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South End Landmark District Commission

The South End Landmark District Commission will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, May 3, at 5:30 p.m.

To participate, please go to our Zoom meeting link or call 929-205-6099 and enter meeting id 856 2478 0395#. You can also submit written comments to staff via email at SouthEndLDC@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. I. Design Review

    APP # 22.1067 SE           287 Shawmut Avenue MOVED TO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

    Proposed work: Repair front steps. 

     

    APP # 22.1011 SE              3 Columbus Square MOVED TO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

    Proposed work: Repair and paint existing concrete steps to original building design. 

     

    APP # 22.1107 SE            17 Hanson Street Unit 1 MOVED TO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

    Proposed work: Replace four non-original straight windows with bowed sash mahogany windows with bowed screens. 

     

    APP # 22.1015 SE            216 West Canton Street MOVED TO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

    Proposed work: Replace three front facing windows and three rear facing windows.

     

    APP # 22.1004 SE          111 Pembroke Street MOVED TO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

    Proposed work: Repair and replace copper shelf to match existing, replace windows.

     

    APP # 22.1071 SE            456 Shawmut Avenue

    Proposed work: Install 6” high divider wall covered with copper cap at boundary lines of roof between neighbor's property.

     

    APP # 22.1098 SE           24 Rutland Street

    Proposed work: Install 6” high divider wall covered with copper cap at boundary lines of roof between neighbor’s property.

     

    APP # 22.0997 SE          189 West Canton Street Unit #4 MOVED TO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

    Proposed work: Replace roofing on main roof and mansard; replace rotted trim and framing as needed. 

     

    APP # 22.0996 SE          5 Bradford Street MOVED TO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

    Proposed work: Replace various sections of the roof.  

     

    APP # 22.1060 SE           164 West Newton Street

    Proposed work: Install new roof deck.  

     

    APP # 22.1094 SE           505 Tremont Street

    Proposed work: Install vinyl cut window graphics applied inside facing out.

     

    APP # 22.1072 SE           1 Appleton Street

    Proposed work: Install three replacement faces to existing sign band; replace two awnings.

     

    APP # 22.1069 SE           1721 Washington Street Unit #2 MOVED TO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

    Proposed work: Remove old signage and replace with new. 

     

    APP # 22.0998 SE          665 Tremont Street

    Proposed work: Install new sign on storefront wall.

     

    APP # 22.1047 SE           500 Tremont Street MOVED TO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

    Proposed work: Replace precast concrete curbing with granite; remove finials from fence design.

     

    APP # 22.1101 SE              Intersection of Columbus Avenue, West Canton and Appleton Streets

    Proposed work: Substitute three new trees with plantings; install mosaic on wall of 380 Columbus Building. 

     

    APP # 22.0990 SE          48 Rutland Street MOVED TO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

    Proposed work: Demolition of existing playground equipment and safety surfacing; excavation and re-grading of site; installation of: new play structure and a 24" high play hill with plastic embankment slides, artificial turf surfacing,  3' high steel picket fence enclosing toddler play area, triangular fabric shade structure with steel posts, basketball hoop, and asphalt paving. Existing benches to be refurbished.

     

    APP # 22.1105 SE            558 Massachusetts Avenue MOVED TO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

    Proposed work: Repair 15 original wood windows and replace 2 non-original wood windows with wood; install low profile storm windows; Facade restoration: cut out and repoint all brick joints; remove existing and replace with cast stone “brownstone” replica units for head, jamb and sill trim for 11 windows; remove, repair and reinstall existing stone balustrade, urns, cornice/roof (monolithic unit) at front portico balcony; remove existing and replace columns and arched panels with cast stone “brownstone” replica units; remove and replace steps and landing with cast stone “brownstone” and/or hone steps and use patching compound; hone, stabilize and detail existing basement level ashlar at all locations and repoint bricks; hone stabilize, and detail existing stair jamb walls including newel posts and extending from grade to front door – repointing all joints including spot repointing of interior face of brick cheek walls supporting steps.

     

    APP # 22.1110 SE                        Tremont Street

    Proposed work: Convert 120 street light poles on Tremont Street from Massachusetts Avenue to Herald Street to: Boulevard, “Pendant-Style” lighting including DAS street lights.

     

    APP # 22.1119 SE             321-323 Columbus Avenue

    Proposed work: Remove existing windows and install new aluminum windows with arched headers at both bays; remove existing windows at brick facade and install new aluminum windows with arched headers; remove deteriorated metal cladding at both bays and install new prefinished metal cladding; restore two existing wood entrance doors; remove deteriorated storefronts and install new aluminum prefinished storefronts; remove deteriorated first floor cladding and install new granite panels.

