Zoning Board Of Appeal Hearing
The June 24, 2025, hearing will be held virtually via video teleconference and telephone via the Zoom Webinar event platform.
Please be advised of the following appeals to be heard on June 24, 2025, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and related announcements.
All matters listed on this June 24, 2025, Hearing agenda have been noticed in accordance with the enabling act. please be advised of the following participation instructions: The June 24, 2025 hearing will be held virtually via video teleconference and telephone via the Zoom webinar event platform.
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Members of the community are strongly encouraged to help facilitate the virtual hearing process by emailing letters in support of or opposition to an appeal to zbapublicinput@boston.gov in lieu of offering testimony online. It is strongly encouraged that written comments be submitted to the board at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. when doing so, please include in the subject line, the BOA number, the address of the proposed project, and the date of the hearing.
Discussion Topics
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APPROVAL OF THE HEARING MINUTES: 9:30AM
June 3, 2025
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EXTENSIONS: 9:30AM
Case: BOA- 1163856 Address: 1175 Dorchester Avenue Ward 15 Applicant: The Broadway Company, LLC
Case: BOA- 1207621 Address: 265 Amory Street Ward 11 Applicant: YES WaterMark LLC (by Lee Goodman)
Case: BOA- 1208609 Address: 267 Amory Street Ward 11 Applicant: YES WaterMark LLC (by Lee Goodman)
Case: BOA- 1135696 Address: 85 Horace Street Ward 1 Applicant: Deanna Fetherston
Case: BOA- 486152 Address: 270 Dorchester Avenue Ward 6 Applicant: Lawrence DiCara, ESQ
Case: BOA- 725224 Address: 37-41 Bowdoin Street Ward 3 Applicant: Michael S. Giaimo
Case: BOA- 1472384 Address: 330 C Street Ward 3 Applicant: George Morancy, ESQ
Case: BOA- 721541 Address: 114 Orleans Street Ward 1 Applicant: Jeffrey Drago, ESQ -
RECOMMENDATIONS: 9:30 AM
Case: BOA-1693782 Address: 11 Dorchester Street Ward: 6 Applicant: D & D Hospitality, LLC
Article(s): Art. 68 Sec. 07 Use Regs. Live entertainment after 1030pm Conditional Art. 09 Sec. 02 Nonconforming Use Change - <25% Conditional
Purpose: Change occupancy to add Live Entertainment to existing restaurant. Operating after 10:30 pm as per plans.
Case: BOA- 1698916 Address: 33-39 Savin Hill Avenue Ward: 15 Applicant: Kolo Dorchester INC
Article(s): Article 8 Section 2 Allowed uses
Purpose: Remove Proviso for restaurant at 39 Savin Hill Ave, Dorchester, MA, 02125 switching it to my name.
Case: BOA-1697197 Address: 2 Summer Street Ward: 20 Applicant: Nidify Studio
Article(s): Article 56, Section 8 Lot Area Insufficient Article 56, Section 8 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 56. Section 8 Side Yard Insufficient Article 56, Section 40.12 Two or More Dwelling Same Lot
Purpose: Convert existing detached one story shed from a woodshop to an Accessory Dwelling Unit. One of 2 buildings on the lot.
Case: BOA-1697509 Address: 2R Summer Street Ward: 20 Applicant: Nidify Studio
Article(s): Article 56, Section 8 Lot Area Insufficient Article 56, Section 8 Lot Frontage Insufficient Article 56, Section 8 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 56, Section 8 Front Yard Insufficient Article 56, Section 8 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 56. Section 8 Side Yard Insufficient Art. 56 Sec. 39 Off street parking requirements Article 56, Section 40.12 Two or More Dwelling Same Lot
Purpose: Convert existing detached one story shed from a woodshop to an Accessory Dwelling Unit. One of 2 buildings on the lot.
Case: BOA- 1714460 Address: 23 Wedgemere Road Ward: 20 Applicant: Gavin Driscoll
Article(s): Article 56. Section 8 Side Yard Insufficient
Purpose: Renovation of an existing single-family home. Tear off second floor add new bedrooms and roof as per the plans ZBA required.
