Beacon Hill Architectural Commission
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold a special hearing on Thursday, October 3, 2024, 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 Zoom Hearing or calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering meeting id # 917 7508 2588. You can also submit written comments or questions to BeaconHillAC@boston.gov.
Discussion Topics
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DESIGN REVIEW
APP # 25.0205 BH 48 CHESTNUT STREET
Proposed Work: Install new return wall for garage enclosure.
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Administrative Review
APP # 25.0127 BH 90 BEACON STREET: In kind repairs to fire escape.
APP # 25.0210 BH 65-67-69 CHARLES STREET: Dismantle and reconstruct chimneys in kind using existing brick and matching historic mortar joints profile and tooling.
APP # 25.0199 BH 48 CHESTNUT STREET: Demo existing demising wall separating 48 and 46 Chestnut St. Reconstruct new CMU wall with full brick veneer on both sides to match existing brick and elevations.
APP # 25.0142 BH 3 GOODWIN PLACE: Cut and point the end wall and perform any other masonry repairs as required. If anything is to be replaced, it shall be replaced in kind with matching materials.
APP # 25.0173 BH 20 LOUISBURG SQUARE: Removal of existing brick pavers, installation of a hydronic sidewalk snowmelt system below and reinstallation of existing brick pavers and required sensors.
APP # 25.0197 BH 74-76 MYRTLE STREET: Repair chimneys and masonry at penthouse including replacing damaged brick in kind and cut and point open mortar joints to match existing. Replace roof with new EPDM roof with new copper flashings to match existing. Replace cladding on penthouses with new copper cladding.
APP # 25.0207 BH 8 PARK STREET: At front elevation, fifth floor, remove the loose brownstone material window surrounds and patch using a brownstone patching material such as Matrix by Conproco. All finish and detailing to match the existing. All the existing brownstone has an opaque coating, likely to cover old patches that did not match the existing. Remove the existing coating and recoat it with a breathable coating upon completion of the patching.
APP # 25.0192 BH 17 PHILLIPS STREET: Installation of an emergency electricity cut-off switch (as required under Boston Fire Code) on building exterior. This device will be installed using the parameters previously approved by the Commission.
APP # 25.0196 BH 76 REVERE STREET: Install google doorbell in front entryway. Install fire alarm and fire strobe.
APP # 24.1171 BH 27 SOUTH RUSSELL STREET: Exterior building envelope repairs and restoration, including removing and reinstalling the outermost exterior brick wythe, removing and restoring all windows within the purview of the Commission, removing and replacing in kind all cast stone window headers and window sills, and removing/replacing slate roofing in kind and low-sloped EPDM roofing, removing/restoring and reinstalling all wood shutters.
APP # 25.0106 BH 2 SPRUCE STREET: Restore all windows in kind.
APP # 25.0211 BH 3 WALNUT STREET: Restore fire escape in kind.
APP # 25.0101 BH 70 WEST CEDAR STREET: Repaint the front door and entryway to match existing.
- RATIFICATION OF AUGUST 15, 2024 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
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05:00PM -
Zoom: HTTPS://ZOOM.US/J/91775082588Boston, MA 02201 -
Contact:Nick Armata
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Neighborhoods:Beacon HillDowntown
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Posted:09/23/2024 - 3:49PM
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