Boston Landmarks Commission

21.1058.0042 – Franklin Park – 1 Franklin Park Street

Applicant: Kim Foltz, Boston Transportation Department

Proposed work: Install two bluebike stations. 

21.1052.0122 – First Church Roxbury – 10 Putnam Street

Applicant: Reverend Mary M. Earl, Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry at First Church Roxbury

Proposed work: Construct new walkway and ramp outside Putnam Chapel, and install memorial bench at front lawn.

21.0714.0032 – 2085 Washington Street

Applicant: Kenan Bigby, Madison Tropical, LLC

Proposed work: Third of three phase redevelopment - Madison Tropical Parcel 10. Construction of a new building composed of a three-story podium, ten-story superstructure and a nine-story wing.

21.0997.0223     Christian Science Church Complex: Continued repair and restoration at the Christian Science Plaza as approved in application # 16.1445.223 involving the in-kind replacement of the Clearway Street sidewalk.

21.1097.0032      Eliot Burying Ground: Conservation of 117 gravestones and resetting 30 gravestones.

21.0996.0110      Jeweler’s Building – 371-387 Washington Street: Replace existing signage for new tenant.

21.0975 SB         256 West Newton Street: At the front facade second level (above the parlor), replace 5 non-historic one-over-one wood windows with new construction windows of the same configuration.

 Discussion and Vote on Design Review Applications.

The Design Review Committee will present summaries of applications and make recommendations for a vote on each agenda item discussed at the Design Review Hearing, which met earlier.

Demolition Delay Hearing: 8 Lawrence Street, Charlestown

Application # 21.0021D2668

Applicant: Nestor Limas

Review of proposed demolition of the existing house at 8 Lawrence Street.

Preliminary hearing for Petition #276.21 Amrhein’s Building, 80 West Broadway, South Boston Architectural Conservation District

Advisory Review – Boston Public Library – Copley Branch, 700 Boylston Street

Review and discussion of McKim Building master plan which explores ways the Boston Public Library can enhance the visitor experience of the building, collections, and services through various improvements targeted at accessibility and new uses in underutilized spaces. Proposed upgrades include a new entry plaza design, interior circulation improvements and exploration of a courtyard enclosure.

Review and ratification of public hearing minutes and subcommittee meeting minutes from 6/8/2021

Staff Updates

PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT:  8:00 PM