Zoning Board Of Appeal Hearing
The July 29, 2025, hearing will be held virtually via video teleconference and telephone via the Zoom Webinar event platform.
Please be advised of the following appeals to be heard on July 29, 2025, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and related announcements. All matters listed on this July 29, 2025, hearing agenda have been noticed in accordance with the enabling act. please be advised of the following participation instructions:
The July 29, 2025, 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: 857 3265 6216 followed by # when prompted.
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Discussion Topics
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APPROVAL OF THE HEARING MINUTES: 9:30AM
June 12, 2025, June 24, 2025 & July 8, 2025
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EXTENSIONS: 9:30AM
Case: BOA- 1366165 Address: 1 Harvard Place Ward 2 Applicant: Jonathan & Kaitlyn Weiss
Case: BOA-1153496 Address: 59 Hillock Street Ward 20 Applicant: Kevin Cloutier, ESQ
Case: BOA- 1423032 Address: 48 Ellery Street Ward 7 Applicant: George Morancy, ESQ
Case: BOA-1395905 Address: 4 Haynes Street Ward 1 Applicant: Jeffrey Drago, ESQ
Case: BOA- 1432592 Address: 75 Tremont Street Ward 22 Applicant: Nicholas Zozula, ESQ
Case: BOA-1046127 Address: 201-241 Stuart Street Ward 5 Applicant: Michael Flannery, ESQ
Case: BOA-1361351 Address: 1617 Tremont Street Ward 10 Applicant: Joshua Sydney
Case: BOA- 1318050 Address: 90 Braintree Street Ward 22 Applicant: Jared Eigerman, ESQ
Case: BOA-606484 Address: 64-64C Allandale Street Ward 20 Applicant: Marc LaCasse, Esq
Case: BOA-606486 Address: 66-66C Allandale Street Ward 20 Applicant: Marc LaCasse, Esq
Case: BOA-606487 Address: 68-68B Allandale Street Ward 20 Applicant: Marc LaCasse, Esq
Case: BOA-606488 Address: 70-70B Allandale Street Ward 20 Applicant: Marc LaCasse, Esq
Case: BOA-606489 Address: 72-72B Allandale Street Ward 20 Applicant: Marc LaCasse, Esq
Case: BOA- 852415 Address: 72-72B Oakland Street Ward 22 Applicant: John Pulgini, ESQ
Case: BOA-852419 Address: 74-74B Oakland Street Ward 22 Applicant: John Pulgini, ESQ
Case: BOA-1466225 Address: 95 Everett Street Ward 22 Applicant: Karmen Cheung -
BOARD FINAL ARBITER: 9:30AM
Case: BOA- 1287036 Address: 1759-1763 Washington Street Ward 9 Applicant: Marc LaCasse, ESQ
Case: BOA-965196 Address: 1767 Washington Street Ward 9 Applicant: Marc LaCasse, ESQ -
RECOMMENDATIONS: 9:30 AM
Case: BOA-1674561 Address: 18-20 Crestway Road Ward: 1 Applicant: Henry Sanchez
Article(s): Art. 53 Sec.25 Roof Structure Restrictions Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Art. 53 Sec. 01 Extension of nonconforming use is conditional
Purpose: Nominal fee requested. Addition of exterior stair and roof deck.
Case: BOA- 1728524 Address: 389 Maverick Street Ward: 1 Applicant: Veronica Robles
Article(s): Art. 07 Sec. 03 Conditions for Variance
Purpose: To removed proviso * Granted to this petitioner only* Under BZC32368
Case: BOA- 1715590 Address: 30 Harvard Street Ward: 2 Applicant: Kevin Joyce
Article(s): Article 62, Section 8 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 62, Section 8 Floor Area Ratio Excessive
Article 62, Section 8 Bldg. Height Excessive (Stories)
Purpose: Amend ALT1685744 to permit extension of rear dormer and to expand living space into basement as per plans and architect's zoning letter filed herewith.
Case: BOA- 1729339 Address: 78-80A Salem Street Ward: 3 Applicant: 7880 Salem Street LLC
Article(s): Art. 06 Sec. 04 Other Protectional Conditions - Remove Proviso This petitioner only
Purpose: TO REMOVE PROVISO (TO PARTITIONER ONLY)
Case: BOA-1686770 Address: 294 West Street Ward: 18 Applicant: Vanessa McCarthy
Article(s): Article 69, Section 30.7 Accessory Bldg. in Side or Rear Yard - 4' required setback from side lot line for accessory buildings is not met. Article 69, Section 30.7 Accessory Bldg. in Side or Rear Yard- Excessive accessory building height. Article 69, Section 30.7 Accessory Bldg. in Side or Rear Yard- 8' required setback between structures in rear yard and accessory buildings is not met.
Purpose: The existing shed located at the rear of the property will be converted into a storage shed with taller ceiling. No additional size increase to the sides and a total 15' in height (as per plans) Clarification: Remove existing shed and replace with new 1.5. story shed with electric to be 17' 7"' in height and to be located a min. of 2' 3" off side yard and > 4' off of the rear lot lines per plans provided.
