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Canceled:
Board of Appeal hearing

Reason for cancellation: The Zoning Board of Appeal hearing scheduled for May 19, 2020, has been postponed due to the ongoing public health emergency.
Postponed

The Zoning Board of Appeal hearing scheduled for May 19, 2020, has been postponed due to the ongoing public health emergency.

The appeals scheduled for May 19, 2020, were originally scheduled to be heard on March 24, 2020. The hearing for March 24, 2020, was previously postponed and the entire agenda deferred to May 19, 2020.

Be advised

All appeals scheduled to be heard on May 19, 2020, will be re-noticed to a date to be determined. Notice will be provided in accordance with the zoning law and will include the new date, time and place for the hearing.

Important

The May 14, 2020, (deferred from March 19, 2020) hearing of the Advisory Subcommittee will be held as scheduled. The vote of the full board on the May 14, 2020, Subcommittee recommendations will take place at the next full hearing of the board.

Members of the community are strongly encouraged to email letters in support of or opposition to an appeal to isdboardofappeal@boston.gov. Doing so will continue to promote social and physical distancing as well as facilitate virtual hearings.

Discussion Topics

  1. BUILDING CODE 9:30 a.m

    Case: BOA-1049399 Address: 42-44 South Russell Street Ward 3 Applicant: Timothy Burke

    Purpose: Remove portion of roof to install new dormer on rear wall and roof deck with new stair and hatch access. Install new bathroom and interior finishes. Install associated new mechanical and electrical work.

  2. HEARING: 9:30 a.m.

    Case: BOA-1048641 Address: 100-110 Lincoln Street Ward 22 Applicant: Greg McCarthy

    Article(s): 51(51-16) 51(51-57)

    51(51-17: Excessive f.a.r.- 1.0 max., Height exceeded- 35' max & Insufficient usable open space per unit)

    51(51-56: Off-Street Parking Insufficient & Off-Street Parking & Loading Req)

    Purpose: Erect a new multifamily building (32 Units) with parking on ground level, as per plans. Existing building to razed under separate permit. Permit set to be submitted upon zba approval. 5 story structure.



    Case: BOA-1023729 Address: 809-821 Beacon Street Ward 21 Applicant: Lawrence Baker

    Article(s):6(6-4)

    Purpose: Remove proviso BZC-31677 for non-conforming use, conditional use permit for Children's Medical Center parking open air lot.( Parking for 249 vehicles)



    Case: BOA-1050947 Address: 7 Brown Terrace Ward 19 Applicant: Seaverns Brown Realty Trust

    Article(s): 9(9-1)

    Purpose: The existing 6-family apt building at 7 Brown Terr. is to be combined with the other existing attached 6-family buildings 9 Seaverns Av, 11 Seaverns Av., &

    5 Brown Te, on same lot, to become 1 building addressed as 9-11 Seaverns Av. of 24 apts. Part of applications ALT1031020 and related.



    Case: BOA-1050946 Address: 5 Brown Terrace Ward 19 Applicant: Seaverns Brown Realty Trust

    Article(s): 9(9-1)

    Purpose: The existing 6-family apt building at 5 Brown Terr. is to be combined with the other existing attached 6-family buildings 9 Seaverns Av., 11 Seaverns Av., & 7 Brown Terr, on same lot, to become 1 building addressed as 9-11 Seaverns Av. of 24 apts. Part of applications ALT1031020 and related.



    Case: BOA-1050630 Address: 11 Seaverns Avenue Ward 19 Applicant: Seaverns Brown Realty Trust

    Article(s): 9(-1)

    Purspose: The existing 6-family apt building at 11 Seaverns Av. is to be combined with the other existing attached 6-family buildings 9 Seaverns Av., 5 Brown Terr., & 7 Brown Terr, on same lot, to become 1 building addressed as 9-11 Seaverns Av. of 24 apts. Part of applications ALT1031020 and related.



