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South End Landmark District Commission

The South End Landmark District Commission will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, February 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 # 967 1225 5150. You can also submit written comments or questions to SouthEndLDC@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

    APP # 24.0628 SE                                    570 TREMONT STREET   

    MOVED TO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

    Applicant: Rabi Islam

    Proposed Work: Install new signage.

    APP # 24.0624 SE                                  575 TREMONT STREET     

    Applicant: Jason Parillo

    Proposed Work: Install new signage, including vinyl window decals and new panel signage at metal bay. 

    APP # 24.0626 SE                                                       9 CLAREMONT PARK     

    Applicant: Girolamo DiPierro

    Proposed Work: Proposed Work: Install new handrails; install new garden rails (Moved to Administrative Review). See additional items under Administrative Review.

    APP # 24.0573 SE                                                      247 SHAWMUT AVENUE     

    Applicant: Peter Vanderweil

    Proposed Work: Install new dormer at rear. 

    APP # 24.0600 SE 1 CONCORD SQUARE               REMOVED BY STAFF

    Applicant: Andrew Wales

    Proposed Work: Remove existing roof deck and rebuild in existing footprint. See additional items under Administrative Review.

    APP # 24.0484 SE                                                    796 TREMONT STREET     

    Applicant: Natig Jalilov

    Proposed Work: Remove existing deck and build same size new deck. 

    APP # 24.0478 SE                                              90 EAST BROOKLINE STREET      

    REMOVED BY  STAFF/MOVED TO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

    Applicant: Niall Quigley

    Proposed Work: Install structural roof deck and hatch (Moved to Administrative Review); replace ac unit. See additional items under administrative review. 

    APP # 24.0639 SE                                         179 WEST BROOKLINE STREET     

    Applicant: Marcus Springer

    Proposed Work: At garden level stoop, lower areaway and create ramp and increase entrance size 8”, and install new door. Install new stained glass fanlight at front entry transom, expand light well in front garden, replace non-original handrail with new historically appropriate rails, replace existing front garden cast iron fence to match adjacent building. Install a new roof deck (Exempted by staff). Replace non-original windows with new wood windows, replace deteriorated wood sills and jambs, brownstone repair and masonry repointing, and restoration of the mansard, bay window, and dormer (Moved to Administrative Review).

    APP # 24.0524 SE                                               667 TREMONT STREET

    Applicant: Gregory McCarthy

    Proposed Work: Convert existing storefront level to a new brick facade with new windows and a new door. Replace windows, install new roof deck (Exempted by staff) restore existing entry doors, repair and replace brick and lintels as needed.

    APP # 24.0654 SE                                                    403 SHAWMUT AVENUE

    Applicant: Vanessa Calderón-Rosado

    Proposed Work: Remove existing original metal attachments at exterior masonry walls, remove and replace existing 1-over-1 windows with new 1-over-1 aluminum clad windows. Install new rooftop mechanical systems and chimneys, replace existing storefront windows and doors to match existing, remove and replace brownstone lintels and sills in-kind, remove and replace existing roof access ladder. (Moved to Administrative Review) See additional items under Administrative Review.

    APP # 24.0650 SE                                         2 AGUADILLA STREET      

    REMOVED BY STAFF/MOVED TO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

    Applicant: Vanessa Calderón-Rosado

    Proposed Work: At roof install new MEP equipment and new exhaust vents; remove metal attachments at exterior masonry walls (Moved to Administrative Review). See additional items under Administrative Review.

    APP # 24.0651 SE                                             328-330 SHAWMUT AVENUE       

    MOVED TO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

    Applicant: Vanessa Calderón-Rosado

    Proposed Work: Remove existing original metal attachments at exterior masonry walls. See additional items under Administrative Review.

    APP # 24.0653 SE                                    401 SHAWMUT AVENUE           

    REMOVED BY STAFF

    Applicant: Vanessa Calderón-Rosado

    Proposed Work: Remove existing original metal attachments at exterior masonry walls. See additional items under Administrative Review.

     

    APP # 24.0652 SE                                        334 SHAWMUT AVENUE         

    REMOVED BY STAFF

    Applicant: Vanessa Calderón-Rosado

    Proposed Work: Remove existing original metal attachments at exterior masonry walls. See additional items under Administrative Review.

     

    APP # 24.0658 SE                                       79 WEST BROOKLINE STREET       

    MOVED TO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

    Applicant: Vanessa Calderón-Rosado

    Proposed Work: Remove existing original metal attachments at exterior masonry walls. See additional items under Administrative Review.

     

    APP # 24.0657 SE                                       75 WEST BROOKLINE STREET      

    REMOVED BY STAFF 

    Applicant: Vanessa Calderón-Rosado

    Proposed Work: Remove existing original metal attachments at exterior masonry walls. See additional items under Administrative Review.

     

    APP # 24.0656 SE                                                   10 UPTON STREET              

    REMOVED BY STAFF 

    Applicant: Vanessa Calderón-Rosado

    Proposed Work: Remove existing original metal attachments at exterior masonry walls. See additional items under Administrative Review.

     

  2. ADVISORY REVIEW

    APP # 24.0633 SE                          16 BOND STREET     

    Applicant: Mark Van Brocklin

    Proposed Work: Replace existing roof deck framing and deck boards. Remove tall wood screen/railing and install new black metal railing, 42” high. Expand existing dormer at rear of building towards #14 Bond. Replace door and add windows: aluminum clad wood, black finish. Replace existing non-historic skylights in gable roof facing alley with new skylights in same footprint, black aluminum frame.

