Boston Landmarks Commission Public Hearing
The Boston Landmarks Commission will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, June 25, at 5 p.m.
To participate, please go to our Zoom meeting link or call +1-309-205-3325 and enter meeting ID 98692200856#. You can also submit written comments to staff via email at BLC@boston.gov.
Discussion Topics
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Design Review Subcommittee Hearing 5pm
24.0969 BLC - CHARLES RIVER ESPLANADE - DARTMOUTH LAGOON
Applicant: Esplanade Association
Reinstallation of the 1993 three-column fountain in the center of the Dartmouth Lagoon. The new fountain will be substantially larger than the most recent fountain (installed in 2007) and will include up-lighting. The fountain will help to mitigate many current problems in the lagoon such as algae plumes, mosquitoes, and odor.
- Commissioner Comments
- Public Feedback
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ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL ITEMS
24.1016 AB - 4 CHISWICK ROAD
Applicant: Qi Chen
Replace five second-story windows in-kind.
24.1021 AB - 5 LEAMINGTON ROAD
Applicant: Alcindo Silva
New HVAC and sprinkler system.
24.1099 BLC - 401 PARK DRIVE, FENWAY- THE LANDMARK BUILDING
Applicant: Brian Meyer, ARE-MA Region No. 111, LLC
Rooftop changes to accommodate lab spaces at the top floor of the building. Applicant has confirmed that that the work is not visible from any public way.
24.1129 SB - 261 WEST NEWTON STREET
Applicant: Ben Rogan
Repair in-kind and replace 22 windows to match appropriate historic configuration.
24.1006 SB - 13-15 ALBEMARLE STREET
Applicant: Harrison Levitsky
Repoint facade in-kind, repaint window trim in-kind, repair brownstone at entry, lintels, and sills with Comproco Mix and paint to match existing. Repaint window grates and apply water sealer to the building.
24.1015 SB - 70 ST. BOTOLPH STREET
Applicant: Carolyn Barry, Boston Housing Authority
Replace windows and repoint facade in-kind, replace storefront in-kind, replace existing gate with new metal gate.
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BUSINESS MEETING AT 6:00 P.M.
DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT & VOTES
24.0969 BLC - CHARLES RIVER ESPLANADE - DARTMOUTH LAGOON
Reinstallation of the 1993 three-column fountain in the center of the Dartmouth Lagoon. The new fountain will be substantially larger than the most recent fountain (installed in 2007) and will include up-lighting. The fountain will help to mitigate many current problems in the lagoon such as algae plumes, mosquitoes, and odor.
- Report from Design Review Chair & One Vote on Application 24.0696
24.0613 BLC - 450 WALNUT AVENUE, BOSTON, MA 02130
RENOVATION OF WHITE STADIUM LOCATED IN FRANKLIN PARK
Rehabilitation of White Stadium, which includes substantial renovations and additions to existing stadium. The White Stadium Design Review Subcommittee has held three public design review hearings over the past two months. The subcommittee will report back to the full commission tonight in order to give their findings and recommendations.
- Report from Subcommittee Chair & One Vote on Application 24.0613
ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS- Report from Design Review Chair on Administrative Approval Items & One Vote
PETITIONS, STUDY REPORTS, & DESIGNATIONS
#239.11 HORTICULTURAL HALL, 247 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON, MA
Amended study report posted 6/12/2024, STUDY REPORT LINK
- Vote to Accept Study Report & Vote to Designate
ARTICLE 85 HEARING - DEMOLITION DELAY
THE WARREN THEATER, 272 WARREN STREET, ROXBURY, MA 02108
- BLC will follow the legislative script for the demo delay ordinance
RATIFICATION OF HEARING MINUTES
- Review and Vote to Approve the minutes of the 06/11/24 hearing
STAFF UPDATES
- Next BLC hearing on July 9, 20024 at 6pm
VI. ADJOURNMENT