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South End Landmark District Commission

The South End Landmark District Commission will hold a public hearing on July 1 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 # 933 2753 2733. You can also submit written comments or questions to SouthEndLDC@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. VIOLATIONS

    APP # 25.0942 SE             681 TREMONT STREET

    Applicant: Mary Keenan

    Proposed Work: Install blade sign. VIO.24.0839

  2. DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

    APP # 25.0947 SE                                              31 BRADDOCK PARK

    Applicant: Mark Herman 

    Proposed Work: Removal of existing non-original garden fence and gate. Installation of a new simplified adaption of black painted iron fencing consistent with the size, massing, profile and complexity of iron work on nearby buildings. 

     

    APP # 25.0949 SE       8 EAST SPRINGFIELD STREET

    Applicant: Gregory McCarthy

    Proposed Work: Construct a new roof deck.

     

    APP # 25.0988 SE                52 CLARENDON STREET     MOVED TO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW 

    Applicant: Nenita Angeles 

    Proposed Work: Replace four, non-original windows at front of building.

     

    APP # 25.0997 SE          80 MONTGOMERY STREET MOVED TO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

    Applicant: Doug Dick 

    Proposed Work: Restore existing brick masonry; stone lintels and sills; painted wood trim, entry and cornice ornamentation; and front entry door and canopy on front façade.  Repair existing slate roofing and if needed, replacement slates shall match existing.  Remove all existing windows on the front façade and install two-over-two, double-hung, wood window sashes with true divided lights and wood brick molds, all with a black painted finish to match the historic.  In the mansard dormer, remove non-historic replacement windows and replace with new two-over-two, double-hung, wood window sashes with true divided lights and wood brick molds, all with a black painted finish to match the historic. In the front round bay, new windows will match the existing flat glass in curved sash. Add new decorative security grilles at two street-level windows with black paint finish.

     

    APP # 25.0945 SE                 280 SHAWMUT AVENUE                    REMOVED BY STAFF

    Applicant: Lena Samaha

    Proposed Work: Updates to existing storefront maintaining the wood design including new windows and door. 

     

    APP # 25.0925 SE                                     1601 WASHINGTON STREET

    Applicant: Hollis Graham

    Proposed Work: Install new front lit signage; install new banners and poles; new address plaque; recover existing awnings. 

     

    APP # 25.0993 SE                                10 CHANDLER STREET

    Applicant: Jason Parillo 

    Proposed Work: Master Signage Plan for the new Animal Rescue League of Boston building. 

     

    APP # 25.0986 SE                      685 TREMONT STREET

    Applicant: Claudia Porras

    Proposed Work: Multi-story new construction building for the South End branch of the Boston Public Library. The existing building will be demolished and the new building will be located in the same footprint, adjacent to Library Park.

     

  3. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

    APP # 25.0911 SE 12 BRADDOCK PARK: Repoint in kind front facade with type O or high lime/soft mortar mix; Restore brownstone band at bottom of front facade using Mimic with brownstone coloring to match original profile.  

    APP # 25.0988 SE 52 CLARENDON STREET: Replace four, non-original 

    windows at front of building. Moved from design review. 

    APP # 25.0963 SE 4A MILFORD STREET: Replace gate at entrance to ally. Design is identical to the design administratively approved for application no. 15.1275 SE. 

    APP # 25.0920 SE 41 MILFORD STREET: Remove front slate mansard and trim around dormer windows, and replace in-kind. Remove the main rubber roof and replace in-kind.

    APP # 25.0997 SE 80 MONTGOMERY STREET: Restore existing brick masonry; stone lintels and sills; painted wood trim, entry and cornice ornamentation; and front entry door and canopy on front façade.  Repair existing slate roofing and if needed, replacement slates shall match existing.  Remove all existing windows on the front façade and install two-over-two, double-hung, wood window sashes with true divided lights and wood brick molds, all with a black painted finish to match the historic.  In the mansard dormer, remove non-historic replacement windows and replace with new two-over-two, double-hung, wood window sashes with true divided lights and wood brick molds, all with a black painted finish to match the historic. In the front round bay, new windows will match the existing flat glass in curved sash. Add new decorative security grilles at two street-level windows with black paint finish. Moved from Design Review. 

    APP # 25.0948 SE 111 PEMBROKE STREET: At the mansard level, replace four windows. Above the bow replace the central window with a two-over-two window and the two smaller, flanking windows with two, one-over-one windows. Replace the remaining two-over-two window with a two-over-two window. 

    APP # 25.0957 SE 427 SHAWMUT AVENUE: At front remove paint to restore existing granite wall; paint metal, windows and front door; refresh entryway surround. 

    APP # 25.0985 SE 607 TREMONT STREET: Remove and replace seven, non-original vinyl clad windows with double hung aluminum clad windows. 

    APP # 25.0990 SE 4 UNION PARK STREET: At garden level replace existing door and window in kind. 

    APP # 25.0943 SE 26 UNION PARK STREET: Repoint front facade in kind. 

    APP # 25.0946 SE 153 WEST CONCORD STREET: Remove existing roof slate, repair roof in-kind, and reinstall existing slate.

    APP # 25.0959 SE 160 WEST CONCORD STREET: Replacement of eight front facing windows with eight, two-over-two wood windows. 

    APP # 25.0876 SE 150 WEST NEWTON STREET: Replace side entry door at stoop in-kind to match existing door.

     

  4. RATIFICATION OF 6/3/25 MEETING MINUTES
  5. STAFF UPDATES
  6. PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 8:30 PM
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