Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing
The board will hold a hearing on August 28, 2018 at 9:30 a.m.
The Boston Zoning Code has information on the Articles and definitions of terms in this agenda.
Discussion Topics
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APPROVAL OF HEARING MINUTES:
August 14, 2018
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EXTENSIONS: 9:30 a.m.
Case: BOA-600913 Address: 175 Gove Street , Ward 1, Applicant: Jeffrey Drago, Esq
Case: BZC-30461 Address: 191 Talbot Avenue, Ward , Applicant: Derric Small, Esq
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BOARD FINAL ARBITER/EXTENSION: 9:30 a.m.
Case: BOA-550876 Address: 69-71 A Street , Ward 6, Applicant: Council on International Educational Exchange
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GCOD: 9:30 a.m.
Case: BOA-838415 Address: 212 Commonwealth Avenue , Ward 5, Applicant: Joseph Holland
Article(s): 32(32-4)
Purpose: Change of occupancy from 8 units to 2 units. Full gut remodel with penthouse addition and rear 1 story addition. Propose three (3) off-street parking.
Case: BOA-858380 Address: 162 West Brookline Street , Ward 4, Applicant: John Moran
Article(s): 32(32-4)
Purpose: Renovate 4000 sq' brownstone. See plans by architect guy Grassi for more detail. Change occupancy to two family and add roof deck over existing ell, deck at 2nd floor rear, terrace at fourth floor rear, modify dormers, lower slab at garden level.
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HEARINGS: 9:30 a.m.
Case: BOA-838091 Address: 1580 Tremont Street , Ward 10, Applicant: Philip Hresko
Article(s): 09(9-1) 59(59-15)
Purpose: Clarify occupancy that was reviewed on ALT737091 and changed from Office Space and 2 Residential Apartments to 3 Residential Apartments. Cost reflected on Alt737091.
Case: BOA-824425 Address: 101 Amory Street , Ward 11, Applicant: Juan Torres
Article(s): 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9)
Purpose: Building A: Erect six-story Multi-Family Dwelling - 147 rental apartments with 57 below-grade parking spaces. Structure will be built on a subdivided parcel Lot A: 51,568 SF. File in conjunction with ERT799676.
Case: BOA-824430 Address: 127 Amory Street, Ward 11, Applicant: Juan Torres
Article(s): 29(29-4) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9.3)
Purpose: Building B: Erect six-story Multi-Family Dwelling - 140 rental apartments with 58 below-grade parking spaces. Structure will be built on subdivided parcel Lot B: 58,236 SF. File in conjunction with ERT799675.
Case: BOA-838925 Address: 71 Call Street, Ward 11, Applicant: Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation
Article(s): 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-40)
Purpose: Building B - New construction of a 3 story Attached Two Family Dwelling. See 73 Call Street ( ERT811486 )
Case: BOA-838926 Address: 73-73A Call Street, Ward 11, Applicant: Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation
Article(s): 55(55-8) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9)
Purpose: Building B - New construction of a 3 story Attached Two Family Dwelling. Parking for 71 Call Street will be located at this Address. See 71 Call Street ( ERT811454 )
Case: BOA-838927 Address: 75-75A Call Street , Ward 11, Applicant: Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation
Article(s): 55(55-8) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-40)
Purpose: Building A - New construction of a 3 story Attached Two Family Dwelling. See 77-79 Call Street ( ERT811493).
Case: BOA-838929 Address: 77-79 Call Street, Ward 11, Applicant: Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation
Article(s): 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-40)
Purpose: Building A - New construction of a 3 story Attached Two Family Dwelling. See 75 Call Street (ERT811491).
Case: BOA-849678 Address: 260-260A Amory Street , Ward 11, Applicant: Robert Alessandro
Article(s): 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9)
Purpose: Renovate existing single family house and proposed new 2nd story rear addition as per plans. Permit set to be submitted upon ZBA approval.
Case: BOA-854191 Address: 39 Rosseter Street , Ward 14 , Applicant: Eric Zachrison
Article(s): 65(65-8) 65(65-9) 65(65-41)
Purpose: renovate 2 unit residential building to become 3 unit residential building. Add sprinklers and replace mechanical systems. Renovate kitchens and bathrooms.
