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South End Landmark District Commission

The South End Landmark District Commission will hold a public meeting on November 6 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 # 932 2708 8379. You can also submit written comments or questions to SouthEndLDC@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

    APP # 25.0361 SE               City of Boston Transportation Department Bluebikes Stations

    Applicant: Louise Gag 

    Proposed Work: Install (5) stations consisting of a payment kiosk, a map/advertising panel, and fifteen or nineteen docks for bikes. The stations are fully solar-powered, wireless, and modular. No excavation or utility hookup is required. Stations located at: Columbus Ave at Pembroke St (42.34364269, -71.07817807) Warren Ave at Dartmouth St (42.34429609, -71.0740817) Washington St at Dedham St (42.34036941, -71.07164123) Washington St at Northampton St (42.33625888, -71.07756446) Shawmut Ave at E Berkeley St (42.344607, -71.06702)

    APP # 25.0350 SE                                             90 WARREN AVENUE

    Applicant: Fatima Seck 

    Proposed Work: This project proposes improvements to the fence surrounding the garden at the back of the Mel King South End Academy, including repairing a broken gate, installing new ones, and replacing missing finials. This project proposes having youth creatively re-design the missing finials on the fence surrounding the garden on Montgomery Street. 

    APP # 25.0313 SE                                662 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

    Applicant: Monique Yaptenco

    Proposed Work: Install a ductless, mini-split system at the front garden. Install new garden plantings. 

    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.

    APP # 25.0251 SE                                      59 WORCESTER STREET

    Applicant: Jose Guzman 

    Proposed Work: Install new windows at front facade, install new gutters, new window brick molds, hand railings at front stoop, expand front dormer, expand rear dormer. 

    APP # 25.0328 SE                                                    IBA BUILDINGS 

    Applicant: Vanessa Calderon-Rosado

    Proposed Work: Install solar panels on the following IBA buildings: 00 West Dedham Street, 1, 3 & 5 Aguadilla Street, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 20 & 22 Aguadilla Street, 7, & 9 Aguadilla Street /111 West Brookline Street, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 & 13 San Juan Street, 4, 6, 8 & 10 San Juan Street, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 & 30 San Juan Street, 15, 17, & 19 San Juan Street, 91, 93, 95, 97 & 99 West Brookline Street/21 and 23 San Juan Street, 50, 52, 54, 56 & 58 West Dedham Street, 389 & 391 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA  02118-2029

    APP # 25.0344 SE                                                534 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

    Applicant: Ivan Hernandez

    Proposed Work: At West Springfield Street elevation, construct a new rear deck at 3rd floor, enlarge window opening to accommodate a new door.

    APP # 25.0338 SE                                              11 DARTMOUTH PLACE 

    Applicant: Scott Doughman 

    Proposed Work: Replace one wood window.

    APP # 25.0358 SE                                    10 CONCORD SQUARE

    Applicant: James Brooks

    Proposed Work: Installation of a cast iron garden fence.

     

     

     

     

  2. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

    APP # 25.0356 SE 16 APPLETON STREET: Emergency repair - rubber roof replacement.

    APP # 25.0355 SE 18 APPLETON STREET: Emergency repair - rubber roof replacement.

    APP # 25.0312 SE 56 CHANDLER STREET: Emergency repair due to leak - Strip back shingles either direction (approx 36"), install ice and water shield, reinstall existing shingles. Install vertical copper flashing at the seam. Inspect any deficient masonry along the gutter line. 

    APP # 25.0337 SE 66 CHANDLER STREET: At front stairs: chip the hollow cement off the front stairs 100% and refinish.  Prime and paint with Tammscoat waterproof paint HC69.

    APP # 25.0318 SE 495 COLUMBUS AVENUE: At front facade: chip the hollow cement off the entire façade and refinish. Refinish all lintels,

    sills and bands. Prime and paint with HC69 Tammscoat paint. Replace rotted wood at the window trims as needed in kind.

    APP # 25.0330 SE 500 COLUMBUS AVENUE: Remove and replace roof top deck in kind, strip and re-roof.

    APP # 25.0352 SE 560 COLUMBUS AVENUE: At front garden level paint facade, paint stoop to match existing. Paint railings and gate black to match existing. Replace broken bricks in kind. 

