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South End Landmark District Commission

The South End Landmark District Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 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 # 929 2052 5227. You can also submit written comments or questions to SouthEndLDC@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

    APP # 24.1114 SE HARRISON AVENUE

    Applicant: Elisa Arriaga

    Proposed Work: In the South End Protection Area - roadway and streetscape improvements along the portion of Harrison Avenue between East Berkeley Street and Herald Street.

    APP # 25.0046 SE 260 SHAWMUT AVENUE

    Applicant: Monika Pauli

    Proposed Work: Install new signage.

    APP # 24.1136 SE 428 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

    Applicant: Patti Rossetti

    Proposed Work: Install new signage.

    APP # 25.0035 SE 21 WELLINGTON STREET

    Applicant: Fraser Allan

    Proposed Work: Construct a new roof deck, replace non-original windows with new wood windows. See additional items under Administrative Review

    APP # 25.0020 SE 1033-1055 WASHINGTON STREET

    Applicant: Ronald M. Druker

    Proposed Work: Located in the South End Protection Area - proposal to demolish existing one-story commercial industrial building built in 1972. Construction of two life science/office buildings approximately 150 feet in height, plus 20 feet of mechanicals as well as two levels of below-grade parking.

    APP # 25.0005 SE 587 ALBANY STREET

    Applicant: Jacob Simmons

    Proposed Work: In the South End Protection Area - Demolish the existing facade.

  2. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

    APP # 25.0049 SE 69 APPLETON STREET: Remove existing slate, repair, replace existing slate to match existing design and color, repair rotted trim in kind. 

    APP # 25.0040 SE 103 APPLETON STREET: In kind repair of front steps and underside of front steps with in kind materials, to include bullnose shaping to match original profile.  Product used is Mimic with brownstone coloring. Prime and paint front steps and underside of front steps with Benjamin Moore HC69.

    APP # 24.0985 SE 150 APPLETON STREET: Replace 5 non-original aluminum clad windows in-kind with new aluminum clad windows.

    APP # 25.0037 SE 36 CLAREMONT PARK:  Remove the three first floor non-original windows on the front facade and replace with one-over-one double hung wood, aluminum clad Pella windows of the same size with dark brown painted finish and dark colored half-screens.

    APP # 25.0026 SE 553 COLUMBUS AVENUE: Remove existing roof deck and replace with composite decking and black metal railings; Replace front stoop above front door in kind.

    APP # 24.1168 SE 2 DARTMOUTH STREET: Modify existing small cell site and pole replacement. 

    APP # 24.1140 SE 61 DWIGHT STREET: Repair dormers in-kind with wood, and reclad with dark green metal cladding.

    APP # 25.0034 SE 44 EAST SPRINGFIELD STREET: Repoint front facade In kind. Restore all brownstone sills and lintels using Mimic with brownstone coloring to match the original profile. Prime and paint sills and lintels with Benjamin Moore HC69.

    APP # 25.0019 SE 22 GREENWICH PARK: Repair front steps in kind to include bullnose shaping to match original profile. Prime and paint front steps, sidewalls to steps and garden wall with Benjamin Moore HC69.

    APP # 25.0044 SE 4 HAVEN STREET: Replace existing windows with Marvin Ultimate wood 6/6 double hung windows in existing openings.  Replace existing bubble roof hatch with new low profile flat glass roof hatch. Replace existing gutters and downspouts in the rear of the building with dark metal gutters and downspouts.

     APP # 25.0029 SE 459 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Emergency repair due to leaks - remove existing damaged bricks at the front bay window, repair area, repair and replace masonry in kind, repair roof damage on top of the front bay window in kind as needed.

    APP # 25.0018 SE 660 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Repoint facade, repair roof and replace shingles in-kind.

    APP # 25.0042 SE 34 MONTGOMERY STREET: Repoint front facade with Type O mortar.

    APP # 24.1169 SE 13 RUTLAND SQUARE: Replace flat roof with EPDM roofing, replace asphalt shingles with new in-kind.

    APP # 24.1198 SE 2 SAINT CHARLES STREET: Repair stairs and repaint with Benjamin Moore HC69 to match original historic masonry, repoint facade and refinish lintels and sills in-kind.

    APP # 25.0024 SE 486 SHAWMUT AVENUE: Emergency repair - repointing. 

    APP # 24.1167 SE 496 TREMONT STREET: Modify existing small cell site and pole replacement.

    APP # 25.0017 SE 16 UNION PARK STREET: Repoint at front facade, mortar to match existing.

    APP # 25.0025 SE 163 WARREN AVENUE: Replace three windows at mansard level. 

    APP # 25.0035 SE 21 WELLINGTON STREET:  Restore existing front doors; Clean Masonry and repair in kind, re-paint masonry w. Ben Moore Abington Putty HC-99; Repoint brick including chimneys; Repair chimneys in kind as required; Remove rear fire escape. See additional items under Design Review.

    APP # 24.1157 SE 178 WEST BROOKLINE STREET: Emergency repair - roof replacement only. 

    APP # 24.1142 SE 161 WEST CANTON STREET: Replace 11 two-over-two windows at the front façade and 1 two-over-two window at the rear façade with historically accurate two-over-two wood, true divided light, black painted windows. Repair, replace and repaint (black) brickmold as needed. Repair and repoint at sills and brickwork as needed. Match color of existing. Replace deteriorated asphalt shingles and flashing at the mansard roof with stepped copper flashing and slate shingles in Sea Green, fishtail pattern. Remove 2 existing rooftop mechanical units and install 4 new rooftop mechanical units.

    APP # 24.1177 SE 195 WEST CANTON STREET: Replace 3 non-original windows with new wood double-hung two-over-two windows, replace window trim with new wood to match historic profile.

    APP # 24.1137 SE 158 WEST CONCORD STREET: Repoint front facade with type N mortar, clean bricks with light duty restoration cleaner, apply masonry sealant, restore lintels and sills in-kind to match historic masonry, repaint window trims and soffit, repair front windows in-kind and repaint to match existing.

    APP # 25.0032 SE 207 WEST NEWTON STREET: Replace shingles in-kind as needed, repair fire escape in-kind, fix roofing material with black rubber, restore existing wood corbels, restore existing transom and curved sash windows at 3rd floor and replace trim with new material to match existing historic profile, replace windows at 2nd and roof level and repoint facade as needed in-kind, restore front entry door, replace front cement walkway with brick.

    APP # 24.1134 SE 30 WORCESTER SQUARE: Replace non-original windows with aluminum two-over-two windows.

  3. ADVISORY REVIEW

    APP # 25.0048 SE 95 BERKELEY STREET

    Applicant: Maxwell Luthringer

    Proposed Work: Proposed office-to-residential conversion including a vertical expansion of up to four residential floors.

    APP # 24.0849 SE 770 TREMONT STREET

    Applicant: Gregory McCarthy

    Proposed Work: Proposed 4 story mixed use building maintaining existing building with 2 story addition. Renovate facade on West Springfield Street and Tremont Street.

  4. NEW BUSINESS: OUTDOOR DINING STANDARDS AND CRITERIA

    Discussion regarding the adoption of the Back Bay Architectural District Outdoor Dining Standards and Criteria 

     

  5. RATIFICATION OF 7/2/24 MEETING MINUTES
  6. STAFF UPDATES
  7. PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 8:00 PM
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