Case: BOA-827512 Address: 105-107 Lawrence Avenue , Ward 14, Applicant: Matt Henzy
Article(s): 50(50-28) 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-43)
Purpose: Change occupancy to 6 unit building• Roof replacement • Window replacement • Masonry repairs • Electrical upgrades • Selective kitchen and bath replacement • Flooring repairs and replacement as needed Heating system replacement as needed.
Case: BOA-835948 Address: 9 Selden Street, Ward 17 , Applicant: Jazmine Coleman
Article(s): 65(65-8) 65-(65-9) 65(65-41)
Purpose: Request zoning relief to convert a house with 2 apartments into 3 apartments. Convert existing single apartment unit on the 2nd and 3rd floor into 2 apartment units. No work planned for the existing first floor apartment unit.
Case: BOA-859183 Address: 32 Wentworth Street, Ward 17, Applicant: Derric Small
Article(s): 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-42)
Purpose: Erect new three-family dwelling on existing vacant lot. Propose three (3) off-street parking..
Case: BOA-859199 Address:59 Blake Street , Ward 18, Applicant: Derric Small
Article(s): 69(69-9) 69(69-9) 69(69-9) 69(69-9) 69(69-9) 69(69-9) 69(69-9) 69(69-9) 69(69-30)
Purpose: This application is for the building of a new single family home.
Case: BOA-859185 Address: 2-4 Crossman Street, Ward 18, Applicant: Derric Small
Article(s): 60(60-8) 60(60-9) 60(60-9) 60(60-9) 60(60-9) 60(60-9) 60(60-9) 60(60-9) 60(60-9)
Purpose: New three family construction with three off street parking spaces.
Case: BOA-859200 Address: 91 Radcliffe Road, Ward 18, Applicant: Derric Small
Article(s): 69(69-9) 69(69-9) 69(69-9) 69(69-9) 69(69-9) 69(69-9) 69(69-9) 69(69-9) 69(69-29) 69(69-30)
Purpose: Erect new two family residential dwelling on existing vacant lot.
Case: BOA-824124 Address: 22-24 Adelaide Street, Ward 19, Applicant: Chris Hoeh
Article(s): 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-9) 55(55-40)
Purpose: Change Occupancy from a Two Family to a Three Family dwell-ing(caretaker's apt) by constructing addition of accessible rear entry and attached garage and renovate first floor unit for accessibility. Replace back porches and egress stairs.
Case: BOA-827476 Address: 14-16 Alberta Street, Ward 20, Applicant: Robert Corley
Article(s): 56(56-7) 56(56-8) 56(56-8) 56(56-8) 56(56-8) 56(56-8) 56(56-8) 56(56-8) 56(56-8)
Purpose: Demo exist two family on existing lot and Erect new Two Family Dwelling on lot –P plans are at ISD; Please see ALT704083 for fees and costs.
Case: BOA-829236 Address: 41-47 Corinth Street, Ward 20, Applicant: Sokiri Sin
Article(s): 67(67-11)
Purpose: Changing occupancy to add a Tattoo Shop. Adding walls and hand sinks to current layout. Work being done in vacant space at #4251 Washington Street.
Case: BOA-827043 Address: 52 Birchwood Street, Ward 20, Applicant: Moss Hill Builders, LLC
Article(s): 56(56-8) 56(56-8)
Purpose: Erect a single family dwelling with one (1) car garage on a existing vacant lot. File in conjunction with ERT788328
Case: BOA-827045 Address: 54 Birchwood Street, Ward 20, Applicant: Moss Hill Builders, LLC
Article(s): 56(56-8) 56(56-8)
Purpose: Demo existing home at 54 Birchwood. Erect a single family dwelling with one (1) car garage. File in conjunction with ERT792010.
Case: BOA-852415 Address: 72-72B Oakland Street, Ward 22, Applicant: John Pulgini
Article(s): 51(51-8) 51(51-9) 51(51-9.4)
Purpose: Demolish existing dwelling. Erect new three-unit townhouse with two garage parking spaces in each unit. File in conjunction with ALT846312.
