Beacon Hill Architectural Commission
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, May 20, 2021, 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 meeting link or calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering meeting id # 850 3726 8060. You can also submit written comments or questions to BeaconHillAC@boston.gov.
Discussion Topics
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Design Review
APP # 21.0816 BH 46 W. CEDAR STREET
Proposed Work: At rear of property, demolish ell and existing roof deck to reconstruct roof deck and el. Replace front dormer window, approve shoe scraper that are currently violations.
APP # 21.0949 BH INTERSECTION OF BEACON & PARK STREET (Sidewalks)
Proposed Work: Install bump out and ADA accessible ramp at intersection of Park and Beacon Street. Replace brick sidewalk in front of Capitol building.
APP # 20.0695 BH 18 PHILLIPS STREET (PREVIOUSLY HEARD ON 4-15-2021)Proposed Work: New walkway lighting.(Removed by Applicant)APP # 21.0636 BH 63 CHESTNUT STREET (PREVIOUSLY HEARD ON 4-15-2021)
Proposed Work: Replace existing shutters with historic reproductions
APP # 21.0950 BH 119 TREMONT STREET
Proposed Work: Replace metal downspout brackets and supports with painted copper supports.
APP # 21.0939 BH 42 IRVING STREET
Proposed Work: Rebuild dormer sides to within 12” of existing width to ensure structural integrity, rebuild front wood paneling, clad rebuilt dormer sides with slate shingles, replace existing shutters and hardware (where necessary) with replacements in kind, new door entry light. (See Additional Work Items Under Administrative Review).
APP # 21.0951 BH 58 TEMPLE STREET
Proposed Work: Replace non-historic glazed glass with historically appropriate etched glass.
APP # 21.0838 BH 34 IRVING STREET
Proposed Work: Remove roof deck to replace rubber roof. Replace roof deck in exact same location.
APP # 21.0952 BH 68 CHESTNUT STREET
Proposed Work: Replace two garden level casement windows.
APP # 21.0953 BH 28 PINCKNEY STREET
Proposed Work: Install small fixed panel above garage door, reduce height of garage door (as installed).
APP # 21.0954 BH 23 BRIMMER STREET
Proposed Work: At rear level four, replace rear door and transom light.
APP # 21.0955 BH 97 MOUNT VERNON STREET
Proposed Work: New store sign, paint door and surround black.
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ADVISORY REVIEW
ADV. REVIEW 1: 17 LOUISBURG SQUARE
Proposed Work: Modify window openings on front façade.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL
APP # 21.0956 BH 9 ANDERSON STREET: Repoint front façade up to level two. Mortar will be 1 part Portland cement, 1 part lime and 5 ½ parts fine sand.
APP # 21.0957 BH 43 ANDERSON STREET: Repoint front façade. Mortar will be type “O”.
APP # 21.0958 BH 37 BEACON STREET: At front façade, level 1, replace three (non-historic), 8 over 8, wood windows with three, wood, 8 over 8, true divided light windows.
APP # 21.0959 BH 30 BRIMMER STREET: Remove, restore, repaint existing iron perimeter fence.
APP # 21.0960 BH 76 CHESTNUT STREET: Repaint front entryway and door in kind; Wall; Putnum Ivory, Doors; Essex Green, Stairs; black, Ceiling; white.
APP # 21.0961 BH 28 GARDEN STREET: Install snow guards.
APP # 21.0962 BH 10 HANCOCK STREET At front façade, level 1, replace two, (non-historic) 6 over 6, wood windows with two, 6 over 6, wood windows.
APP # 21.0838 BH 34 HANCOCK STREET: Replace aluminum clad windows and doors in kind.
APP # 21.0964 BH 41 IRVING STREET (ADJACENT): New tree guard (approved design).
APP # 21.0939 BH 42 IRVING STREET: Repoint brick facade and chimney where necessary to match existing, replace existing lintels and sills with sandstone to match existing, Replace existing asphalt roof shingles with slate shingles, and replace existing gutter and downspout to match existing (copper). (See Additional Work Items Under Design Review).
APP # 21.0965 BH 59 MOUNT VERNON STREET: Cut and repoint lintels and sills on first and second floors, mortar to match existing.
APP # 21.0966 BH 85 MOUNT VERNON STREET: Repoint south and east elevations in kind, replace wooden sills in kind with mahogany replacements, repaint window sashes, cornices and pilasters with BM HC 79, Sills and casings will be painted HC-83.
APP # 21.0967 BH 83 MOUNT VERNON STREET: Label granite blocks, remove cast iron fence, reset granite blocks back to their original location. Reinstall iron fence in original location. Repaint fence BM semi-flat black.
APP # 21.0968 BH 97 MOUNT VERNON STREET: Remove, repair, repaint, and reinstall shutters.
APP # 21.0969 BH 20 WEST CEDAR STREET: Repair and repaint shutters (BM-Black HC190). Repaint lintels and sills, replace chimney caps and flue sentinels, and install snow guard.
- RATIFICATION OF 4/15/2021 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
- VOTE FOR 2021 CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR POSITIONS
- STAFF UPDATES