    Case: BOA-1050628 Address: 9-11 Seaverns Avenue Ward 19 Applicant: Seaverns Brown Realty Trust

    Article(s): 9(9-1) 55(55-8)

    55(55-9: Lot area for the add'l dwelling unit is insufficient, Required side yard setback is insufficient, Floor area ratio is excessive & Usable open space is insufficient)

    55(55-40: Off street parking insufficient & OffStreet Loading insufficient)

    Purpose: The existing 6-family apartment building at 9 Seaverns Av. is to be combined with other existing attached 6-family buildings 11 Seaverns Av., 5 Brown Terr., & 7 Brown Terr., to become one building addressed as 9-11 Seaverns Ave. of 32 apartments. Change occupancy to include 8 additional units in basement. Renovate the existing unfinished basement of the existing 24 unit brick-clad apartment building for 8 new units in the existing basement (including 2 Group 2A). Minor modifications to the rear exterior for light, egress, & lift. The renovated basement will be fully

    sprinklered. See other applications ALT946184, ALT946174, and ALT946178.



    Case: BOA-1044698 Address: 512-514 Poplar Street Ward 18 Applicant: Brian O Driscoll

    Article(s): 67(67-8) 67(67-32)

    67(67-9: Insufficient lot size- (6,000sf req.), Insufficient lot width (60' req.),

    Insufficient lot frontage (60' req.), Excessive F.A.R. (.5 max.), # of allowed sto-ries has been exceeded (2-1/2 stories max.), Insufficient usable open space (1,800sf/unit req.), Insufficient front yard setback (25' req./modal), Insufficient side yard setback (10' req.) & Insufficient rear yard setback (40' req.).

    Purpose: To construct new 2 family dwelling.



    Case: BOA-1020215 Address: 1631 Hyde Park Avenue Ward 18 Applicant: Carlos Reyes

    Article(s): 69(69-14) 69(69-27.2:N.B/L.I)

    Purpose: Use of Premises for Outdoor sale of 4 Used Motor Vehicles and 10 off-street parking spaces for auto-body (repair). Total existing spaces 14 dedicated to auto-body/ repair uses only.



    Case: BOA-1046947 Address: 67-69 Sanford Street Ward 17 Applicant: Michael Liu

    Article(s): 9(9-1)

    Purpose: Propose 2 off-street parking behind the existing two-family dwelling filed in accordance with the submitted plans. This application has been filed in conjunction with plans for ALT969210.



    Case: BOA-1046942 Address: 67-69 Sanford Street Ward 17 Applicant: Michael Liu

    Article(s): 9(9-1)

    65(65-9: Insufficient front yard setback (Ft. Stairway roof overhang-canopy)

    & of allowed stories has been exceeded. (third story full dormer)

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    Purpose: In existing two-family, construct a rear addition on the side of #67 to match #69, to include a dormer, add a 1.5 baths to each unit, to replace roof, siding, and windows in accordance with the submitted plans.



    Case: BOA-1046226 Address: 1080 Adams Street Ward 17 Applicants: Thomas O’Connor

    Article(s): 9(9-1)

    Purpose: Extend living space to attic. Install knee wall around perimeter and put dividing wall for closet bathroom area of bedroom. Work performed under SF963640.



    Case: BOA-768314 Address: 511 Gallivan Blvd Ward 16 Applicant: McDonald’s USA, LLC

    Article(s): 9(9-1)

    Purpose: McDonald's proposes to perform an interior renovation of its existing restaurant. Construct a small addition to the front of the store, and perform exterior facade and signage improvements, all as shown on the plans filed with the application. ZBA



    Case: BOA-1028568 Address: 577 Freeport Street Ward 16 Applicant: Thomas Malone

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

    Purpose: Erect new pre-manufactured, modular two-family dwelling with proposed (3) off-street parking. Raze existing single-family dwelling on separate permit.



    Case: BOA-981052 Address: 31 Lonsdale Street Ward 16 Applicant: Phung Porzio, Inc

    Article(s): 65(65-8) 65(65-41)

    65(65-9: Lot Area Insufficient, Floor Area Ratio Excessive, Bldg Height Excessive (Stories), Front Yard Insufficient & Side Yard Insufficient)

    Purpose: Construction of a new unit on the third floor, permit was previously issued for 3 family but work never completed.



