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Historic Beacon Hill District

The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, July 17, 2025, 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 Zoom hearing or calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering meeting id #9659 104 6415. You can also submit written comments or questions to BeaconHillAC@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. RATIFICATION OF JUNE 26, 2025 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
  2. VIOLATION REVIEW HEARING

    APP # 25.1034 BH 51 CHARLES STREET

    Proposed Work: Ratification of unapproved signage.

  3. DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

    APP # 25.1052 BH 27 BRIMMER STREET

    Proposed Work: New wall sconces at two entrances along Brimmer St., Install permanently fixed window planter boxes at rear elevation, new fence & door along Storrow Drive, thin cut brick veneer to replace wood.

    APP # 25.0974 BH 78 BEACON STREET

    Proposed Work: Restore front curb and stoop, replace two light fixtures.

    APP # 25.0982 BH 111 PINCKNEY STREET

    Proposed Work: Replace wood gate.

    APP # 25.1029 BH 28-30 MOUNT VERNON STREET

    Proposed Work: Rebuilt chimneys with same brick but with a reduced height, from from 21” to 12”.

  4. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

    APP # 25.1032 BH  28 ANDERSON STREET: Restore metal facade in kind in terms of design, color and material. Repair fire escape.  

    APP # 25.1042 BH  77 CHARLES STREET: Install two handrails on residential entrance.  

    APP # 25.1037 BH  51 CHESTNUT STREET: Restore brownstone entry in kind. 

    APP # 25.1031 BH  73 HANCOCK STREET: Replace eight total front elevation, non-historic sash sets keeping existing jambs, brick moldings and wood sills. On the first floor, replace two 6 over 9 windows. On the second floor, replace three total 6 over 6 windows. On the third floor replace three total 6 over 6 windows. The new proposed sash will be wood, true divided light, using clear glass, double hung. All exteriors of the new sash will be glazed & painted semi-gloss black as exists currently. Existing aluminum storm windows will be removed. The new sash will match the existing pane configuration. The new sash will have a 13/16” interior muntin profile width. 3/16” exterior wood stem & glazed.

    APP # 25.1028 BH  165 MOUNT VERNON STREET: At level three, replace twelve  6 over 9, non-historic windows. Six windows are at the rear elevation facing Storrow Drive, four are facing Mount Vernon Street, and two are facing Brimmer Street. Replace all twelve sash sets while keeping the existing jambs, wood sills and brick moldings. The new sash will be true divided light, double hung, using clear glass. The sash sets will be all wood. New muntin design interior width of: 13/16” at interior. All new sash sets will be painted semi-gloss black at the exterior to match the rest of the building. 

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