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Back Bay Architectural Commission

The commission will hold its next public hearing virtually on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 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 979 2470 7390 #. You can also email comments through email at backbayac@boston.gov

Public testimony begins at

Discussion Topics

  1. Design Review - 5pm

    25.0215 BB 247 Marlborough Street: Installation of a Little Free Library bookshelf in front of the Newman School at 247 Marlborough Street.

    25.0130 BB 11 Newbury Street: At front facade modify lobby entry be replacing existing arched opening with a squared opening, installing entry door and glass, and installing canopy; replace existing directory; relocate address numbers; repair and repaint masonry; and install new concrete paving at sidewalk.

    25.0255 BB 208 Beacon Street: At rear courtyard construct deck with hot tub.

    25.0184 BB 286 Commonwealth Avenue: At roof remove existing penthouse, deck and mechanical equipment, and construct larger penthouse, and decks, and install new mechanical equipment. CONTINUED FROM 9-11-2024

    25.0267 BB 441 Marlborough Street: At rear elevation enlarge existing window openings, install doors, and replace existing balcony with larger balcony.

     

  2. Administrative Review/Approval

    25.0265 BB 166 Beacon Street: At roof replace black rubber membrane roof in-kind.

    25.0249 BB 227 Beacon Street: At roof replace four skylights in-kind.

    25.0252 BB 255 Beacon Street: At front facade and side elevation repoint masonry and repaint two windows.

    25.0198 BB 279 Beacon Street: At rear yard replace wood and dirt patio with pavers and replace existing fence.

    25.0260 BB 396 Beacon Street: At rear elevation replace one second-story two-over-two wood window in-kind.

    25.0160 BB 462 Beacon Street: At roof replace black rubber membrane roof and skylights in-kind, replace existing roof deck, and clad existing headhouse in standing-seam metal.

    25.0244 BB 505-507 Beacon Street: At roof replace black rubber membrane roofing in-kind.

    25.0180 BB 327 Commonwealth Avenue: Replace twelve windows with historically appropriate wood windows.

    25.0259 BB 362 Commonwealth Avenue: At roof rebuild roof decks removed in 2020-2021 for roof replacement and previously approved by BBAC on 4-12-2023.

    25.0250 BB 374 Commonwealth Avenue: At front garden install gates and alter existing fencing related to outdoor dining patio approved in 2023; and replace window grates.

    25.0270 BB 386 Commonwealth Avenue: At front facade replace two first-story one-over-one non-historic windows with one-over-one wood windows.

    25.0264 BB 330 Dartmouth Street: Replace five seventh-story wood windows in-kind.

    25.0246 BB 3 Fairfield Street: Repair existing fire escape.

    25.0257 BB 289 Marlborough Street: At roof replace existing HVAC equipment.

    25.0266 BB 411 Marlborough Street: At lightwell repoint and repair masonry.

    25.0262 BB 73 Newbury Street: At front facade replace wall signage.

    25.0242 BB 123 Newbury Street: At front facade install awnings at first-story windows, and install mosaic tiles at entry floor.

    25.0225 BB 182 Newbury Street: At front facade replace existing storefront.

    25.0247 BB 201 Newbury Street: At front facade install wall sign at lower level retail space.

    25.0261 BB 211 Newbury Street: At front facade install awnings at first-story windows.

    25.0254 BB 224 Newbury Street: At front facade replace wall sign at lower level retail space.

    25.0182 BB 230 Newbury Street: At front facade replace wall sign at lower level retail space.

    25.0283 BB 250 Newbury Street: At roof replace deteriorated slate and copper flashing in-kind.

    25.0285 BB 274 Newbury Street: At rear elevation repoint and repair masonry.

     

  3. ADVISORY REVIEW

    184-190 Commonwealth Avenue: This advisory review application is for a small exterior 'shed-like' structure to be built at the front of the building near the staircase to allow a resident to safely and securely lock their wheelchair that they require when they travel away from the building.

  4. RATIFICATION OF 9-11-2024 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
  5. Staff Updates
  6. Projected Adjournment - 7:00pm
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