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Zoning Board of Appeal hearing

The January 12, 2021, hearing will be held virtually via video teleconference and telephone via the webex event platform.

Please be advised of the following appeals to be heard on January 12, 2021, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and related announcements. All matters listed on this January 12, 2021, hearing agenda have been noticed in accordance with the enabling act.

Please be advised of the following participation instructions:

The January 12, 2021, hearing will be held virtually via video teleconference and telephone via the webex event platform.

Interested persons can participate in the hearing REMOTELY by going to our online meeting or by calling 1-617-315-0704 and entering access code 179 728 0812.

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 isdboardofappeal@boston.gov.

The ZBA Ambassador will be available within the WebEx Event from at 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. to answer questions about ZBA procedures and offer instructions on how to participate in the hearing via WebEx. 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, if connected by video, or dial *3, if connected by phone. The requester will be administratively unmuted and 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 9 a.m. to ensure your connection is properly functioning.

The hearing can also be viewed via livestream on the City’s website. Closed captioning is available.

Interested persons who are unable to participate in the hearing remotely may make an appointment to appear in person at City Hall, in the BPDA board room, 9th Floor, Room 900. 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. Individuals appearing at City Hall without an appointment will not be permitted to enter.

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 isdboardofappeal@boston.gov in lieu of offering testimony online or from BPDA board room. It is strongly encouraged that written comments be submitted to the board at least 48 hours prior to the hearing.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. EXTENSIONS: 9:30 AM

    Case: BOA-696299 Address: 250 Centre Street Ward 11 Applicant: David Aiken

    Case: BOA-895155 Address: 150 Kneeland Street Ward 3 Applicant: Donald W. Wiest

    Case: BOA-791775 Address: 1208D VFW Parkway Ward 20 Applicant: Donald W. Wiest

    Case: BOA- 791768 Address:1208C VFW Parkway Ward 20 Applicant: Donald W. Wiest

    Case: BOA-881055 Address: 126 Lexington Street Ward 1Applicant: John Moran

    Case: BOA-725224 Address: 37-41 Bowdoin Street Ward 3 Applicant: John Moran

    Case: BOA-889510 Address: 155 Porter Street Ward 1Applicant: Richard Lynds, Esq

    Case: BOA-890701 Address: 656 Saratoga Street Ward 1 Applicant: Richard Lynds, Esq

    Case: BOA-821726 Address: 74A-74 Lexington Street Ward 1 Applicant: Jeffrey Drago, Esq

    Case: BOA-701484 Address: 331 Columbia Road Ward 15 Applicant: Robert Nichols

    Case: BOA-898191 Address: 40 Mt Hood Road Ward 21 Applicant: Jared Eigerman

  2. HEARINGS: 9:30 AM

    Case: BOA-1102410 Address: 220 William F McClellan Highway Ward 1 Applicant: HVV Massachusetts, Inc Article: Article 53 Section 15 Use Regulations Cannabis establishment, Conditional Purpose: Seeking to change the occupancy from Medical Marijuana to Cannabis Establishment. The Medical Use was approved and issued with ALT623669 and BOA632206 Permit issued August 6, 2018 work is ongoing. All costs reflected on same Alteration Permit. See Attached Documents.

    Case: BOA-1119326 Address: 51 Jeffries Street Ward 1 Applicant: Claudia Sierra Articles: Article 53 Section 9 Insufficient side yard setback 2.5' req. Article 53 Section 9 Excessive F.A.R. 1.0 max Article 53 Section 9 Insufficient rear yard setback 10' min. Article 53, Section 52 Roof Structure Restrictions Roof Access Article 53, Section 52 Roof Structure Restrictions 555sf +/ Roof structure >33% of existing roof Purpose: Perform interior full gut renovations including: Framing for 4 bathrooms. Installation of roof deck for unit #3, replace existing fire escape with new 3 story porch system with egress stairs to ground to include extension of living space into basement.

