02-27-24 Boston Landmarks Commission Hearing

24.0718 BLC - UPHAMS CORNER COMFORT STATION, COLUMBIA ROAD, DORCHESTER 

Building tenant, Comfort Kitchen restaurant, wishes to cover 2 existing patios to increase seating capacity for 3-4 seasons rather than just summer months. 

24.0729 BLC - 2080 WASHINGTON STREET, ROXBURY 

The plan is to restore the existing building and build an addition on the existing foundation. In addition, an enclosed stair and two areaways to bring light into the basement. The project will be for use as dance studios and will incorporate a visual art gallery.

REVIEW AND VOTE ON DESIGN REVIEW ITEMS 

Chair of the Design Review subcommittee will summarize applications reviewed earlier in the evening and the Commission will vote to accept the recommendations of the subcommittee.

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

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:

24.0674 BLC - 537 WASHINGTON STREET, DOWNTOWN

The project is related to the updating of signs with the Citizens Bank Logo, representing the theater’s sponsor, to the new Citizens Logo consistent with the current branding.

24.0684 BLC - 125 BOYLSTON STREET, DOWNTOWN 

Repair and stabilization of 15 underground burial tombs at Central Burying Ground, 125 Boylston Street.

24.0705 BLC - 1 COURT STREET, DOWNTOWN

Suffolk University is seeking to change the previously approved window decals on our cafe at 1 Court Street to reflect the new partnership with Sal's Pizza. Sal's Pizza is now operating in the Cafe.

24.0723 BLC - 401 PARK DRIVE, FENWAY

Install new interior vestibule with new exterior door at the glass building housing Trillium Brewing.

24.0727 BLC - 665 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, FENWAY

AT&T modifications include replacing (6) antennas, adding (3) antennas, replacing (6) RRUs, removing (3) RRUs, replacing (3) surge arrestors, adding (3) DC cables, and adding (3) fiber cables in the existing equip. 

24.0731 BLC - 121 HIGH STREET, RICHARDSON BLOCK,  CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, MA 

Replace an existing single ply membrane roof system and wood roof deck on an existing low slope roof.  Work is not visible from a public way. Affects 4 of the building roofs within the landmark.

24.0747 BLC - 700 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY,  COPLEY SQUARE 

Partial depth concrete slab repairs at loading dock. Trench drain replacement and slab on grade removal and replacement at entrance of the loading dock. Waterproofing at the slab at loading dock. 

23.0466 BLC - 351 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON PUBLIC GARDEN,  DOWNTOWN

A small cell/DAS node on Boylston Street, near the intersection of Boylston and Arlington Streets (on the public garden side) installed in a base cabinet pole design. (A change, from a previous BLC approval in order to allow two companies to use the pole and avoid an additional piece of equipment in the congested area of the sidewalk.) 

24.0703 BLC - 401 PARK DRIVE, THE FENWAY 

ARE-MA Region No. 111, LLC (ARE) is the owner of 401 Park Drive, Boston, otherwise known as Landmark Center. ARE is planning a rehabilitation of the building exterior including masonry repair of the tower and window replacement throughout the building with units that match the existing windows as much as possible in appearance, configuration, and profile.

#219.06 - #220.06 PUTNAM NAIL COMPANY GEORGE LAWLEY & SON SHIPYARD STUDY REPORT HEARING

The study report was posted on February 7, 2024. STUDY REPORT LINK

Commission to review feedback received and any public testimony offered.

#225.16 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD BUILDING 133 FEDERAL STREET DESIGNATION HEARING 

Two votes: Accept Amendments to Study Report; Designation. STUDY REPORT LINK

Public Feedback closed 2/06/2024

Amended Study Report posted 2/16/2024

#134.00 HUTCHINSON BUILDING FEEDBACK HEARING

Two votes: Accept Amendments to Study Report; Designation. STUDY REPORT LINK

Public Feedback closed 2/13/2024

Amended Study Report posted 2/16/2024

D.24.0049 - 33 PEARL STREET, BOSTON, MA 02125

Building Address: 33 Pearl Street, Dorchester, MA 02125

Application: D24.0049

Applicant: Patrick Mulligan

Owner: Patricia McDonald 

Review of proposed demolition of 33 Pearl Street

Review and ratification of Public Hearing Minutes from 01/23/24.

03/12/2024 - NEXT BLC HEARING

Business Hearing at 6pm