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South End Landmark District Commission

The South End Landmark District Commission will hold a public meeting on Monday, September 18, at 5:30 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 1-929-436-2866 US and entering meeting id # 969 7468 4520. You can also submit written comments or questions to SouthEndLDC@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. NEW BUSINESS

    APP # 23.0155 SE 1767-1769 Washington Street (Hotel Alexandra)

    Representative: Marc LaCasse 

    Update on project status. Reviewed as application #23.0155 SE. Approved on December 6, 2022.

  2. DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

    APP # 22.1118 SE 321-323 COLUMBUS AVENUE REMOVED BY STAFF

       Applicant: Hezekiah Pratt

    Proposed Work: Develop documents that represent the building's historic configuration; design changes proposed to bring back to the historic configuration. Remanded to Subcommittee at March 1, 2023 public hearing.

    APP # 24.0008 SE 750-R HARRISON AVENUE       

    Applicant: Brendan Whalen 

    Proposed Work: Continued from 8/14/23 hearing. Demolition of BMC Vose Hall. Provide perimeter fencing and exterior restoration of Boston University's New Evans and Robinson Hall building facades at connection points to Vose Hall.

    APP # 24.0150 SE 535-539 SHAWMUT AVENUE       

    Applicant: Janice Ernst

    Proposed Work: Install new signage at sign band, windows, and doors.

    APP # 24.0196 SE 40 CONCORD SQUARE       

    Applicant: Zachary Millay 

    Proposed Work: Install new dormer windows; install new garden rail. See additional items under administrative review. 

    APP # 24.0116 SE 252 SHAWMUT AVENUE       

    Applicant: Mary Kate Campbell 

    Proposed Work: Infilled brick at front entryway will be removed, vestibule and existing dormers will be re-clad, and new windows will be installed. A fourth story addition will be clad with standing seam metal siding and will host windows and a door to the balcony.

    APP # 24.0066 SE 587 ALBANY STREET       

    Applicant: Jacob Simmons

    Proposed Work: Construct new 6-story residential building. Existing front facade to be preserved and incorporated into new residential building. Remainder of existing building to be razed.

     

  3. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

    APP # 24.0100 SE 5 BRADDOCK PARK: Front entrance and dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed.

    APP # 24.0189 SE 98 CHANDLER STREET: Replace existing steps in kind replicating the original shape, size and color.

    APP # 24.0170 SE 287 COLUMBUS AVENUE: Repair masonry at front facade in-kind.

    APP # 24.0198 SE 360-376 COLUMBUS AVENUE:  At addresses 360-368: Remove all paint from trim, windows, doors, and railings at stairs and at railings around the gardens. Prime all railings at stairs and around the gardens with a rust inhibiting paint.  Remove all paint from cornices and dormer edges then prime and paint with colors to match historic finishes. All trim, door, window, and railing paints to match historic colors. Parge and repaint panels at 360 & 366 to match historic colors. At addresses 370-376: Remove all paint from masonry body, trim, windows, doors and railings at stairs and railings around the gardens.  Remove all paint from cornices and dormer edges then prime and paint with colors to match historic finishes. Bays to have paint removed at windows, trim, and body of the bay and repainted to match historic colors. Repairs to bracket and lower door frame in kind.

    APP # 24.0197 SE 437 COLUMBUS AVENUE: Install signage with same logo, colors and design but change signage material to metal and vinyl. 

    APP # 24.0168 SE 458 COLUMBUS AVENUE:  Install a Small Cell facility on an existing street light.

    APP # 24.0151  SE 481-485 COLUMBUS AVENUE: Emergency repair due to leaks: remove roof shingles and replace with new roof shingles maintaining existing pattern.

    APP # 24.0092 SE 506 COLUMBUS AVENUE: Dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed.

    APP # 24.0180 SE 529 COLUMBUS AVENUE: Replace existing non-original aluminum windows with aluminum windows. 