Case: BOA- 1706593 Address: 11 Bonair Street Ward: 20 Applicant: Ryan Bell
Article(s): Art. 56 Sec. 39 Off street parking and loading requirements - Exceeds the maximum allowable 10 ft total width for front yard parking. Art. 23 Sec. 09 Design - Exceeds the maximum allowable 12 ft curb cut width for lots with fewer than 50 spaces.
Purpose: Curb cut to make a single car driveway a 2-car driveway. -
GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT : 9:30AM
Case: BOA- 1719295 Address: 393-395 Beacon Street Ward 5 Applicant: Alex Slote
Article(s): Art. 32 Sec. 04 GCOD Applicability Art. 32 4
Purpose: Combine 393 Beacon St with 395 Beacon St. To now be known 393 Beacon St. in conjunction with ALT1479678 Change occupancy to 4 Residential units and complete renovations of property per plans submitted. -
HEARINGS: 9:30AM
Case: BOA-1684856 Address: 151 Hebron Street Ward 18 Applicant: JCBT Architect LLC
Article(s): Art. 60 Sec. 09 Floor Area Ratio excessive Art. 60 Sec. 09 Side yard insufficient Art. 60 Sec. 09 Rear yard insufficient Art. 60 Sec. 09 Usable open space insufficient Art. 60 Sec. 9 Additional Lot Area Insuff Article 60 Section 9 Insufficient front yard setback Article 60, Section 60 32 Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements Insufficient parking Article 60, Section 60 32 Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements Parking in required front yard
Article 60, Section 60 32 Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements Design/maneuvering areas
Purpose: Erect a 3 story multi family residential building with 8 units total. Ground level with 3 open parking spaces and a ground floor handicap unit. Seeking variance for the dimensional requirement.11/07/24
Case: BOA- 1702984 Address: 84 Dale Street Ward 18 Applicant: Susan Johnson
Article(s): Article 67, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violation
Purpose: Remove existing addition and deck on the rear of the house. Build a new addition and deck on the rear of the property and renovate the interior of the house per plans.
Case: BOA- 1697485 Address: 148 Arlington Street Ward 18 Applicant: Cesar Rojas
Article(s): Art. 69 Sec. 8 Forbidden
Purpose: Change from a 2 Family to a 3 Family. [ePlans]
Case: BOA- 1705566 Address: 1690-1700 Hyde Park Avenue Ward 18 Applicant: West Boylston Investments LLC (by Eric Robinson)-ARTICLE 80
Article(s): Art. 69 Sec.14 L I Use Reg.: Forbidden Multi Family Dwelling Forbidden Art. 69 Sec. 14 L I Use Reg.: Conditional General Retail Conditional Article 69 Section 15 Dimensional Regulations Floor Area Ratio Excessive
Article 69 Section 15 Dimensional Regulations Building Height Excessive
Purpose: Construct a new 6 story on a newly created 30,860sf lot containing 115 Multi Family residential unit building with Ground level General Retail and underground accessory parking. Building features outdoor ground level open spaces, private patios, amenity spaces, bike storage, and front facing low roof deck. This is a companion case to ALT1697712 for the consolidation of 3 existing lots.
Case: BOA- 1709403 Address: 53 Cedar Grove Street Ward 16 Applicant: James Walsh
Article(s): Article 65, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive
Purpose: renovation of an existing single-family home rip off second floor/roof and add new full second floor and third floor as per plans.
Case: BOA-1694232 Address: 10 Westerly Street Ward 10 Applicant: Bimshire Construction
Article(s): Article 55, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 55, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 55, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient
Purpose: Structural 3rd floor apartment change to flat top roof, framing, insulation and sheetrock. New 3rd floor window, 3-bedroom apartment conversion. 3rd floor is already a separate apartment. Sprinklers will being added to units.
Case: BOA- 1703780 Address: 190 L Street Ward 7 Applicant: Scott Schneider
Article(s): Article 68, Section 8 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient Article 68, Section 8 Floor Area Ratio Excessive
Article 68, Section 8 Usable Open Space Insufficient Art. 68 Sec. 33 Off Street parking Req.
