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Zoning Board Of Appeal Hearing

The August 27, 2024, hearing will be held virtually via video teleconference and telephone via the Zoom Webinar event platform.

Please be advised of the following appeals to be heard on August 27, 2024, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and related announcements. All matters listed on this august 27, 2024 hearing agenda have been noticed in accordance with the enabling act.

Please be advised of the following participation instructions: The August 27, 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. You may also participate by phone by calling into the Zoom Webinar at 301-715-8592 and entering the Webinar ID: 819 2218 4516 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 8:30 - 9:30 a.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 8:30 a.m. to ensure your connection is properly functioning. The hearing can also be viewed via livestream on the City ’s website. Closed captioning is available.

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. APPROVAL OF HEARING MINUTES: 9:30 AM

    July 25, 2024 & July 30, 2024

  2. EXTENSIONS: 9:30AM

    Case: BOA-878714 Address: 72 Dresser Street Ward 6 Applicant: Matthew Eckel, ESQ

    Case: BOA- 967386 Address: 95-101 Queensberry Street Ward 21 Applicant: Peter Kochansky, ESQ

    Case: BOA-1107041 Address: 1201 Saratoga Street Ward 1 Applicant: Nova Development by Leo Boucher

    Case: BOA- 1339067 Address: 52 Bellevue Street Ward 15 Applicant: Rob Celiberti

    Case: BOA-1343369 Address: 159-165 Everett Street Ward 1 Applicant: Richard Lynds, ESQ

    Case: BOA- 1310423 Address: 202 West First Street Ward 6 Applicant: Nicholas Zozula, ESQ

    Case: BOA-1295426 Address: 270 West Second Street Ward 6 Applicant: Nicholas Zozula, ESQ

    Case: BOA-1256886 Address: 96 Sheridan Street Ward 19 Applicant: Kyle Smith, ESQ

    Case: BOA-1069147 Address: 235 Condor Street Ward 1Applicant: Richard Lynds, ESQ

    Case: BOA-1252953 Address: 595-603 Newbury Street Ward 5 Applicant: Richard Lynds, ESQ

    Case: BOA-1093253 Address: 97-101 Porter Street Ward 1 Applicant: Richard Lynds, ESQ

    Case: BOA-759563 Address: 80 Marginal Street Ward 1 Applicant: Richard Lynds, ESQ

    Case: BOA-1153496 Address: 59 Hillock Street Ward 20 Applicant: Kevin M. Cloutier, ESQ

  3. BOARD FINAL ARBITER: 9:30AM

    Case: BOA-1210175 Address: 37 Pearl Street Ward 13 Applicant: Ryan Spitz, ESQ

  4. RECOMMENDATIONS: 9:30 AM

    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.

  5. HEARINGS: 9:30AM

    Case: BOA- 1611722 Address: 17 Linden Street Ward 21 Applicant: George Morancy, ESQ

    Article(s):Art. 51 Sec. 57.2 Exst'g Bldg Algnmnt Conformity - Street modal calculation not provided to verify its compliance. Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden - Mulltifamily Art. 51 Sec. 40 5(a) Off street parking design - parking space dimensions Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient - Required: 28 spaces. Proposed: 6 Art.51 Sec.56 Off St Parking Design - Spaces dimensions insufficient. All are compact spaces. Article 51, Section 9 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient - Min. lot area required: 28,000 sqft Proposed: 6,490 sqft Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive - Max. allowed: 0.8 Proposed: 2.96 Article 51, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) - Max. allowed: 3 Proposed: 5 Article 51, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) - Max. allowed: 35' Proposed: 52' Art. 51 Sec. 09 Open Space insufficient - Min. required: 9,100 sqft Proposed: 675 sqft Article 51, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient - Min. required: 20' Proposed: 2' Article 51, Section Side Yard Insufficient - Required: 5' from lot line Proposed: 4' (R) From existing structure: Required: 10' Proposed: 9.2' Required: 15' aggregate. Proposed: 10.1' Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient - Required: 30' - Proposed: 8.7'

