; chimney to be rebuilt using original brick; damaged/broken bricks to be replaced with closely matching to original; stainless steel chimney cap to be secured with 4 straps; coat of water sealer to be applied; protection for floors and interiors to be set in place.

    APP # 24.1023 SE 144 WEST NEWTON STREET: Replace 3 non-original dormer windows with 2 new 1-over-1 wood windows flanking a center 2-over-2 wood window, and replace 1 non-original window at the second level over the front door with a new 2-over-2 wood window.

     

     

     

     

  4. RATIFICATION OF 5/7/24 MEETING MINUTES
  5. STAFF UPDATES
  6. PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 8:00 PM
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