Purpose: change of occupancy from a 3-family dwelling to a 4-family dwelling by way of legalizing the existing basement into a unit as per plans
Case: BOA-1703095 Address: 96 Chandler Street Ward 5 Applicant: Christopher Barry
Article(s): Art. 64 Sec. 34 Restricted Roof Structure Regs
Purpose: Landmark Commission approvals attached. 24.1130 SE At rear penthouse level, remove 6 non original casement windows and replace with 4 new wood aluminum clad 2 over 2 double hung windows. 24.1130 SE Construct a roof deck on the rear portion of the roof with hatch access. ALT1615470
Case: BOA- 1678910 Address: 16 Bond Street Ward 3 Applicant: Jeremy Jacobs 111
Article(s): Art. 32 Sec. 04 GCOD Applicability Article 64, Section 8 Use: Conditional Article 64, Section 34 Roof Structure Restrictions
Purpose: Restoration and repair of building façade and roof elements, replacement of windows and skylights, expansion of rear dormer, replacement of existing roof deck framing and railing as needed, addition of deck at 1st floor level, and installation of a groundwater recharge system. To amend ALT1548020
Case: BOA-1691757 Address: 75 Harrison Avenue Ward 3 Applicant: Cooya LLC
Article(s): Art. 43, Section 19 Use: Conditional Takeout use is conditional
Purpose: Change occupancy from retail to restaurant with small take out on the 1st floor. Minor interior modifications as per plans to accommodate.
Case: BOA- 1690949 Address: 163 Falcon Street Ward 1 Applicant: Matt Schuster
Article(s): ARTICLE 53; SECTION Off Street Parking & Loading 53 28 Article 53 Section 5.1 EB Neighborhood Residential Use Regulations USE: FORBIDDEN
Purpose: Change of Occupancy from 3 Fam to 4 Units. To convert existing unfinished basement into a dwelling unit; building to then have a total of four units. [ePlans] -
HEARINGS: 11:00 AM
Case: BOA-1709354 Address: 79 Seattle Street Ward 22 Applicant: Urbanica Inc.-MOH & ARTICLE 80
Article(s): Article 51, Section 57 Application of Dimensional Req 13. Two or more dwellings on one lot
Article 51, Section 24 Excessive f.a.r.Art. 51 Sec. 56Off street parking requirementsDesign and clear Maneuvering areas of two way drive Article 51, Section 56Off Street Parking & Loading Req Project Site loading area
Purpose: Construct new buildings with a total of 24 dwelling units. Nominal fee requested pending ZBA zoning relief. *Clarification: This structure to be one of multiple structures on one lot. This dwelling shall consist of 24 Affordable dwelling units per planssubmitted. Application has been filed in conjunction with ERT1651745 (19 Affordable Dwelling units). *Application assigned to FD 12/10/24 **Stamped land survey obtained from Allen & Major 4.14.25 ** After an initial building code refusal and three valid attempts made we are proceeding with Architects last submission made of a civil plan submission. Stamped land survey obtained from Allen and Major on 4/14/25
Case: BOA- 1709357 Address: 65 Seattle Street Ward 22 Applicant: Urbanica Inc.MOH & ARTICLE 80
Article(s): Article 51, Section 24 Excessive f.a.r. Art. 51 Sec. 51 57 Appl.of Dimensional Req.13. Two or more structures on the same lot Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Loading Insufficient Article 51, Section53Screening & Buffering Req Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient
Purpose: Construct new buildings with a total of 19 dwelling units. Nominal fee requested pending ZBA zoning relief. *Clarification: This structure to be one of multiple structures on one lot. This dwelling shall consist of 19 Affordable dwelling units per plans submitted. Application has been filed in conjunction with ERT1675234 (24 Affordable Dwelling units).
