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Zoning Advisory Board Of Appeal Hearing

The subcommittee meeting is holding a virtual hearing on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 5 p.m.

Please be advised of the following appeals to be heard on October 24, 2024, beginning at 5 p.m. and related announcements. All matters listed on this October 24, 2024, hearing agenda have been noticed in accordance with the enabling act. Please be advised of the following participation instructions: The October 24, 2024, hearing will be held virtually via video teleconference and telephone via the Zoom webinar event platform.

Interested persons can participate in the hearing REMOTELY by going to our online meeting. You may also participate by phone by calling into the Zoom Webinar at 305-224-1968 and entering the Webinar ID: 876 4095 8567 followed by # when prompted.

If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please sign up online. Please provide your name, address, the address and/or BOA number of the appeal on which you wish to speak, and if you wish to speak in support of or opposition to the project.

For individuals who need translation assistance, please notify the Board at least 48 HOURS in advance either by signing up online, calling 617-635-4775, or emailing zba.ambassador@boston.gov.

The ZBA Ambassador will be available within the Zoom Webinar Event from 4 - 5 p.m. to answer questions about ZBA procedures and offer instructions on how to participate in the hearing via Zoom. Questions and/or concerns can also be emailed to the ZBA Ambassador at zba.ambassador@boston.gov.

If you wish to offer comment within the meeting platform, please use the “Raise Hand” function that should appear on the bottom of your screen, if connected by computer or device, or dial *9, if connected by phone. On a computer or device, you will receive a request to unmute yourself from the event host. You must select yes before you can speak. On a phone, you will hear a prompt that the event host is asking you to unmute yourself. You must press *6 to unmute yourself before you can speak. Commenters will be asked to state their name, address and comment. Comments will be limited as time requires.

If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please log in to the hearing no later than 4 p.m. to ensure your connection is properly functioning.

Interested persons who are unable to participate in the hearing remotely may make an appointment to offer testimony. Please notify the Board at least 48 HOURS in advance either by calling 617-635-4775 or emailing isdboardofappeal@boston.gov for accommodations to be made.

Members of the community are strongly encouraged to help facilitate the virtual hearing process by emailing letters in support of or opposition to an appeal to zbapublicinput@boston.gov in lieu of offering testimony online. It is strongly encouraged that written comments be submitted to the board at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. When doing so, please include in the subject line the BOA number, the address of the proposed project, and the date of the hearing.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. HEARINGS: 5:00 P.M

    Case: BOA-1614565 Address: 36 Robken Road Ward: 20 Applicant: Cap Construction LLC

    Article(s): Article 67, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) - Max. allowed: 2.5 Proposed: 3 Article 67, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient - Min. required: 10’ Proposed: 6.5'

    Purpose: Dormer (with 2 new bedrooms, 1 new bathroom and a staircase).



    Case: BOA- 1613879 Address: 43-45 Wood Avenue Ward: 18 Applicant: Aisha Celester

    Article(s): Art. 09 Sec 01 Extension of Non-Conforming Use Art 69 Sec 09 InsufficIent open new driveway proposed

    Purpose: Proposed driveway with two parking spots is being requested on the right side of 43 45 Wood Avenue per plan submitted dated 6/29/23



    Case: BOA- 1611785 Address: 105 Bowdoin Avenue Ward: 14 Applicant: Zafar Ali

    Article(s): Art. 06 Sec. 04 Other Protectional Conditions

    Purpose: Existing restaurant to remove existing seating to have take out only.



    Case: BOA- 1621090 Address: 22 Perrin Street Ward: 12 Applicant: William Mead

    Article(s): Article 50, Section 29 Rear Yard Insufficient Art. 50, Section 43 Off Street Parking Insufficient – Parking Removal Article 50, Section 44.13 Two or More Dwellings on Same Lot

    Purpose: Application for two dwellings on the same lot. Filed in conjunction with ALT1397699

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