Case: BOA-852419 Address: 74-74B Oakland Street, Ward 22, Applicant: John Pulgini
Article(s): 51(51-9) 51(51-57.13)
Purpose: Existing two-family dwelling with no work to be done. Filed to erect separate new three-unit townhouse on same lot under ERT711967 (72-72B Oakland Street). Reconfigure and propose eight (8) off-street parking.
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HEARINGS: 10:30 a.m.
Case: BOA-848571 Address: 53 Lexington Street, Ward 1, Applicant: Lior Rozhansky
Article(s): 9(9-1) 53(53-9) 53(53-52)
Purpose: This application is filed to amend issued ALT774614 - Installing rack decks and roof deck.
Case: BOA-826526 Address: 57 Saratoga Street, Ward 1, Applicant: 57 Saratoga Street, LLC
Article(s): 53(53-8) 53(53-9) 53(53-9) 53(53-9) 53(53-9) 53(53-56)
Purpose: To demolish the existing structure and erect a four story building with nine residential units, nine parking spaces, and three roof decks.
Case: BOA-803755 Address: 58 Byron Street, Ward 1, Applicant: Anthony Freni
Article(s):10(10-1)53(53-8) 53(53-9) 53(53-9) 53(53-9) 53(53-9) 53(53-56) 53(53-56)
Purpose: Seeking to erect a four story building with four residential units and four parking spaces.
Case: BOA-853982 Address:114 Bennington Street , Ward 1, Applicant: Michael Romano
Article(s): 53(53-9)
Purpose: Seeking to extend living space into the basement. Previous application (ALT805395) reviewed by Plans Examiner FD and partial permit issued for approved interior renovations.
Case: BOA-825479 Address: 18 Everett Street , Ward 1, Applicant: 18-20 Residential Partners, LLC
Article(s): 10(10-1) 53(53-8) 53(53-9) 53(53-9) 53(53-9) 53(53-9) 53(53-9) 53(53-9)
53(53-54) 53(53-56) 53(53-56) 53(53-56.5a)
Purpose: Combine parcel numbers 0105299000 and 0105298000 to create a new lot consisting of 4,500 s.f. (See ALT810560) and erect a 9 unit residential dwelling with 9 off street parking spaces at grade. ALT810560
Case: BOA-842916 Address: 38B-38 Fleet Street, Ward 3, Applicant: Chrisstopher Fiumara
Article(s): 54(54-10) 54(54-10) 54(54-10) 54(54-18) 54(54-21)
Purpose: Proposed 2 story vertical addition to create 2 new dwelling units as per plans. Confirm occupancy as a 3 Family and a detached Retail Store and Change the Occupancy to a 5 unit residential building and detached Retail Store. Permit set to be submitted upon ZBA approval. Please have Occupancy Committee review this application.
Case: BOA-824173 Address: 43 Monmouth Street, Ward 1, Applicant: Cullen Winkler
Article(s): 53(53-9)
Purpose: 1st: Confirm Occupancy as an existing 2 family dwelling 2nd: Renovate the entire interior. Remove a leaking roof and replacing it with a new roof deck - architect and structural engineering plans submitted
Case: BOA-840725 Address: 11 Isabella Street, Ward 5, Applicant: Au Isabella, LLC
Article(s): 32(32-4) 63(63-8) 63(63-8) 63(63-8) 63(63-8.4) 63(63-20) 63(63-24)
Purpose: Full interior renovation to four residential units. Propose 3-story rear addition, rear balconies, and penthouse addition on roof with roof deck. Install new 6'-0" high fence with retaining wall. Raze existing garage.
Case: BOA-839409 Address: 102-106 South Street, Ward 3, Applicant: Averil Carmine
Article(s): 44(44-6)
Purpose: Build new larger roof deck as per plans submitted. 30ft 30ft roof deck, composite decking, Black metal handrails.
Case: BOA-846317 Address: 324 Newbury Street , Ward 5, Applicant: Brek Peterson
Article(s): 8(8-7)
Purpose: Change Occupancy to include Restaurant. Interior Restaurant fitout on First Floor including minor demo, new interior partitions, equipment, mechanical, plumbing and electrical work. Install Fire Alarm & Sprinkler protection.
