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Zoning Advisory Subcommittee Hearing

The subcommittee is holding a hearing on July 20, 2017 at 5 p.m.

The Boston Zoning Code has information on the Articles and definitions of terms in this agenda.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. HEARINGS: 5 p.m.

    Case: BOA-673659, Address: 52 Murdock Street   Ward: 22 , Applicant: Peter Berger.

    Article(s): 51(51-9; Dimensional Regulations - The proposed deck is within the required side yard setback)

    Purpose: Back exterior deck with entrance/ door to Kitchen, this application filed to amend ALT616525.

     

    Case: BOA-717854, Address: 16 Harvard Avenue  Ward: 21 , Applicant: Tania Rydeski

    Article(s): 51(51-56; Off Street Parking requirements - Off Street parking requirements is insufficient) 51(51-17; Dimensional Regulations - Flood Area Ratio is excessive) 

    Purpose: Change occupancy from Exhibits, Restaurant #37 & 37A, Artists' lofts, performing arts offices, art sales and theatres and karaoke, to include Beauty salon at basement level as per plans.

     

    Case: BOA-720365, Address: 2 Cerdan Avenue  Ward: 20 , Applicant: Susan Flynn

    Article(s): 56(56-8; Building Height Excessive, Floor Area Ratio Excessive)

     Purpose: 28x20 Addition off the rear of house. Extension of kitchen and bedroom to include plumbing and electrical.

     

    Case: BOA-722371, Address: 657 West Roxbury Park Way  Ward: 20 , Applicant: John Walsh

    Article(s): 29(29-4; Greenbelt Protection Overlay District Applicability - Greenbelt Protection Overlay District review required.) 56(56-8; Side Yard Insufficient - Side Yard insufficient) 

    Purpose: Combine Lot B, 37 Pelton parcel #2001819000 with Lot A, 657 West Roxbury Parkway, parcel #2001821000. Existing lot A to receive 4,400 sq feet from Lot B at 37 Pelton. Also add 2 1/2 story addition per plans.

     

    Case: BOA-707666, Address: 144 Aldrich Street  Ward: 20 , Applicant: Carol Meehan

    Article(s): 67(67-9; Dimensional Regulations - Side Yard insufficient) 

    Purpose: 2 Dormers and second floor remodel.

     

    Case: BOA-711125, Address: 53 Seymour Street  Ward: 19 , Applicant: Francesca Corigliano

    Article(s): 09(09-01; Extension of non conforming use is conditional) 67(67-30; Off Street parking screening and buffering) 67(67-33; App. of Dimensional Req. - Off Street parking design (size; access drive; & maneuverability) Purpose: Two parking spaces with curb cut, for the home owner.

     

    Case: BOA-700967, Address: 9 Valley Road   Ward: 17 , Applicant: Michael Soucy

    Article(s): 65(65-9; Dimensional Regulations - Insufficient side yard setback. (10' required)

    Purpose: One story addition to rear of single family residence; remodeling of existing kitchen and first floor bath; remodeling of 2nd floor bath and roof extension of 2nd floor bath.

     

    Case: BOA-717846, Address: 10 National Street  Ward: 7 , Applicant: Donald Gillespie

    Article(s): 68(68-8; Dim reg sub dist - Rear Yard setback is insufficient) 68(68-8; Dim reg sub dist - Side Yard setback is insufficient)

    Purpose: reframed/ reinforced exterior walls, floor system and roof rafters. Renovate existing house.

     

    Case: BOA#717845, Address: 10 National Street  Ward: 7 , Applicant: Donald Gillespie

    Purpose: Reframed/Reinforced exterior walls, floor system and roof rafters. Renovate existing house. SECTION: 8th 780CMR : 705.8.1 - Allowable Openings; - Allowable Openings are not allowed in exterior walls where the fire separation distance is less than 3ft.

     

    Case: BOA-722593, Address: 1 Ringgold Street  Ward: 3 , Applicant: Patrick Mahoney, Esq

    Article(s): 32(32-4; GCOD, Applicability due to the erection or extension of any structure, where such new structure or extension will occupy more than fifty (50) square feet of lot area. Substantially Rehabilitate any structure. 64(64-9; Dimensional Regulations - Excessive Floor Area Ratio) 64(64-9; Dimensional Regulations - Insufficient Rear Yard) 64(64-34; Restricted Roof Structure Regulations - An Open roof deck may be erected on the main roof of a building.) Purpose: Change of occupancy from three - family to single - family dwelling. Construct two-story rear addition with roof deck to maintain existing building alignment on Waltham Street. Full interior renovation.

     

    Case: BOA-717596, Address: 6 Armory Street  Ward: 2 , Applicant: Timothy Sheehan

    Article(s): 62(62-25; Roof structure restrictions) 62(62-8; Dimensional Regulations - Floor Area Ratio Excessive)  Purpose: A full interior renovation which will consist of all three existing floors to be gutted and renovated. The existing un-inhabitable Basement will be finished and will have a finished 7' - 6" ceiling height. Two dormers will be added at the 3rd Floor. Installation of a new Shed Dormer with a new Roof Deck accessed by a hatch. There will be a new Front doghouse/ shed combination dormer. We anticipate a ZBA hearing and request the nominal permit fee on the application.

     

    Case: BOA-701927, Address: 106 Elm Street  Ward: 2 , Applicant: Gleidison Peixoto

    Article(s): 62(62-8; Dimensional Regulations - Floor Area Ratio Excessive)

     Purpose: Framing basement and finish basement with a bath play room.

  2. RE-DISCUSSION: 5 p.m.

    Case: BOA-664957, Address: 289 Washington Street   Ward: 14 , Applicant: Tyrone Davis

    Article(s): 65(65-8: Office use is forbidden in a 3F-5000 Sub-district)

     Purpose: Change occupancy from newspaper store to office. Complete renovation of existing building. #1374/1964 Newspaper store.

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