Case: BOA- 1716753 Address: 142-146 Saint Mary’s Street Ward 21 Applicant: 100 Monmouth Street LLC-ARTICLE 80
Article(s): Art. 61, Section 7 Use: ConditionalAncillary Parking Conditional Art. 06 Sec. 03AAdditional Conditions in Restricted Parking District for Ancillary Parking Article 61, Section 8 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient Article 61, Section 8 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 61, Section 8 Building Height (Stories) Excessive Article 61, Section 8 Building Height (Feet) Excessive Article 61, Section 8 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 32, Section 4.GCOD, Applicability
Purpose: Erect a 6 story multifamily dwelling and garage for 85 units and accessory/ancillary parking. consists of 6 stories above grade with 1 story below grade for parking. the proposed structure features residential units on levels 2 & above, accessory amenity spaces, bike storage and parking on levels 1 & basement. raze an existing 2 story garage under separate permit.
Case: BOA- 1649460 Address: 561-579 Centre Street Ward 19 Applicant: S-561 Centre Street Realty Trust
Article(s): Art. 55, Section 8 Use: ForbiddenRetail space Art. 55 Sec. 55 9Additional lot area insufficient Min. required: 13,000 sqft Proposed: 9,853 sqft Article 55, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Max. allowed: 1Article 55, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Max. allowed: 35’ Proposed: 46' Article 55, Section 9Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Max. allowed: 3 Proposed: 4 Article 55, Section 9Usable Open Space InsufficientMin. required: 2,700 sqft Article 55, Section 9 Front Yard InsufficientMin. required: 15' Proposed: Centre St: 5.7’Lakeville Road: 8.4 Goodrich Rd.: 6.1'
Article 55, Section 9 Rear Yard InsufficientMin. required: 20' Proposed: 15' Art. 55 Sec. 55 40Off-street Loading insufficient Min. required for residential use: 18 spaces.Min. required for commercial use: 1 space Proposed total: 8 spaces Article 55, Section 41.1 Conformity Ex Bldg AlignmentStreet modal calculation not provided and required for
Lakeville Rd. and Goodrich Rd.
Purpose: Erect new 4 story mixed use building with 12 units and 1 commercial space per plans and 8 off street parking spaces. Demolition of existing structure under SF# eplan BOA letter reprinted 09/04/24
Case: BOA- 1719485 Address: 15 Conry Crescent Ward 19 Applicant: William J O Dowd
Article(s): Article 55, Section 9 Lot Width InsufficientApplicant will need to seek relief for the required lot
width of 70' (feet). The proposed lot width is 59' (feet). Article 55, Section 9 Lot Frontage InsufficientThe applicant will need to seek relief for insufficient lot frontage.Article 55, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio ExcessiveApplicant will need to seek relief for excessive Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R). Article 55, Section 9 Front Yard InsufficientApplicant will need to seek relief for insufficient front yard setback.Article 55, Section 9 Side Yard InsufficientApplicant will need to seek relief for insufficient side yard setback.Article 55, Section 9 Rear Yard InsufficientApplicant will need to seek relief for insufficient rear yard setback.Article 55, Section 9 Usable Open Space InsufficientApplicant will need to seek relief insufficient open space.
Purpose: Demolish existing single-family home. Build new construction single family home largely over existing building footprint as per plans. Existing curb cut to remain largely in same location.
Case: BOA- 1719499 Address: 34 Cobden Street Ward 11 Applicant: Curtis Clemons
Article(s): Art. 50 Sec. 29 Lot Area InsufficientApplicant will need to seek relief for the lot area.
Art. 50 Sec. 29 Usable open space insufficientApplicant will need to seek relief for Usable open space
per dwelling unit.Article 50, Section 29 Lot Width InsufficientApplicant will need to seek relief for the lot width
Article 50, Section 29 Side Yard InsufficientApplicant will need to seek relief for the side yard
Setbacks .Article 50, Section 29 Floor Area Ratio ExcessiveApplicant will need to seek relief for excessive floor area
ratio.Art. 50 Sec. 43 Off street parking requirementsApplicant will need to seek relief for the off street parking requirement for three (3) spaces.
Purpose: Erect three family dwelling as per plans
Case: BOA- 1719023 Address: 179 West Brookline Street Ward 4 Applicant: Nicholas Saraf
Article(s): Article 64, Section 34 Roof Structure Restrictions Deck & mechanical equipment less than 5ft set back.
