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South End Landmark District Commission

The South End Landmark District Commission will hold a public meeting on Monday, August 14, at 5:30 p.m.

You can participate in this hearing by going to our online meeting or calling 1-929-436-2866 (US) and entering meeting id # 973 6593 2984. You can also submit written comments or questions to SouthEndLDC@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. Design Review

    APP # 23.1104 SE                       46 DARTMOUTH STREET     

    Applicant: Gleyson Deoliveir

    Proposed Work: Remove the old deck and rubber roof and install a new rubber roof and deck. Previously reviewed at the July 5, 2023 hearing. 

    APP # 24.0152 SE      O’DAY PLAYGROUND/75 WEST NEWTON STREET     

    Applicant: Lauren Bryant, Boston Parks and Recreation Department 

    Proposed Work: Update to the fencing previously proposed and reviewed via application #23.1114 SE from the June 2023 hearing. 

    APP # 24.0036 SE    TITUS SPARROW PARK/ 75 WEST RUTLAND SQUARE     

    Applicant: Cathy Baker-Eclipse, Boston Parks and Recreation Department

    Proposed Work: Improvements to Titus Sparrow Park including landscaping, hardscaping, fencing, stormwater infiltration measures, and furniture. 

    APP # 23.1153 SE                     14 DARTMOUTH PLACE #2     

    Applicant: Mark Finnegan 

    Proposed Work: Install new vent at the front facade ground level.

    APP # 24.0033 SE                           1525 WASHINGTON STREET       

    Applicant: Kate Mahoney

    Proposed Work: Install new window signage for The Croft School.

    APP # 23.1196 SE                        138 WEST CONCORD STREET       

    Applicant: Herbert Zeller

    Proposed Work: Install new wrought iron handrail. 

    APP # 24.0029 SE                                  441 SHAWMUT AVENUE       

    Applicant: Paul Henderson

    Proposed Work: Remove three 2nd floor non-historic oriel windows and replace with 2-over-2 wood exterior windows; remove three (MOVED TO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW) two 3rd floor non-historic windows and replace with 2-over-2 flat front wood exterior windows. Paint all windows black to match existing. See additional items under Administrative Review

    APP # 23.1010 SE 570 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE       Removed by Applicant 

    Applicant: Juan Gallego

    Proposed Work: Remove existing roof deck and install new.

    APP # 23.1176 SE 145 APPLETON STREET       Removed by Staff 

    Applicant: Jonatas Leal

    Proposed Work: Install new roof deck

     

    APP # 24.0027 SE 136 WEST CANTON STREET    Moved to 

    Administrative Review 

    Applicant: Michael Crouse 

    Proposed Work: Install new roof deck. 

    APP # 23.1157 SE      140 WEST CONCORD STREET      Removed by Staff

    Applicant: Niall Quigley

    Proposed Work: Install new roof deck. See additional items under administrative review. 

    APP # 24.0023 SE 116 PEMBROKE STREET       Removed by Staff

    Applicant: Paul Sipe

    Proposed Work: Replace 8 original 2-over-2 curved sash wood windows, and 1 flat 2-over-2 original wood window. See additional items under Administrative Review 

    APP # 24.0013 SE                 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE      

    Applicant: Anita Huggins 

    Proposed Work: Removal of the existing entry vestibule and replacement with new; Installation of new signage limited to street name and number; Installation of new sconce lighting at vestibule exterior. 

    APP # 24.0008 SE                            750-R HARRISON AVENUE       

    Applicant: Brendan Whalen 

    Proposed Work: Demolition of BMC Vose Hall. Provide perimeter fencing and exterior restoration of Boston University's New Evans and Robinson Hall building facades at connection points to Vose Hall.

  2. Advisory Review

    144 WORCESTER STREET     

    Proposed Work: Rooftop addition to existing 4-story building including roof deck.

  3. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

    APP # 23.1155 SE 103 APPLETON STREET: Repair and replace small roof/portico above front door with in kind materials and same design. 

    APP # 23.1201 SE 69 CHANDLER STREET: Replace non-original windows with aluminum clad windows. 

    APP # 23.1200 SE 73 CHANDLER STREET: Replace non-original windows with aluminum clad windows.

