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.
Discussion Topics
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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 SE30 CLARENDON STREETWithdrawn from Agenda by Staff
Applicant: Nicole FiluschProposed Work: Install 10 solar panels at roof, PV array, utility meter and main services panel.APP # 26.0411 SE503 SHAWMUT AVENUEWithdrawn from agenda by applicant.
Applicant: Jefferey KlugProposed 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 SE476 SHAWMUT AVENUEWITHDRAWN BY STAFFApplicant: Scott DoughmanProposed Work: Remove and replace four windows with two-over-two aluminum clad windows. -
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.
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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.
- RATIFICATION OF 11/4/25 MEETING MINUTES
- PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 8:00 PM