Back Bay Architectural Commission
The Commission will hold its next monthly public hearing virtually on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom Meeting or calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering meeting id # 962 9070 5021. You can also submit written comments or questions to BackBayAC@boston.gov.
Discussion Topics
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Violations Committee - 4:30pm
VIO.25.0975 3 GLOUCESTER STREET:
Violation: At side and rear elevation unapproved installation of conduit.
VIO.25.0976 270 CLARENDON STREET:
Violation: At rear elevation unapproved removal of tree and construction of wood platform.
- Design Review Public Hearing - 5:00PM
- Ratification of 5-14-2025 Public Hearing Minutes
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Design Review Applications
APP # 25.0926 BB 204 BEACON STREET:
Proposed Work: At front garden reconstruct deteriorated retaining wall.
APP # 25.0886 BB 115 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE:
Proposed Work: At rear elevation alterations to existing rear ell deck including installation of new decking, planters, outdoor kitchen, water feature, screening and decorative surrounds at existing window and door; and at roof alterations to existing deck including installation of new decking, planters, mechanical enclosure and trellises.
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Administrative Review/Approval
APP # 25.0870 BB 188 BEACON STREET: At front facade repair entry stoop, railings and sidewalk.
APP # 25.0887 BB 233 BEACON STREET: At front facade repair and repaint damaged wood trim elements.
APP # 25.0890 BB 322 BEACON STREET: At front facade and rear elevation repair fire escapes.
APP # 25.0884 BB 421 BEACON STREET: At front facade replace front entry door in-kind.
APP # 25.0897 BB 745 BOYLSTON STREET: At front facade replace storefront and signage.
APP # 25.0927 BB 4 CHARLESGATE EAST: At front facade restore four seventh-story curved windows.
APP # 25.0938 BB 34 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: Replace four, fourth-story one-over-one wood windows in-kind.
APP # 25.0912 BB 115 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At front facade replace seven non-historic windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 25.0866 BB 160 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At lower dining patio replace deteriorated pavers in-kind.
APP # 25.0932 BB 174 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At front facade and rear elevation repoint and repair masonry, and repaint window trim.
APP # 25.0916 BB 337 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: Replace four first-story wood windows in-kind.
APP # 25.0931 BB 382 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At front facade remove two existing diseased plum trees and plant two Rutgers Hybrid Dogwood trees.
APP # 25.0917 BB 403 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: Replace three sixth-story wood windows in-kind.
APP # 24.0855 BB 133-135 MARLBOROUGH STREET: Extend previously approved work at roof to construct a roof deck and access hatch consistent with district’s design guidelines to 5-13-2026.
APP # 25.0909 BB 182 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At rear elevation repair existing fire escape.
APP # 25.0788 BB 363 MARLBOROUGH STREET: Replace twelve windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 25.0928 BB 29 NEWBURY STREET: At rear elevation repair existing fire escape.
APP # 25.0929 BB 35 NEWBURY STREET: At rear elevation repair existing fire escape.
APP # 25.0930 BB 45 NEWBURY STREET: At rear elevation repair existing fire escape.
APP # 25.0924 BB 158 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade repaint entry area and door, and replace light fixture.
APP # 25.0941 BB 272 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade and rear elevation repair existing fire escapes.
- Staff Updates
- Projected Adjournment - 6:00pm