    Case: BOA-939989 Address: 4 Hecla Street Ward 15 Applicant: Joe Holland M. Holland and Sons Construction

    Article(s):65(65-8) 65(65-42)

    65(65-9: Lot area for the add'l units is insufficient, Floor area ratio is excessive,

    Height is excessive, Height is excessive, Usable open space is insufficient,

    Front yard requirement is insufficient, Side yard requirement is insufficient & Rear yard requirement is insufficient)

    Purpose: Full demo of existing 3-family building at 4 Hecla St. New construction of 4-story apartment building w/ 9 total units. Includes new surface parking area at first floor level of building.



    Case: BOA-978496 Address: 95-99 Freeport Street Ward 15 Applicant: Mai Phung

    Article(s): 65(65-21)

    Purpose: Proposed to change occupancy to include 10 apartments (as per plans).



    Case: BOA-1019761 Address: 21 Fenton Street Ward 15 Applicant: Modern Contracting Inc

    Article(s): 65(65-9: Lot Area Insufficient, Floor Area Ratio Excessive, Bldg Height Excessive (Stories), Usable Open Space Insufficient, Front Yard Insufficient & Side Yard Insufficient)

    Purpose: Build a two family.



    Case: BOA-1030527 Address: 512 Blue Hill Avenue Ward 14 Applicant: Eltion Allen

    Article(s):50(50-29: Insufficient additional lot area per dwelling unit, Excessive F.A.R. & Insufficient side yard setback)

    Purpose: Change occupancy from 2 units to 4 units.



    Case: BOA-1001614 Address: 48 Hansborough Street Ward 14 Applicant: Alfonso Sira

    Article(s): 60(60-41)

    60(60-9: Lot size minimum required to erect a dwelling building is insufficient, Lot area required for the add'l units is insufficient, Floor area ratio is excessive, Usable open space is insufficient & Side yard setback requirement is insufficient)

    Purpose: Erect a 3 family residential building on vacant lot.



    Case: BOA-1016717 Address: 682 Blue Hill Avenue Ward 14 Applicant: Albert Ogiste

    Article(s): 9(9-1) 60(60-9)

    Purpose:Renovation of existing Five(5)FamilyDwelling.Work to include : installation of new Kitchens, Bathrooms, mechanical, electrical/plumbing & HVAC, reframe building interiors per plans. Construct new Rear Decks / Egress stairs per plans, sheetrock/plaster entire building, windows/doors, roof/exterior siding. Install new Sprinkler / Fire Alarm system. See SF884901 for $350,000.



    Case: BOA-1042832 Address: 88 Waumbeck Street Ward 12 Applicant: Alfonso Sira

    Article(s): 50(50-29:Add'l Lot Area Insufficient, Floor Area Ratio Excessive, Usable Open Space Insufficient, Front Yard Insufficient & Side Yard Insuffi-cient)

    Purpose: Erect a 3 story, Three ( 3 ) Family Dwelling on existing 4,025 sq. ft. vacant Lot.



    Case: BOA-1053415 Address: 14 Alaska Street Ward 12 Applicant: Derric Small

    Article(s): 10(10-1) 50(50-28)

    50(50-29: Add'l Lot Area Insufficient & Front Yard Insufficient)

    Purpose: Change of occupancy from a two-family dwelling to seven units residential dwelling and parking. Erect an addition to the existing building for additional units.



    Case: BOA-1047746 Address: 83-87 Highland Street Ward 11 Applicant: Dillon Brennan

    Article(s): 50(50-29: Add'l Lot Area Insufficient & Usable Open Space Insufficient)

    Purpose: Seeking to change the occupancy of the existing mixed-use building from two residential dwellings and a Store to three residential dwellings. Also, to renovate

  3. HEARINGS: 10:30 a.m.

    Case: BOA-1046011 Address: 50 Rogers Street Ward 7 Applicant: William Mohan

    Article(s): 14(14-14-1) 14(14-14-3) 14(14-4) 15(15-1) 16(16-8)

    17(17-1) 18(18-1) 18(18-2) 20(20-8)

    16(16-1: Building Height Excessive & Bldg Height Excessive (Stories)

    Purpose: Construct duplex townhouse with 1 car garage, kitchen, living room, 1 1/2 baths for each unit and a roof deck to be shared by each townhouse. SF1005766 (to demolish).



