Boston Landmarks Commission Hearing 9/26/2017
The commission will hold its monthly public design review hearing on Tuesday, September 26, 2017.
USE CONGRESS STREET AS AN ENTRANCE/EXIT AFTER 5:30 P.M.
Discussion Topics
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Design Review - 4:00 p.m.
18.244.16 Blackstone Block (Casalinga)
Applicant: Robert Santini, Owner of Casalinga
Proposed work: Installation of Casalinga Signage18.309.141 Sears Building (Landmark Center)
Applicant: Abe Menzin, SVP of Development, Landmark Center
Proposed work: Revised new construction within Protection Area18.233.72 St. Gabriel’s Monastery
Applicant: John Sullivan, Cabot Cabot & Forbes
Proposed work: Exterior restoration of St. Gabriel’s Monastery16.1445.223 Christian Science Complex (Mass. Ave. Plaza)
Applicant: Robert A. Herlinger, The First Church of Christ, Scientist
Proposed work: Massachusetts Avenue Plaza renovation18.195.223 Christian Science Complex
Applicant: Brooke Ten Eyck, Project Manager
Proposed work: Removal of four Linden trees from the Publishing House entrance and installation of new trees18.292.90 Five Clocks (9 Chelsea Street, East Boston)
Applicant: Richard Lynds, Attorney, Linear Realty
Proposed work: Relocation of Historic Clock from Maverick Square to Central Square in East Boston -
Administrative Review/Approval
► Applicants whose projects are listed under this heading NEED NOT APPEAR at the hearing. Please see agenda for details. If you have any questions, please contact staff at 617-635-3850 or BLC@boston.gov.
14.025 (175.14.01) Old State House
Applicant: Matt Ottinger, Director of Facilities & Historic Preservation, Bostonian Society
Proposed work: Extension request for signage already approved by BLC18.263.187 Loring-Greenough House
Applicant: Edward Stanley, Chair of House Committee
Proposed work: Restoration and replacement of kitchen cabinets18.297.223 Christian Science Complex (101 Belvidere)
Applicant: Brook Ten Eyck, First Church of Christ, Scientist
Proposed work: Installation of Life Safety Fall Protection at fourth floor of 101 Belvidere18.298.223 Christian Science Complex (235 Huntington Avenue)
Applicant: Brook Ten Eyck, First Church of Christ, Scientist
Proposed work: Repairs of spiral ramp in garage at 235 Huntington Avenue18.301.56 Back Bay Fens
Applicant: Christopher Cook, Commissioner, Parks and Recreation Department
Proposed work: Restoration of the Westland Avenue Gateway area, including conservation of Johnson Gates, associated walls, stone work, and lawns18.308.142 Emerald Necklace (Jamaica Pond Boat House)
Applicant: Nathan Frazee, Boston Parks and Recreation Department
Proposed work: Installation and connection of two floating docks to the existing floating dock18.145 BSR 58 Deerfield Street
Applicant: Edoardo Fragale, Fragale Building Corp.
Proposed work: Resurfacing and repair of existing stairway18.173 BBW/BSR 465 Commonwealth Avenue
Applicant: Richard Roofing, Co., LLC
Proposed work: Replace existing roof with EPDM roof; replace existing headhouse siding with copper; replace existing deck with new Azek decking and railing18.237 AB 1610 Commonwealth Avenue
Applicant: Daniel McMyler Trust
Proposed Work: Ratify outstanding signage violation (La Catrina and Brighton Cleaners issued 11/2014) and remove the painted mural on the side façade that was installed without AACDC review and approval using a chemical paint remover and low water pressure -
Business Hearing - 6:00 PM
1. Discussion and Vote on Design Review Applications
2. Review and ratification of 09/12/2017 meeting minutes3. Demolition Delay Hearing: 1173 Adams Street, Dorchester
Agenda item removed at applicant's requestApplication # 18.240D2247
Applicant: Denis Keohane, Trustee, 177 West Seventh Street Realty Trust
Re: Review of proposed demolition of single-story commercial structure in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts4. Property Updates and Staff Reports
- Projected Adjournment - 7:30 PM