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Beacon Hill Architectural Commission

The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 5 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 link or calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering meeting id # 82596746131. You can also submit written comments or questions to BeaconHillAC@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. Violations

    APP # 23.0102 BH        97 CHARLES STREET

    Proposed Work: Ratification of unapproved metal door trim, replace light fixture

    APP # 23.0108 BH       14 BEACON STREET

    Proposed Work: Ratification of unapproved intercom system

    APP # 22.1369 BH        114 MOUNT VERNON STREET

    Proposed Work: Remove existing unapproved sconces and replace with pendant light

  2. DESIGN REVIEW

    APP # 23.0100 BH       97 CHARLES  STREET

    Proposed Work: New signage

    APP # 22.1431 BH         19 CHARLES RIVER SQUARE

    Proposed Work: Replace all original windows with like replacements

    APP # 23.0182 BH         19 BRIMMER STREET

    Proposed Work:  At rear façade penthouse level, replace two vinyl casement windows and two picture windows with four wood, double hung 2 over 2, windows (same overall dimensions); Replace vinyl sliding door with wood sliding door (same dimensions); Replace vinyl siding with copper siding; remove one light and install four lights. At Front façade, remove four vinyl casement windows with six, wood double hung, 4 over 4, windows; replace vinyl siding with copper siding.

    APP # 23.0186 BH       145 PINCKNEY STREET

    Proposed Work: Replace balcony railings with code compliant railings to match existing color scheme.

    APP # 23.0209 BH       86 CHESTNUT STREET

    Proposed Work: Replace non-original double doors with a single door.

    APP # 23.0186 BH       61 MOUNT VERNON STREET

    Proposed Work: Replace French doors in kind.

    APP # 23.0134 BH        68 PINCKNEY STREET

    Proposed Work: Paint existing front door Benjamin Moore Louisburg Green HC-113

    APP # 23.0142 BH        135 MYRTLE STREET

    Proposed Work: Install terminal cover

    APP # 23.0190 BH       53 BEACON STREET

    Proposed Work: Install terminal cover

    APP # 23.0202 BH       96 MOUNT VERNON STREET

    Proposed Work: Install terminal cover

    APP # 23.0210 BH        56 CHESTNUT STREET

    Proposed Work: Install terminal cover

    APP # 23.0212 BH        58 CHESTNUT STREET

    Proposed Work: Install terminal cover

    APP # 23.0221 BH        34 BEACON STREET

    Proposed Work: Install new flagpole supports

  3. Advisory Review

    APP # 22.1188 BH        131 CAMBRIDGE STREET (OLD WEST CHURCH)

    Proposed Work: new toolshed

  4. Administrative Review

    APP # 23.0176 BH   19 BRIMMER STREET: replace slate with like color and shape.

    APP # 23.0177 BH   29 BRIMMER STREET #2: At front façade, level two replace two, 2 over 2, wood, double hung, non-original windows, at rear façade, level two replace two, 2 over 2, wood, double hung, non-original windows.

    APP # 23.0204 BH  63 BRIMMER STREET: Cut, repoint, and selective resetting of brickwork on west facade of Park Street School where it will remain exposed after reconstruction of the adjacent residence.

    APP # 23.0044 BH  7 LOUISBURG SQUARE: replace slate with like color and shape.

    APP # 23.0166 BH   4 PHILLIPS STREET: Cut and repoint brick on rear façade.

    APP # 23.0160 BH   1 WALNUT STREET: Remove deteriorated slate and copper roofing and copper trim, flashing, gutters and downspouts.  Install new roofing systems in-kind.  Remove EPDM roofing and install new EPDM roofing system on high roof and at El.  Re-install snow rail system.  Install new copper roof on bay and above windows heads.  Repair and repaint dormers in-kind.  Install new copper siding on penthouse.  Install two new skylights to replace existing.  Install new hatch to replace existing. 

    APP # 23.0206 BH  80 WEST CEDAR STREET: All window trim to be scraped, primed, caulked and painted with 2 coats of Benjamin Moore to match existing. Replace trim where necessary in kind. One concrete lintel repair and two sills replacements on Fourth floor. Two  lintel repairs and three sill replacements on Third floor. Six lintel replacements and three sill replacements on Second floor. All to use lintel pattern on each floor too match existing.

  5. RATIFICATION OF 8-18-2022 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
  6. STAFF UPDATES
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