Purpose: Amending ALT1584669, to include the addition an occupied roof deck and rear deck with stairs at the first level, for the on going construction project. [ePlan]
Case: BOA-#1719017 Address: 179 West Brookline Street Ward 4 Applicant: Nicholas Saraf
9th 780 CMR 1011 Stairways 1011.12.2 Roof access. Where a stairway is provided to a roof, access to the roof shall be provided through a penthouse complying with Section 1510.2. [Occupied roof of 4-story building provided with hatch in-lieu of penthouse; not permitted]
Purpose: Amending ALT1584669, to include the addition an occupied roof deck and rear deck with stairs at the first level, for the on going construction project. [ePlan] -
RE-DISCUSSION: 11:30AM
Case: BOA-1698184 Address: 1 Waverly Street Ward 12 Applicant: Timothy Fraser, ESQ-ARTICLE 80-MOH
Article(s): Art. 50 Sec.37 Blvd Planning Overlay District Art. 50, Section 28 Use: Conditional Restaurant with outdoor patio Art. 50, Section 28 Use: Conditional Coffee shop Article 50, Section 29 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient Min. lot area required: 49,000 sqft Proposed: 23,612 sqft Article 50, Section 29 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Max. allowed:1 Proposed: 2.95 Article 50, Section 29 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Max. allowed: 4 Proposed: 5 Article 50, Section 29 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Max. allowed: 45' Proposed: 55' Article 50, Section 29 Usable Open Space Insufficient Min. required: 9,600 sqft Proposed: 7,294 sqft Article 50, Section 29 Front Yard Insufficient Min. required: 20' Proposed: 0' Article 50, Section 29 Side Yard Insufficient Min. required: 10' Proposed: 0 Article 50, Section 29 Rear Yard Insufficient Min. required: 20' Proposed: 0
Purpose: Demolition of existing structure (under SF:#) and podium construction of a 5-story building with 48 residential apartments on floors 2 thru 5.Proposing 2,050 sqft of core shell restaurant with outdoor patio and 835 sqft of core shell Coffee shop. 74-space garage on the ground level.
Case: BOA-1685149 Address: 31 Notre Dame Street Ward 11 Applicant: Roy Youn-ARTICLE 80
Article(s): Article 50, Section 29 Side Yard Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Usable Open Space Insufficient
Article 50, Section 29 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 50, Section 29 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient
Article 50, Section 29 Lot Area Insufficient Art. 50, Section 43 Off Street Parking Insufficient
Purpose: Demolish existing building and erect new 4 story, 14 unit residential building w/balconies and off street parking as per plans submitted. combine parcels 937 & 938
Case: BOA- 1575584 Address: 81 Lexington Street Ward 1 Applicant: James Christopher
Article(s): Art.53 Sec. 08 Use: ForbiddenMulti Family Dwelling Forbidden Article 53, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet)
Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 53, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive
Article 53, Section 57.2Conformity Ex Bldg Alignment Art. 53, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient
Article 53, Section 57.3 Traffic Visibility Across Corners
Purpose: Erect a 4 story (3 1/2 Zoning) multi family dwelling on newly created lot; 3,706sqft. Building consisting 7 residential units. Scope includes bike storage and rear decks. See ALT1553019 for subdivision. Demolition of existing building on separate permit. [ePlan]
Case: BOA-1663421 Address: 869 Saratoga Street Ward 1 Applicant: Mohammed Najmi
Article(s) Art. 25 Sec. 5 Flood Hazard Districts Article 53, Section 5.3 Dimensional Regulations(Residential Subdistrict) Building Height (Stories) Excessive Article 53, Section 5.3 Dimensional Regulations(Residential Subdistrict) Building Height (Feet) Excessive Article 53, Section 5.3 Dimensional Regulations(Residential Subdistrict) Building Lot Coverage (Mid Block Lot) Excessive Article 53, Section 5.3Dimensional Regulations(Residential Subdistrict) Building Depth (Feet) Excessive Article 53, Section 5.3 Dimensional Regulations(Residential Subdistrict) Permeable Area of Lot Insufficient Article 53, Section 5.3 Dimensional Regulations(Residential Subdistrict) Side Yard Insufficient Article 53, Section 5.3 Dimensional Regulations(Residential Subdistrict) Rear Yard Insufficient
Purpose: Erect a four story building with three residential units on floors 2 4; a common entry lobby, elevator, roof deck, rear exterior stair, and parking space on the ground floor level. building also features a basement with utility rooms, and 2 additional parking spaces in rear yard. Demolition of existing house will be on separate permit.
