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Back Bay Architectural Commission

The commission will hold its next public hearing virtually on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 5 p.m.

Please note: This hearing will be held virtually and not in person. To participate, please go to our Zoom meeting link or call 301-715-8592 and enter meeting ID 983 6747 0419 #. You can also email comments through email at backbayac@boston.gov

Public testimony begins at

Discussion Topics

  1. Design Review - 5:00pm

    25.0070 BB 191 Commonwealth Avenue: Renovate and re-landscape front garden.

    25.0066 BB 230 Marlborough Street: At rear elevation construct a roof deck on top of an existing single story structure. Extend existing masonry walls up to create parapet walls using brick to match existing. Replace window with new door to match existing.

    24.1156 BB 18 Commonwealth Avenue: Replace copper gutters and downspouts in-kind; replace all windows with historically appropriate wood windows; at front façade replace non-historic façade with historically appropriate masonry façade, construct new entry steps, and reconfigure front garden with new curbing, fencing and plantings; at rear elevation repoint masonry and remove fire balconies; and at roof repoint chimneys and reset chimney pots, replace damaged slate in-kind, repair rear dormer trim and repaint; install roof deck, and relocate headhouse and clad in standing seam copper.

    25.0060 BB 127 Commonwealth Avenue: Repoint and repair masonry and entry steps, replace windows with historically appropriate wood windows, replace in-kind copper gutters and downspouts; replace slate in-kind at Mansard roofs, repair rear dormers and rear oriel, and remove front and rear connecting iron fire balconies; at front facade restore garden fence, reset garden curbs, plant new Magnolia tree, install stair handrails, and install brick paving; at rear elevation remove stainless steel commercial vent, install garage door, install brick paved parking court, brick garden walls with iron gate, add landscaping including Dogwood tree, and install Juliet balcony with French door within modified window opening; and at roof construct penthouse, front and rear terraces, elevator override and mechanical equipment.

    25.0059 BB 125 Commonwealth Avenue: Repoint and repair masonry and entry steps, replace windows with historically appropriate wood windows, replace in-kind copper gutters and downspouts; replace slate in-kind at Mansard roofs, and remove front and rear connecting iron fire balconies; at front facade restore garden fence, reset garden curbs, install stair handrails, and install brick paving; at rear elevation remove shed structure, install garage door, install brick paved parking court, brick garden walls with iron gate, add landscaping including Dogwood tree, and install Juliet balcony with French door within modified window opening; and at roof construct penthouse, front and rear terraces, elevator override and mechanical equipment.

    25.0071 BB 175 Marlborough Street: Repoint masonry and replace all windows with historically appropriate wood windows; at rear elevation renovate existing 2nd floor deck with new decking and railings; and at roof repair slate, replace existing rubber roof and associated copper flashing, remove and reconstruct existing penthouse and deck to accommodate a new staircase and elevator, and relocate and add new HVAC units to existing roof.

    25.0087 BB 323 Commonwealth Avenue: At front facade existing stair railings to be removed and replaced with new railings, existing areaway and stairs to lower level shall be removed and replaced with new brick pavers, granite steps, railing and door, existing non historical railing at front curb to be removed and replaced with new landscaping, existing curb to be repaired in-kind, and new railing at upper level balustrade to meet min height required by code; and at rear Elevation install new brick pavers in parking area, new landscaping, new trash and recycle storage, and new 6'-0"balcony off unit 1 living space with decorative metal railing.

    25.0092 BB 209 Beacon Street: Replace all windows and repair masonry; at front facade reset pavers at sidewalk, install fence and install new intercom; at roof construct penthouse addition with deck and install mechanical equipment; and at rear elevation install brick pavers, reduce size of rear ell, install garage door, remove fire escapes, and construct new balcony.

     

  2. Administrative Review/Approval

    25.0091 BB 5 Arlington Street: At rear oriel window replace decorative copper roofing and sheathing in-kind.

    25.0030 BB 295 Beacon Street: At front facade repair entry steps.

    25.0009 BB 351 Beacon Street: At rear elevation repoint masonry, and replace roofing, flashing and gutters, and repaint wood elements at oriel window.

    25.0074 BB 351 Beacon Street: At rear elevation repair masonry.

    25.0004 BB 396 Beacon Street: At front facade replace four second-story two-over-two wood windows in-kind.

    25.0093 BB 419 Boylston Street: Replace deteriorated roofing in-kind.

    25.0043 BB 607 Boylston Street: At roof replace black rubber membrane roofing in-kind.

    25.0079 BB 224 Clarendon Street: Replace eight sixth-story one-over-one wood windows in-kind.

    25.0110 BB 64 Commonwealth Avenue: At front façade remove non-historic entry door, sidelights and transom, and install new double doors and restore transom to match intact entrance at 66 Commonwealth Avenue.

    25.0023 BB 120 Commonwealth Avenue: At rear elevation replace two third-story one-over-one wood windows in-kind.

    25.0077 BB 197 Commonwealth Avenue: Repoint and repair masonry, and repair gutters and downspouts.

    25.0085 BB 288 Commonwealth Avenue: At rear elevation replace existing garage door.

    24.1185 BB 333 Commonwealth Avenue: At roof remove and rebuild top section of existing chimney in-kind.

    25.0031 BB 28 Exeter Street: At front facade replace signage,

    25.0089 BB 7 Fairfield Street: At front facade repair entry steps and coal chute.

    24.1196 BB 2 Marlborough Street: At roof repoint front chimney.

    25.0041 BB 28 Marlborough Street: At roof replace existing deck in-kind.

    25.00100 BB 117 Marlborough Street: At front facade replace non-historic upper-floor French doors and windows with wood doors and windows.

    25.0036 BB 127 Marlborough Street: At roof remove existing deck, replace rubber membrane roofing, flashing, skylights, gutter and downspouts in-kind.

    24.1180 BB 170 Marlborough Street: Repaint existing painted surfaces to match existing paint colors.

    24.1181 BB 172 Marlborough Street: Repaint existing painted surfaces to match existing paint colors.

    25.0057 BB 230 Marlborough Street: Replace seven second-story one-over-one wood windows in-kind.

    25.0058 BB 303 Marlborough Street: Repaint wood trim and entry doors.

    25.0075 BB 337 Marlborough Street: Replace four second-story one-over-one wood windows in-kind.

    25.0099 BB 345 Marlborough Street: At front façade repoint and repair masonry and replace deteriorated wood window sills in-kind.

    25.0078 BB 97-101 Newbury Street: Installation of security cameras at front facade and rear elevation.

    25.0065 BB 92 Newbury Street: At front facade replace existing signage.

    25.0113 BB 133 Newbury Street: At front façade replace signage, awnings and repaint storefront.

    25.0076 BB 299 Newbury Street: Repair masonry and egress balconies, and repaint wood trim.

    25.0033 BB 324 Newbury Street: At front facade install blade sign and window signage.

    25.0067 BB 333 Newbury Street: At front facade replace door hardware and signage.

    25.0052 BB 343 Newbury Street: At front facade install signage on existing bracket.

     

  3. Advisory Review

    18 Commonwealth Avenue: Construct garage at rear of property, and deck at uppermost roof.

     

  4. Ratification of 7/10/2024 Public Hearing Minutes
  5. Staff Updates
  6. Projected Adjournment - 8:00pm
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