Boston Landmarks Commission

22.1280 BLC - 361 CENTRE STREET BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH, JAMAICA PLAIN

Review the design of the provisos that were voted on at the previous presentation on February 28, 2023. These include: 

A. Detailed window section and corresponding scaled elevations for the main sanctuary arched windows; specifically the detail at the metal panel covering the floor span

B. Add horizontal muntins to the new sidelights at the two aisle front doors on the facade of the building

C. Address a solution to the commission’s request to store or re-use the original aisle doors at the interior of the building.

23.1117 BLC - 10 MELVILLE AVENUE CARRIAGE HOUSE RELOCATION & REBUILD, DORCHESTER, MA  

Presentation by architect, Derek Bloom, of the new design for the relocation and rebuilding of the carriage house at the rear of the property. 

 

 In order to expedite the review process, the commission has delegated the approval of certain work items, such as those involving ordinary maintenance and repair, restoration or replacement, or which otherwise have a minimal impact on a building’s appearance, to commission staff pending ratification at its monthly public hearing. Having been identified as meeting these eligibility criteria and all applicable guidelines, the following applications will be approved at this hearing:

► Applicants whose projects are listed under this heading NEED NOT APPEAR at the hearing. Following the hearing, you will be issued a Determination Sheet to present at the Inspectional Services Department (1010 Massachusetts Avenue) as proof of project approval when applying for permits. ISD personnel will send an electronic copy of your building-permit application to the commission staff for review. (To avoid potential confusion, the text of your building-permit application should be consistent with the project description given below.) Commission staff will accordingly authorize the execution of the work, attaching any applicable provisos, reflecting the relevant guidelines and precedents. 

PLEASE NOTE THAT FOLLOWING ISSUANCE OF THE DETERMINATION SHEET NO FURTHER CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ISSUED for the applications listed below. The electronic building-permit application as annotated by commission staff will constitute your Certificate of Appropriateness; this will be valid for two years from the date of the hearing. The applicant is required to notify the commission of any project changes; failure to do so may affect the status of the approval.  If you have any questions not addressed by the above information, please contact staff at 617.635.1935 or BLC@boston.gov. Thank you. 

23.1126 BLC - 89 BROAD STREET, BOSTON, MA 02108

APPLICANT: Pete Drummy

PROPOSED WORK: Leak investigation behind 12th floor masonry & in-kind repair of masonry

23.11129 BLC - 221 COLUMBUS AVE, BOSTON, MA 02116

APPLICANT: Zaid Mongell

PROPOSED WORK: replace metal windows in-kind to match existing

23.1099 BLC - 50 POST OFFICE SQUARE, BOSTON, MA 02108 

APPLICANT: Emma Cardini

PROPOSED WORK: General exterior window repair, all walls

23.1096 BLC - 2 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON, MA

APPLICANT: William Epperson

PROPOSED WORK: Exterior window, bird-proofing, hardware repairs in-kind

23.2095 BLC - 33 UNION STREET, BOSTON, MA   

APPLICANT: Matthew Wessling

PROPOSED WORK: Exterior brick, stone, and slate repairs to address structural issues and water infiltration. All replacement of material will be in-kind to match existing.

23.2094 BLC - 25 UNION STREET, BOSTON, MA   

APPLICANT: Matthew Wessling

PROPOSED WORK: Exterior brick, stone, and slate repairs to address structural issues and water infiltration. All replacement of material will be in-kind to match existing.

23.2094 BLC - 17 UNION STREET, BOSTON, MA   

APPLICANT: Matthew Wessling

PROPOSED WORK: Exterior brick, stone, and slate repairs to address structural issues and water infiltration. All replacement of material will be in-kind to match existing.

23.2094 BLC - 12 MARSHALL STREET, BOSTON, MA   

APPLICANT: Matthew Wessling

PROPOSED WORK: Exterior brick, stone, and slate repairs to address structural issues and water infiltration. All replacement of material will be in-kind to match existing.

23.2091 BLC - 108 BLACKSTONE SQUARE, BOSTON, MA   

APPLICANT: Matthew Wessling

PROPOSED WORK: Exterior wall repairs including wood window repair, displaced brick masonry rebuilding, and loose masonry removal. to address structural issues and water infiltration. All replacement of material will be in-kind to match existing.

23.1071 BLC - CHARLES RIVER ESPLANADE, BOSTON, MA

APPLICANT: Jeffery Harris, DCR

PROPOSED WORK: Exterior condensers installed and painted to match existing background materials at the rear of the Hatch Shell 

23.1086 BLC - 11 SCHOOL STREET, BOSTON, MA 02108 - 

APPLICANT: Lisa Lewis

PROPOSED WORK: Brick and concrete repairs at street level to match existing conditions

 DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATIONS & ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL APPLICATIONS

DISCUSSION AND VOTE:

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. Administrative approvals shall also be read into the record and voted upon. 

PETITIONS, STUDY REPORTS & DESIGNATIONS

Nazzaro Community Center (North Bennet Street Public Bath House and Gymnasium) North End, Boston, MA Study Report Link

Public Feedback on Study Report (Posted on June 6, 2023)

HEARING MINUTES  

Review and ratification of Public Hearing Minutes from 05/23/23 & 6/13/23 

STAFF UPDATES

07/11/23 at 6pm - NEXT BLC HEARING

PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 8:00PM