     Case: BOA-1057383 Address: 73 Falcon Street Ward 1Applicant: Mary Zaluski, Trustee of Falcon Nominee Trust Articles: Article 27T-5 East Boston IPOD Applicability, Article 53 Section 8Use Regulations Three Family Dwelling: Forbidden Use Article 53, Section 56 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Off Street Parking Insufficient, Article 53, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive, Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Article 53, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient, Article 53, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient, Article 53, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Purpose: Erect a three family residential dwelling with rear deck.

    Case: BOA-1132440 Address: 133 Boardman Street Ward1 Applicant: Ricky Beliveau Articles: Article 27T-5 East Boston IPOD Applicability Art. 10 Sec. 01 Limitation of off street parking areas Off street parking located on side yard, less than 5 feet from lot line. Art. 53, Section 8 Use: Forbidden 7 unit building > 2 family max Article 53, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive 2.3 > 0.8max Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) 4 > 2 1/2max Article 53, Section 9Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) 46.6' > 35'max Article 53, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient 0' < 15'min Article 53, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient 3.3' < 7'min Article 53, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient 10' < 40'min Article 53, Section 52 Roof Structure Restrictions 1. Deck exceeds building height. 2. Two (2) private stairway headhouses, nine (9) feet above roof. 3. Stairway headhouse does not meet horizontal setback, from building edge facing street, of two (2) feet for each foot of height. Art. 53, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient 7 provided < 12 req'd Purpose: New 7 Unit residential building with 7 parking spaces. Fully sprinkled with no elevator. Private roof decks.

    Case: BOA-1069135 Address: 280 Eagle Street Ward 1 Applicant: Clafco Builders Corp Articles: Art. 09 Sec. 01 Extension of Non Conforming Use Article 27T- 5 East Boston IPOD Applicability, Article 53 Section 8 Use Regulations Conditional, Article 53 Section 9 Excessive f.a.r. Article 53 Section 9 Insufficient side yard setback, Article 53, Section 56 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Insufficient off street parking, Article 53, Section 52 Roof Structure Restrictions Access; roof deck Purpose: Change occupancy to a 4 unit residential dwelling and erect a roof deck.

    Case: BOA- 1133745 Address: 49 Eutaw Street Ward 1 Applicant: Nathaniel Brevard Articles: Article 9 Section 1 Extension of Nonconforming Use Article 53, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 53, Section 52 Roof Structure Restrictions Article 27T-5 East Boston IPOD Applicability Due to exterior alteration Purpose: Amend ALT1049820. Construct new roof deck addition for third floor unit. Includes framing, decking, and minimal electrical work. [ZBA ePlan]

    Case: BOA-1090432 Address: 11 HF Claremont Park Ward 4 Applicant: The Newt, LLC Article: Article 64, Section 36 Off-St. Parking Requirements Maneuvering and access areas Purpose: Off-Street parking for two motor vehicles, for use by building residents. This is legalizing an existing condition of over 50 years. Reference ALT1043959. Per site plan submitted.

    Case: BOA-1117413 Address: 294 Columbus Avenue Ward 4 Applicant: Jonathan Chung and Phuong Vu Articles: Article 64, Section 8.2 Basement Units Forbidden Article 64, Section 36 Off Street Parking Insufficient required 1 Purpose: Change of Occupancy from 4 to 5 residential units. Demolish existing spiral stair. Infill former in unit stair opening with one hour ceiling assembly. Install base & wall cabinets, counter top, sink and faucet in basement common function area A.

    Case: BOA-1051295 Address: 332-340 Summer Street Ward 6 Applicant: Beck South End Carriage LLC William Bec, Agent of the Member c/o Edward A. Gottlieb Article:Article 6 Section 4Other Cond Necc as Protection Change in Previous Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeal Purpose: The Applicant seeks to continue to use the Premises as a public parking lot for a fee capacity forty (40) vehicles under Permit For Use of Premises #U49687516 which expires December 31, 2020 under BOA Decision #698464.

