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Beacon Hill Architectural District

The Beacon Hill Architectural District will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, June 15, 2023, 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 or calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering meeting id # 97589865025. You can also submit written comments or questions to BeaconHillAC@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. VIOLATION REVIEW

    APP#: 23.0629 BH 6 LOUISBURG SQUARE

    Proposed Work: Ratification of unapproved EV Charger port cover.

    APP#: 23.0940 BH 3 CHARLES RIVER SQUARE (Withdrawn By Applicant)

    Proposed Work: Ratification of unapproved video doorbell.

     

  2. DESIGN REVIEW

    APP # 23.0182 BH 19 BRIMMER STREET

    Proposed Work: New sliding glass door, previously approved during 9-2022 hearing. 

    APP # 23.0092 BH 34.5 BEACON STREET

    Proposed Work: Install three bollards on Joy Street.

    APP # 23.0922 BH 125 CHARLES STREET

    Proposed Work: New signage.

    APP # 23.0960 BH 86 CHESTNUT STREET

    Proposed Work: New house numbers.

    APP # 23.1053 BH 77 MYRTLE STREET

    Proposed Work: Repaint front door SW Royal Blue (See Additional Items Under Administrative Review).

    APP # 23.1028 BH 63 BRIMMER STREET

    Proposed Work: Construct a three-story infill addition in the courtyard, the upper level of which is partially visible from a public way (Beaver Street).  This is a re-application of previously issued expired certificate #18.1076 BH.

     

  3. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

    VIOLATION RATIFICATION COMPLIANT WITH GUIDELINES. RESOLUTIONS WERE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED AT OTHER PROPERTIES.

    APP#: 23.0953 BH 20 LOUISBURG SQUARE Proposed Work: Ratification of unapproved video doorbell.

    REGULAR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

    APP # 23.0941 BH   84 BEACON STREET: At third and fourth floors, replace all 14 (non-historic) window sash total. The fourth floor windows will be 3 over 6, true divided lights, double hung, wood, with black spacer bar covering the window gaskets. The third floor windows will be 6 over 6, true divided lights, double hung, wood, with black spacer bar covering the window gaskets. 

    APP # 23.1020 BH   87 BEACON STREET: Re-point the brick and brownstone joints using type”O” mortar. Repair the brownstone defects with Conproco Matrix mortar. Paint the window trim and sills, door and alcove to match existing.

    APP # 23.1005 BH   103 CHARLES STREET: Repoint north and east elevations in kind, repair and repaint window trim on these facades as needed, in kind. 

    APP # 23.0982 BH   41 CHESTNUT STREET: On all facades, cut and repoint brick using type “o” mortar.

    APP # 23.1054 BH   9 HANCOCK STREET: Cut and repoint brick on all elevations. Repaint all window trim in kind, replace two stone sills and one stone lintel in kind located at front facade, level one and basement.

    APP # 23.1037 BH   34 LIME STREET: Repoint front facade using type “o” mix. 

    APP # 23.0966 BH  7 LOUISBURG SQUARE: At rear elevation, replace brownstone lintels with precast stone to match historic color and shape.

    APP # 23.1053 BH  77 MYRTLE STREET Replace existing storm windows (Coastal Industries Inc.), repair and repaint the existing windows & trim around the property as needed, in kind (See Additional Items Under Design Review).

    APP # 23.1036 BH   78 REVERE STREET: Repoint front facade using type “O” mortar mix, repair brownstone lintels and sills in kind. 

    APP # 23.0854 BH   25 TEMPLE STREET: At front facade, replace all windows (non-historic) with 1 over 1, wood windows.  

    APP # 23.1050 BH   95 TREMONT STREET: Replace the stabilized stone-dust path on the northeast side of the Franklin monument with concrete pavers to match other paths on site. 

    APP # 23.1001 BH    14 WALNUT STREET: Repaint exterior facade, repaint exterior shutters and window casing, repair rotted window casing, repaint wrought iron railing along Mt. Vernon Street, repaint fire escape at building exterior, restain front door and casing. All painting, staining, and repairs to match existing, historical colors.

    APP # 23.0975 BH   3 WEST CEDAR STREET: Install new copper gutters and slate in kind.

  4. RATIFICATION OF MAY 18, 2023 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
  5. ANNUAL VOTE FOR CHAIR & VICE CHAIR
  6. STAFF UPDATES
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