Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing

March 12, 2019 &  Revised February 26, 2019

Case: BOA-642727 Address: 28-34 Langdon Street, Ward 8 Applicant: Eric Rainey (by Derric Small, Esq)

Case: BOA-630296 Address: 415-425A LaGrange Street, Ward 20 Applicant: Joseph Hanley, Esq)

Case: BOA-566677 Address: 296 North Beacon Street,  Ward 22 Applicant: Michael Maurello

Case: BOA-524297 Address: 85 Linden Street, Ward 21Applicant: Jackson Solmiak

Case: BOA-687529 Address: 254 Everett Street, Ward 1 Applicant: Richard Lynds, Esq

Case: BOA-687533 Address: 51 Breed Street, Ward 1 Applicant: Richard Lynds, Esq

Case: BOA-629257 Address: 13-15 Dudley Street Ward 9 Applicant: Christopher & Kaidi Grant

Case: BOA-652699 Address: 20 Fuller Street Ward 17 Applicant: James O'Sullivan

Case: BOA-664763 Address: 8 Clifford Street Ward 12 Applicant: Joseph Feaster, Esq

Case: BOA-764051 Address: 7 Jerusalem Place Ward 3 Applicant: Craig L. Buttner, AIA

Case: BOA-764049 Address: 5 Jerusalem Place Ward 3 Applicant: Craig L. Buttner, AIA

Case: BOA-925854 Address: 5 Worcester Square Ward  8  Applicant: Rick Ames

Article(s): 32(32-9)

Purpose: Interior and exterior renovations.  Converting a Single Family Dwelling to a Three ( 3 ) Family Dwelling. Reconfigure rooms to accommodate new layout, update electrical and mechanical install new sprinkler system in all new Units.  Install new kitchens and bathrooms according to plans. install new HVAC Systems, insulation, blue board, plaster and paint as per contract.

Case: BOA-916151 Address: 14 Snow Street Ward 22   Applicant: Mai Phung

Article(s): 51(51-9) 51(51-9) 51(51-9) 51(51-9)

Purpose: Proposed to erect a two Family on a vacant lot.

Case: BOA-904399 Address: 37-39 Royal Street Ward  22  Applicant: Johanna Schneider, Esq

Article(s): 51(51-8) 51(51-9) 51(51-9) 51(51-9) 51(51-9) 51(51-9) 51(51-9) 51(51-56)

Purpose: Demolish existing Single Family House.  Combine Lots 50 and 51 into a new Parcel consisting of 6,866 sq ft.   Construct a new 4 story, Three( 3 )Unit Townhouse Building.  As per plans.

Case: BOA-915937 Address: 176R Faneuil Street Ward  22  Applicant: Theresa Gallagher

Article(s): 51(51-51-57)

Purpose: Raze existing garage due to unsafe structure. To be replaced with new garage/shed on existing size and location with new concrete slab 18' X 18'.

Case: BOA-916289 Address: 11 Lorette Street Ward 20   Applicant: Martin J. Keogh

Article(s): 9(9-1) 56(56-8) 56(56-8) 56(56-8) 56(56-8) 56(56-8)

Purpose: Extend existing dormer on left/west side to match right /east side dormer; Re-build existing decks in existing deck footprint; Extend First floor living space to existing rear portion of basement level to create “Family Room” new stair access Resurface pavement- Adding 2 additional parking spaces.

Case: BOA-905976  Address: 12-12A Wyvern Street Ward  19  Applicant: Stephen Tarantino

Article(s): 55(55-9)

Purpose: Adding 6' dormer to current 3rd floor staircase.

Case: BOA-901787 Address: 89 Wachusett Street Ward  19  Applicant: Vernon Woodworth

Article(s):10(10-1) 55(55-9) 55(55-40) 

Purpose: Provide 6 parking spaces and driveway at existing three-family building.