    Case: BOA-1122487 Address: 100 N Street Ward 6 Applicant: Glen Hoffman Articles: Article 68, Section 7 Use Regulations Day Care Center use: Forbidden Article 68, Section 33 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Application is proposing the required number of spaces for this use on this building but is not considering the other uses within the same lot (for the rest of the buildings) which had already pre existing off street parking spaces. Purpose: Level 3 Alteration/Change of Occupancy of an existing 13,995 SF convent into a proposed Early Childhood Center (Day Care Center) for the South Boston Catholic Academy. Project includes a 938 SF entry and 2nd floor corridor addition. New LULA elevator and Fire protection system are included in the scope of work.

    Case: BOA- 897174 Address: 520 Dorchester Avenue Ward 7 Applicant: George Morancy Articles: Article 16 Section 1 Building Height Excessive Height is excessive (# of stories), Article 16 Section 1 Building Height Excessive Height is excessive (# of ft), Article 15 Section 1 Floor Area Ratio Floor area ratio is excessive Purpose: Amendment to issued permit ERT606497 reviewed by MJ. Add roof deck (previously approved at ZBA) as per plan. Permit set to be submitted upon Building Code approval. Cost reflected on issued permit ERT606497.

  3. HEARINGS: 12:30 PM

    Case: BOA-1123442 Address: 22-28 Blue Hill Avenue Ward 8 Applicant: BMF III, LLC Article: Article 50 Section 19 Uses Regulations Use: Repair Garage (2 Shops): Conditional Purpose: Change of Occupancy of 22 28 Blue Hill Ave from Storage, Distribution, and Public Garage to Repair Garage (two). File with ALT 1116736 and ALT 1118522.

    Case: BOA-1123448 Address: 14-16 Partridge Place Ward 8 Applicant: BMF III, LLC Articles: Article 50 Section 19 Uses Regulations Use: Health Club: ConditionaL, Article 50 Section 19 Uses Regulations Use: Storage: Forbidden Purpose: Change Occupancy of 14 16 Partridge Lane from Auto Body Repair Shop to Storage and Health Club <50 Occupants Filed along with ALT 1118519 and ALT 1116736.

    Case: BOA- 1130252 Address: 98 Forbes Street Ward 10 Applicant: Gregory Aloe Articles: Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 65, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Purpose: Construct new mudroom addition, single story wood frame construction, to existing single family dwelling. [ZBA ePlan]

    Case: BOA-1094620 Address: 139 Thornton Street Ward 11 Applicant: Jose Flores Article: Article 50, Section 29 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Max. allowed: 0.8 Existing: 1.0 Proposed: 1.2 Purpose: Add living space to the first floor by extending the space into the basement area and adding two bedrooms, a bathroom & a family room as per plans to be submitted. eplan >BOA

    Case: BOA-1131644 Address: 97 Williams Street Ward 11 Applicant: Joseph Federico Articles: Art. 55 Sec. 09 Lot size requirements is insufficient to support the existing building, due to subdivision Art. 55 Sec. 09 Floor area ratio is excessive, due to subdivision Art. 55 Sec. 09 Usable open space is insufficient, due to subdivision Art. 55, Section 9 Rear yard setback requirements is insufficient Purpose: Subdividing 680 sf of land from 97 Williams St to 99 Williams St. See ERT1087525.

    Case: BOA-1116715 Address: 99 Williams Street Ward 11 Applicant: Joseph Federico Articles: Article 55, Section 8 Use Regulations Multi family dwelling unit use (6) is forbidden, Article 55, Section 9 Lot area for the add'l dwelling unit is insufficient, Article 55, Section 9 Floor area ratio is excessive, Article 55, Section 9 Side yard setback requirement is insufficient, Art. 55, Section 40 ** Off Street Parking Insufficient Off street parking requirement is insufficient Purpose: Erect a new 6 unit residential building on two combined vacant lots. EPLAN 

