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Zoning Advisory Board of Appeal hearing

The subcommittee is holding a hearing on November 21, 2019, at 5 p.m.

The Boston Zoning Code has information on the Articles and definitions of terms in this agenda

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. HEARINGS: 5 p.m.

    Case: BOA-981595  Address: 1531 Centre Street Ward: 20  Applicant: Damon Darienzo

    Article(s): 9(9-1) 56(56-8)

    Purpose: Extend first floor unit of 2 family residential home into basement - adding 4 rooms (entertainment room, office, bathroom, wet bar area).

     

    Case: BOA-991573  Address: 18 Caspar Street Ward: 20  Applicant: Christine Kennedy

    Article(s): 56(56-8: Excessive F.A.R. & Insufficient side yard setback)

    Purpose: Extend existing level into attic area to create one living level. HOME OWNER APPLICATION. *Scope of work clarification: Gut rehab of 1.5 Story Bungalow structure and increase to a two story dwelling in accordance with the submitted architectural plans and survey which identifies "New Addition" to be constructed.

     

    Case: BOA-997186  Address:  70 Fletcher Street Ward: 20  Applicant: Gena Mavuli

    Article(s): 67(67-32) 67(67-9: Add'l lot area insufficient, Floor area ratio excessive & Bldg height excessive (stories)) 67(67-9.3)

    Purpose: Remove window on 3rd floor for new door and deck, Install 60" diameter spiral staircase. Enclose risers on all steps. Change occupancy to two family.

     

    Case: BOA- 1004846 Address: 2R Perham Street Ward: 20  Applicant: Steven Petitpas

    Article(s): 9(9-1)

    Purpose: Renovate total home from fire and add addition.

     

    Case: BOA-984586  Address: 11 Robin Street Ward:  20 Applicant: Phillip Cheetham

    Article(s): 56(56-8)

    Purpose: Renovate kitchen and adding a full bathroom off master bedroom.

     

    Case: BOA-977602  Address: 56 Russett Road Ward: 20  Applicant: Jingsong Cao

    Article(s): 9(9-1) 56(56-8: Floor area ratio excessive, Bldg height excessive (stories), Rear yard insufficient & Side yard insufficient) 

    Purpose: Propose to have an addition of dormer in the attic level to extend the living area (vertical extension). The extended living area will belong to the 2nd floor unit (unit #2).

     

    Case: BOA-999433  Address: 44 Zeller Street  Ward: 20  Applicant: Jessie Lortie

    Article(s): 67(67-9)

    Purpose: Replace existing deck, rear with two stories addition. Remodel existing kitchen.

     

    Case: BOA-991005  Address: 6 Martinwood Road Ward:  19 Applicant: Giannalda Fontana

    Article(s): 55(55-40) 55(55-9: Side yard insufficient & Front yard insufficient)

    Purpose: Construct carport and rear mudroom addition to existing one family dwelling.

     

    Case: BOA-987407  Address: 10 Draper Road  Ward:  18 Applicant: Clayton Samuels

    Article(s): 69(69-9)

    Purpose: Extend living space to basement on existing single-family dwelling. Perform interior ONLY, Non-structural. ZBA.

     

    Case: BOA-993725  Address: 123 Glendower Road Ward: 18   Applicant: Guerda Conservce

    Article(s): 67(67-9)

    Purpose: Legalize existing work and basement and install new windows (2) and install new door.

     

    Case: BOA-1001324  Address: 11 Walter Street Ward: 18  Applicant: Pamela Bardhi

    Article(s): 69(69-8)

    Purpose: Change Occupancy from  a One Family Dwelling to a Two ( 2 ) Family Dwelling & Workshop.  Existing condition for many years. No work to be done. I am only confirming a pre-existing Occupancy that is not reflected on ISD files and filing the correct documentation to make sure this is listed under the correct Occupancy.

     

    Case: BOA-934040  Address: 33 Moultrie Street Ward: 17  Applicant: Nha Tran

    Article(s): 9(9-1) 65(65-9)

    Purpose: Adding a full bath in the basement.

     

    Case: BOA-1001591  Address: 1664-1668 Dorchester Avenue  Ward: 16  Applicant: Future Leaders LLC

    Article(s): 65(65-8)

    Purpose: Change occupancy from cafe to daycare. Simple build out, sheet rock, painting, and flooring.

     

    Case: BOA-989792  Address: 15-17 Tovar Street  Ward: 15  Applicant: Maria Gomes

    Article(s): 10(10-1) 65(65-41) 65(65-9)

    Purpose: Driveway Curb Cut. - I'm planning to remove a small shed on the side of the house to create extra space for parking, and pave the area. - I will also be removing a portion of the wall fence to create an entrance for the car. - Once the shed is removed the space would be 32' W x 16' L.

     

    Case: BOA-984307  Address: 302-316 Bowdoin Street Ward: 15  Applicant: Elliott Beale

    Article(s): 6(6-4)

    Purpose: Remove proviso for take-out granted to this petitioner owner only.

     

    Case: BOA-997066  Address: 34 Midland Street Ward: 13  Applicant: Mark Collins

    Article(s): 65(65-9)

    Purpose: Repair landings. Extend living space into basement for family room.

     

    Case: BOA-979443  Address: 78 Harbor View Street Ward: 13  Applicant: Tuan Nguyen

    Article(s): 65(65-9: Floor area ratio excessive, Usable open space insufficient & Side yard insufficient)

    Purpose: Construct new side addition for kitchen expansion on existing two-family dwelling.

     

    Case: BOA-1003971  Address: 26 Jamaica Street Ward: 11  Applicant: Rebecca Rollins

    Article(s): 55(55-9)

    Purpose: Confirm Occupancy as a One Family dwelling as well as renovate interior, add bathroom, add bump-out additions on front and side, expand second floor above bump-outs.

     

    Case: BOA-1000963  Address: 4 Noble Court Ward: Applicant: Kristen Day

    Article(s): 53(53-9)

    Purpose: Confirm occupancy as single family dwelling and add a rear deck.

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