Case: BOA-890364 Address: 74 Westchester Road Ward 19   Applicant: Lara Moulton

Article(s):  55(55-9) 55(55-9) 

Purpose: Confirm Occupancy as a One family. Construct second floor addition on existing footprint. Propose new front porch with roof and rear balcony off master bedroom. Extend partial living space to basement with new garage space. Full interior renovation.

Case: BOA-901824  Address: 23 Blake Street Ward  18  Applicant: Kandaraj Krishnakumar

Article(s):69(69-9) 69(69-9) 69(69-9) 69(69-9) 69(69-9) 69(69-9) 69(69-30.6)

Purpose: New 2-Family House

Case: BOA-922904 Address: 239 Norwell Street Ward   17 Applicant: Travis Lee

Article(s): 10(10-1) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-41) 65(65-41) 65(65-41)

Purpose: Erect one 2 family building on a newly created tax parcel. Vacant parcels at 239, 241 and 243 Norwell Streets will be consolidated and then subdivided into 4 parcels, each parcel will accommodate one 2 family building and each will have 2 off street parking spaces. This project shall be known as 239 Norwell(Lot#4) among the proposed four 2 family buildings on 4 new lots. Attached two family on 1655 sf lot.

Case: BOA-922907 Address: 241 Norwell Street Ward 17   Applicant: Travis Lee

Article(s): 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-41) 65(65-41)

Purpose: Erect one 2 family building on a newly created tax parcel. Vacant parcels at 239, 241 and 243 Norwell Streets will be consolidated and then subdivided into 4 parcels, each parcel will accommodate one 2 family building and each will have 2 off street parking spaces. This project shall be known as 241 Norwell (Lot#3), among the proposed four 2 family buildings on 4 new lots.            

Case: BOA-922908 Address: 243 Norwell Street Ward 17   Applicant: Travis Lee

Article(s):65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-41)

65(65-41)

Purpose: Erect one 2 family building on a newly created tax parcel. Vacant parcels at 239, 241 and 243 Norwell Streets will be consolidated and then subdivided into 4 parcels, each parcel will accommodate one 2 family building and each will have 2 off street parking spaces. This project shall be known as 243 Norwell (Lot #2) among the proposed four 2 family buildings on 4 new lots.

Case: BOA-922911 Address: 245 Norwell Street Ward  17  Applicant: Travis Lee

Article(s): 10(10-1) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-41) 65(65-41) 65(65-41)

Purpose: Erect one 2 family building on a newly created tax parcel. Vacant parcels at 239, 241 and 243 Norwell Streets will be consolidated and then subdivided into 4 parcels, each parcel will accommodate one 2 family building and each will have 2 off street parking spaces. This project shall be known as 245 Norwell St. (Lot 1), among the proposed four- 2 family buildings on 4 new lots

Case: BOA-914088 Address: 9 Mount Everett Street Ward   15 Applicant: Ednei Furtado

Article(s):65(65-8) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-41)

Purpose: Change off occupancy from Two family to Three family and add rear

dormer, renovation including electrical and plumbing work.

Case: BOA-877695 Address: 191 Geneva Avenue Ward  14  Applicant: Hiep Chu

Article(s): 65(65-8) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-41) 65(65-41)

Purpose: Raze existing Building.  Combine 2 existing Lots into One 14,118 sq ft Lot.  Erect a new, 5 story, 27 Unit Residential Building.  There will be Accessory Parking located under Building.

Case: BOA-923309 Address: 15 Maywood Street Ward  12  Applicant: Whiteacre Properties

Article(s): 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-43) 50(50-44)

Purpose: Seeking to combine parcels 1200975000, 1200974000, 1200973000 to create one new 4,855 sq ft Lot.  Erect a new 4-story, Three ( 3 ) Family Dwelling with six parking spaces in Rear Yard.

Case: BOA-923818 Address: 1 Maple Street Ward 12   Applicant: David Gerrie

Article(s):  50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-29)

Purpose: Change occupancy from a two to a three family. Please see U49874243 for parking spots as well.

Case: BOA-923819 Address: 1 Maple Street Ward   12 Applicant: David Gerrie

Article(s):  50(50-43)

Purpose: Parking for 2 vehicles behind home.