    Case: BOA-949975 Address: 28 Exeter Street Ward 5 Applicant: Exeter Towers LLC

    Article(s):15(15-15-1) 16(16-1) 21(21-21-1)

    Purpose: The work will consist of an addition to an 9 story building. It will be a renovation and addition of a rooftop of approx.4870sf.,of which 2130sf is exposed. bldg.is non-conforming and addition will require relief from ZBA as to height and FAR.



    Case: BOA-1046127 Address: 201-241 Stuart Street Ward 5 Applicant: Michael Flannery

    Article(s):32(32-4) 38(38-19)

    38(38-7: Building Height & Floor Area Ratio)

    38(38-18: 38-18.1 Restaurant Uses (one or more)-Conditional, 38-18.1 Public Parking Garage- Conditional, 38-18.6(d)- Parking for all other commercial uses-Conditional, 38-18 Rental Car Agency- Conditional & 38-18.4 Day care facilities)

    Purpose: Redevelopment of the Motor Mart Garage, including construction of a new residential tower, all as more particularly shown on the enclosed plans.



    Case: BOA-1030849 Address: 171 West Brookline Street Ward 4 Applicant: Bradley Apone

    Article(s): 32(32-32-4) 64(64-9.4)

    Purpose: Install a new rear deck on the first floor. to amend ALT931291.

    Case: BOA-981122 Address: 471-477 Hanover Street Ward 3 Applicant: Tyler Murphy

    Article(s): 54(54-18)

    54(54-10: Floor Area Ratio Excessive & Rear Yard Insufficient)

    Purpose: Change Occupancy of existing building from 7 units to 6 units.Exterior modifications as shown, interior modifications as shown. Exterior wood decks to be built in rear of building. Building was once two buildings that were previously combined, which is why it is 471-477 Hanover St.



    Case: BOA-1049052 Address: 62 Roland Street Ward 2 Applicant: CPC-T Innerbelt, LLC

    Article(s): 62(62-29)

    62(62-17: Use:Multifamily Dwelling:Forbidden & Use:Accessory Parking:Forbidden)

    62(62-18: Floor Area Ratio Excessive & Building Height Excessive)

    Purpose: Erect a new 7 story, Mixed- Use Building; the majority of the building will be located in Somerville, on a newly created 85,615 sq ft Lot, associated with ALT1026984 and ALT1026989. On the Ground Floor will be a Parking Garage and a Bar / Country Club. On the Upper Floors will be Residential Use. Seeking zoning

    relief for FAR, height and insufficient off-street parking. See plans, zoning memo and MOU with City of Somerville.



    Case: BOA-1049040 Address: 56 Roland Street Ward 2 Applicant: Paradigm Direct Roland, LLC

    Article(s): 62(62-29)

    Purpose: Combine 56 Roland St. with 52 Roland St., into one lot and subdivide 5,389SF to create a new lot at 62 Roland Street for new ERT to be developed on new lot. Zoning violation triggered for insufficient off-street parking created by subdivision. Existing buildings to remain. Plan filed w / ALT1026984.



    Case: BOA-1049041 Address: 52 Roland Street Ward 2 Applicant: Paradigm Direct Roland, LLC

    Article(s): 62(62-29)

    Purpose: Combine 52 Roland St. with 56 Roland St., to into one lot and subdivide 5,389SF to create new lot at 62 Roland Street, for new ERT to be developed on new lot. Zoning violation triggered for insufficient off-street parking created by new subdivision. Existing buildings to remain. Associated with ALT1026989.



    Case: BOA-1046028 Address: 67 Pearl Street Ward 2 Applicant: William Mohan

    Article(s):15(15-1) 17(17-1) 62(62-25)

    Purpose: Remodel existing 2 family home, drop floor of basement.



