Zoning Advisory Board of Appeal Hearing
The subcommittee meeting is holding a virtual hearing on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 5 p.m.
Please be advised of the following appeals to be heard on August 17, 2023, beginning at 5 p.m. and related announcements.
All matters listed on this August 17, 2023, hearing agenda have been noticed in accordance with the enabling act. Please be advised of the following participation instructions: The August 17, 2023, hearing will be held virtually via video teleconference and telephone via the zoom webinar event platform.
Interested persons can participate in the hearing REMOTELY by going to our online meeting. You may also participate by phone by calling into the Zoom Webinar at 301-715-8592 and entering the Webinar ID: 832 9388 9736 followed by # when prompted.
If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please sign up online. Please provide your name, address, the address and/or BOA number of the appeal on which you wish to speak, and if you wish to speak in support of or opposition to the project.
For individuals who need translation assistance, please notify the Board at least 48 HOURS in advance either by signing up online, calling 617-635-4775, or emailing zba.ambassador@boston.gov.
The ZBA Ambassador will be available within the Zoom Webinar Event from 4 - 5 p.m. to answer questions about ZBA procedures and offer instructions on how to participate in the hearing via Zoom. Questions and/or concerns can also be emailed to the ZBA Ambassador at zba.ambassador@boston.gov.
If you wish to offer comment within the meeting platform, please use the “Raise Hand” function that should appear on the bottom of your screen, if connected by computer or device, or dial *9, if connected by phone. On a computer or device, you will receive a request to unmute yourself from the event host. You must select yes before you can speak. On a phone, you will hear a prompt that the event host is asking you to unmute yourself. You must press *6 to unmute yourself before you can speak. Commenters will be asked to state their name, address and comment. Comments will be limited as time requires.
If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please log in to the hearing no later than 4 p.m. to ensure your connection is properly functioning.
Interested persons who are unable to participate in the hearing remotely may make an appointment to offer testimony. Please notify the Board at least 48 HOURS in advance either by calling 617-635-4775 or emailing isdboardofappeal@boston.gov for accommodations to be made.
Members of the community are strongly encouraged to help facilitate the virtual hearing process by emailing letters in support of or opposition to an appeal to zbapublicinput@boston.gov in lieu of offering testimony online. It is strongly encouraged that written comments be submitted to the board at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. When doing so, please include in the subject line the BOA number, the address of the proposed project, and the date of the hearing.
Discussion Topics
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HEARINGS: 5:00 P.M
Case: BOA-1482195 Address: 27 Russell Street, Ward: 2 Applicant: Michael Bishop
Articles (s): Article 62, Section 8 Rear Yard Insufficient
Purpose: First floor bathroom renovation, second floor shower addition, bedroom renovation and 8' fencing on 3 sides.
Case: BOA-1479082 Address: 2 Mead Street Court Ward: 2 Applicant: Nathan Bryant
Articles (s): Article 62, Section 25 Roof Structure Restrictions Art. 62 Sec. 19 Neighborhood Design Overlay Districts
Article 62, Section 8 Floor Area Ratio Excessive
Purpose: Extension (height) of entry way to third floor, adding 1 dormer, new sheetrock & flooring on second and third floor, new bathroom on third floor.
Case: BOA-1448246 Address: 24 Common Street Ward: 2 Applicant: Kimmerly Perry
Articles (s): Article 62, Section 8 Front Yard Insufficient Art. 62 Sec. 19 Neighborhood Design Overlay Districts
Purpose: Parking spot for residential owner use.
Case: BOA-1445529 Address: 16 Thwing Street Ward: 11 Applicant: Jennifer Dubose
Articles (s): Article 50, Section 29 Side Yard Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Rear Yard Insufficient
Art. 50 Sec. 38 Design Review
Purpose: Driveway between 14 & 16 Thwing Street.
Case: BOA-1463532 Address: 3-5 Thatcher Street Ward: 18 Applicant: Stanley Kelly
Articles (s): Art. 09 Sec. 01 Reconstruction/Extesion Of Nonconforming Bldg. - <25%-Conditional Art. 69 Sec. 09 Excessive f.a.r. Art. 69 Sec. 09 # of allowed stories exceeded
Purpose: Add dormer per drawing attached.