Case: BOA-823447 Address: 26-28 Chilcott Place Ward  11  Applicant: Thomas Notto

Article(s): 55(55-8) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9)

Purpose: Change use from a two-family to a three-family. Vertical and rear additions and renovate , add 4 parking spaces, as per plans. Permit set to be submitted upon ZBA approval.

Case: BOA-922614 Address: 16R Robeson Street Ward 11   Applicant: Ritta Horsley

Article(s): 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-40) 55(55-41.12)

Purpose: Erect a new single-family dwelling with roof deck above two car garage on existing 5,730 sq ft vacant lot. Propose two off-street parking access through 16 Robeson Street proposed driveway filed under U49909413.

Case: BOA-865900 Address: 79 Jamaica Street Ward  11  Applicant: Derric Small

Article(s): 10(10-1) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-40)

Purpose: Erect new Two-Family Dwelling. ZBA

Case: BOA-859629 Address: 60-62 Lambert Avenue Ward  9  Applicant: Mai Phung

Article(s): 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-29)50(50-43) 50(50-44)__

Purpose: Combine parcel 32000 with parcel 33000 to become one parcel of 2677sf and to construct a 2 family on said vacant lot (as per plans).

Case: BOA-874359 Address: 591 Albany Street Ward 8   Applicant: Liberty Compassion, Inc. By Vincent Giordano

Article(s): 64(64-15)

Purpose: Change of Occupancy from Warehouse to Medical Use Cannabis Establishment (Dispensary).

Case: BOA-896163 Address: 30 Preble Street Ward 7   Applicant: Patrick Mahoney, Esq

Article(s): 27S(27S-5) 68(68-8) 68(68-8) 68(68-8) 68(68-8) 68(68-33)

Purpose: Erect new three family dwelling building with four parking spaces and roof deck.

Case: BOA-906053 Address: 342-346 Dorchester Street Ward  7  Applicant: Tim DeGuzman

Article(s): 68(68-8) 68(68-29)

Purpose: Build 12 x 12 roof deck

Case: BOA-894508 Address: 400-408 West Broadway Ward  6  Applicant: Patrick Mahoney, Esq

Article(s): 27S(27S-5) 68(68-8) 68(68-8) 68(68-8) 68(68-8) 68(68-8) 68(68-8) 68(68-33) 

Purpose: Erect new five story building to contain retail space of first floor, and 36 unit residential dwelling units above, and 36 parking spaces with semi automated parking system.

Case: BOA-921683 Address: 34hf Beacon Street Ward 5   Applicant: Nilak Sharma

Article(s): 13(13-1) 13(13-1) 13(13-1) 

Purpose: Unit 8S - 8th & 9th floor: Full renovation to include an extension of living space by extending new addition to existing penthouse on 9th floor, construct new roof deck, re-configure bathroom layouts, interior partition walls, new drywall and plaster where necessary, new millwork, cabinetry, doors and trim throughout, new electrical as needed and plumbing fixtures, fire sprinkler modification, flooring throughout, millwork per plans. (Also Refer to Short Form Permit #SF857146 Issued 07/27/2018 for Salvage and Demolition.

Case: BOA-915212 Address: 226-228 Newbury Street Ward  5  Applicant: Pranzini Inc.

Article(s): 8(8-7) 13(13-13-1)

Purpose: Build an addition, move kitchen to newly created space. Expand Dining to newly created space. No contractor on job at this time, the job is still out for bid. restaurant fit out is on this permit. Construction work done by building owner on a separate issued alt.

Case: BOA-862993 Address: 67-69 Church Street Ward 5   Applicant: TJRE Investments, LLC

Article(s): 63(63-6) 63(63-8) 63(63-8) 63(63-8) 63(63-8) 63(63-8)

Purpose: Change of use from a Restaurant to a Restaurant and 5 Residential Units. Adding 3 floors to existing 2 story building.

