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South End Landmark District Commission

The South End Landmark District Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 2, 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 1-646-828-7666 and entering meeting id#  161 899 1511. You can also submit written comments or questions to SouthEndLDC@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

    APP # 26.0477 SE 1651 WASHINGTON STREET

    Applicant: Robert Tuttle

    Proposed Work: Install new 65" x 19” Hanging Sign With Halo Lit Letters "JAHO" and non illuminated letters on box; new 36" x 10 3/4" blade sign with no illumination. 

    APP # 26.0451 SE 560-562 TREMONT STREET

    Applicant: Sheila Grove

    Proposed Work: Replace non-original railing on the front stairs with railings that are building code-compliant. 

    APP # 26.0426 SE 33 GREENWICH PARK

    Applicant: Brian Roberts

    Proposed Work: Install decorative sconces at the

    entryway pilasters.

    APP # 26.0404 SE 30 CLARENDON STREET 

    Withdrawn from Agenda by Staff 

    Applicant: Nicole Filusch

    Proposed Work: Install 10 solar panels at roof, PV array, utility meter and main services panel.

     

    APP # 26.0411 SE             503 SHAWMUT AVENUE 

    Withdrawn from agenda by applicant. 

    Applicant: Jefferey Klug

    Proposed Work: Expand dormers at rear.

    APP # 26.0449 SE 56 RUTLAND SQUARE

    Applicant: Guy Grassi

    Proposed Work: Install roof deck. See additional items under administrative review.

    APP # 26.0375 SE 476 SHAWMUT AVENUE  WITHDRAWN BY STAFF

    Applicant: Scott Doughman

    Proposed Work: Remove and replace four windows with two-over-two aluminum clad windows.

     

  2. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

    APP # 26.0444 SE 79 APPLETON STREET: Remove and replace non 

    original window and replace with 2/2 wood window, remove and replace 2 bowed non original windows and replace with bowed 2/2 wood windows.

    APP # 26.0406 SE 90 CHANDLER STREET: At rear, replace balcony door 

    matching design and proportion. 

    APP # 26.0420 SE 501 COLUMBUS AVENUE: Emergency repair - due to 

    leaks - all work to match existing design, profile, color and texture. Cut and remove all failed sections of the existing stairs and side walls in square shapes, chiseling to a minimum depth of 1" or until sound material is reached. Restore and repair areas with Comproset. Power wash to remove loose or peeling coatings.

    APP # 26.0463 SE 59 DWIGHT STREET: Emergency repair, at rear, 

    temporarily shore fire escape, remove and reset salvaged brick using type N mortar mix.

    APP # 26.0409 SE 21 MILFORD STREET: Remove existing roof deck, repair 

    roof, replace roof deck in existing footprint. 

    APP # 26.0449 SE 56 RUTLAND SQUARE:  Repair copper drop edge, 

    copper cornice, and copper gutter as needed, repair and paint wood dormer trim in-kind, patch, repair, and paint wood cornice, patch, repair, and repaint stone headers and sills in-kind, repair frames and sills in-kind, patch, repair, and repaint entry pilasters, brackets, roof, and trim in-kind, repair and refinish natural wood entrance door, repair and repaint steel hand rail, repair and repaint stone stairs, trim, and curbs to match existing. See additional items under design review. 

    APP # 26.0448 SE 69 RUTLAND STREET: At front, replace two 

    non-original windows with two, two-over-two aluminum clad windows. 

    APP # 26.0352 SE 255 SHAWMUT AVENUE: Emergency repair - Replace 8 

    non-original windows with aluminum-clad windows.

    APP # 26.0446 SE 255 SHAWMUT AVENUE: Remove 6 non original 

    windows and replace with 2/2 black aluminum clad windows. 

     

    APP # 26.0402 SE 554-556 TREMONT STREET: Emergency repair - 

    remove existing roofing on two radius roofs above the mansard gutter line. Dispose of all debris properly. Inspect deck and repair rot as needed. Install high-temp ice & water shield, new copper roof panels, drip edge will counter flash existing gutter, and 16 in. copper up the mansard under three courses of reinstalled slate. Work will match existing historic materials and profiles.

    APP # 26.0454 SE 50 UNION PARK: Replace shingles, fascias, rakes, 

    soffits, window and door trims in-kind keeping the same design and profile, install gutters. 

    APP # 26.0471 SE 9 WALTHAM STREET: Emergency repair due to leaks - 

    all work to be done in kind - EPDM Re-Roof, with like materials. Roof deck will not be removed. 

    APP # 26.0392 SE 59 WARREN AVENUE: Emergency repair - Replace 

    existing asphalt shingles with asphalt shingles, color to match existing. Remove existing moulding around windows and replace to match existing design and profile. Note that the roof work will not take place under the existing roof deck and the roof deck will not be removed. 

    APP # 26.0438 SE 1750 WASHINGTON STREET: Remove old sign, replace 

    with new, non-illuminated sign that fits within the existing banner.

    APP # 26.0491 SE 194 WEST BROOKLINE STREET: Emergency repair, at 

    front steps, chip hollow cement and refinish in-kind, prime and paint with HC69.

    APP # 26.0443 SE 158 WEST CONCORD STREET: Replace existing 

    concrete entrywalk with red brick; remove, clean and reuse existing granite curbing; install new 30" high wrought iron garden railing to match the existing railing design at 134 West Concord Street.

    APP # 26.0391 SE 172 WEST NEWTON STREET: Emergency repair - all 

    work to be done in kind and maintain design and profile of existing - Repair front facia with type o or high lime/soft mortar mix;restore all sills and lintels using mimic with brown stone coloring; prime and paint sills and lintels with BM HC 69; repair front steps in kind; remove front slate mansard, apron and dormer windows; trim fascia and copper gutters; remove trim around windows. Replace in kind new trim, fascia copper gutters and new wooden windows in dormer and slate mansard in kind trim around windows in kind. New wood windows at dormer level

    APP # 26.0434 SE 98 WEST SPRINGFIELD STREET: Emergency repair 

    due to leaks - all work to be done in kind - Cut and repoint 100% of the mortar joints of the front façade using mortar Type N, matching the existing color and profile. Repair all lintels and windowsills as needed, keeping the same aesthetics. Replace any broken/missing bricks as needed, matching the existing. Caulk, prepare, and paint all window

    APP # 26.0445 SE 194 WEST SPRINGFIELD STREET: Remove and replace 

    10, non-original wood windows with aluminum clad windows. 

     

  3. ADVISORY REVIEW

    APP # 26.0453 SE 52 PLYMPTON STREET

    Applicant: Catriel Tulian

    Proposed Work: Demolish existing building in the protection area. Build new, seven story building.

     

  4. RATIFICATION OF 11/4/25 MEETING MINUTES
  5. PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 8:00 PM
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