    APP # 24.0196  SE 40 CONCORD SQUARE: Complete repointing of the brick located at the front and rear façade of the building in kind; Repair and replace all sills and lintels in kind; Repair and paint cornice details in kind; Replace existing shingles at the mansard roof in kind; All existing non historical windows are to be replaced with new historically accurate double hung windows, painted black; historic basement level windows to be repaired in kind; Granite curb will be repaired in kind; Front stairs repaired in kind; Repair front entry door in kind; Install fire safety penetrations at the Street Level entry stoop; All trim details at the dormer will be repaired and replaced in kind; Existing Street level entry door will be removed and replaced with new door; New egress well at the front of the building to be installed.

    APP # 24.0164 SE 22-23 DARTMOUTH PLACE: Repair masonry (mortar and brick) in-kind.

    APP # 24.0044 SE 15 DWIGHT STREET: Cut and repoint mortar joints in kind; refinish lintels and sills in kind; at main door surround chip the hollow cement off and refinish, recreating the details.  Repoint first floor level in kind. 

    APP # 24.0179 SE 17 DWIGHT STREET: Emergency repair approval due to leaks: dig garden area, waterproof membrane at the interior and exterior, repoint the front façade in kind. Refinish lintels and sills in kind.

    APP # 24.0166 SE 45 EAST NEWTON STREET:  Install a Small Cell facility on an existing street light.

    APP # 24.0103 SE 24 EAST SPRINGFIELD STREET: Dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed. 

    APP # 24.0154 SE 55 EAST SPRINGFIELD STREET: Add downspout 1 foot off the radius to the east side of the gutter and install a 3 inch copper smooth round downspout and elbows, directing water into the garden area. 

    APP # 24.0096 SE 30 GREENWICH PARK: Dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed. 

    APP # 24.0097 SE 32 GREENWICH PARK: Dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed. 

    APP # 24.0055 SE 30 HANSON STREET: Strip & replace existing rubber roof and asphalt shingle roof in kind. 

    APP # 24.0054 SE 725 HARRISON AVENUE: Emergency repair approval due to active leaks. Remove and replace a rubber roof on the 2nd floor bumpout.

    APP # 24.0174 SE 35 HOLYOKE STREET: Repoint front facade and refinish lintels and sills in-kind.

    APP # 24.0192 SE 28 LAWRENCE STREET: Replace 10 non-original windows with two-over-two windows. 

    APP # 24.0181 SE 40 LAWRENCE STREET: Replace 3 non-original aluminum windows with two-over-two windows. 

    APP # 24.0074 SE 403 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed.

    APP # 24.0070 SE 405 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed.

    APP # 24.0071 SE 407 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed.

    APP # 24.0072 SE 419 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed.

    APP # 24.0073 SE 421 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Dormers, rear bay window, front canopy: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed. 

    APP # 24.0078 SE 423 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed. 

    APP # 24.0076 SE 425 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed.  

    APP # 24.0079 SE 545 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Dormers and towers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed.

    APP # 24.0080 SE 547 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Dormers and towers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed.

    APP # 24.0143 SE 553 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Dormers and back bay window: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed. 

    APP # 24.0185 SE 558 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Rebuild the entry porch and steps, repair existing wood cornice, replace deteriorated wood window sills, brick mouldings, and existing window frames. Reinstall restored windows original to the building, restore and paint cast iron balustrade at site fence, replace deteriorated and unrepairable brownstone with new cast stone painted to match, repair the existing brownstone at the first floor ashlar base, remove existing fire escape and existing temporary shorings and enclosures. Repoint in-kind, replace roof slate and copper flashing with new slate and copper to match existing.

    APP # 24.0144 SE 560 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Front entrance, window boxes and dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed. 

    APP # 24.0145 SE 569 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Rear bay window boxes and dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed. 

    APP # 24.0146 SE 571 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Rear bay window boxes and dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed. 

    APP # 24.0147 SE 573 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Rear bay window boxes and dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed. 

