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Historic Beacon Hill District

The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 5 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 Hearing or calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering meeting id #922 1345 6223. You can also submit written comments or questions to BeaconHillAC@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. RATIFICATION OF 8-21-2025 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES & 07-14-2025 PUBLIC SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
  2. DESIGN REVIEW

    APP # 25.0095 BH 104 CHESTNUT STREET

    Proposed Work: Replace existing front door.

    APP # 26.0179 BH 34 WEST CEDAR STREET

    Proposed Work: Repaint front entry in existing Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee OC-45 semi-gloss and repaint front door in existing Benjamin Moore Dahlia 319 high gloss. Propose repainting front entry ceiling in Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue HC-143 semi-gloss.

    APP # 26.0180 BH 62 CHARLES STREET

    Proposed Work: New blade sign & window decals.

    APP # 26.0187 BH 48 BEACON STREET

    Proposed Work: Install small copper-covered conduit along the party wall.  

    APP # 26.0193 BH 20 LOUISBURG SQUARE

    Proposed Work: Install railing above rear dormer. (See Additional Items Under Administrative Review).

    APP # 26.0206 BH 9 LOUISBURG SQUARE

    Proposed Work: Modify front and rear shed dormers with true divided lite historic wood windows, painted wood trim to match historically appropriate details and colors, and flat-seam copper roofing. Construct a new roof deck, replace all membrane and asphalt shingle roofing with slate or flat seam copper. Repair and restore brick chimneys and existing chimney pots.

  3. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

    APP # 26.01092 BH  29 SOUTH RUSSELL STREET: Chimney 1; Remove chimney down to roof line and rebuild chimney back to original height, Chimney 2; Remove four courses of bricks and rebuild chimney to original height, Chimney 3; grind out old loose mortar and repoint chimney.  

    APP # 26.0177 BH   27 ANDERSON STREET: In kind fire escape repairs. 

    APP # 25.0999 BH   34 BEACON STREET: Install seven iron window grilles on the 1st level of the Joy Street elevation through the mortar joints.. The new units will match the existing grilles on the property. Install a small pin light above the front door.   

    APP # 26.0185 BH   48 BEACON STREET: Replace balcony door in kind. 

    APP # 26.0198 BH   56 BEACON STREET: Modify previously approved window replacements at front curved bay on 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th floor with new windows with straight glass & curved sash. Window pane configuration to remain the same. Windows will be all wood, true divided lights, with no low e glass and a spacer bar in between the glass to match window frame color.   

    APP # 26.0200 BH 23 BRIMMER STREET: Remove roof deck, replace roof, reinstall in original location, previously approved by the Commission.  

    APP # 26.0174 BH 71 CHARLES STREET: Chimney repair to include replacing any cracked bricks and replace/repoint any deteriorated or disintegrated mortar joints. Mortar joints to match historic profile, tooling and mix. 

    APP # 26.0141 BH  88 CHARLES STREET: New carved wood sign, in the same dimensions as the sign previously hanging from the same bracket. 

    APP # 26.0036 BH  43 BOWDOIN STREET: Install new Doorbird intercom that will be centered on the existing wood panel. 

    APP # 26.0017 BH  56 CHESTNUT STREET: Install tree guard style number three, from the pre-approved styles. 

    APP # 26.0156 BH 107 CHESTNUT STREET: Stucco repairs & painting to match existing. Painting and trim work on all windows, doors and shutters to match existing.

    APP # 26.0156 BH 109 CHESTNUT STREET: Painting and trim work for stucco masonry surfaces and windows and trim to match existing. 

    APP # 26.0193 BH 20 LOUISBURG SQUARE: Spot brick repointing on the chimney (See Additional Items Under Design Review).

    APP # 26.0118 BH 87 MOUNT VERNON STREET: Replace brownstone steps with cast stone steps. Design to remain the same.   

    APP # 26.0164 BH 82 MYRTLE STREET #5: Replace three, non-historic, 1 over 1, wood windows on the front elevation with all wood, 1 over 1 windows with no low-e glass. Paint to match existing.   

    APP # 26.0184 BH 133 MYRTLE STREET: Repaint front door Benjamin Moore Black Forest Green HC-187 ​​, service door Benjamin Moore Black Forest Green HC-187, entry vestibule Benjamin Moore Corinthian White OC-111 in kind.  

    APP # 26.0116 BH  73 PINCKNEY STREET: Replace existing lockset, restore front door.

    APP # 26.0178 BH  35 WALNUT STREET: In kind, slate repair. 

    APP # 26.0199 BH  19 WEST CEDAR STREET: Install life safety bell, hose hookup and drain. 

    APP # 26.0070 BH  31 WEST CEDAR STREET: Install new pendant light fixture, repaint front entry surround in kind, Restore existing brickwork on Pinckney St facade with mortar to match existing, historic mix, tooling and color. Replace Lintels and sills in kind. Restore fire escape, replace chimney flashings to match existing. Replace membrane roof on shed dormers and main roof. Replace existing copper flashings with appropriate - weight red copper. Reset granite curbs at a small triangular garden. Restore and reinstall existing iron railing. Restore existing wood double hung windows including combination storm windows.  

  4. STAFF UPDATES
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