     

    APP # 22.1108 SE            1395 Washington Street

    Proposed work: Demolish existing one story commercial building and construct new 6-story building w/ 3 retail/commercial spaces at grade and 33 residential units on floors 2-6 above.

     

  2. II. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

    APP # 22.0996 SE          5 Bradford Street: Replace various sections of the roof.  

    APP # 22.1011 SE            3 Columbus Square: Repair and paint existing concrete steps to original building design. 

    APP # 22.1107 SE            17 Hanson Street Unit 1: Replace four non-original straight windows with bowed sash mahogany windows with bowed screens. 

    APP # 22.1093 SE           351-367 Massachusetts Avenue: Replace roof membrane, gutter and downspouts in kind; demo existing cladding at turret (not original) and install new copper cladding.

    APP # 22.1105 SE            558 Massachusetts Avenue: Repair 15 original wood windows and replace 2 non-original wood windows with wood; install low profile storm windows; Facade restoration: cut out and repoint all brick joints; remove existing and replace with cast stone “brownstone” replica units for head, jamb and sill trim for 11 windows; remove, repair and reinstall existing stone balustrade, urns, cornice/roof (monolithic unit) at front portico balcony; remove existing and replace columns and arched panels with cast stone “brownstone” replica units; remove and replace steps and landing with cast stone “brownstone” and/or hone steps and use patching compound; hone, stabilize and detail existing basement level ashlar at all locations and repoint bricks; hone stabilize, and detail existing stair jamb walls including newel posts and extending from grade to front door – repointing all joints including spot repointing of interior face of brick cheek walls supporting steps.  

    APP # 22.1041 SE           82 Montgomery Street: Repair existing mansard metalwork in kind; repair mansard slate in kind.    

    APP # 22.1044 SE          255-265 Northampton Street: Remove (12) existing windows and store for reinstallation. Install membrane flashing and metal sill pan flashing at window openings. Reinstall existing windows. Install backer rod and sealant at window perimeter joint.

    APP # 22.1004 SE          111 Pembroke Street: Repair and replace copper shelf to match existing; replace windows.

    APP # 22.1098 SE           24 Rutland Street: Replace existing asphalt roof in kind.

    APP # 22.0990 SE          48 Rutland Street: Demolition of existing playground equipment and safety surfacing; excavation and re-grading of site; installation of: new play structure and a 24" high play hill with plastic embankment slides, artificial turf surfacing,  3' high steel picket fence enclosing toddler play area, triangular fabric shade structure with steel posts, basketball hoop, and asphalt paving. Existing benches to be refurbished.

    APP # 22.1067 SE           287 Shawmut Avenue: Repair front steps. 

    APP # 22.1016 SE            320 Shawmut Avenue: Repoint front facade chimney in kind. 

    APP # 22.1071 SE            456 Shawmut Avenue: Remove and retain non-damaged existing slate; replace underlying plywood as needed, apply “ice and water” membrane, install copper flashing, valleys, and caps; reinstall saved slate and install new matching slate as needed; inspect wood trim at dormers, replace, and paint to match existing.

    APP # 22.1047 SE           500 Tremont Street: Replace precast concrete curbing with granite; remove finials from fence design.

    APP # 22.1094 SE           505 Tremont Street: Install sign band text painted silver metallic along the storefront on Berkeley Street and Warren Avenue.

    APP # 22.1061 SE            558 Tremont Street: Chip cement off arch surrounding main door and refinish, recreating the details to match existing, prime and paint to match existing.

    APP # 22.1069 SE           1721 Washington Street Unit #2: Remove old signage and replace with new. 

    APP # 22.0974 SE          26 Wellington Street: Waterproofing/siding of head house in kind. 

    APP # 22.1056 SE           153 West Canton Street: Remove areas of EPDM roofing and wet insulation, replace roof in kind.

    APP # 22.0997 SE          189 West Canton Street Unit #4: Replace roofing on main roof and mansard; replace rotted trim and framing as needed. 

    APP # 22.1090 SE           192 West Canton Street: Repoint front facade, refinish lintels and sills to match existing, replace rotted wood as needed in kind, chip the hollow cement off stairs and refinish, paint stairs to match existing.

    APP # 22.1015 SE            216 West Canton Street: Replace three front facing windows and three rear facing windows (exempt).

    APP # 22.1100 SE           116 West Newton Street: Replace five, two-over-two, non-original wood windows in kind.

    APP # 22.1099 SE           92 Worcester Street: Replace five, non-original, aluminum windows with wood/aluminum clad windows; replace exterior trim with painted black wood trim with historically accurate profiles. 

  3. III. RATIFICATION OF 4/5/2022 HEARING MINUTES
  4. IV. STAFF UPDATES
  5. PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 9:30 PM
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