    Case: BOA-1129263 Address: 116 Alexander Street Ward 13 Applicant: Enis Shehu Articles: Article 50, Section 29 Lot Area Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Lot Width Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Lot Frontage Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 50, Section 29 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Front Yard Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Side Yard Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 10, Section 1 Limitation of Area Off street parking shall not be located on the side lot line less than 5' 0" Purpose: Erect new 3 story Two Family Dwelling. Propose (2) off street parking. [ZBA ePlan]

    Case: BOA- 1070492 Address: 17-19 Playstead Road Ward 13 Applicant: Perpetual LLC Articles: Article 65, Section 8 Use Regulations 3 family use: Forbidden Article 65, Section 8.2 Use Regulations: Basement Units unit 1 extends into the basement which previously was not a living space area, Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Max. allowed: 0.5 Proposed: 0.73 Article 65 Section 41 Off Street Parking and Loading Design: insufficient 50% parking space dimensions of 8.5' x 20' Purpose: Change occupancy from 2 family dwelling to (4) 3 family dwelling. Eplan > BOA

    Case: BOA-1053701 Address: 1463-1467 Dorchester Avenue Ward 15 Applicant: Travis Lee Articles: Article 65, Section 15 Use Regulations Residential unit in first floor is a forbidden use, Article 65, Section 16 Floor area ratio is excessive, Article 65, Section 16 Height requirement is excessive, Article 65, Section 16 Rear yard setback requirement is insufficient, Article 65 Section 42.3 Traffic Visibility Across Corner, Article 65, Section 41Off Street Parking & Loading Req Off street parking requirement is insufficient, Art. 65 Sec. 41 Off St. Loading Req'mnts Off street loading is insufficient Purpose: Build new 5 story building with ground floor retail and office space, ground floor apartment and 28 apartments on floors 2 5. No parking. This is a nominal fee application to commence ZBA process. Applicant took ERT plans with him because he needed to apply for alt to combine lots and did not have proper documents with him.

    Case: BOA-1087157 Address: 19-33 Ashland Street Ward 16 Applicant: 19 Ashland, LLC Articles: Article 65, Section 41 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Maneuvering areas, Article 65, Section 8 Use Regulations Forbidden, Article 65, Section 9 Excessive F.A.R., Article 65, Section 9# of allowed stories exceeded, Article 65, Section 9 Insufficient front yard setback (Modal setback/street wall continuity), Article 65, Section 9 Insufficient rear yard setback Purpose: Erect an 8 UNIT DWELLING new townhouse design, as per plans. Permit set to be submitted upon ZBA approval. Existing house to be razed under a separate permit. (EPLAN)

    Case: BOA- 1130340 Address: 86 Bloomfield Street Ward 17 Applicant: Stephen Siuda Articles: Article 65, Section 8 Use Regulations Use: Three (3) Family Dwelling: Forbidden Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 65 Section 41 Off Street Parking and Loading Off Street Parking Insufficient Purpose: Confirm Occupancy as an existing 1 Family Dwelling. Change Occupancy to become a Three (3) Family Dwelling. 

    Case: BOA- 1131478 Address: 19 Torrey Street Ward 17 Applicant: Stephen Siuda Articles:Article 65, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Lot Width Insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Lot Frontage Insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 65, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Purpose: Erect a new 3 story Three Family Dwelling. Propose three (3) off street parking. [ZBA ePlan]

    Case: BOA- 1076226 Address: 34 Temple Street Ward 17 Applicant: John Roche AIA Articles: Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 65, Section 9 Building Height (# of Stories ) Excessive Article 65, Section 42.13 Two or More Dwellings on Same Lot Purpose: Proposed Single Family Condominium Home *Permit to be filed in conjunction with 34A, 36 36A, 38 38A, and 40 40A Temple St. (1 5 building on same lot ERT1040999, ERT10410007, ERT 1041013, ERT1041019, and ERT1041024).

