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Beacon Hill Architectural Commission

The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday April 15, 2021, at 5 p.m.

ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom meeting or calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering meeting id # 876 2655 2162. You can also submit written comments or questions to BeaconHillAC@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. Design Review

    APP # 20.0695 BH  18 PHILLIPS STREET (PREVIOUSLY HEARD ON 1-16-2020)

    Proposed Work: New walkway lighting.

    APP # 21.0636 BH   63 62 CHESTNUT STREET (PREVIOUSLY HEARD ON 2-18-2020)

    Proposed Work: Replace existing shutters with historic reproductions.

    APP # 21.0640 BH  83 MOUNT VERNON STREET (PREVIOUSLY HEARD ON 2-18-2021)

    Proposed Work: Replace all windows with windows with correct pane configuration, all wood and, new front door light fixture, new intercom system.

    APP # 21.0815 BH   92 MOUNT VERNON STREET

    Proposed Work: Replace galvanized metal dormer sidewalls with standing seam copper side walls. Replace glass only on upper level picture window with insulated glass windows.

    APP # 21.0816 BH   46 W. CEDAR STREET (Removed by staff)

    Proposed Work:  At rear of property demolish ell and illegal roof deck, to reconstruct roof deck and el. Replace front dormer window, replace step and shoe scraper that are currently violations.

    APP # 21.0817 BH   38 W. CEDAR STREET

    Proposed Work:  replace shutters with replicas.

    APP # 21.0818 BH   15 REVERE STREET

    Proposed Work:  Replace single pane storefront glass with thermo-paned glass.

    APP # 21.0819 BH   57A CHESTNUT STREET

    Proposed Work:  Replace three, east facing, and 8 over 8, wood dormer windows with three 8 over 8 aluminum clad simulated divided lights. And two, fourth floor, east facing, 6 over 6, wood windows with two, aluminum clad, simulated divided light, windows. Replace galvanized steel decorative soffit with fiberglass replica. (See Additional Items Under Administrative Review)

    APP # 21.0820 BH   42 BEACON STREET

    Proposed Work:  Replace all windows at front façade.

    APP # 21.0821 BH   102 CHESTNUT STREET

    Proposed Work:  Replace historic curved top windows at 3rd floor front. New front door hardware, new light, new keypad, new shutters, new roof deck, rebuild front stoop. (See Additional Items Under Administrative Review). . 

    APP # 21.0822 BH   123 CHARLES STREET

    Proposed Work: New blade sign.

    APP # 21.0823 BH   138 CHARLES STREET (application incorrectly indicated address was #38)

    Proposed Work:  New blade sign and banner sign 

    APP # 21.0824 BH   24-26 HANCOCK STREET

    Proposed Work: New handrail at both entryways.

    APP # 21.0825 BH   18 GROVE STREET

    Proposed Work: Replace all front windows with 2 over 2, wood, double hung windows. (See Additional Items Under Administrative Review).

    APP # 21.0826 BH   147-149 CHARLES STREET

    Proposed Work: Replace all front windows with 6 over 6 wood, double hung windows (149 Charles) and 8 over 8 (147 Charles). Replace doors, add new dormers. (See Additional Items Under Administrative Review).

    APP # 21.0826 BH   60 WEST CEDAR STREET

    Proposed Work: Replicate and replace all shutters and brick mold to match historic design Repaint BM Soft Glass Black.

    APP # 21.0828 BH   112 PINCKNEY STREET

    Proposed Work: New roof deck.

     

  2. Advisory Review

    ADVISORY #1           42 IRVING STREET

    Proposed Work: Slightly enlarge dormer

    ADVISORY #2                    BEACON STREET

    Proposed Work: New brick sidewalk @ Statehouse, new caution plate & ramp on the west corner of Park Street and Beacon Street

  3. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

    APP # 21.0829 BH   4 ACORN STREET: Repair roof in kind.

    APP # 21.0830 BH   50 BEACON STREET: Repoint facades.

    APP # 21.0831 BH   55 BEACON STREET: Repoint façade, Repaint Doric columns, Balustrade, cornice, pilasters, windows and frames, wrought iron balconies, front door. All colors to match existing 

    APP # 21.0832 BH   73 BEACON STREET: Remove all windows to be restored. Spot repoint façade with one part cement, two parts lime. Clean all masonry.

    APP # 21.0833 BH   95 BEACON STREET: Paint windows and soffit to match existing 

    APP # 21.0834 BH   141 CAMBRIDGE  STREET/ 14-16 LYNDE STREET: Restore 20 wood windows, repair sills & lintels in kind, spot repoint all facades as needed.

    APP # 21.0835 BH   147-149 CHARLES STREET: Spot repoint brick, repair lintels and sills with like materials and dimensions.

    APP # 21.0836 BH   28 CHESTNUT STREET: Masonry repairs to north façade.

    APP # 21.0819 BH   57A CHESTNUT STREET: Replace slate roof in kind. (See Additional Items Under Design Review)

    APP # 21.0837 BH   77 CHESTNUT STREET: At third level, replace two, non-original, 6 light, wood casement windows with two, 6 light wood casement windows.

    APP # 21.0821 BH   102 CHESTNUT STREET  Rebuild chimney in the same dimensions as seen today. (See Additional Items Under Design Review)

    APP # 21.0825 BH   18 GROVE STREET: In kind replacement of storefront window. Repaint door and wood trim to match existing (See Additional Items Under Design Review). 

    APP # 21.0838 BH   34 HANCOCK STREET: Replace aluminum clad windows and doors in kind.

    APP # 21.0839 BH   42 IRVING STREET: At levels 1,2,3 replace two (per floor) and dormer level (one window) for a total of seven, replace 6 over 6, wood windows with 6 over 6 wood windows. All windows date to the 1990s.

    APP # 21.0840 BH  18 LOUISBURG SQUARE: New “radiant heat” system under sidewalk, new port for electric vehicle charging station. Port is similar to that approved at the other side of Louisburg Square.

    APP # 21.0841 BH   57 MYRTLE STREET: All facades: repoint masonry with type “N” mortar.

    APP # 21.0842 BH   15 RIVER STREET: At Charles Street façade, level 3, unit 304, replace all wood, 6 over 6, replacement windows with wood, 6 over 6 windows.

    APP # 21.0843  BH  19 SOUTH RUSSELL STREET: Repair front door lintel and masonry as needed. 

    APP # 21.0844  BH 48 WEST CEDAR STREET: Repair and replace eight window sills and eight window lintels to match historic profile and color. Paint to match existing.

  4. RATIFICATION OF 3/18/2021 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
  5. STAFF UPDATES
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