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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.

Public testimony begins at

Discussion Topics

  1. 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.

     

  2. Design Review Public Hearing - 5:00PM
  3. Ratification of 5-14-2025 Public Hearing Minutes
  4. 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.

     

  5. 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.

     

  6. Staff Updates
  7. Projected Adjournment - 6:00pm
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