Case: BOA-1462924 Address: 25 Burr Street Ward: 19 Applicant: Cameron Merrill
Articles (s): Article 55, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 55, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient
Purpose: We are looking to widen the curb cut for our driveway. Proposing 4 parking spaces.
Case: BOA-1452463 Address: 21 Louder’s Lane Ward: 19 Applicant: Liqian Ma
Articles (s):Article 55, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient
Purpose: Proposal to create a 2nd floor addition on existing structure. No change in footprint. Proposal includes roof structure modifications as per plans. Proposal to renovate, and remodel existing structure. Proposal includes addition of solar panels to existing roof's solar panels.
Case: BOA-1448731 Address: 150 Chestnut Avenue Ward: 19 Applicant: Grayson Sasser & Melanie Wilson
Articles (s):Art. 10 Sec. 01Limitation of parking areas - Proposed parking is within 5 feet of the side yard lot line.
Purpose: Modify passage way and construct curb Cut.
Case: BOA-1448704 Address: 152-152H Chestnut Avenue Ward: 19 Applicant: Jeffrey D. Croin Trustee of the Jeffrey D. Cronin Revocable Trust 2018
Articles (s):Article 55, Section 40 Off Street Parking & Loading Req - Article 55, Section 404a Proposed parking is in the front yard and is greater than 10 feet in width.
Purpose: In conjunction with application U491433544 Partial Relocation of front walkway & Legalize existing 2 parking Spaces.
Case: BOA-1442575 Address: 644 South Street Ward: 19 Applicant: Darlene Donovan
Articles (s): Article 67, Section 32 Off Street Parking - 4. Location: Proposed Parking in front yard not allowed
Purpose: Proposed to remove approximately 9.5' of vertical granite curb in front of the driveway for the property at 644 South Street. The owner proposes to remove the curb and relocate an existing radius stone in order to widen an existing curb cut for access to two existing parking spaces onsite. Request to extend existing curb cut to 28'5' wide per plan
Case: BOA-1033851 Address: 35 Rockwood Street Ward: 19 Applicant: David Click
Articles (s): Article 55, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient
Purpose: Renovate and upgrade existing railing and deck boards to composite and PVC railing system. Existing conventional P.T. wood deck framing structures and footings to remain unless damaged or rotten; remove and replace.
Case: BOA-1431740 Address: 11 Primrose Street Ward: 20 Applicant: Anthony Ross
Articles (s):Article 67, Section 9 Excessive f.a.r. Article 67, Section 9 # of allowed habitable stories exceeded
Purpose: Legalize status of the basement level of unit 1 (699 s.f. area), adding that basement area of Unit 1 to the gross floor area of the building. No work to be performed as all work was completed and inspected under short form permit; floor area ratio question arose at final inspection.
Case: BOA-1472415 Address: 351 Vermont Street Ward: 20 Applicant: John Pulgini
Articles (s): Article 56, Section 8 Rear Yard Insufficient. Article 56, Section 8 Side Yard Insufficient.
Article 56, Section 8 Usable Open Space Insufficient Art. 56 Sec. 08 Floor area ratio Excessive.
Article 56, Section 8 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) - Allowed 2 1/2 stories. Proposed 3 stories. Art. 09, Sec. 01 Reconstruction/Extesion of Nonconforming Bldg.- Extension of nonconforming use.Art. 56, Sec. 39 Off street parking requirements - Parking location
Purpose: Proposal to construct an addition to an existing 2 family dwelling. Proposal includes a 1st floor addition containing a mudroom, rear entry for the 1st floor unit, bathroom, deck, and access ramp; two 2nd floor decks; and a new 3rd floor comprised of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony.
Case: BOA- 1476997 Address: 16 Lyall Street Ward: 20 Applicant: Thomas Byrne
Articles (s): Article 56, Section 8 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) - Attic floor is more than half the size of second floor.
Article 56, Section 8 Floor Area Ratio Excessive
Purpose: Existing basement finish with laundry room. Existing attic finish with dormers, full bath and closet. Extending
living space down to basement and extending living space to attic. Adding dormers to the southwest side of property.
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Contact:Stephanie Haynes
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Neighborhoods:Roxbury
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Posted:08/04/2023 - 10:15AM
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