    Case: BOA-1048915 Address: 229-231 Bunker Hill Street Ward 2 Applicant: Patrick Mahoney

    Article(s):62(62-62-27) 62(62-30)

    62(62-14: Excessive F.A.R., Height exceeded & Insufficient open space per unit)

    62(62-29: Off street parking requirements & Off-Street Parking Insufficient)

    Purpose: Demolish existing one story restaurant and erect a new 4 story 3 unit residential building with enclosed garage and roof deck.



    Case: BOA-1013461 Address: 116-120 Moore Street Ward 1 Applicant: Debra White and Helen Gaeta

    Article(s): 27T(27T-5) 53(53-8) 53(53-56)

    53(53-9: Excessive f.a.r (.8 max.), Number of allowed stories exceeded (2 1/2 stories max.), Max allowed height exceeded (35' max), Insufficient rear yard setback (30' min.) & Insufficient side yard setback (5' min)

    Purpose: Combine lots with parcel numbers 0104288000, 0104289010, and 0104289000, raze existing building, and erect a 19-unit residential dwelling with 17 parking spaces. See ALT997292 for combining lots.



    Case: BOA- 1035808 Address: 65 Gove Street Ward 1 Applicant: Gove on the Green, LLC

    Article(s): 27T(27T-9) 53(53-56)

    53(53-9: Floor Area Ratio Excessive, Usable Open Space Insufficient, Side Yard Insufficient & Rear Yard Insufficient)

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    Purpose: Amendment of Permit # ERT160207 as per plans. Applicant seeks to amend plans to alter interior and exterior of approved Two ( 2 ) Family Dwelling and reduce Off-Street Parking from 2 spaces down to 1 space and amend prior ZBA Decision. Cost of work reflected on ERT160207.



    Case: BOA-1019228 Address: 58 Everett Street Ward 1 Applicant: Stage RE Holdings

    Article(s): 25(25-5) 53(53-9)

    Purpose: To extend living space into the basement.



    Case: BOA-1035803 Address: 31 Monmouth Street Ward 1 Applicant: Crespo Holdings, LLC

    Article(s): 27T(27T-5) 53(53-8) 53(53-52) 53(53-56)

    53(53-9: Excessive F.A.R.- 1.0 max, Insufficient side yard setback- 5ft min, # of allowed stories exceeded- 2.5 stories max & Insufficient rear yard setback- 30' min. req)

    Purpose: Confirm occupancy as a two family and erect a rear and vertical addition, renovate and to change occupancy to a 4-unit residential dwelling with roof deck.

    45 Minute Lunch Break

  4. RE-DISCUSSIONS: 11:30a.m.

    Case: BOA-1012912 Address: 46 Bellamy Street Ward: 22 Applicant: Eamon Geoghegan

    Article(s): 51(51-9: Front yard insufficient & Side yard insufficient)

    Purpose: Add attached 2 car garage with storage, add new front deck, and add covered and open rear deck. Change occupancy to include 2 car garage.



    Case: BOA-993904 Address: 104-106 Warren Street Ward 21 Applicant: Bansky

    Article(s): 10(10-1)

    51(51-9: Lot Area for additional dwelling unit (s) insufficient, Floor Area Ratio excessive, Height excessive & Rear Yard insufficient)

    51(51-56: Off-Street Parking Insufficient & Off-Street Parking & Loading Req)

    Purpose: Change the Occupancy from a Two-Family Dwelling to a Seven-Family Dwelling with five Parking spaces. Also, to entirely renovate the Building including new side and fourth story additions. Building will be fully sprinklered.



    Case: BOA-1035883 Address: 178 Brighton Avenue Ward 21 Applicant: Leonid Grosman & Marina Grosman

    Article(s): 51(51-17) 9(9-1)

    Purpose: Unit #4- Legalize the basement Area as additional living space. Renovations to include but not limited to, replace windows and alterations per plans. To Remove violation # V421430 issued 10/18/2018. Include Plumbing and Electrical Works. ZBA.



    Case: BOA-1006332 Address: 36 Morey Road Ward 20 Applicant: James Shields

    Article(s): 56(56-8: Excessive F.A.R., # of allowed habitable stories exceeded & Insufficient side yard setback)

    Purpose: Building an 2 floor addition with basement off the back of house. Addition is approximately 15'X35"- adding approximately 1050 sq ft to home.