    APP # 24.0148 SE 612 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Dormers and small tower: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed. 

    APP # 24.0149 SE 623 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Front bay window boxes and dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed. 

    APP # 24.0141 SE 627 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Front bay window boxes and dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed. 

    APP # 24.0140 SE 663 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Bay window and dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed. 

    APP # 24.0139 SE 692 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Rear window and dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed. 

    APP # 24.0142 SE 696 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Front entrance and dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed. 

    APP # 24.0167  SE 15 MONSIGNOR REYNOLDS WAY:  Install a Small Cell facility on an existing street light.

    APP # 24.0199 SE 106 PEMBROKE STREET: Strip, sand, and repaint Street Level door and parlor level door to match existing; repair and repaint masonry wall, front stairs, railing, garden railing, and curb in kind; repaint exterior window grates in kind; repaint parlor level and street level entry trim in kind. 

    APP # 24.0023 SE 116 PEMBROKE STREET: Replace (10) wood windows in kind. 

    APP # 24.0090 SE 139 PEMBROKE STREET: Dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed. 

    APP # 24.0102 SE 29 RUTLAND STREET: Dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed. 

    APP # 24.0109 SE 66 RUTLAND STREET: Replace 2 non-original 3/3 windows with new aluminum-clad wood 3/3 windows.

    APP # 24.0188 SE 27 RUTLAND SQUARE: Erect staging, repair damaged (4) lintels and (2) sills, repaint to match original masonry, recaulk windows.

    APP # 24.0191 SE 528 TREMONT STREET: Replace (4) non-original two-over-two wood windows in kind. 

    APP # 24.0131 SE 628 TREMONT STREET: Install new mechanical equipment for first floor commercial space.

    APP # 24.0178 SE 41 UNION PARK: Emergency repair: due to leaks. Replace damaged slate shingles, replace copper gutter and downspout system, install new copper panels on shelf in front of dormers, repair around window area - all done in kind. 

    APP # 24.0200 SE 41 UNION PARK: Facade restoration cut and repoint mortar joints in kind; repair and paint lintel and sills in kind; repaint trim around windows; scrape prime and paint fascia, soffit and corbel in kind. 

    APP # 24.0273 SE 87 WALTHAM STREET: Emergency repair due to leaks: install a new rubber roof, replace shingles in kind; repair and repaint sills and lintels in kind; repair all cracks in mortar.

    APP # 24.0045 SE 175 WARREN AVENUE: Repoint front facade and repair sills and lintels in-kind, Chip the hollow cement off the arch around the main door and refinish, recreating the ornamental medallion. Chip the hollow cement off the front stairs and curbs, paint to match the existing. 

    APP # 24.0091 SE 127 WEST CONCORD STREET: Dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed. 

    APP # 24.0183 SE 147 WEST CONCORD STREET: Emergency repair approval: repair and repaint front entry steps in kind. 

    APP # 24.0098 SE 213 WEST NEWTON STREET: Dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed. 

    APP # 24.0099 SE 215 WEST NEWTON STREET: Dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed. 

    APP # 24.0104 SE 96 WEST SPRINGFIELD STREET: Dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed.

    APP # 24.0162 SE 194 WEST SPRINGFIELD STREET: Replace 5 non original windows; 2 at the brick facade and 3 at the bay on the second floor. Replace with new custom wood 2/2 windows at 2 on brick facade and front window on bay, and 2 wood 1/1 windows flanking the center at the bay.

    APP # 24.0093 SE 32 WORCESTER STREET: Dormers and front bay window boxes: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed. 

    APP # 24.0094 SE 57 WORCESTER STREET: Dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed. 

    APP # 24.0095 SE 84 WORCESTER STREET: Dormers: Scrape existing paint and re-paint in kind, repair and replace trim as needed.

     

  4. RATIFICATION OF 8/14/23 MEETING MINUTES
  5. STAFF UPDATES
  6. PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 9:00 PM
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