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Boston Landmarks Commission

The Commission will hold its next design review public hearing on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at 4 p.m.

Please note: This hearing will be held virtually and not in person. To participate, please go to our Zoom Meeting Link or call 301-715-8592 and enter meeting ID 863 1735 7117 #. You can also email comments through email at blc@boston.gov.

Public testimony begins at

Discussion Topics

  1. Design Review - 4:00pm

    22.0509.0099 – Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston Street

    Applicant: Carol Estes-Schwartz

    Proposed work: At Bates Hall affix a small engraved ¾” by 6” brass plaque affixed with VHB tape to the brass base of each green reading lamp as part of a fund raising campaign.

    22.0562.0114 – Ames Building, 1 Court Street

    Applicant: Jason Wright

    Proposed work: Affix white opaque cast vinyl lettering to the two large windows at street level fronting on Court Street.

    22.0463.0042 – Franklin Park, Franklin Park Zoo - 1 Franklin Park Road Continued from 10/26/2021 WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT

    Applicant: Robert Chabot

    Proposed work: Installation of up to twelve electric vehicle charging stations. The charging stations will be installed in the Pierpont Road parking lot near the Service Yard of Franklin Park Zoo.

    22.0571.0042 – Franklin Park, Franklin Park Road

    Applicant:  Erica Holm

    Proposed work: Electrical connection at Elma Lewis Playhouse, including replacement of existing utility pole and installation of electrical cabinet.

  2. Administrative Review/Approval

    22.0488 BLC     North Market Faneuil Hall: Install (1) Shed style awning 2'10"H x 19'3"Wx2'1"D Aluminum frame wrapped with black sunbrella fabric, white vinyl graphics on valence  (2'10-1/2"Wx6"H, 1.4SF) 8' Clearance from grade. Previously approved by Boston Landmarks on 7/23/19 Application # 19.1432.179

  3. Business Meeting - 6:00PM

    1. Discussion and Vote on Design Review Applications.

    The Design Review Committee will present summaries of applications and make recommendations for a vote on each agenda item discussed at the Design Review Hearing, which met earlier.

    2.  Demolition Delay Hearing: 3474-3476 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, MA

    Application # 21.0751D2765

    Applicant: Lee Goodman

    Review of proposed demolition of the existing house and garage at 3474-3476 Washington Street.

    3. Public hearing and comment on #61.81 Parker House Hotel Study Report.

    4. Advisory Review – Boston Public Garden: Sidewalk and street alterations related to pedestrian crossing improvements.

    5. Advisory Review – 2085 Washington Street – Eustis Street Protection Area: Construction of five-story building within boundary of protection area.

    6. Review and ratification of public hearing minutes from 11/9/2021

    7. Staff Updates

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