Case: BOA#846316 Address: 324 Newbury Street, Ward 5, Applicant: Brek Peterson
Purpose: Change Occupancy to include Restaurant. Interior Restaurant fitout on First Floor including minor demo, new interior partitions, equipment, mechanical, plumbing and electrical work. Install Fire Alarm & Sprinkler protection
SECTION: 9th 780CMR 101-101.4.7 Architectural Access, Any reference in 780 CMR to accessibility shall be considered to 521 CMR: Architectural Access Board. 521 CMR is enforced by the Building official.
Case: BOA-841390 Address: 21 Winfield Street, Ward 7, Applicant: Joseph Hanley, Esq
Article(s): 27S(27S-5)
Purpose: Full interior renovation to existing three-family dwelling. Extend living space to basement for Unit #1. Construct new roof deck. Installation of new fire sprinkler system.
Case: BOA-859540 Address: 106R-108R Mount Pleasant Avenue , Ward 8, Applicant: John Pulgini
Article(s): 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-43) 50(50-44) 50(50-44) 50(50-44) 50(50-44)
Purpose: Combine lots at 106R Mount Pleasant Avenue, 108 Mount Pleasant Ave and vacant lot PID0802756000 into one lot with building on it with a total of 8351 SF. Erect an addition and renovate as per plans and *Change occupancy to a Three (3) family Dwelling. Existing house to be known as 106R-108R Mount Pleasant Avenue See ERT for new house (108 Mt Pleasant Ave) erected on the same combined lot.
Case: BOA-859598 Address: 108 Mount Pleasant Avenue , Ward 8, Applicant: John Pulgini
Article(s): 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-43)
50(50-44) 50(50-44) 50(50-44)
Purpose: Erect a new 3 family house on same lot. SEE ALT827436 & ALT827451 to combine lots.
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RE-DISCUSSIONS: 11:30a.m.
Case: BOA-777098, Address: 29 Oak Street , Ward 3 Applicant: Patrick Mahoney
Article(s): 43(43-19) 32(32-9)
Purpose: Change occupancy from 3 family to 4 family dwelling and then construct addition as per plans.
Case: BOA-787634, Address: 500-502A East Broadway , Ward 6 Applicant: James Christopher
Article(s): 27S(27S-5S) 68(68-8: Lot area for the add'l dwelling units is insufficient, Floor area ratio is excessive, Front yard setback requirement is insufficient, Side yard setback requirement is insufficient & Usable open space is insufficient) 68(68-33)
Purpose: To raze existing single story building, and erect a new 3 story mixed use building to include a commercial space with 6 Residential Units at grade with 6 interior parking spots.
Case: BOA-806805 Address: 40 Wilcock Street , Ward 14, Applicant: John Pulgini
Article(s): 60(60-8) 60(60-9) 60(60-9) 60(60-9) 60(60-9) 60(60-9) 60(60-9) 60(60-9)
Purpose: Erect a new 4 unit multifamily building as per plans. Permit set to be submitted upon ZBA approval.
Case: BOA-806808 Address: 48 Wilcock Street, Ward 14, Applicant: John Pulgini
Article(s): 10(10-1) 60(60-8) 60(60-9) 60(60-9) 60(60-9) 60(60-9) 60(60-9) 60(60-9) 60(60-9)
Purpose: Erect a new Multi-Family Dwelling (4 units) as per plans. Propose four (4) off-street parking.
Case: BOA-792891, Address: 111 West Street , Ward 18 Applicant: Guimy Cesar
Article(s): 69(69-8) 69(69-9: Lot size is insufficient & Usable open space is insufficient) 69(69-29)
Purpose: Change occupancy from 1 family to a 2 family renovations of 1st and 2nd floor kitchens and install fire separation as per plan.
Case: BOA-695061, Address: 1225-1229 Centre Street , Ward 20 Applicant: John Pulgini
Article(s): 56(56-11: Excessive floor area ratio, Excessive building height, Maximum number of dwelling units/acre, Insufficient lot size for residential use, Insufficient front yard, Insufficient side yard & Insufficient rear yard) 56(56-40.12)
Purpose: Erect new construction 6-unit townhouse dwelling with another dwelling (1231A-1231B Centre Street) on existing vacant 12,933 SF of land (Parcel ID: 2003597003) with a combined total of 12 off-street parking. Plan conjunction with ERT683877.