    Purpose: Construct new 5 story 14 unit residential building with 6 off street parking spaces. Raze existing structure under short form permit Number



    Case: BOA-1627151 Address: 45-49 Charles Park Road Ward 20 Applicant: Jeffrey Drago, ESQ-ARTICLE 80

    Article(s): Art. 56 Sec. 40 Conformity with Existing Building Alignment- 56.40.1 Street modal calculation not provided to verify its compliance. Per 56.40.9 shall apply to both: Charles Park Rd. and Gardner Rd. Article 56 Section 40 Application of Dimensional Req - 56.40.3 Front wall not parallel to front lot line. Article 56 Section 40 Application of Dimensional Req - 56.40.5 Side wall not parallel to side lot line. Article 56 Section 40 Application of Dimensional Req - 56.40.8 Rear wall not parallel to rear lot line. Article 56 Section 40 Application of Dimensional Req - 56.40.9 Rear yard of through lots. Article 56 Section 40 Application of Dimensional Req - 56.40.2 Traffic visibility across corner Art. 56, Section 15 Use: Conditional - Multifamily useArt. 56, Section 16 Dimensional Regulations - FAR max allowed: 2 Proposed: 2.69 Art. 56, Section 16 Dimensional Regulations - Height: Max. allowed: 45' Proposed: 56' 6"

    Purpose : New construction of a 121 unit apartment complex with underground parking garage (Type IA podium) for 91 vehicles; and two five story Type IIIB apartment buildings above the garage. Demolition of existing structures under SF# and SF# Project subject to LPR (BPDA) Lot consolidation: ALT1571656 eplan



    Case: BOA- 1599867 Address: 750-754A Adams Street Ward 16 Applicant: Julian Bulger

    Article(s): Art. 09 Sec. 01 Extension of Non Conforming Use - <25%- Conditional Art. 65 Sec. 41 Off street parking requirements - Insufficient parking Article 65 Section 15 Use Regulations - Restaurant with takeout- Conditional Article 65, Section 15 Use: Forbidden - Restaurant with live entertainment after 1030pm(7.22.24 Remodified petition filing at BOA to include live entertainment)

    Purpose: 7.22.24 Scope of work modified at appeals board/ZBA: Change of use and occupancy to Restaurant with takeout from 151 to 180 with new Seating Plan, to include, live entertainment after 1030PM per new plans submitted.



    Case: BOA- 1598937 Address: 2-6 Readfield Place Ward 8 Applicant: Eric Zachrison

    Article(s): Art. 50, Section 28 Use: Forbidden - Multi Family Dwelling Forbidden Article 50, Section 29 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Side Yard Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Front Yard Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 50, Section 29 Lot Frontage Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Lot Width Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient Art. 10 Sec. 01 Limitation of off street parking areas - Parking less than 5 feet from side lot line

    Purpose: Erect a new 3 story, residential building for 7 units with garaged and at grade parking. Unit #1 features a townhouse style dwelling with garage for 2 cars. Building proposed at the end of a private way and to be fully sprinklered; no elevator provided.



    Case: BOA- 1621504 Address: 29 Jenkins Street Ward 7 Applicant: George Morancy, ESQ

    Article(s): Art 68 Sec 29 Roof Structure Restrictions - Reconfiguration of existing roof profile Art 68 Sec 29 Roof Structure Restrictions - Max allowed height on parcel exceeded Art 68 Sec 29 Roof Structure Restrictions - Roof deck on main roof accessed via rear common stair as shown on plans Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Residential extensions into a rear yard >1,000GSF Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Insufficient rear yard setback Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Excessive f.a.r. Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Max allowed height in sub-district exceeded Article 68, Section 33 Off-Street Parking & Loading Req - Insufficient parking

    Purpose: Erect vertical and rear additions, with rear balconies. Change legal occupancy from three family dwelling to four family dwelling. Install new code compliant egress windows in basement to correct violation V691274.