Case: BOA-904425 Address: 210-214 Newbury Street Ward  5  Applicant: Babson United Inc.

Article(s): 8(8-7) 8(8-7) 

Purpose: Lululemon replacing existing retailer and adding a cafe on the second floor.

Case: BOA-193892 Address: 248 Newbury Street Ward  5  Applicant: 248 Newbury Street LLC, by Sidney Handler

Article(s): 8(8-7)

Purpose: Outdoor seating to be used with the proposed cafe under ALT909571.

Case: BOA-193887 Address: 248 Newbury Street Ward 5   Applicant: 248 Newbury Street LLC, by Sidney Handler

Article(s): 8(8-7)

Purpose: Change Occupancy from Retail, Offices, Commercial Space, 10 Lodgers, & Painting Studio w/accy Café  to Retail, Offices, Commercial Space, 10 Lodgers & Café with seating and take out.. Work to include minor electrical and plumbing, paint and knee walls. No fire alarm or sprinkler work.

Case: BOA-917199 Address: 97-115 Beverly Street Ward  3  Applicant: A & B Burgers by John Gorman

Article(s): 49(49-9)

Purpose: Outdoor patio seating with 39 seats for A & B Burgers on the ground floor. cost of work is on alt

848047

Case: BOA-917632 Address: 184 Bremen Street  Ward  1  Applicant: Victor Florian

Article(s): 9(9-2)

Purpose: Change occupancy from convenience store to barber shop.

Case: BOA-892077 Address: 181-183 Coleridge Street Ward  1  Applicant: Theodore Touloukian for Ryan Acone

Article(s): 53(53-8) 53(53-8) 53(53-9) 53(53-9) 53(53-9) 53(53-9) 53(53-9) 53(53-56) 53(53-56) 53(53-57.3)

Purpose: Combine lots (PID 0104312000 and 0104311000) into a single lot to be 19,000 SF. Erect a three-story mixed-use building with 19 residential units, 22 off-street parking spaces below grade, and "facility of public accommodation" as per Chapter 91 Massachusetts Public Waterfront Act.

Case: BOA-916333 Address: 218-220 Havre Street Ward  1  Applicant: Michael Stuchins

Article(s):  9(9-1) 27T(27T-9) 53(53-8) 53(53-9) 53(53-9) 53(53-9) 53(53-56) 

Purpose: Seeking to change the occupancy from a 6 unit building to a 7 unit building and to renovate.

Case: BOA-613478, Address: 820 William T Morrissey BLVD, Ward: 16, Applicant: Outfront Media, LLC

Article(s): 65(65-40) 11(11-7)

Purpose: Replace both sides/faces of existing 48' wide by 14' high billboard, one side currently Static and the other side Tri-Vision, with new digital signage cabinets. Replace existing steel structure in kind. Change occupancy to include billboard See L/F 0876/2004.

Case: BOA-861784 Address: 1345-1357 Blue Hill Avenue Ward  14  Applicant: Primo Market Corporation

Article(s): 60(60-16)

Purpose: Would like to add small take-out for coffee and sandwiches.

Case: BOA-922089 Address: 430-454 Blue Hill Avenue  Ward 14   Applicant: Pure Oasis LLC

Article(s): 50(50-19)

Purpose: Retail Build out for cannabis dispensary, including electrical, and plumbing work.

Case: BOA-851215  Address: 106 Forest Hills Street  , Ward 11 Applicant: 106 Forest Hills, LLC

Article(s): 55(55-8) 55(55-9: Floor area ratio excessive, Bldg height excessive (feet) & Bldg height excessive (stories)) 55(55-40)

Purpose: Seeking to raze the existing building and erect a three-story building with nine residential units and ten parking spaces

Case: BOA-854009 Address: 15 Bancroft Street Ward  11 Applicant: Aethos LLC

Article(s): 9(9-1) 55(55-9: Floor area ratio excessive, bldg height excessive (feet), Bldg height excessive (stories), Side yard insufficient & Front yard insufficient) 55(55-8)

Purpose: Seeking to change the occupancy from a three-family residential dwelling to a four-family residential dwelling and renovate the building including erecting fourth floor and rear additions with new decks and egress stairs, adding two parking spaces in the basement and installing sprinklers in the building.