    APP # 25.0296 SE 17 CONCORD SQUARE: Replce roof deck in kind; hatch door replacement in kind. 

    APP # 25.0347 SE 725 HARRISON AVNEUE: Emergency repair due to leak - at 2nd floor window seal joints around windows and control joints. Install flashing behind brick wall. Repoint in affected areas. All work to be done in kind. 

    APP # 25.0253 SE 11 HOLYOAKE STREET: At stoop, chip the hollow cement off as needed and refinish the front stairs and curb walls.  Prime and paint with Tammscoat waterproof paint HC69.

    APP # 25.0364 SE 694 MASSACHUSETTS AVNEUE: Emergency repair due to leak - remove and install new custom copper gutter that will match the existing profile. 

    APP # 25.0305 SE 117 PEMBROKE STREET: Emergency repair - pieces of rotted wood are falling - repair in kind: wood flashing directly under the gutter line, reinstall soffit fixtures; wooden window sills and framing. 

    APP # 25.0291 SE 14 RUTLAND STREET: Replace 10 windows to match existing. 

    APP # 25.0273 SE 42 RUTLAND SQUARE: Remove top left course of bricks, reset, reuse existing bricks, replace copper flashing, reuse existing gutter, downspout. 

    APP # 25.0314 SE 72 RUTLAND STREET: At front facade replace four windows with wood windows. 

    APP # 25.0286 SE 458 SHAWMUT AVENUE: At Front: Cut 3/4" into the joints of the bricks and repoint the front. Refinish the lintels and sills in kind.  Prime and paint all trims and dormers to match the existing.

    APP # 25.0310 SE 530 TREMONT STREET: Emergency fire escape repair in-kind.

    APP # 25.0311 SE 567 TREMONT STREET: Remove existing exterior siding and trims down to the sheathing on 7 dormers; install wood trim replica of the existing trim pieces, oil and prime all trim and wood. Apply 2 finish coats. Remove existing metal roofing. Furnish and install new Acewater and new metal roof.

    APP # 25.0341 SE 73 WARREN AVENUE: Emergency repair - Cut and repoint at front facade, repair and replace masonry at garden level in kind; re-caulk granite stoop in kind; replace non-original chimney cap in kind. 

    APP # 25.0348 SE 73 WARREN AVENUE: Remove and replace 4 windows. 

    APP # 25.0343 SE 101 WARREN AVENUE: Repair and repaint damaged soffit, lintels, and sills in kind. Spot point at front in kind. 

    APP # 25.0317 SE 187 WARREN AVENUE: At front stairs and curb walls: chip the hollow cement off as needed and refinish. Prime and paint with HC69 Tammscoat waterproof paint. Waterproof the garden area.  

    APP # 25.0353 SE 21 WELLINGTON STREET: Replace non-original windows with wood windows. 

    APP # 25.0358 SE 26 WELLINGTON STREET #4: At fourth floor facade, replace 5 non-original windows with 5 new 2-over-2 double-hung aluminum-clad windows.

    APP # 25.0327 SE 44 WEST NEWTON STREET: Do not need to remove roof deck. At roof -  Strip and re-shingle the back shingle in kind; Strip rubber roof and one layer of roll roof the insulation that is currently there. Install insulation and non-reinforced EPDM black roof membrane.

    APP # 25.0302 SE 199 WEST NEWTON STREET: Emergency repair - window leaks - at mansard level replace all existing aluminum windows at dormers with all wood windows, black exterior. Two-over-two windows for the dormer center and the single window. Once-over-one windows for the small flanking windows. 

    APP # 23.0155 SE 1767-1769 WASHINGTON STREET: Retain and restore facade of the existing historic building and recreate and/or refurbish original historic design elements. Behind the facade and on the adjacent parcel build a 13 story multifamily residential building.

     

  3. ADVISORY REVIEW

    APP # 25.0384 SE 10 CHANDLER STREET: Demolish existing building, build new three-story facility and site improvements. The project will be phased to allow Animal Rescue League (ARL) to fully operate its shelter and veterinary services during construction.

  4. RATIFICATION OF 10/1/24 MEETING MINUTES
  5. STAFF UPDATES
  6. PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 8:30 PM
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