    Case: BOA-1076231 Address: 34A Temple Street Ward 17 Applicant: John Roche AIA Articles: Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 65, Section 9 Building Height ( # of Stories ) Excessive Article 65, Section 42.13 Two or More Dwellings on Same Lot Purpose: Proposed Single Family Condominium Home *Permit to be filed in conjunction with 34, 36 36A, 38 38A, and 40 40A Temple St. *(1 5 building on same lot ERT1040999, ERT10410007, ERT 1041013, ERT1041019, and ERT1041024).

    Case: BOA- 1076244 Address: 36-36A Temple Street Ward 17 Applicant: John Roche AIA Articles: Article 65, Section 8 Use Regulations Use: Two Family Dwelling: Forbidden Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 65, Section 9 Building Height (# of Stories) Excessive Article 65, Section 42.2 Conformity with Existing Building Alignment Article 65, Section 42.13 Two or More Dwellings on Same Lot Purpose: Proposed 2 Family Attached Townhouse design per plan. Permit to be filed in conjunction with 34, 34A, 38 38A, and 40 40A Temple St (1 5 building on same lot ERT1040999, ERT10410007, ERT 1041013, ERT1041019, and ERT1041024).

    Case: BOA- 1076239 Address: 38-38A Temple Street Ward 17 Applicant: John Roche AIA Articles: Article 65, Section 8 Use Regulations Use: Two Family Dwelling: Forbidden Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 65, Section 9 Building Height (# of Stories ) Excessive Article 65, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 65, Section 42.13 Two or More Dwellings on Same Lot Article 65, Section 42.2 Conformity with Existing Building Alignment Purpose: Proposed Two Family Attached Townhouse design per drawings. Permit to be filed in conjunction with 34, 34A, 36 36A, and 40 40A Temple St (1 5 building on same lot ERT1040999, ERT10410007, ERT 1041013, ERT1041019, and ERT1041024). 8 City of Boston Board of Appeal

    Case: BOA- 1076235 Address: 40-40A Temple Street Ward 17 Applicant: John Roche AIA Articles: Article 65, Section 8 Use Regulations Use: Two Family Dwelling: Forbidden Article 65, Section 9Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 65, Section 9 Building Height (# of Stories) Excessive Article 65, Section 42.13Two or More Dwellings on Same Lot Article 65, Section 42.2 Conformity with Existing Building Alignment Purpose: Proposed two family Attached home per plan. Permit to be filed in conjunction with 34, 34A, 36 36A and 38 38A, Temple St. (1 5 building on same lot ERT1040999, ERT10410007, ERT 1041013, ERT1041019, and ERT1041024).

    Case: BOA-991361 Address: 533 Washington Street Ward 17 Applicant: Stephen Siuda Articles: Article 65 Section 15 Use Regulations Use: Retail Cannabis Establishment: Forbidden (Table B Footnote # 25), Article 65 Section 15 Use: Conditional Retail Cannabis Establishment: Conditional Purpose: Change Occupancy to include a Recreational Cannabis Retail Establishment. Remodel the interior of the Building.

    Case: BOA- 1130258 Address: 36-38 Murray Hill Road Ward 19 Applicant: Mai Phung Articles: Article 67, Section 9 Lot size to erect a dwelling is insufficient Article 67, Section 9 Lot area for the add'l dwelling unit is insufficient Article 67, Section 9 Minimum lot width requirement is insufficient Article 67, Section 9 Minimum lot frontage requirement is insufficient Article 67, Section 9 Floor area ratio is excessive Article 67, Section 9 Height requirement (2.5 stories max.) is excessive Article 67, Section 9 Front yard setback requirement is insufficient Article 67, Section 9 Side yard setback requirement is insufficient Article 67, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient Art. 69 Sec. 09 Rear yard setback requires is insufficient Purpose: Proposed to erect a two family on an vacant lot.