Case: BOA-1482368 Address: 87 Morris Street Ward 1 Applicant: Carolina Linares
Article(s): Article 53, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient
Article 53, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 53, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient
Art. 53 Sec. 09.3 Location of Main Entrance Art. 53, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient
Article 27T 5 East Boston IPOD Applicability Article 32, Section 4.GCOD, Applicability
Purpose: Change of occupancy to a 3 family. Remodeling the basement into a new apartment. Scope also includes upgrades to life safety
Case: BOA-#1482374 Address: 87 Morris Street Ward 1 Applicant: Carolina Linares
9th 780 CMR 705 Exterior Walls705.8.1 Allowable area of openings. The maximum area of unprotected and protected openings permitted in an exterior wall in any story of a building shall not exceed the percentages specified in Table 705.8. [New/enlarged openings with less than 3ft separation from interior lot lines.] 9th 780 CMR 1030Emergency Escape and Rescue 1030.1 General. In addition to the means of egress required by this chapter, provisions shall be made for emergency escape and rescue openings in Group R 2 occupancies in accordance with Tables 1006.3.2(1) and 1006.3.2(2) and Group R 3 occupancies. Basements and sleeping rooms below the fourth story above grade plane shall have at least one exterior emergency escape and rescue opening in accordance with this section. Where basements contain one or more sleeping rooms, emergency escape and rescue openings shall be required in each sleeping room, but shall not be required in adjoining areas of the basement. Such openings shall open directly into a public way or to a yard or court that opens to a public way. [Only a 2.3ft exterior egress path provided, 36" (3ft) required at emergency egress
openings]
Purpose: Change of occupancy to a 3-family. Remodeling the basement into a new apartment. Scope also includes upgrades to life safety (FA/FP). [ePlan]
Case: BOA-1677881 Address: 155R Princeton Street Ward 1 Applicant: Dean LaPrade
Article(s): Article 53, Section 5.3 Building Height (Stories) Excessive Article 53, Section 5.3 Front Yard Maximum Exceeded Article 53, Section 5.3 Side Yard Article 53, Section 5.3 Rear Yard Art. 53 Sec.25Roof Structure Restrictions
Article 53, Section 29.12 Two or More Dwellings on Same Lot Dwelling behind another dwelling
Purpose: Confirm occupancy as 3 family. Existing condition for many years. Renovate the interior and exterior of the existing three family dwelling, including Sprinkler and MEP. Two dwellings on same lot in connection with ALT1404277.
Case: BOA#1622100 Address: 155R Princeton Street Ward 1 Applicant: Dean LaPrade
Purpose: Change occupancy to include 3 Residential Units. Scope includes addition of 3-stories to existing 1-story structure to create (3) condos directly on top of existing garage within newly created 3,500sqft lot. Also see ALT1349647 & ALT1483360 for subdivision. [ePlan] Violation: Violation Description: 9th 780 CMR 1007 Exit and Exit Access Doorway Configuration Violation Comments:1007.1.1 Two exits or exit access doorways. Where two exits, exit access doorways, exit access stairways or ramps, or any combination thereof, are required from any portion of the exit access, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the building or area to be served measured in a straight line between them. Interlocking or scissor stairways shall be counted as one exit stairway. 2.Where a building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the separation distance shall be not less than one-third of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the area served. [The two exits provided are less than one-third of the maximum overall diagonal dimension. Relocation required to achieve the minimum separation.]