Case: BOA-695062, Address: 1231A-1231B Centre Street , Ward 20 Applicant: John Pulgini
Article(s): 56(56-11: Excessive floor area ratio, Excessive building height, Maximum number of dwelling units/acre, Insufficient lot size for residential use, Insufficient front yard, Insufficient side yard & Insufficient rear yard) 56(56-40.12)
Purpose: Erect new construction two-family dwelling along with another dwelling (1225-1229 Centre Street) on existing vacant 12,933 SF land (Parcel ID: 2003597003) with a combined total of 12 off-street parking. Plan in conjunction ERT683875.
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COURT REMAND:12:00Noon
Case: BOA-692075 Address: 37 Farragut Road , Ward 6, Applicant: George Morancy
Article(s): 29(29-4)
Purpose: Nominal fee application to demo existing two family and erect eight residential units. Permit will require ZBA approval for Greenbelt Protection Overlay District only. All other aspects of plans are zoning and building code compliant
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
Case: BOA-846459, Address: 4 Crystal Place Ward: 2 , Applicant: Stephen Dilanian
Article(s): 62(62-25) 62(62-8: Side yard insufficient & Rear yard insufficient)
Purpose: Please see attached zoning BRA drawings, which were approved in 2015, however it has been over 2 years since approval, so we need to being the process again from the beginning. Dormer existing third floor roof on one side and on the other side build out onto rear. Add deck on top of third floor roof. ZBA.
Case: BOA-851451, Address: 4 Charles Riiver Square Ward: 5 , Applicant: Diana Coldren
Article(s): 13(13-13-1: The proposed roof deck creates and insufficient front yard setback, The proposed roof deck creates and insufficient rear yard setback & Excessive F.A.R.)
Purpose: Relocation of interior partitions, cut in new back door, add windows wells, repair windows, and replace roof.
Case: BOA-,810527 Address: 694 East Fifth Street Ward: 6 , Applicant: Lindsay Bennett
Article(s): 68(68-29) 68(68-8)
Purpose: Correction to violation #V352159 to legalize constructed headhouse for roof deck access per built plans.
Case: BOA-791475 Address: 8 Dorset Street Ward: 7 , Applicant: Pasquale Spadorica
Article(s): 65(65-9)
Purpose: This application is filed to amend issued ALT711499 by renovations of attic space. Cost of work included in ALT711499.
Case: BOA-785881, Address: 39 Bailey Street Ward: 17 , Applicant: Leslie Jackson
Article(s): 9(9-1)
Purpose: Construct new rear deck (12'x15'-8") of existing two-family dwelling.
Case: BOA-846899, Address: 27 Beechmont Terace Ward: 18, Applicant: Brian Hernon
Article(s): 69(69-9)
Purpose: 6x12 bone story addition (mudroom).
Case: BOA-849531, Address: 61 Cleveland Street Ward: 18 , Applicant: Jennifer MacDougall
Article(s): 69(69-9)
Purpose: Add a 2nd floor dormer to this existing single family residence for added closet and bedroom space (This Permit Finished Shell only).
Case: BOA-795073, Address: 47 Maple Street Ward: 18 , Applicant: Sean Smith
Article(s): 69(69-9)
Purpose: Extend living space to basement and renovations to attic.
Case: BOA-841333, Address: 78 Bradwood Street Ward: 20 , Applicant: Julia Roboff
Article(s): 67(67-9)
Purpose: Remodel attic living space, no changes to the structures footprint on property.
Case: BOA-839628, Address: 12 Ferncroft Road Ward: 20 , Applicant: Richard Stutman
Article(s): 56(56-8: Rear yard insufficient & Floor area ratio excessive)
Purpose: Adding a room and a bathroom to existing structure home owner is filing application lic builder will be added as needed.
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DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED REMAND ORDER:
Pentalofos LLC V. K&K Dev. Inc. & City Of Boston Board Of Appeal