    Case: BOA- 1621505 Address: 31 Jenkins Street Ward 7 Applicant: George Morancy, ESQ

    Article(s): Art 68 Sec 29 Roof Structure Restrictions - Access to main roof deck Art 68 Sec 29 Roof Structure Restrictions - Reconfuguration of existing roof profile; Max allowed height on parcel has been exceeded Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Insufficient rear yard setback Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Max allowed height on parcel has been exceeded Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Residential extensions into a rear yard . 1,000GSF Art. 68 Sec.08 Excessive f.a.r. Article 68, Section 33 Off-Street Parking & Loading Req - Insufficient parking

    Purpose: Erect vertical and rear additions, with rear balconies. Change legal occupancy from three family dwelling to four family dwelling. Install new code compliant egress windows in basement to correct violation V6912767.



    Case: BOA- 1625948 Address: 115-121 Boston Street Ward 7 Applicant: George Morancy, ESQ-ARTICLE 80

    Article(s): Article 65, Section 15 Use: Conditional - Juice Bar/Café (Small Take out Restaurant 1st Story) Conditional Article 65, Section 15 Use: Conditional - Multifamily Dwelling (Second Story & Above) Conditional Article 65, Section 16 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 65, Section 16 Building Height Excessive Article 25A Section4 CFROD Applicability

    Purpose: New construction of a mixed use building consisting of two towers sharing a ground floor podium; a 5 story tower & a 6 story tower. Ground floor to contain a Gym with Juice Bar/Cafe and amenity spaces for tenants. Upper stories contain 90 dwelling units. Parking garage located below grade. Development features a common terrace on the second floor, roof terrace at 6 story tower, and private balconies for select units. Building to occupy newly created 33,496sqft lot, see ALT1511154, ALT1511161, & ALT1511165 for combination of parcel IDs: 0703440000, 0703438000, 0703437000, 0703440001. Application filed in conjunction with neighboring ERT for the granting of motor vehicle easement access 5.21.24/PW.MJ.EC.



    Case: BOA- 1608544 Address: 1271 Boylston Street Ward 5 Applicant: Fenway Enterprises 1271 Boylston Street LLC

    Article(s):Art. 06 Sec. 04 Other Protectional Conditions - Extension of time request to existing BOA provisio order of record pertaining to (i.e 10 modular Hotel units, Reduction of parking from 80 to 35 spaces issued under BOA#970461/ALT947239 with expired 2022 temp coo1361163 for 9 modular units) Article 66, Section 14 Use Regulations in NB - Ancillary parking conditional Article 66, Section 14 Use Regulations in NB - Commercial open air parking lot for a fee use – Forbidden

    Purpose: Fenway Enterprises 1271 Boylston Street LLC is requesting a zoning code refusal letter from ISD to file an appeal with the board of appeal to extend the existing and long standing zoning relief for the property for parking expiring 7/15/24. see the enclosed materials for additional information



    Case: BOA- 1627184 Address: 39 Stanhope Street Ward 4 Applicant: HS Consulting Services-ARTICLE 80

    Article(s): Art. 32 Sec. 04 GCOD Applicability Article 48 section 5 FAR is excessive

    Purpose: Erect approximately 300 room hotels with restaurant and no off street parking.



    Case: BOA- 1577880 Address: 61 Gladstone Street Ward 1 Applicant: Susan Yee

    Article(s): Art. 53, Section 8 Use: Forbidden - 3 Family Forbidden Art. 53, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient

    Purpose: Change occupancy from a two family to three family home. Scope includes a new rear exterior stair up to the 3rd level, and upgrades to life safety



    Case: BOA- 1622887 Address: 246 Bremen Street Ward 1 Applicant: 246 Bremen LLC

    Article(s): Art.53 Sec.08 Use Forbidden - The proposed project will need to seek relief to change of use from a Two Family to a Four Family. Article 53, Section 9 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient - The proposed project will need to seek relief for insufficient Additional Lot Area for each additional dwelling unit (Sq. Ft.).Zoning requires 1,000 sq. ft. for each additional dwelling unit. Art. 53 Sec. 09 Side yard insufficient - The proposed project will need to seek relief for Insufficient Side yard of 0.8'.Zoning requires 2.5' (feet).Art. 53 Sec. 09 Floor Area Ratio Excessive - The proposed project will need to seek relief for Excessive Floor Area Ratio of 1.88. Zoning requires a maximum of 1.0.

    Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) - The proposed project will need to seek relief for Excessive story height of 4. Zoning requires 3 stories.Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) - The proposed project will need to seek relief for Excessive Building height of 40' (feet). Zoning requires 35' (feet). Article 53, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient - The proposed project will need to seek relief for insufficient rear yard setback (30.8' feet). Zoning requires at least 30' (feet). Article 53, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient - The proposed project will need to seek relief for Usable Open Space Insufficient. Project will have less than the required 300 sq. ft. per unit. Zoning requires 300 sq. ft. per unit.Art. 53 Sec. 56 Off St. Parking Req'mnt - The proposed project will need relief for required parking. The project seeks to add two (2) additional units with zero (0) parking spaces.Aft.25 Flood Hazard District Nonresidential/Pre existing - The proposed project will need to seek relief from Article 25 because it is located in a Flood Hazard District.Art. 32 Sec. 32 4 Groundwater Conservation Overlay District, Applicability - The proposed project will need to seek relief because it is located within the Ground Water Conservation Overlay District.

    Purpose: Confirm occupancy of two family home in existence for many years. Erect an addition and change occupancy from two to four residential units as per plans.

  6. HEARINGS: 11:00AM

    Case: BOA- 1613252 Address: 13-17 Tanglewood Road Ward 17 Applicant: Sean George

    Article(s): Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive - The proposed project will need to seek relief for Excessive Floor Area Ratio. Zoning requires .4, proposed project will have FAR of 1.99.Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) - The proposed project will need to seek relief for Excessive Story Height. Zoning requires not to exceed 2 1/2 Stories, the proposed project will have 4 Stories. Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) - The proposed project will need to seek relief for Excessive Building Height (feet). Zoning requires 35' (feet), the proposed structures will have a height of 37' 1 1/4" (feet).Article 65, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient - The proposed project will need to seek relief for Insufficient Side Yard. Zoning requires 10'(feet). The proposed project will have 5' (feet) side yard setbacks.Article 65, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient - The proposed project will need to seek relief for Insufficient Rear Yard setbacks. Zoning requires 30' (feet). The proposed project will have a rear set back of 10' (feet).

    Article 65, Section 9.2 Dim Regs: Location of Main Entrance - The proposed project will need to seek relief for the Location of the Main Entrance(s)/Front Doors. The main entrances/front doors of the proposed project will not face Tanglewood RD. Art. 65 Sec. 08 Forbidden - The proposed project will need to seek relief for constructing ROWHOUSES in a TWO FAMILY ZONE. Article 65, Section 32 Neighborhood Design Overlay Districts - The proposed project is subject to a design review because it is located in a Neighborhood Design Overly District.

    Article 65, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient - The proposed project will need to seek relief for - Minimum Open space Ratio per dwelling .

    Purpose: The subdivision of parcel ID 1703750000 for the ground up construction of Four (4) townhomes. Existing condition is a 2 Unit and 18 room lodging house. Subdivision will consist of Lot A 5,652 SQF for the 4 town homes and Lot B 7,301 SQF for the existing building.



    Case: BOA- 1613247 Address: 1111-1113 Washington Street Ward 17 Applicant: Sean George

    Article(s): Art. 65 Sec. 65 41.4 Parking in the Front Yard - Propose parking of Lot #1 (1111 1113 Washington ST.) will be located in the front yard of Lot #2 (13 17 Tanglewood RD).Art. 10 Sec. 01 Limitation of off street parking areas - Proposed parking for Lot #1 (1111 1113 Washington ST) is an Ancillary use to Lot #2 (13 17 Tanglewood RD) is conditional. Article 65, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient - Subdivision of Lot #1 (1111 1113 Washington ST) requires relief for the Rear Yard set back. Art. 55 Sec. 65 41 Off Street parking insufficient - Subdivision of Lot #1 (1111 113 Washington ST) requires relief for required number of parking spaces, eleven to four parking spaces.