Case: BOA-787634 Address: 500-502 East Broadway Ward  6  Applicant: James Christopher

Article(s): 27S(27S-5) 68(68-8) 68(68-8) 68(68-8) 68(68-33)

Purpose:  To raze existing single story building, and erect a new 3 story mixed use building to include a commercial space with 4 Residential Units

Case: BOA-866128 Address: 11 Hudson Street Ward 3  Applicant: Lorraine Tse

Article(s): 11(11-6)

Purpose: Foxwoods -  Replace existing box sign with a new channel letter sign. Same size.

Case: BOA-858537 Address: 112 Moore Street Ward 1  Applicant: Santiago Lasprilla

Article(s): 53(53-9: Insufficient lot size, Excessive F.A.R. & Insufficient open space per unit) 53(53-56)

Purpose: Change occupancy from One family dwelling to Two family dwelling

Case: BOA-859149 Address: 251-253 Meridian Street Ward 1   Applicant: Benjamin Hildebrand

Article(s): 53(53-11: Cannabis establishment use - conditional & Accessory storage to main use in basement (1,000sf) - conditional

Purpose: BR, Inc. proposes to operate a Cannabis Establishment at 253 Meridian St, East Boston. Cannabis establishment to be co-terminus Medical Marijuana Dispensary with Recreational Retail Marijuana (Medical and Recreational, shared space). Alterations to the existing building to include typical interior and exterior upgrades for a retail establishment, as well as installation of ac-cess control measures and security systems.

Case: BOA-922475  Address: 69-71 Maverick Square Ward 1   Applicant: Julius Sokol

Article(s): 53(53-11)

Purpose: Change Occupancy from a Dry Cleaning Store w/accy Storage to 6 Apartments and a Registered Marijuana Dispensary.

Case: BOA-890949,  Address: 56 Faywood Avenue Ward: 1 Applicant: Luciano Robadel

Article(s): 53(53-9: Excessive F.A.R. (3,000sf max.), Insufficient side yard setback (10' min. setbacks req.) & # of allowed stories exceeded (2.5 stories max.)) 53(53-52)

Purpose: Construct second floor addition on existing first floor. Construct new deck.

Case: BOA-912627, Address: 733-733A East Fifth Street Ward: 6  Applicant: John Barry

Article(s): 27S(27S-5) 68(68-8)

Purpose: Construct a new third story addition and rear addition with decks. Extend living space to basement to existing two-family dwelling.

Case: BOA-916778,  Address: 28 Emerson Street Ward: 6  Applicant: Victoria Scott

Article(s): 27S(27S-5) 68(68-8) 

Purpose: Full interior renovation to existing single-family dwelling. Extend living space to basement. Remove and reconstruct new rear deck.

Case: BOA-915265, Address: 8 Tupelo Street, Ward: 12 Applicant: Ransford Bawa

Article(s): 50(50-29) 

Purpose: 1. Repair to the two existing porches. 2. Enclose the porches.

Case: BOA-917006, Address: 49 Bakersfield Street Ward:  13 Applicant: William Bonnice

Article(s): 65(65-9: Floor area ratio excessive & Side yard insufficient) 

Purpose: Enlarge existing dormer and add bathroom. Add deck on the rear 2nd floor roof.

Case: BOA-893086, Address: 71R Grampian Way Ward: 13  Applicant: John Pulgini

Article(s): 10(10-1) 65(65-9)

 Purpose: Erect detached 1 car garage with storage above.

Case: BOA-912619, Address: 94 Sydney Street Ward: 13  Applicant: Laurent Sika

Article(s): 65(65-9) 

Purpose: Confirm occupancy as a single family home. Basement Renovation. Build playroom, bathroom, workshop, laundry room in basement. Install wood studs where needed, drywall, insulate walls. Repair damaged stairs from 1st flr to basement. Repair damaged stairs at bulkhead door area. Repair existing concrete floor with new concrete slab on grade.

