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Boston Landmarks Commission Hearing 8/23/16

Subject of the August 23, 2016 public hearing will be action on the agenda below.
August 23, 2016
  • 6:00pm
  • Boston City Hall
    Room 900
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    BLC@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Charlestown
    Downtown
    Fenway/Kenmore
    South Boston
  • Posted:
2016-08-23T18:00:00
BUSINESS MEETING
Items may be reviewed up to 30 minutes prior to time listed (but no earlier than 6:00 pm).

6:00 pm 1. 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 on 08/23/16 from 4–6 pm in Boston City Hall, Room 900. (See below for Design Review agenda items)

6:20 pm 2. Review and ratification of 7/26/2016 and 8/9/2016 meeting minutes.

6:25 pm 3. Demolition Delay Hearing: 430 Stuart Street, Back Bay.
Application #16.1703D2091
Applicant: Epsilon AssociatesRe: Review of the proposed demolition of the Boston Common Hotel and Conference Center at 40 Trinity Place (430 Stuart Street), Back Bay.
 
7:10 pm 4. Demolition Delay Waiver: 469 East Fourth Street, South Boston.
Application #16.1575D2082
Applicant: Tim Johnson
Re: Commission discussion and potential vote to waive the demolition delay on the single-family residence at 469 East Fourth Street, South Boston (imposed at the July 26, 2016 hearing), based on additional information submitted by the applicant.
7:55 pm 5. Property Updates and Staff Reports.
8:05 pm 6. Projected Adjournment.
 
DESIGN REVIEW: 3:30 pm 4:00 pm
WITHDRAWN 3:30 pm Filene’s/Millennium Tower
1 Franklin Street, Downtown
Application: 17.164.113 Design Review
Applicant: Brad Mahoney, Millennium Partners
Re: Signage, first and second floor.
4:00 pm Charlestown Savings Bank
1-2 Thompson Square, Charlestown
Application: 17.165.35 Design Review
Applicant: James DeVellis, Thompson Square Partners LLC
Re: Repairs and renovation of fire escape on rear of building, removal of Church Court side fire escape.
4:30 pm Fenway Park
24 Yawkey Way, Boston
Application: 17.166.184 Design Review
Applicant: David Friedman, Boston Red Sox
Re: Dugout and dugout seat expansion; replace Bullpen Field wall with new removable wall; Right Field Grandstand bar & seating; new Day of Game Suites RF and LF at Press Level; repair/reinforce RF Foul Pole; replace Cumberland Farms sign with RF Terrace Video Board.
5:15 pm Ames Building
1 Court Street, Boston
Application: 17.167.114 Design Review
Applicant: Jef Leon, AIA, Bergmeyer Associates
Re: Replace exterior lighting fixtures with new fixtures; add signage on façade adjacent to existing.
WITHDRAWN 5:35 pm Ames Building
1 Court Street, Boston
Application: 17.168.114 Design Review
Applicant: Mary Dumont, Cultivar
Re: Storefront, awnings, signage, lighting and non-permanent Freight Farm on Washington Mall side.
6:00 pm Full Commission Hearing
August 23, 2016
  • 6:00pm
  • Boston City Hall
    Room 900
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    BLC@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Charlestown
    Downtown
    Fenway/Kenmore
    South Boston
  • Posted:
2016-08-23T18:00:00
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