    Purpose: No scope of work as this is a subdivision. Existing Lot known as 1111 1113 Washington Street; has a lot size of 12, 953 sq. ft., will be sub divided into two lots. The second lot to be known as 13 17 Tanglewood Road with 5,662 sq. ft. (ERT1576571 for four Townhouses). Eplans filed Pending the Approval of ERT1576571 for 13 17 Tanglewood Road



    Case: BOA- 1423752 Address: 3 Half Moon Street Ward 13 Applicant: Francis Toka

    Article(s): Article 50 , Section 43 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Article 50, Section 24 Use Regulations

    Article 50, Section 29 Lot Area Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Floor Area Ratio Excessive

    Purpose: The work generally consists of converting an existing unoccupied basement into a 4th unit in an existing three family structure. The existing building is non sprinklered, but will have an approved NFPA 13R system installed as part of the work. Project being submitted for initial ISD rejection.



    Case: BOA-1599310 Address: 157 O Street Ward 6 Applicant: Brian Foley & Lara Sullivan

    Article(s): Article 68, Section 8 Side Yard Insufficient Article 68, Section 29 Roof Structure Restrictions

    Purpose: Change of occupancy to single family. Convert an existing two family dwelling to a single family dwelling. Renovate the existing interior and expand the existing rear of the dwelling, as well as add a roof deck and headhouse. The basement will be finished and included as part of the proposed living space.



    Case: BOA-1595753 Address: 549 Columbus Avenue Ward 4 Applicant: Bogosian Development LLC

    Article(s): Article 64 Section 8 Use Regulations - Office (2nd story) Forbidden Article 64, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive - Office gross area extension

    Purpose: Change of occupancy from Book Store to Office. Re build existing front façade. Re build interior partitions for office fit out. Re build secondary level (mezzanine) to make code compliant. FA/FP included



    Case: BOA- 1624853 Address: 53-85 Canal Street Ward 3 Applicant: Jeffrey Drago

    Article(s): Art. 11 Sec. 2 Signs Non Residential Dist. - Top of sign exceeds the maximum height allowed. Sign area exceeds the maximum allowed. Art.11 Sec.06 Billboard Signs Billboards and signboards not allowed in this district.(b) No new billboards within 660 feet of a federally funded highway are allowed.Art. 46 Sec. 08 Bul/Tri Dist Des Review - (b) Exterior alterations affecting more than five hundred (500) square feet of the Street Wallfaçade above the Ground Floor Ceiling Height of an existing building are subject to Small Project Review.Art.80 Sec. 80E 2 - Appl. of Small Project Review

    Purpose: To remove existing posters structures on the side of the wall and replace with a 25' x 25' static walls cape which has no structure



    Case: BOA-1555168 Address: 8 Webster Avenue Ward 1 Applicant: Chris Glaropoulos

    Article(s): Article 69, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 69, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 69, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Art.69 Sec. 29 Roof structures restrictions

    Purpose: We would like to finish the basement, add 2 rear porches, and a roof deck

  7. RE-DISCUSSIONS: 11:30 AM

    Case: BOA-1353108 Address: 6 Dana Avenue Ward 18 Applicant: Luis Matute

    Article(s): Article 69, Section 8 Use: Forbidden - Basement units Art. 69 Sec. 29.5 Off St.Prk'g:Design - Parking space dimensions. Article 69 Section 29 Off Street Parking & Loading Req - Proposing to legalize 8 existing parking spaces. Required for "new" basement unit: 2 more spaces. Article 69 Section 12 Exceeding allowed FAR extending living space for the "new" unit into the basement. Art. 10 Sec. 01 Limitation of parking areas - Parking spaces (P1, P6, P7 and P8) are located on the front yard (Pingree Street)

    Purpose: Applying for change of use and occupancy, existing unit No. 07/no work. Unit 7 was never finished legally on paper construction was completed, previous owner passed away during the process. Confirmed occupancy as a 6 residential units and commercial office space (commercial unit is one at issue) change to 7 residential units according to drawings and specifications. Legalize 8 existing parking spaces.