    Case: BOA- 1115286 Address: 17 Kingsboro Park Ward 19 Applicant: David Yassa Articles: Article 55, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 55, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Purpose: Proposal is for renovation of third floor space to add additional conditioned/livable space for second story condo Seeking expedited denial to begin appeals process. Eplan

    Case: BOA- 1068506 Address: 12 Rock Hill Road Ward 19 Applicant: Matthew Hayes Articles: Article 55, Section 40.5a Parking Maneuverability 3 spaces are on tandem spaces, Article 55, Section 40.5d Parking space sizes 1 space should be accessible according to 521 CMR, Article 55, Section 41.1 Conformity Ex Bldg Alignment, Article 55, Section 8 Use Regulations 12 residential unit use: forbidden, Article 56, Section 8 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Max. allowed: 0.6 Proposed: 1.82, Article 56, Section 8 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Max. allowed: 3 Proposed: 4, Article 56, Section 8 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Max. allowed: 35’ Proposed: 36’, Article 55, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Required: 7’ and 10’ Proposed: Right: 5.8’ and Left: 4.5’, Article 55, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Required: ’20 Proposed: 15.4’ Purpose: Combine 3 existing Lots into one 10,138 sq ft Lot of land, Lot A 29 Rock Hill Rd. Parcel#1900258000 with Lot B, 31 Rock Hill Rd Parcel#1900258001 and Lot C Parcel #1900258002. This Lot to be known as 12 Rock Hill Rd. Erect a new 4 story, 12 Unit Residential Building (2 affordable rental units) with 20 19 parking spaces. There will be a full Sprinkler system being installed. Propose (10) ancillary parking from 29 Rock Hill Road (ALT1060818).

    Case: BOA-1068509 Address: 29 Rock Hill Road Ward 19 Applicant: Matthew Hayes Articles: Article 55, Section 8 Use Regulations Ancillary parking use: Conditional Article 55, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Required: 15' Proposed: 2' Article 55, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Max. allowed: 0.6 Article 55, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Required: 20' Proposed: 2' Article 55, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 55, Section 40 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Design. Maneuvering of tandem parking Purpose: Erect an addition as per plans. Provide ten (10) ancillary parking to 12 Rock Hill Road (ERT1060820).

    Case: BOA- 1091923 Address: 1870 Centre Street Ward 20 Applicant: Center Trust, LLC Articles: Article 56, Section 39 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Off Street parking is insufficient 63 required, 25 proposed Article 2A, Section 2A 1 Definitions Entertainment uses including fitness centers shall not operate past 10:30pm. Purpose: Interior build out, new tenant, Change of Use to include 24hr fitness center. eplan

    Case: BOA-1097293 Address: 14 Mount Hood Road Ward 21 Applicant: Leovofs, LLC Articles: Article 51 Section 8 Use Regulations Use Table A Footnote #5 Basement Units Forbidden, Art. 51 Sec. 09 Insufficient additional lot area per unit, Art. 51 Sec. 09Excessive F.A.R. (Basement Unit), Art. 51 Sec. 09 Insufficient open space per unit, Art. 51 Sec. 09 # of habitable stories exceeded (4 habitable stories), Art. 51 Sec. 56 Off street parking requirements Insufficient parking (No proposed parking) Purpose: Seeking to change the occupancy of the existing three family residential dwelling to a seven family residential dwelling and renovate. ZBA. Nominal Fee. E Plans Attached.

  4. RE-DISCUSSIONS: 12:30 PM

    Case: BOA-1050291 Address: 32 Orleans Street Ward 1 Applicant: 32 Orleans Street, LLC Articles: Article 27T-5 East Boston IPOD Appicability Article 53 Section 56 Off-Street Parking & Loading Req Insufficient parking – 1.5/unit req. Article 53 Section 56.5.a Parking maneuverability Article 53 Section 8 Use Regulations 6 unit dwelling – Forbidden Article 53 Section 9 Excessive F.A.R. – 1.0 max., Article 53 Section 9 # of allowed stories exceeded – 3 story max. Article 53 Section 9 Max allowed height exceeded – 35’ max Article 53 Section 9 Insufficient side yard setback – 2.5’ min Article 53 Section 9 Insufficient additional lot area per unit – 1,000sf/unit req. Article 53 Section 9 Insufficient open space per unit – 300sf/unit req. Article 53 Section 9 Insufficient rear yard setback Article 53 Section 56 Off-Street Parking & Loading Req (d) Design – Dimensional Size of spaces provided undersized Purpose: Raze existing structure at 32 Orleans Street, combine lots 0105385000 & 0105384000, new lot to be 2,076 square feet of land (See ALT1008506). Erect five (5) story multifamily dwelling with parking for 4 vehicles. Plans are submitted for Zoning Refusal/Nominal Fee. Full CDs upon ZBA approval. *SEE ALT1022166/combining lots 

