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Zoning Advisory Board of Appeal Hearing

The subcommittee meeting is holding a virtual hearing on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 5 p.m.

Please be advised of the following appeals to be heard on April 6, 2023, beginning at 5 p.m. and related announcements. All matters listed on this April 6, 2023, hearing agenda have been noticed in accordance with the enabling act.

Please be advised of the following participation instructions: The April 6, 2023, hearing will be held virtually via video teleconference and telephone via the zoom webinar event platform.

Interested persons can participate in the hearing REMOTELY by going to our online meeting. You may also participate by phone by calling into the Zoom Webinar at 301-715-8592 and entering the Webinar ID: 832 9388 9736 followed by # when prompted.

If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please sign up online. Please provide your name, address, the address and/or BOA number of the appeal on which you wish to speak, and if you wish to speak in support of or opposition to the project.

For individuals who need translation assistance, please notify the Board at least 48 HOURS in advance either by signing up online, calling 617-635-4775, or emailing zba.ambassador@boston.gov.

The ZBA Ambassador will be available within the Zoom Webinar Event from 4 - 5 p.m. to answer questions about ZBA procedures and offer instructions on how to participate in the hearing via Zoom. Questions and/or

concerns can also be emailed to the ZBA Ambassador at zba.ambassador@boston.gov.



If you wish to offer comment within the meeting platform, please use the “Raise Hand” function that should appear on the bottom of your screen, if connected by computer or device, or dial *9, if connected by phone. On a computer or device, you will receive a request to unmute yourself from the event host. You must select yes before you can speak. On a phone, you will hear a prompt that the event host is asking you to unmute yourself. You must press *6 to unmute yourself before you can speak. Commenters will be asked to state their name, address and comment. Comments will be limited as time requires.

If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please log in to the hearing no later than 4 p.m. to ensure your connection is properly functioning.

Interested persons who are unable to participate in the hearing remotely may make an appointment to offer testimony. Please notify the Board at least 48 HOURS in advance either by calling 617-635-4775 or emailing isdboardofappeal@boston.gov for accommodations to be made.

Members of the community are strongly encouraged to help facilitate the virtual hearing process by emailing letters in support of or opposition to an appeal to zbapublicinput@boston.gov in lieu of offering testimony online. It is strongly encouraged that written comments be submitted to the board at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. When doing so, please include in the subject line the BOA number, the address of the proposed project and the date of the hearing.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. HEARINGS: 5:00 P.M

    Case: BOA-1421688 Address: 1066 Bennington Street Ward: 1 Applicant: Raul Sanclemente

    Article (s): Art. 10 Sec. 01 Limitation of parking areas Art. 53 Sec. 09 Insufficient open space Art. 53 Sec. 09 Through lot results in two required front yards of open space. (front yard parking is not allowed)

    Purpose: PARKING FOR 3 TOTAL CARS; Requesting two additional reduced sized compact motor vehicles in rear of through lot on ASHLEY street side to include expanding of existing curb cut. *Modified scope of work 11/18/22 due to one existing space previously permitted in 2004.



    Case: BOA-1352188 Address: 88 Chelsea Street Ward: 1 Applicant: El Sabroson Taqueria

    Article (s): Art. 08 Sec. 03 Conditional Uses

    Purpose: Remove proviso from previous BOA decision for this "Relief is limited to this Petitioner Only" for takeout under BOA 1018491 ALT1010508



    Case: BOA- 1424488 Address: 36 High Street Ward: 2 Applicant: Cameron Merrill

    Article (s): Art. 62 Sec. 19 Neighborhood Design Overlay Districts - NDOD Zoning overlays Art. 62 Sec. 25 Roof Structure Restrictions - Alteration of Existing Roof Profile Article 62,Section 8 Building Height (# of Feet) Excessive Art. 09 Sec. 01 Extension of Non Conforming Use - 3F 2000 3 story 35 foot height limit in this Zoning District. Proposed addtional new floor area at 5th level of the building.

    Purpose: We have Permit (SF1324564). After demo discovered we need to install new footings and steel beam in basement to replace rotted post and beam. Install new concrete floor in basement. Install new headers on all bathrooms. On top floor install LVL for opening for the skylight and stairs to equipment. Erect new roof deck with hatch access more than 30 inches.



    Case: BOA- 1399338 Address: 9 Sackville Street Ward: 2 Applicant: Eric Zachrison

    Article (s): Article 62, Section 8 Side Yard Insufficient

    Purpose: Nominal fee requested to add one story and add area at the front of an existing single family home, and convert to a two family.



    Case: BOA- 1408580 Address: 24 Pleasant Street Ward: 2 Applicant: Grant Ewing

    Article (s): Art. 62 Sec. 62-25 Roof Structures Restricted

    Purpose: Construct dormer addition per plans.



    Case: BOA- 1435497 Address: 11 Louisburg Square Ward: 5 Applicant: 11 Louisburg Square Nominee Trust

    Article (s): Article 13, Section 3 Nonconformity to Dimen Req - Existing Non Conforming FAR exceeds 2

    Purpose: Original Permit # ALT1345472 Complete infill of rear ell atrium floor.



    Case: BOA-1394771 Address: 1002-1004 Tremont Street Ward: 9 Applicant: Bakaloa Kitchenette, Inc

    Article (s): Art. 06 Sec. 04 Other Protectional Conditions

    Purpose: Removing proviso for new petitioner no work to be done.



    Case: BOA-1434938 Address: 9 Wenlock Road Ward: 16 Applicant: Graden Foley

    Article (s): Art. 65 Sec. 65 8 Floor Area Ratio excessive

    Purpose: To renovate existing single family. Add an addition on the left side of the building & expand living space into the basement as per plans.



    Case: BOA-1409011 Address: 26 Greenview Avenue Ward: 19 Applicant: Robert Davol

    Article (s): Article 55, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 55, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories)

    Article 55, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 55, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 55, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient

    Purpose: Installation of addition on rear of house as shown in drawings. Installation of dormer at attic location as shown in drawings. Reconfigure 1st and 2nd floor plans. New HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems throughout home.



    Case: BOA- 1415260 Address: 4 Wallingford Road Ward: 21 Applicant: Hilltop Trust

    Article (s): Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive

    Purpose: Partial demolition of partition walls, chimney demolition. Total renovation in both apartments, structural work

    according to drawings, kitchens and bathrooms relocation, new hardwood floors, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical work.

    Insulation, sheetrock, plastering and painting work. Change Occupancy from a 1 Family to a 2 Family.



    Case: BOA-1382453 Address: 226 Harvard Avenue Ward: 21 Applicant: PF Supreme, LLC d.b.a Planet Fitness

    Article (s): Art. 08 Sec. 03 Conditional Uses - 1 Fitness center/gym in Community Commercial is a conditional use. 2 24hr operation Conditional also see article 9 1A

    Purpose: Renovation of existing vacant space to combine existing tenant spaces on the 1st and 2nd floor to accommodate a multi level fitness center. Fitness center to operate 24 a day, 7days a week per business model. Change in use/occupancy.

  2. RE-DISCUSSION: 5:00 P.M

    Case: BOA-1434811 Address: 18-20 Meridian Street Ward: 1 Applicant: Antinea Noguera

    Article (s) Art. 53 Sec. 11 Conditional - Large Take Out Restaurant Conditional

    Purpose: Remove Proviso and grant to this Petitioner only (Notice of Decision 03-30-2021 BOA 1158518).

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