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Boston Landmarks Commission Hearing 5/22/2018

The commission will hold its monthly public design review hearing on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

USE CONGRESS STREET AS AN ENTRANCE/EXIT AFTER 5:30 P.M. 
The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. Design Review - 4:30 p.m.

    18. 1197.101   Tremont Temple
    Applicant: Jenn Robichaud, Barlo Signs
    Proposed Work: Installation of two flag-mounted signs and LED lighting

    18. 1122.236   New England Conservatory
    Applicant: Jonathan Feder, ICL Imaging, Inc.
    Proposed Work: Installation of four pole banners and hardware

    16.1445.223    Christian Science Center Complex
    Applicant: Brooke Ten Eyck
    Proposed Work: Returning from previous BLC hearing to satisfy provisos for tree grates and site signage

    18. 1254.229   Charles River Esplanade (Lee Pool Complex)
    Applicant: Priscilla Geigis, Department of Conservation and Recreation
    Proposed Work: Demolition of Lee Pool Complex (bathhouse, bleachers, pools, decking, parking lot, concession stand)

  2. Administrative Review/Approval

    ► Applicants whose projects are listed under this heading NEED NOT APPEAR at the hearing. Please see agenda for details. If you have any questions, please contact staff at 617-635-3850 or BLC@boston.gov. 

    18.1100.147    Copley Plaza
    Applicant: Eric Ulvila
    Proposed work: Replacement of 11 awnings on Fairmont Copley

    18.1202.5        Public Garden
    Applicant: Christopher Cook, Parks and Recreation Department
    Proposed work: Removal and re-application of protective coating to the George Robert White Memorial

    18.1211.4        Boston Common (Earl of Sandwich)
    Applicant: David Snodgrass, Tenant
    Proposed work: Replacement of plants on patio and seating area

    18. 1243.52     United Shoe Machinery Building
    Applicant: Jeffrey Taylor, Architect
    Proposed Work: Installation of roof terrace on existing setback

    18.1246.66      Blackstone Black (Swartz and Swartz Law)
    Applicant: Richard Charlot, Mid-Massachusetts Renovating, Inc.
    Proposed work: Window and signage repairs and painting

    18.1251.4        Boston Common (MacArthur Mall)
    Applicant: Christopher Cook, Parks and Recreation Department
    Proposed work: Installation of temporary public toilet facilities on MacArthur Mall

    18.1270.37      Dorchester North Burying Ground
    Applicant: Lisa Lewis, Project Manager
    Proposed work: Rehabilitation and adaptive re-use of Comfort Station structure

    18.1278.42      Franklin Park
    Applicant: John Gleeson, Facilities Manager
    Proposed work: Replace rubber roof on the Franklin Park Resource Center

  3. Business Hearing - 6:00 PM

    1. Discussion and Vote on Design Review Applications

    2. Review and ratification of meeting minutes from 04/24/2018 and 5/8/2018.

    3. Discussion and vote to reconsider the Commission's decision to approve replacement of windows; façade maintenance and restoration at 131 St. Botolph Street, Application Number: 18.412 SB.  

    4. Discussion and vote to accept National Register of Historic Places Criteria Statement for 50 Cedar Street, Roxbury, MA

    5. Updates

  4. Projected Adjournment - 7:00 PM
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