    Case: BOA-992741 Address: 66-66B Fawndale Road Ward 19 Applicant: Falcucci Properties, LLC

    Article(s): 67(67-9: Insufficient lot size, Insufficient additional lot area per unit, Excessive F.A.R., Insufficient open space per unit, Insufficient side yard setback & Insufficient rear yard setback) 67(67-33) 67(67-32)

    Purpose: Seeking to erect a 3-story residential building with 3 units and 6 parking spaces.



    Case: BOA-968679 Address: 707 Walk Hill Street Ward 18 Applicant: Mandrell Company, LLC

    Article(s): 60(60-8) 60(60-37)

    60(60-9: Lot size to erect a dwelling unit is insufficient, Minimum lot width requirement is insufficient, Minimum lot frontage requirement is insufficient, Floor area ratio is excessive, Height requirement is excessive (stories), Height requirement is excessive (ft), Open space requirement is insufficient, Side yard setback requirement is insufficient, Rear yard setback requirement is insufficient & Lot area requires per dwelling unit is insufficient)

    Purpose: To Raze the existing garage and erect a three-story building with 4 residential units with three parking spaces.



    Case: BOA-1035609 Address: 820 William T Morrissey Blvd Ward 16 Applicant: Out Front Media, LLC

    Article(s): 11(11-17) 11(11-16) 65(65-40)

    Purpose: The replacement of both sides/faces of existing 48 feet wide by 14 feet high billboard, one side currently static and the other side currently tri-vision, with new digital signage cabinets. The applicant would also replace existing steel structures in kind and change occupancy to include billboard.



    Case: BOA-1036406 Address: 251 Bowdoin Street Ward 15 Applicant: Jean-Luc Debarros

    Article(s): 65(65-15)

    Purpose: Change occupancy from Adult Education (Computer training lab to restaurant with take out).



    Case: 993386 Address: 11 Greenmount Street Ward 15 Applicant: Edward Ahern

    Article(s): 65(65-8)

    65(65-9: Lot area for the add'l dwelling unit is insufficient, Floor area ratio is excessive, Height is excessive (# of stories), Height is excessive (ft), Usable open space required is insufficient, Side yard setback requirement is insufficient & Rear yard setback requirement is insufficient)

    Purpose: Erect new four unit building and parking per attached plans . BOA



    Case: BOA-993496 Address: 23 Arcadia Street Ward 15 Applicant: John Barry

    Article(s): 10(10-1) 65(65-8)

    65(65-41: Parking insufficient & 65-41.5 a. parking maneuverability)

    65(65-9: Floor Area Ratio Excessive, Bldg Height Excessive (Stories),

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    Side Yard Insufficient & Rear Yard Insufficient)

    Purpose: Change occupancy from two (2) residential units to eight (8) residential units. Construct rear addition to extend living space, also an addition of eight (8) parking spots.



    Case: 971287Address: 643 Morton Street Ward 14 Applicant: Holy Tabernacle Church Apostolic, Inc

    Article(s): 60(60-9)

    Purpose: Change of Occupancy from Childcare Center to Three-Family Dwelling. No work to be done.



    Case#971286 Address: 643 Morton Street Ward 14 Applicant: Holy Tabernacle Church Apostolic, Inc

    Purpose: Change of Occupancy from Childcare Center to Three-Family Dwelling. No work to be done.

    SECTION: 9th Edition 780CMR 903.2 (MA Amend)- Occupancy Automatic Sprinkler Requiren. All Use Group R requires automatic sprinkler system.