    Case: BOA-1068478 Address: 324 Sumner Street Ward 1 Applicant: Bobby Gerasimidis Articles: Article 27T-5 East Boston IPOD Applicability, Article 53 Section 56 Off-Street Parking Insufficient 0 provided < 1 req’d for add’l dwelling, Article 53 Section 52 Roof Structure Restrictions, Article 53 Section 8 Use Regulations 6 unit dwelling – Forbidden, Article 53 Section 9 Add’l Lot Area Insufficient 2,250sqft < 3,000 sqft min req’d, Article 53 Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive 1.0 > 1.0 max Article 53 Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) 39.75’ > 35’ max, Article 53 Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient 1.7’ < 2.5’ min req’d Purpose: Renovate, erect vertical addition with roof deck, change occupancy from a One (1) Family and Beauty salon to a three (3) unit residential dwelling as per plans. Seeking ZBA relief. 10/07/2020 - Extension of living space into basement added to scope of work.

    Case: BOA-10 12022 Address: 14 North Bennet Street Ward 3 Applicant: Epsilon Partners Articles:Article 54, Section 10 Usable Open Space Insufficient, Article 54, Section 10 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 54, Section 10 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 54, Section 21 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Off street parking is insufficient. Article 54, Section 18 Roof Structure Restrictions Purpose: Seeking to change the occupancy from a rectory to six residential units. Also, to erect a one story addition and complete renovations.

    Case: BOA-1121041 Address: 36 Gaston Street Ward 12 Applicant: Amenyonah Bossman Article: Article 50,Section 28 Use regulations Transitional Housing is a conditional use in a 3F 4000 sub district Purpose: Construction renovations to change use from 1 family to a Residential house for re-entry for women being released from prison. Work consists of demolition, waterproofing, Fire Sprinkler, Fire Escape, Fire Alarm, Interior Framing and two bathroom renovations. ADA bathroom and Wheelchair lift. Interior finishes.

  5. RE-DISCUSSIONS: 1:00 PM

    Case: BOA- 1037522 Address: 437 Frankfort Street Ward 1 Applicant: 441 Frankfort Street, LLC Articles: Article 27T-5 East Boston IPOD Applicability, Article 53 Section 37 Excessive F.A.R. 1.0 max, Article 53 Section 56 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Purpose: Erect a 4 unit residential dwelling.

    Case: BOA- 1069837 Address: 159-165 Everett Street Ward 1 Applicant: Joseph Vitale Articles: Article 27T 5 East Boston IPOD Applicability Article 53 Section 8 Use Forbidden Article 53 Section 9 Insufficient additional lot area per unit Article 53 Section 9 Excessive F.A.R. Article 53 Section 9 # of allowed stories Exceeded Article 53 Section 9 Max. allowed height Exceeded Article 53 Section 9 Insufficient open space per unit Art. 53 Sec. 573) Traffic visibility across a corner lotArt. 53 Sec. 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient Off street parking Art. 53 Sec. 56* Off St.Parking Requirements DESIGN a) Maneuvering areas Article 53Section 9 Dim Reg Applic in Res Sub Dist 3) Location of Main Entrance Article 53 Section 9 Insufficient rear yard setback Purpose: Combine lots per ALT1065172 to create one lot. Raze existing building and erect a 7 unit residential dwelling with roof decks and parking for 8 vehicles. *Existing building to be razed on a separate permit.