Case: BOA-1677882 Address: 157 Princeton Street Ward 1 Applicant: Dean LaParde
Article(s): Article 53, Section 5.3 Building Lot Coverage Excessive Article 53, Section 5.3 Permeable Area of Lot Insufficient Article 53, Section 5.3 Side Yard Article 53, Section 5.3 Rear Yard
Purpose: Subdivision of Parcel 0106656000 to create two separate lots. Lot 1 to be 3,500sqft used for conversion under. ALT1404277. Lot 2 to be 1,500sqft for existing 3 Family to remain. [ePlan]
Case: BOA#1677886 Address: 157 Princeton Street Ward 1Applicant: Dean LaParde
Purpose: Subdivision of Parcel 0106656000 to create two separate lots. Lot 1 to be 3,500sqft used for conversion under ALT1404277. Lot 2 to be 1,500sqft for existing 3 Family to remain. [ePlan] Violation: Violation Description:
9th 780 CMR 1030 Emergency Escape and Rescue 9th 780 CMR 705 Exterior Walls Violation Comments: 1030.1 General. In addition to the means of egress required by this chapter, provisions shall be made for emergency escape and rescue openings in Group R-2 occupancies in accordance with Tables 1006.3.2(1) and 1006.3.2(2) and Group R-3 occupancies. Basements and sleeping rooms below the fourth story above grade plane shall have at least one exterior emergency escape and rescue opening in accordance with this section. Where basements contain one or more sleeping rooms, emergency escape and rescue openings shall be required in each sleeping room, but shall not be required in adjoining areas of the basement. Such openings shall open directly into a public way or to a yard or court that opens to a public way. [Not enough separation from interior lot line (36" required) to be considered a safe unobstructed path to
public way] 705.8.1 Allowable area of openings. The maximum area of unprotected and protected openings permitted in an exterior wall in any story of a building -
INTERPRETATION: 12:00 PM
Case: BOA-1704440 Address: 944 Saratoga Street Ward 1 Applicant: CBE 944 Saratoga Street, LLC
Article(s): Article 53, Section 7.2 EB Neighborhood Business Dimensional Regulations Building Height (Stories) Excessive Article 53, Section 7.2 EB Neighborhood Business Dimensional Regulations Building Height (Feet) Excessive Article 53, Section 29.1 Conformity with Existing Bldg Alignment Article 25A Section CFROD Applicability Art. 25 Sec. 5 Flood Hazard Districts
Purpose: This petitioner seeks a determination that the Inspectional Services Department erred in issuing a
refusal letter citing Article 53-29.1 – Conformity with existing building alignment, Article 53-7.2 – Building Height (Feet) – Excessive, Article 53-7.2 – Building Height (Stories) – Excessive .FOR THE BOARD OF APPEAL
Case: BOA-1689794 Address: 62-66 Condor Street Ward 1 Applicant: Condor Nay, LLC
Article(s): Article 53, Section 10.2 Dimension Regulations (Waterfront) Building Height (Feet) Excessive Article 53, Section 10.3 Waterfront Open Space Requirements Article 53, Section 10.4.a Waterfront Yard Area Measurements Article 53, Section 10.4.b Setback Requirements Article 53, Section 29.1 Conformity with Existing Bldg Alignment Article 25A Section4 CFROD Applicability
Purpose: Erect a new 5 story Mixed Use Building on newly created lot with thirty six (36) Multi Family residential units, three (3) Retail on ground floor (core/shell) and below grade parking, as per plans. Building features amenity space, balconies, and common roof deck. See ALT1655420 for subdivision. Existing building to be razed under separate permit. [ePlan] SPR
Case: BOA- 1685296 Address: 265-269 Maverick Street Ward 1 Applicant: 265 Maverick, LLC
Article(s) Article 53, Section 5.3 Dimensional Regulations Building Height (Stories) Excessive Article 53, Section 5.3 Dimensional Regulations Building Depth (Feet) Excessive Article 25A Section 4 CFROD Applicability Article 25, Section 5 Flood Plain Regulations Article 32, Section 4.GCOD, Applicability Art. 53 Sec.25 Roof Structure Restrictions
Purpose : The petitioner seeks a determination that the Inspectional Services Department erred in issuing a refusal letter citing Article 53-25 – Roof Top Restrictions; Article 53-5.3 – Building Height (Stories) – Excessive ; and Article 53-5.3 – Building Height (Feet) – Excessive.