Back Bay Architectural Commission
The Commission will hold its next monthly public hearing on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom Meeting or calling 646-828-7666 and entering meeting id # 165 822 2374. You can also submit written comments or questions to BackBayAC@boston.gov.
Discussion Topics
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Violations Committee - 4:30pm
VIO.26.1074 251 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE:
Violation: Unapproved alteration to rooftop balustrade. CONTINUED FROM 8/12/2026 HEARING
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Design Review - 5:00pm
Ratification of 8-12-2026 Public Hearing Minutes
APP # 27.0164 BB 303 NEWBURY STREET:
Proposed Work: At front facade - lower level, install signage, lighting and moveable furniture.
APP # 27.0151 BB 372 MARLBOROUGH STREET:
Proposed Work: At rear elevation widen and lower previously reviewed and approved fire escape to become a small balcony and change previously approved new window to a door with window simulating details.
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Administrative Review/Approval
APP # 27.0152 BB 157 BEACON STREET: At roof replace existing roof deck in-kind.
APP # 27.0167 BB 259 BEACON STREET: At front facade replace non-historic metal cellar entry door with wood entry door.
APP # 27.0160 BB 279 BEACON STREET: At rear yard install brick pavers at parking area.
APP # 27.0095 BB 389 BEACON STREET: At roof replace existing skylight in-kind.
APP # 27.0115 BB 955 BOYLSTON STREET: At roof replace rubber membrane roof and skylight in-kind.
APP # 27.0149 BB 109 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At rear elevation replace existing wood fence with a brick wall.
APP # 27.0085 BB 110 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At east elevation repair and repoint masonry, and replace copper flashing and roof slate in-kind.
APP # 27.0157 BB 148 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At front facade repair and repoint masonry.
APP # 27.0144 BB 362 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At upper story replace window and door unit in-kind.
APP # 27.0086 BB 384 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At roof install twenty-one heat pumps.
APP # 27.0148 BB 8 GLOUCESTER STREET: Replace rubber membrane roof..
APP # 27.0153 BB 9 HEREFORD STREET: Repair and repaint wood trim and windows.
APP # 27.0165 BB 374 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At rear elevation repair existing entrance canopy.
APP # 26.1147 BB 5 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At front facade replace non-original entry doors with historically appropriate wood panel doors.
APP # 27.0159 BB 382 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At roof repoint masonry, replace rubber membrane roof and copper flashing and cladding in-kind.
APP # 27.0155 BB 79 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade install wall sign.
APP # 27.0112 BB 125 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade install wall sign and window signage.
APP # 27.0170 BB 141 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade install wall sign and window signage.
APP # 27.0174 BB 201 NEWBURY STREET: At rear elevation repoint masonry.
APP # 27.0158 BB 250 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade install wall signs.
APP # 27.0100 BB 338 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace blade sign.
- Staff Updates
- Projected Adjournment - 6:15 p.m.
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Contact:Joseph Cornish
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Neighborhoods:Back BayDowntown
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Posted:08/26/2026 - 9:34PM
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