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Back Bay Architectural Commission

The Commission will hold its next monthly public hearing virtually on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 5 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 880 1811 3112 #. You can also email comments through email at backbayac@boston.gov.

Public testimony begins at

Discussion Topics

  1. Design Review

    22.0805 BB    171 Newbury Street: At front façade repaint storefront at lower level and install signage.



    22.0813 BB     180 Newbury Street: At front façade install vestibule enclosure at entrance.

    22.0812 BB     Multiple Street Light Locations: Replace seven existing light poles and installing DAS nodes in the vicinity of the following addresses: 27 Hereford Street; 59 Massachusetts Avenue; 403 Beacon Street; Clarendon Street at Public Alley 424; 29 Commonwealth Avenue; 274 Beacon Street; and 284 Newbury Street. WITHDRAWN BY STAFF

    22.0809 BB    42 Commonwealth Avenue: At front façade replace non-historic entry doors and light fixtures; and at rear elevation replace non-historic entry door in-kind.

    22.0324 BB    463 Beacon Street: At rear elevation install access ramp.

    22.0734 BB    223 Beacon Street: At roof install board wall behind elevator shaft wall to support a TV, and install a privacy screen wall at side along 221 Beacon Street.

    22.0807 BB    304 Beacon Street: At rear elevation expand footprint of bay at first story and replace existing windows with two-over-two wood windows, and expand footprint of bay at lower level and add new masonry openings for windows and doors.

    22.0654 BB    1 Fairfield Street Continued from 1-12-2022: Masonry repointing and repair; removal of a portion of the fire escape; removal of fencing; replacing modern light fixtures; replacing windows; expanding an existing dormer; replacing railings at the front entrance; replacing the doorbell; replacing a skylight in kind; constructing an attached single-car garage; and reconfiguring an existing set of exterior stairs at the rear of the property.

  2. Administrative Review/Approval

    22.0818 BB 119 Beacon Street: At rear elevation remove unapproved deck and rebuild as approved by Violations Committee.

    22.0824 BB 280 Beacon Street: Replace eleven non-historic wood windows in-kind.

    22.0708 BB 305 Beacon Street: At rear elevation remove unapproved deck, restore door to window and install fire escape as approved by Violations Committee.

    22.0667 BB 341 Beacon Street, Unit 4D: Replace all one-over-one non-historic wood windows in-kind.

    22.0668 BB 341 Beacon Street, Unit 5B: Replace all one-over-one non-historic wood windows in-kind.

    22.0677 BB 482 Beacon Street: At rear elevation replace two second-story one-over-one wood windows in-kind.

    22.0801 BB 711 Boylston Street: At front façade replace entry doors and signage, and add roof install mechanical equipment.

    22.0815 BB 911 Boylston Street: At front façade replace wall signage.

    22.0764 BB 40 Commonwealth Avenue: At rear yard remove asphalt paving and install brick pavers.

    22.0607 BB 50 Commonwealth Avenue: Replace eighteen wood windows in-kind.

    22.0775 BB 90 Commonwealth Avenue: At front façade repair masonry.

    22.0789 BB 117 Commonwealth Avenue: Replace fourteen one-over-one non-historic wood windows in-kind.

    22.0702 BB 165 Commonwealth Avenue: Replace six second-story wood windows in-kind.

    22.0770 BB 180 Commonwealth Avenue: Re-point masonry and repaint window trim.

    22.0803 BB 239 Commonwealth Avenue: Repair masonry and slate roof, replace copper flashing in-kind, and repaint wood trim and fire escapes.

    22.0808 BB 144 Marlborough Street: At roof replace black rubber membrane roof in-kind.

    22.0773 BB 298 Marlborough Street: At rear elevation replace six second-story two-over-two wood windows in-kind.

    22.0797 BB 137 Newbury Street: At roof replace black rubber membrane roof in-kind and replace copper cladding at headhouse in-kind.

    22.0819 BB 171 Newbury Street: At rear addition replace rooftop HVAC equipment.

    22.0810 BB 284 Newbury Street: Replace thirteen second-story one-over-one none-historic wood windows in-kind.

    22.0795 BB 341 Newbury Street: At front façade install wall sign.

  3. Advisory Review
  4. Ratification of 1/12/2022 Public Hearing Minutes
  5. Staff Updates
  6. Projected Adjournment - 7:30pm
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