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Zoning Advisory Board Of Appeal Hearing

The subcommittee meeting is holding a virtual hearing on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 5 p.m.

Please be advised of the following appeals to be heard on August 22, 2024, beginning at 5 p.m. and related announcements. All matters listed on this August 22, 2024, hearing agenda have been noticed in accordance with the enabling act.

Please be advised of the following participation instructions: The August 22, 2024, hearing will be held virtually via video teleconference and telephone via the Zoom webinar event platform.

Interested persons can participate in the hearing REMOTELY by going to our online meeting link. You may also participate by phone by calling into the Zoom Webinar at 305-224-1968 and entering the Webinar ID: 876 4095 8567 followed by # when prompted.

If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please sign up online. Please provide your name, address, the address and/or BOA number of the appeal on which you wish to speak, and if you wish to speak in support of or opposition to the project.

For individuals who need translation assistance, please notify the Board at least 48 HOURS in advance either by signing up online, calling 617-635-4775, or emailing zba.ambassador@boston.gov.

The ZBA Ambassador will be available within the Zoom Webinar Event from 4 - 5 p.m. to answer questions about ZBA procedures and offer instructions on how to participate in the hearing via Zoom. Questions and/or concerns can also be emailed to the ZBA Ambassador at zba.ambassador@boston.gov.

If you wish to offer comment within the meeting platform, please use the “Raise Hand” function that should appear on the bottom of your screen, if connected by computer or device, or dial *9, if connected by phone. On a computer or device, you will receive a request to unmute yourself from the event host. You must select yes before you can speak. On a phone, you will hear a prompt that the event host is asking you to unmute yourself. You must press *6 to unmute yourself before you can speak. Commenters will be asked to state their name, address and comment. Comments will be limited as time requires.

If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please log in to the hearing no later than 4 p.m. to ensure your connection is properly functioning.

Interested persons who are unable to participate in the hearing remotely may make an appointment to offer testimony. Please notify the Board at least 48 HOURS in advance either by calling 617-635-4775 or emailing isdboardofappeal@boston.gov for accommodations to be made.

Members of the community are strongly encouraged to help facilitate the virtual hearing process by emailing letters in support of or opposition to an appeal to zbapublicinput@boston.gov in lieu of offering testimony online. It is strongly encouraged that written comments be submitted to the board at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. When doing so, please include in the subject line the BOA number, the address of the proposed project, and the date of the hearing.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. HEARINGS: 5:00 P.M

    Case: BOA-1606982 Address: 147 West Eighth Street Ward: 7 Applicant: Douglas Stefanov

    Article(s): Article 68, Section 8 Lot Area Insufficient Article 68, Section 8 Front Yard Insufficient

    Article 68, Section 8 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 68, Section 8 Lot Frontage Insufficient Article 68, Section 8 Lot Width Insufficient

    Purpose: Enlarge existing single family house.



    Case: BOA-1618828 Address: 722A-724A Shawmut Avenue Ward: 9 Applicant: Aadam Abdul-Musawwir

    Article(s): Art. 06 Sec. 04 Other Protectional Conditions

    Purpose: Alteration to remove proviso 36A



    Case: BOA-1607331 Address: 34 Olmstead Street Ward: 11 Applicant: Lichuan Ye

    Article(s): Article 55, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Relief is needed for increase of FAR to .82

    Purpose: Replace some of the windows and doors, add insulation to exterior wall and basement, add new vinyl siding. Extend living space into the attic.



    Case: BOA-1609099 Address: 376-382 Warren Street Ward: 12 Applicant: Royal Smith

    Article(s): Art. 50 Sec. 28 Restaurant is Conditional Art. 50 Sec. 28 Take out Conditional

    Purpose: Changing occupancy from Tavern to coffee shop /cafe. And renovations to first floor. work being done at 376 Warren St



    Case: BOA-1575999 Address: 165 River Street Ward: 18 Applicant: Josph Alfred

    Article(s): Art. 60 Sec. 09 Side yard insufficient Min. required: 10' Proposed: 7' (L) Art. 60 Sec. 09 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Max. allowed: 0.6 Proposed: Information not provided.

    Purpose: Demolish the existing deck and make 2 rooms. A dinning /entertainment room and a bedroom with an handicap ramp.



    Case: BOA-1614614 Address: 77 Cummins Highway Ward: 19 Applicant: YC INC

    Article(s): Art. 06 Sec. 04 Other Protectional Conditions Request to remove proviso order "to petitioner only"

    Purpose: No construction to be conducted. the applicant, yc inc acquired a restaurant named triple eatery located at 77 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, Ma with a take out food proviso. applicant requests approval to remove proviso to allow applicant to offer take out service for the new restaurant.



    Case: BOA-1576555 Address: 33 Bexley Road Ward: 19 Applicant: Roselin Osser

    Article(s): Art. 67 Sec. 09 Side Yard Insufficient Min. required: 10' Proposed: 3.4' Article 67, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Min. required: 40' Proposed: 24.3'

    Purpose: Outdoor Personia to construct, deliver, and install a custom 11'x13' cedar pergola onto an existing concrete slab on the property.



    Case: BOA-1607521 Address: 26-28 Raymond Street Ward: 22 Applicant: Hezel Ryerson & McNamara Rome

    Article(s): Article 51, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient

    Purpose: A. 3rd floor Renovation, which will have a garage dormer on one side and a gable dormer on other side. New wiring new Bathroom to be installed New heating Cooling system, Heat Pump. Stairs will be Installed from second Floor to 3rd. Also confirming occupancy of a two family for Many Years.

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