    Case: BOA-1027055 Address: 655 Saratoga Street Ward 1 Applicant: Eric Zachrison Articles:Article 53 Section 8 Multi Family Dwelling Use : Forbidden Article 53, Section 56 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Off Street Parking Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 53, Section 52 Roof Structure Restrictions Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Article 53, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 27T 5 East Boston IPOD Applicability Article 9, Section 2Change in Non Conforming Use Purpose: Change of Occupancy from Retail Space to Four Residential Units and Retail Space. Construct two story addition with roof deck above existing first floor footprint. Renovation to existing garage.

    Case: BOA- 1106912 Address: 243 Princeton Street Ward 1 Applicant: LG Princeton, LLC Articles: Article 27T 5 East Boston IPOD Applicability Article 53 Section 8 Use Regulations MFR Forbidden Article 53 Section 9 Insufficient additional lot area/unit 1,000/unit req.Article 53 Section 9 Excessive F.A.R. 1.0 max. Article 53 Section 9# of allowed stories exceeded 3 story max.Article 53 Section 9 Max allowed height exceeded 35' max.Article 53 Section 9 Insufficient open space per unit 300sf/unit req.Article 53 Section 9 Insufficient rear yard setback 30' req.Article 53 Section 9 Front entrance Does not face front lot line Article 53 Section 56 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Insufficient parking 16 spaces req. Article 53 Section 56.5.aParking maneuverability Clear maneuvering areasArticle 53, Section 56 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Parking space size .50/8.5 x 20' min.Art. 10 Sec. 01 Limitation of parking areas Parking buffer from side yard 5' Req. Purpose: Seeking to combine Parcel ID's 0107028000 and 0107029000 to form one new lot with 5,000 SF lot to be known as "243 Princeton Street." Also, to raze the existing structure at 243 Princeton Street and erect a residential building with nine units and nine parking spaces.

    Case: BOA-1048915 Address: 229-231 Bunker Hill Street Ward 2 Applicant: Patrick Mahoney Article(s): Article 62, Section 13 Main use – Three family detached dwelling - Conditional Article 62, Section 13 Accessory use first story – Conditional (= to proposed main use) Article 62, Section 14 Excessive F.A.R. – 2.0 max Article 62, Section 14 Max allowed height exceeded – 35’ max Article 62, Section 14 Insufficient usable open space per unit – 50f/unit req. Article 62, Section 14 Insufficient rear yard setback – 15’ min. setback req./shallow lot Article 62, Section 14 Insufficient side yard setback – 2.5’/footnote (4) Article 62, Section 30 Conformity with existing street wall alignment – Modal Article 62, Section 29 Off Street Parking Insufficient – 1.5/unit req. Article 62, Section 29 Off Street Parking Insufficient – Design; -size and clear maneuvering areas Art. 62 Sec. 62 27 Screening and Buffering Required Purpose: Demolish existing one story restaurant and erect a new 4 story 3 unit residential building with enclosed garage and roof deck. *Private roof deck

    Case: BOA- 1038178 Address: 30-36 Batterymarch Street Ward 3 Applicant: Sonder USA, Inc Article(s): 45(45-14) Use Regulations Conditional Purpose: To change the occupancy from commercial spaces and 26 residential units to commercial spaces and 26 Executive suites. Also, to complete interior renovations. *Stores, Restaurant#36A, Medical Office, 26 Executive Suites & restaurant; renovations to unit 5A 

    Case: BOA-1098736 Address: 14-20 West Broadway Ward 6 Applicant: Dennis Gignac Articles: Art. 68 Sec.08 Insufficient additional lot area per unit 1,000sf/unit req. Article 68, Section 33 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Insufficient parking per dwelling unit Article 68, Section 8 Insufficient open space per unit Purpose: Interior renovation of existing 2nd floor Restaurant (shell space). Construct new tenant separation walls and change proposed occupancy to include 4units consisting of 2 studios and 2 one bedroom units.*Change occupancy from 49 Residential units, restaurant. retail and parking. ERT325051/2015 to 53 Residential units, restaurant, retail and parking.

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