    Case: BOA-956971 Address: 118 Harrishof Street Ward 12 Applicant: Prince Kallon

    Article(s): 50(50-28) 50(50-29: Add'l lot area insufficient, Floor area ratio excessive, Usable open space insufficient, Side yard insufficient & Rear yard insufficient) 50(50-43)

    Purpose: Change Occupancy from a Three Family dwelling to a Four Family dwelling by adding the new apt into the basement. Renovate existing basement according to plans - Remove and replace staircase from first floor foyer to basement at the same location install half bath in basement. Construct new dormer addition



    Case: BOA-1029694 Address: 35 Brookley Road Ward 11 Applicant: John Pulgini

    Article(s): 55(55-19) 55(55-20: Floor area ratio excessive, Height excessive & Rear yard insufficient) 55(55-40: 55-40.5 off street parking design & Off street parking insufficient)

    Purpose: Demo existing structure to erect a new 46 unit residential development.



    Case: BOA-1046244 Address: 3305-3307 Washington Street Ward 11 Applicant: Timothy Johnson

    Article(s): 55(55-40: Off-street parking insufficient & Off-street loading insufficient) 55(55-40.5a) 55(55-41) 55(55-8: Use multifamily dwelling forbidden, Use commercial space forbidden & Use accessory parking forbidden) 55(55-9: Lot area for additional dwelling units insufficient, Floor area ratio excessive, Building height excessive, Building height (# of stories) excessive, Usable open space insufficient, Front yard insufficient, Side yard insufficient & Rear yard insufficient)

    Purpose: Combine existing Lot 2257 & Lot 2258 into One 9,378 sq ft Lot. Addition / renovation to create a 4 story Mixed-Use Building. Change Occupancy from Office, One Apartment and Intern Overnight Accommodation to a Commercial space, Multifamily Dwelling ( 14 Units ), and Garage ( 12 Vehicles ). Upper Floor Units will have individual Roof Decks. Building will be fully Sprinklered. Application will require ZBA approval.



    Case: BOA-1028114 Address: 31-37 Beach Street Ward 3 Applicant: CDC Realty Corp & Media Vision by Richard C. Lynds, Esq

    Article(s): 11(11-7) 11 (11-6)

    Purpose: Propose 15' x 25' digital billboard on the corner of Harrison Ave and Beach St. ZBA.



    Case: BOA-1028014Address: 138 Trenton Street Ward 1 Applicant: Tory Kelliher

    Article(s): 53(53-9)

    Purpose: Extend living space of Unit A (1st floor) into finished basement area

    Clarification: Amend issued Alt of record to Extend living space into the basement

    area for unit #1.



    Case: BOA-948426 Address: 115 Leyden Street Ward 1 Applicant: Sun Property Group, Inc. (by Richard C. Lynds)

    Article(s): 53(53-8) 53(53-9: Floor area ratio is excessive, Height is excessive (stories), Front yard setback is insufficient, Side yard setback is insufficient & Rear yard setback is insufficient) 27T(27T-5) 25(25-5) 53(53-56) Purpose: Demolish existing structure and erect new 8-residential unit building with 9 parking spaces.



    Case: BOA-1037522 Address: 437 Frankfort Street Ward 1 Applicant: 441 Frankfort St, LLC

    Article(s): 27T(27T-5) 53(53-9: Excessive F.A.R., Max allowed # of stories exceeded & Max allowed height exceeded) 53(53-56)

    Purpose: Erect a 6 unit residential dwelling.

  5. INTERPRETATION 12:00Noon.

    Case: BOA-1046898 Address: 34-42 Warren Street Ward 2 Applicant: Kenneth Flynn

    Purpose: The petitioner's seeks a determination that the Inspectional Services

    Department erred in issuing the permit # ALT1019933.The permit was issued as an allowed use.

  6. RECCOMMENDATION/HEARINGS:

    Case: BOA-1029344 Address: 56 Green Street Ward: 2 Applicant: Isamu Kanda

    Article(s): 62(62-25) 62(62-8: Floor area ratio excessive & Rear yard insufficient)

    Purpose: Add rear dormer, rebuild existing 2nd floor deck, interior renovation, add full sprinkler system.



    Case: BOA-1029342 Address:16 Hill Street Ward: 2 Applicant: Isamu Kanda

    Article(s): 19(19-1) 20(20-1) 43(43-9.4)

    Purpose: Touching exterior roofline to enlarge front + rear dormers. Interior remodel of 1st fl kitchen/living & 3rd fl master bedroom suite. Structural header above 1st fl to widen existing openings. Structural header at 3rd floor to remove existing chimney below 3rd fl.