Case: BOA912336, Address: 101-103 Rosseter Street Ward: 14 Applicant: Kenneth Battle

Article(s): 60(60-9)

Purpose: Add finished basement square footage to existing home square footage.

Case: BOA-885091, Address: 121 Wellington Hill Ward: 14  Applicant: Jean Innocent

Article(s): 10(10-1) 60(60-40)

Purpose: Curb cut to create residential parking for two parking spaces in conjunction with public works permit.

Case: BOA-914351, Address: 27 Delmont Street Ward: 16 Applicant: Ivan Hernandez

Article(s): 65(65-9: Floor area ratio excessive & Side yard insufficient)

Purpose: Construct new two story rear addition per plans. *Cost of work to be determined at this time 11/30/18.

Case: BOA-921420, Address: 62 Fairmount Street  Ward: 17 Applicant: Javier Perez

Article(s): 65(65-9: Floor area ratio excessive, Building height (# of stories) excessive & Side yard insufficient) Purpose: Add dormers to roof.

Case: BOA-910434, Address: 645 River Street Ward:  18 Applicant: Christian Louis

Article(s): 60(60-8) 

Purpose: Change occupancy from office to George store in existence for longtime. No work to be done, existing condition.

Case: BOA-919184, Address: 13 Woodglen Road Ward: 18 Applicant: Robert Burk

Article(s): 69(69-9)

Purpose: Dormer rear section of roof to add bath and create better head height in already existing bedrooms. Install new insulation.

Case: BOA-838428, Address: 94 Louder's Lane Ward:  19 Applicant: Richard Stazinski

Article(s): 55(55-9)

Purpose: Construct new deck per plans. Extend existing porch roof to the right side per plans.

Case: BOA-909830, Address: 132-134 Greaton Road Ward:  20 Applicant: Mary Walsh

Article(s): 56(56-8: Floor area ratio excessive, Bldg height excessive (stories), Rear yard insufficient & Side yard insufficient) 9(9-1)

Purpose: Construct new dormer addition to extend living space into the attic for a bedroom and bathroom to existing two-family dwelling.

Case: BOA-912810, Address: 281 Vermont Street Ward:  20 Applicant: Patrick Browning

Article(s): 56(56-8: Front yard setback requirement is insufficient & Side yard requirement is insufficient) 

Purpose: Addition of second floor, not going outside existing footprint.

Case: BOA-906414, Address: 89 Antwerp Street Ward: 22 Applicant: Peter Chen

Article(s): 51(51-9)

Purpose: Missing existing finished basement floor plan. Please see issued permit ALT650494.

Case: BOA-911973, Address: 22 Embassy Road Ward: 22  Applicant: Benjamin Marshall

Article(s): 51(51-9: Floor area ratio excessive, Front yard insufficient, Side yard insufficient & Rear yard insufficient)  Purpose: Extension of Living Space on 2nd Floor. Bedroom in Front, Bathroom in Back (all on 2nd floor), and moving some windows around at front mudroom.

Case: BOA-921788, Address: 12-14 Falkland Street Ward: 22  Applicant: Eric Rochon

Article(s): 51(51-9: Floor area ratio excessive, Side yard insufficient & Rear yard insufficient) 

Purpose: Removal of existing deck and porch. Propose new 20'x20' rear addition with roof deck and new porches.

Case: BOA-915928, Address: 74-76 Hobson Street Ward:  22 Applicant: Donal Carrroll

Article(s): 51(51-9: Floor area ratio excessive, Bldg height excessive (stories) & Rear yard insufficient)

 Purpose: Construct dormer with bathroom and laundry on third floor and add deck to the rear of the first floor.

Case: BOA-903630, Address: 56 Presentation Road Ward: 22  Applicant: Timothy Burke

Article(s): 51(51-9)

 Purpose: Extend living space into basement for a bedroom and bathroom.