    Case: BOA-1304433 Address: 10 Thompson Square Ward 2 Applicant: Sing Ming Chan

    Article(s): Art. 62 Sec. 14 Usable open space insufficient Article 62, Section 14 Excessive f.a.r.

    Article 62, Section 14 Excessive height Article 62, Section 14 Insufficient rear yard setback Article 62, Section 29 Off-Street Loading Insufficient - None proposed Art. 62 Sec. 62-29 Off street parking requirements - None proposed

    Purpose: Erect a new mixed use building with commercial space (RETAIL) on first floor and 12 dwelling units above.

    Existing building to be razed under separate permit. *4.10.23: Reduced project scope at ZBA to 12 units and 4 stories

    Reason for Prior Deferral: To continue community process



    Case: BOA-1563599 Address: 9 Geneva Street Ward 1 Applicant: Geneva Street, LLC-ARTICLE 80

    Article(s): Art. 27G E Boston IPOD Article 25A Section4 CFROD Applicability Art. 32 Sec. 04 GCOD Applicability Article 53 Section 56 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Article 53, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Article 53, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient

    Purpose: Combine lots, demo existing structures (to be demolished under separate permit applications pursuant to Article 85 of the Code) and erect a 5 story multi family dwelling with twenty eight (28) dwelling units with sixteen (16) parking spaces with bike storage. See ALT1522630 for combining lots.

  8. HEARINGS: 1:00PM

    Case: BOA- 1622107 Address: 22-24 Tilesboro Street Ward 16 Applicant: Alan Nguyen

    Article(s): Article 65, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories)

    Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive

    Purpose: Adding Dormers to attic for extension of living space for unit 2 only and finishing basement for extension of living space for unit 1 Only



    Case: BOA-1322135 Address: 25 Hendry Street Ward 15 Applicant: Joseph Vozzella

    Article(s): Art. 65 Sec. 9 Residential Dimensional Reg.s - Lot size is insufficient to erect a three family dwelling unit.

    Art. 65 Sec. 9 Residential Dimensional Reg.s - Lot area for the add'l dwelling units is insufficient Art. 65 Sec. 9 Residential Dimensional Reg.s - Minimum lot width requirement is insufficient Art. 65 Sec. 9 Residential Dimensional Reg.s - Minimum lot frontage is insufficient Art. 65 Sec. 9 Residential Dimensional Reg.s - Floor area ratio is excessive Art. 65 Sec. 9 Residential Dimensional Reg.s - Height requirement is excessive Art. 65 Sec. 9 Residential Dimensional Reg.s - Minimum side yard requirement is insufficient Art. 65 Sec. 9 Residential Dimensional Reg.s - Usable open space is insufficient

    Purpose:On a vacant parcel, erect a three-family residential structure



    Case: BOA-1632235 Address: 250 Seaver Street Ward 12 Applicant: Derric Small

    Article(s): Article 50 Section 24 Use: Conditional

    Purpose: Change the legal occupancy from a one family to a lodging house for eighteen lodgers.



    Case: BOA- 1601715 Address: 32 Concord Street Ward 2 Applicant: James Herter

    Article(s): Article 62, Section 25 Roof Structure Restrictions - The proposed project will need relief from the BOA for said violation. The Project is also located in a Neighborhood Design Overlay District.

    Purpose: New front and rear dormers. New third floor and revised second floor layout. All associated plumbing, electrical and HVAC. ZBA / BPDA approval will be required. Confirming occupancy of a single-family dwelling.

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