    Case: BOA-1034626 Address: 37 Dwight Street Ward: 3 Applicant: Highline Development

    Article(s): 64(64-9.4)

    Purpose: Construct a roof deck with roof hatch access. Construct rear deck. Both with exclusive use to Unit.



    Case: BOA#1034625 Address: 37 Dwight Street Ward: 3 Applicant: Highline Development

    Purpose:Construct a roof deck with roof hatch access. Construct rear deck. Both with exclusive use to Unit #2. Section 9th 780 CMR 1011 Stairways. 1011.3 Headroom. Stairways shall have a headroom clearance of not less than 80 inches.



    Case: BOA1048227 Address: 444 West Fourth Ward: 6 Applicant: Ian Feeney

    Article(s): 18(18-1)

    Purpose: Frame shed dormer on front of house.

    Case: BOA-1050562 Address: 13 Mills Street Ward: 12 Applicant: Jimmy McNeil

    Article(s): 9(9-1) 50(50-29: Side yard setback is insufficient & Rear yard setback is insufficient)

    Purpose: Install deck on top of roof and deck on top of garage. Install 1 sliding door.



    Case: BOA-1043218 Address: 58 Rockne Avenue Ward: 16 Applicant: Matthew Murphy

    Article(s): 19(19-1) 20(20-20-8)

    Purpose: Construct 1 story bathroom addition. ZBA required.



    Case: BOA-1036733 Address: 37 Melville Avenue Ward: 17 Applicant: Timothy Sheehan

    Article(s): 9(9-1)

    Purpose: New Addition to kitchen one story high Remodel three bathrooms two kitchens two stair cases and new entrance to third floor apartment And new decks back and side.



    Case: BOA-1043432 Address: 28 Roslin Street Ward: 17 Applicant: Laurie Fisher

    Article(s): 19(19-1)

    Purpose: Use of premises for 2 parking spaces.



    Case: BOA-1046572 Address: 11-13 Halifax Street Ward: 19 Applicant: Ashley Rao

    Article(s): 55(55-9: Floor area ratio is excessive & Height is excessive (2 1/2 stories max, allowed))

    Purpose: Interior and exterior renovation of attic with dormers and new exterior windows.



    Case: BOA-1027608 Address: 20-22 Bradfield Avenue Ward: 20 Applicant: Eric Falcon

    Article(s): 10(10-1) 67(67-32: Off-street parking location & Off-street parking design)

    Purpose: Adding a 2 Car parking space in Front Yard. Removing existing landscaping.



    Case: BOA-1029197 Address: 96 Chesbrough Road Ward: 20 Applicant: Ivan Hernandez

    Article(s): 56(56-8: Front yard insufficient & Rear yard insufficient)

    Purpose: Construct new mudroom, front porch and second story addition to existing single-family dwelling.



    Case: BOA-1027233 Address: 38 Linnet Street Ward: 20 Applicant: Andrew marsh & Gina Marsh

    Article(s): 56(56-8)

    Purpose: Attic conversion to master bedroom and bath. All new electrical, plumbing, insulation, board and plaster, hardwoods, tile. We will remove all construction debris with a dumpster in owners driveway.



    Case: BOA-1029202 Address: 150 Sanborn Avenue Ward: 20 Applicant: Ivan Hernandez

    Article(s): 56(56-8: Floor area ratio excessive, Front yard insufficient & Side yard insufficient)

    Purpose: Demo existing right side mudroom and reconstruct larger as per plans. Construct new rear deck per plans. Renovate basement, first and second floors per plan.



    Case: BOA-1023357 Address: 14 Thurlow Street Ward: 20 Applicant: Christopher and Nicole Farnsworth

    Article(s): 56(56-8: Floor area ratio excessive, Front yard insufficient & Side yard insufficient)

    Purpose: Add new second story and new attic to existing 1.5 story house on existing house footprint; reconfigure interior per plans; no change to existing footprint or setbacks, no change in existing single family occupancy.

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