    APP # 24.0028 SE 508 COLUMBUS AVENUE: Repair front steps in kind with Mimic to retain bullnose profile, and repaint with Benjamin Moore HC69.

    APP # 24.0156 SE 529 COLUMBUS AVENUE: Repair dormer trim in-kind.

    APP # 23.1190 SE 5 CONCORD SQUARE #3: Replace 6 non-original wood windows at the mansard level in-kind with new 2-over-2 aluminum-clad windows.

    APP # 24.0019 SE 16 BRADDOCK PARK: Replace 5 existing non-original windows at the 2nd and 3rd floor with new wood windows in-kind. Remove asphalt shingles and replace with slate.

    APP # 23.1152 SE 14 DARTMOUTH PLACE #2: Remove two (2) non-original aluminum windows on the front façade and install two-over-two, double-hung wood window sashes with true divided lights and wood brick molds all with a black painted finish to match the original. Remove basement level glass block windows and install one (1) fixed sash set traditional wood window with three (3) panes.

    APP # 24.0035 SE 401 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Repair dormer in kind. 

    APP # 24.0017 SE 30 MILFORD STREET: Repair front steps in kind.  Remove damaged brick and reinstall with recycled bricks to match damaged bricks next to the entryway under the stoop. 

    APP # 24.0023 SE 116 PEMBROKE STREET: Replace 1 non-original 2-over-2 window with new 2-over-2 wood window. See additional items under Design Review Removed by Staff

     APP # 23.1154 SE 48 RUTLAND SQUARE: Remove the rubber roof above the stoop and replace in-kind, with copper flashing around the perimeter.

    APP # 23.1110 SE 427 SHAWMUT AVENUE: Paint door and door frames to match existing. 

    APP # 24.0029 SE 441 SHAWMUT AVENUE: Replace copper gutter in-kind. Remove three 2nd floor non-historic oriel windows and replace with wood exterior 2-over-2 windows; remove one 3rd floor non-historic window and replace with 2-over-2 flat front wood exterior window MOVED FROM DESIGN REVIEW. See additional items under Design Review

    APP # 23.1062 SE 449 SHAWMUT AVENUE: Replace two, non-original wood windows with historically accurate wood windows. 

    APP # 24.0007 SE 14 UNION PARK: Replace three, non-original windows with wood windows. 

    APP # 24.0010 SE 14 UNION PARK: Repair the Front and Rear Dormers in kind. Rotten and Deteriorated Trim will be replaced with Dimensionally identical Hard Wood Trim.  Storm Windows will remain, and existing windows will be repaired.

    APP # 23.1156 SE 41 UPTON STREET: Replace rear mansard shingle roof and trim around the dormer windows in kind; Remove aluminum gutter and replace with a custom copper gutter.

    APP # 23.1147 SE 54 WALTHAM STREET: At front of building spot point, repair lintels and sills in kind.

    APP # 23.1144 SE 70 WALTHAM STREET: Chip the hollow cement off the front stairs and refinish in kind. Paint with Tammscoat waterproof paint to match the masonry.

    APP # 24.0027 SE 136 WEST CANTON STREET: Install new roof deck. 

    APP # 23.1180 SE 188 WEST CANTON STREET: Paint, repair & repoint the bricks. Existing brick is already painted. Paint and repair rotted wood trim.

    APP # 23.1138 SE 197 WEST CANTON STREET: Repair existing iron railing in-kind.

    APP # 23.1157 SE 140 WEST CONCORD STREET:  Remove front and rear mansard copper gutters and trim and replace with new slate copper gutters and trim in kind. Repoint any lost mortar in kind. 

    APP # 24.0016 SE 20 WORCESTER SQUARE: Repair decorative brownstone molding around front entranceway in-kind to match original profile.

    APP # 24.0022 SE YARMOUTH STREET @ COLUMBUS AVENUE: Replace brick sidewalks in kind and make ADA compliant. Pedestrian ramps will be made ADA compliant with in-kind materials and red detectable warning panels.

  4. RATIFICATION OF 7/5/23 MEETING MINUTES, 8/3/23 SUBCOMMITTEE MINUTES
  5. STAFF UPDATES
  6. PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 9:00 PM
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