     

  3. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

    APP # 24.0650 SE 2 AGUADILLA STREET: Clean masonry, repair and repoint in kind and apply breathable water repellent; repair cracks in front entrance stairs in kind. Remove metal attachments at exterior masonry walls (moved from design review). See additional items under Design Review.

    APP # 24.0623 SE 39 BRADDOCK PARK: Emergency repair, replacement of existing flat roof at front with new EPDM roofing.

    APP # 24.0626 SE 9 CLAREMONT PARK: Install new garden rails. See additional items under Design Review.

    APP # 24.0600 SE 1 CONCORD SQUARE: Remove existing flat roof and replace with new EPDM roofing. See additional items under Design Review.

    APP # 24.0478 SE 90 EAST BROOKLINE STREET: Remove and replace rear copper gutters in kind; remove and replace roof in kind. Install hatch (moved from design review).  

    APP # 24.0635 SE 37 EAST SPRINGFIELD STREET: Install new roof deck as previously approved.

    APP # 24.0636 SE 818 HARRISON AVENUE: Install new small cell facility.

    APP # 24.0637 SE 818 HARRISON AVENUE: Install new small cell facility. 

    APP # 24.0587 SE 434 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Remove existing awning fabric and replace with new, and reuse existing awning hardware.

    APP # 24.0574 SE 28 MONTGOMERY STREET: Rebuild existing dormer in-kind with wood, rebuilt front mansard in-kind with new slate to match existing, rebuild cornice in-kind, and paint to match existing.

    APP # 24.0631 SE 85 PEMBROKE STREET: Create new door in existing non-original fence.

    APP # 24.0594 SE 292 SHAWMUT AVENUE:  Emergency repair due to active leaks: repairs to roof including stripping and re-shingling roof and dormers, materials and colors to match in kind.

    APP # 24.0651 SE 328-330 SHAWMUT AVENUE: Repair roof in-kind, retain existing slate shingles. Clean all masonry elevations according to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, repair and repoint brick. Repair front stairs, apply water repellent to all elevations. Remove existing original metal attachments at exterior masonry walls.

    APP # 24.0652 SE 334 SHAWMUT AVENUE: At roof retain and repair where needed existing slate shingles; clean masonry at all elevations; repair and repoint brick in kind and apply breathable water repellent; repair cracks in front entrance stairs in kind. See additional items under Design Review.

    APP # 24.0653 SE 401 SHAWMUT AVENUE: Repair existing asphalt shingle roof in-kind, clean masonry at all elevations, repair and repoint brick in-kind and apply breathable water repellent.

    APP # 24.0654 SE 403 SHAWMUT AVENUE: Clean all masonry elevations according to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, repair and repoint brick, and apply breathable water repellent, repair wood panels above third floor windows and all window frames and trim in-kind as needed. Repair rubber roof. Remove existing original metal attachments at exterior masonry walls, remove and replace brownstone lintels and sills in-kind, remove and replace existing roof access ladder. Install new rooftop mechanical systems and chimneys. See additional items under Design Review.

    APP # 24.0640 SE 516 TREMONT STREET: Replace aluminum-framed windows at Levels 2 through 5. Replace first-floor storefront on the south elevation and one bay of the west elevation with custom wood storefront; salvage and reinstall transom decorative metal inlays. Replacement windows and storefront to replicate existing exterior profiles and finishes. Recommission existing balcony doors at Levels 2 through 5 and replace perimeter sealant and weather-stripping. Remove and replace sealant joints at architectural concrete panels at Levels 2 through 5. Provide fluid-applied waterproofing at second-floor cornice.

    APP # 24.0628 SE 570 TREMONT STREET: Install new signage, replace storefront windows and doors in-kind with new aluminum doors and windows, retain existing awning hardware and replace fabric with new (Removed by applicant). See additional items under Design Review.

    APP # 24.0655 SE 638 TREMONT STREET: Repair existing asphalt shingle roof in-kind, clean masonry at all elevations, repair and repoint brick in-kind and apply breathable water repellent.

    APP # 24.0585 SE 683 TREMONT STREET: Emergency repair, replacement of existing flat roof with new EPDM roofing.

    APP # 24.0656 SE 10 UPTON STREET: At roof retain and repair where needed existing slate shingles; clean masonry at all elevations; repair and repoint brick in kind and apply breathable water repellent; repair cracks in front entrance stairs in kind. See additional items under Design Review.

    APP # 24.0575 SE 123 WARREN AVENUE: Replace non-original front door with historically appropriate replica to match adjacent door at 121 Warren approved under Application #22.1247 SE.

    APP # 24.0657 SE 75 WEST BROOKLINE STREET: At roof retain and repair where needed existing slate shingles; clean masonry at all elevations; repair and repoint brick in kind and apply breathable water repellent; repair cracks in front entrance stairs in kind. See additional items under Design Review.

    APP # 24.0658 SE 79 WEST BROOKLINE STREET: At roof retain and repair where needed existing slate shingles; clean masonry at all elevations; repair and repoint brick in kind and apply breathable water repellent; repair cracks in front entrance stairs in kind. Remove existing original metal attachments at exterior masonry walls (moved from design review). See additional items under Design Review.

    APP # 24.0657 SE 179 WEST BROOKLINE STREET: Replace non-original windows with new wood windows, replace deteriorated wood sills and jambs, brownstone repair and masonry repointing, and restoration of the mansard, bay window, and dormer. See additional items under Design Review.

    APP # 24.0638 SE 19 WORCESTER STREET #2: At third level, replace 3 two-over-two non-original aluminum clad wood windows in-kind with new.

     

  4. RATIFICATION OF 9/18/2023 & 1/2/24 MEETING MINUTES
  5. STAFF UPDATES
  6. PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 9:00 PM
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