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Back Bay Architectural Commission

The Commission will hold its next public hearing virtually on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 4:30 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 936 0748 3959 #. You can also email comments through email at backbayac@boston.gov

Discussion Topics

  1. Violations Subcommittee - 4:30pm

    VIO.25.0907 358 Marlborough Street: At rear elevation unapproved expansion and replacement of windows and entry door, unapproved paving and unapproved installation of HVAC unit at patio; and at the roof unapproved installation of wood privacy screens, planters and HVAC units. Continued from 12-11-2024

     

    VIO.25.0908 384 Marlborough Street: Unapproved changes to rear landscape plans approved by the BBAC in 2023; and at the roof, deck and mechanical equipment not installed as approved by the BBAC in 2023.  Continued from 12-11-2024

  2. Design Review - 5:00pm

    25.0463 BB 131 Commonwealth Avenue: At roof replace chimney pots at chimneys.

  3. Administrative Review/Approval

    25.0488 BB 128 Beacon Street: At front facade and rear elevation repair and repaint existing windows.

    25.0483 BB 211 Beacon Street: At front facade repair existing fire escapes.

    25.0484 BB 213 Beacon Street: At front facade repair existing fire escapes.

    25.0485 BB 215 Beacon Street: At front facade repair existing fire escapes.

    25.0489 BB 217 Beacon Street: At front facade repair existing fire escapes.

    25.0500 BB 293 Beacon Street: At rear Mansard roof replace slate, copper gutter and copper downspouts in-kind.

    25.0478 BB 4 Charlesgate East: At front facade replace storm windows in-kind.

    25.0487 BB 135 Commonwealth Avenue: At roof replace black rubber membrane roof in-kind.25.0491 BB 167 Commonwealth Avenue: At front facade and rear elevation repair existing fire escapes.

    25.0028 BB 290 Commonwealth Avenue: At roof replace existing deck and black rubber membrane roof in-kind.

    25.0513 BB 369 Marlborough Street: At rear yard remove dangerous tree and replant a white oak tree.

    25.0486 BB 385 Marlborough Street: At roof install three HVAC units.

    25.0505 BB 11 Newbury Street: At rear elevation replace existing mechanical equipment, install two mechanical louvers, remove non-functioning vents and infill non-historic window opening.

    25.0492 BB 85 Newbury Street: At front patio approval of existing outdoor dining installation.

    25.0514 BB 130 Newbury Street: At front facade replace wall sign at first story.

  4. Advisory Review

    263 Clarendon Street: Renovation of all levels of 263 Clarendon Street, as well as a change of use from Residential to Elementary Education.  The intended use of the building is by The Learning Project, a K-6 independent education provider that has operated in the Back Bay since 1973.  The work includes: demolition of all interior finishes and existing rear addition; demolition and reconstruction of rear yard fence; reconstruction of the front stoop to provide access to an interior lift and create an accessible entry; installation of an interior elevator fully captured within existing roof; construction of exterior egress stair on the rear facade; enlargement of rear openings to provide access to exterior stair; new partitions and finishes throughout; new restrooms throughout all levels; all new systems to provide mechanical ventilation and heating/cooling; full coverage of the building with automatic fire-sprinklers. 

  5. Staff Updates
  6. Projected Adjournment - 6:00pm
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