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Beacon Hill Architectural Commission

The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday December 16, 2021, at 5 p.m.

ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our online meeting link or calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering meeting id # 834 0218 6776. You can also submit written comments or questions to BeaconHillAC@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. VIOLATIONS

    VIO # 21.068 BH           29 PINCKNEY STREET

    Proposed Work: Ratification of unapproved window replacement.

  2. DESIGN REVIEW

    5:10 APP # 22.0663 BH    83 MOUNT VERNON STREET (Determined to Be Exempt)

    Proposed Work: New viewing platform

    5:25 APP # 22.0661 BH      77 CHESTNUT STREET

    Proposed Work: Install new door handle, house number, pendant light, and intercom/keypad

    5:40 APP # 22.0660 BH    28 PINCKNEY STREET

    Proposed Work: Alter garage door opening previously approved by the Commission

    5:55 APP # 22.0658 BH     71 CHARLES STREET

    Proposed Work: Replace the existing front door with an exact replica in mahogany with glass panels on top

    6:10 APP # 22.0656 BH     38 PINCKNEY STREET

    Proposed Work: Replace existing picket fence roof deck rail with wrought iron metal rail, replace lattice screen

    6:25 APP # 22.0642 BH   73 MYRTLE STREET (Removed by staff)

    Proposed Work: Remove and rebuilt deck

    6:50 APP # 22.0637 BH    44 PHILLIPS STREET

    Proposed Work: Add addition and roof deck at roof level   

    7:05 APP # 22.0576 BH    131 CHARLES STREET

    Proposed Work: New Sign    

    7:20 APP # 22.0688 BH     11 IRVING STREET

    Proposed Work: Relocate intercom to ratify the existing, unapproved buzzer

    7:35 APP # 22.0683 BH    14 BEACON STREET

    Proposed Work: New rooftop equipment, ratification of standpipe violation

    7:50 APP # 22.0686 BH     8 SPRUCE COURT

    Proposed Work: Replace all historic windows visible from a public street, restore iron work elements including cowbell doorbell, safety grates, remove exterior egress access, repair stucco on exterior.

    8:05 APP # 22.0554 BH     160 MT. VERNON STREET (Removed By Staff)

    Proposed Work: new light fixture

  3. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

    APP # 22.0555 BH   35 BEACON STREET: Install tree guard in the design that the Commission approves.

    APP # 22.0545 BH   41 BEACON STREET: Replace a non-historic, 6 over 6, wood dormer window with a 6 over 6, true divided light, wood window.

    APP # 22.0515 BH   49 BEACON STREET: Replace mansard roof trim on the left of the roof in kind.

    APP # 22.0565 BH   54A CEDAR STREET: Repoint brick at entrance of courtyard. Mortar type and tooling to match historic.

    APP # 22.0553 BH   96 CHESTNUT STREET: At front façade basement level, replace one, fixed, six light (non-historic) wood window in kind.

    APP # 22.0636 BH   77 CHESTNUT STREET: Install new groundwater recharge well access cover.

    APP # 22.0649 BH  10 HANCOCK STREET: Seal and repaint window trim on exterior to match existing; color is Navajo White.

    APP # 22.0492 BH  17 HANCOCK STREET: Repaint front steps in kind BM 70 Light Gray

    APP # 22.0577 BH  21 HANCOCK STREET: Spot repoint front and rear of property. Mortar type and tooling to match historic specifications.  

    APP # 22.0620 BH  36 HANCOCK STREET: At level seven, replace two, 2 over 2, wood (non-historic) windows and two, 1 over 1, (non-historic) wood windows, true divided light with same pane configuration and window material.

    APP # 22.0659 BH  74 JOY STREET: Repair brickwork at Civic Association entry point as the result of a violation. Harvest brick from a location on the façade that is not within the purview of the Commission.

    APP # 22.0556 BH  81 PHILLIPS STREET: At front façade, level 1, replace two non-original, 6/6, wood windows with 6 over 6, wood windows, true divided light, At front façade, level one, replace one, non-historic, 4 over 4, wood window with a 4 over 4, wood, true divided light window.

    APP # 22.0556 BH  20 PINCKNEY STREET: New brass door sweep.

    APP # 22.0593 BH  25 TEMPLE STREET: Repair cornice in kind.

    APP # 22.0604 BH  135 MYRTLE STREET: Restore all front façade windows.

    APP # 22.0598 BH  7 WALNUT STREET: Fire escape repair; replace damage and rusted Square Bolts, secure, hand scrape and paint black.

  4. RATIFICATION OF 10/21/2021 & 11/18/2021 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
  5. STAFF UPDATES
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