Case: BOA- 1700082 Address: 34 Bradeen Street Ward: 19 Applicant: Remigio Tan
Article(s): Art. 67 Sec. 09 Side Yard Insufficient Article 67, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient
Purpose: Alteration/construction of a shed dormer to an existing roof, windows installation, relocating the stairs.
Case: BOA- 1703635 Address: 9 Cutter Road Ward: 20 Applicant: Jonathan Janiec
Article(s): Article 56, Section 8 Rear Yard Insufficient - Applicant will need to seek relief for insufficient rear yard setback.
Purpose: Adding a 2nd story on to an existing single-family home (~800 sq. ft) Adding stairs on 1st story to 2nd story Relocating basement stairs
Case: BOA- 1699328 Address: 11 Durland Street Ward: 22 Applicant: John Moran
Article(s): Article 51, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient
Purpose: Expand the second story by adding two full dormers and on the first floor create a new door opening onto a new side yard deck, all as shown on zoning plans filed herewith. Once zoning relief is granted full construction plans will be filed. Nominal fee request filed. -
HEARINGS: 9:30AM
Case: BOA-1667778 Address: 263-265 North Beacon Street Ward 22 Applicant: Antonio Nardelli
Article(s): Art. 51 Sec. 51 57 Appl.of Dimensional Req. Two or one dwellings on one lot (Portion of other
residential building is located on the parcel) Art. 51 Sec. 08 Use Regulations MFR Use: Forbidden Art. 51 Sec. 09 Insufficient additional lot area per dwelling unit Art. 51 Sec. 09 Excessive f.a.r. Art. 51 Sec. 09 Number of allowed stories has been exceeded Art. 51 Sec. 09 Max allowed height has been exceeded Art. 51 Sec. 09 Insufficient usable open space per unit Art. 51 Sec. 09 Insufficient side yard setback Art. 51 Sec. 09 Insufficient rear yard setback
Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient
Purpose: Demo existing 2 family and build new 6 family *7/31/24 application assigned to FD by Paul Williams on 8.12.24
Case: BOA- 1709899 Address: 55 Boylston Street Ward 19 Applicant: Adam Granger and Chade Severin
Article(s): Article 55, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive You need relief from the BOA for the said violations
Article 55, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 55, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 55, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient You need relief from the ZBA for the said violations
Purpose: A renovation campaign that includes, the addition of a third story to an existing 2 story home. As part of this, a 90sf +/ bump out and 270 sf open porch will be added to the east, and 480sf 2 story garage (replacing an existing 1 story garage) with and in law apartment above.
Case: BOA- 1729068 Address: 586 Canterbury Street Ward 18 Applicant: Andreas Hwang-ARTICLE 80
Article(s): Article 67, Section 11 Use Regulations Multi-Family Dwelling (1st Story) - Conditional Article 67, Section 32 Off-Street Parking & Loading Req Loading Article 67, Section 32 Off-Street Parking Article 67, Section 33.1 Conformity Ex Bldg Alignment Article 67, Section 12 Dimensional Regulations Floor Area Ratio Excessive
Article 67, Section 12 Dimensional Regulations Building Height (Stories) Excessive Article 67, Section 12 Dimensional Regulations Building Height (Feet) Excessive
Purpose: Combine Parcel Purpose: Combine Parcel IDs: 1806573000, 1806572001, 1806572000 into one lot and erect a 4-story residential building with 46 units. Condo building to feature balconies and at-grade parking, as per plans. [ePlan]
Case: BOA- 1697493 Address: 51-51E Fuller Street Ward 17Applicant: Sean George
Article(s): Art. 65 Sec. 08 Forbidden MFR use forbidden Art. 65 Sec. 41Off street parking requirements Insufficient parking Art. 65 Sec. 9 Residential Dimensional Reg.sInsufficient lot size Art. 65 Sec. 9Residential Dimensional Reg.s Insufficient lot width Art. 65 Sec. 9 Residential Dimensional Reg.s Insufficient lot width frontage Art. 65 Sec. 9 Residential Dimensional Reg.s Excessive f.a.r. Art. 65 Sec. 9 Residential Dimensional Reg.sNumber of allowed stories has been exceeded Art. 65 Sec. 9 Residential Dimensional Reg.s Insufficient side yard setback Art. 65 Sec. 9 Residential Dimensional Reg.s Insufficient rear yard setback
Purpose: Demolish Existing Single Family and Build 6 New Townhomes. *Clarification: One ERT permit filed for the construction of a MFR Building to consist of a total of 6 Townhouse designed units. *Filing assigned to FD by Dept head Paul Williams on 12/10/24
Case: BOA-1716486 Address: 24 Angell Street Ward 14 Applicant: 24 Angell LLC c/o LiorRozhansky
Article(s): Article 60 Section 3Use Regulations in Residential Subdistricts Use forbidden Article 60 Section 4 Insufficient additional lot area per unit Article 60 Section 4 Excessive f.a.r. Article 60 Section 4 # of allowed stories exceeded Article 60 Section 4 Max allowed height has been exceeded Article 60 Section 4 Insufficient side yard setback
Article 60 Section 32 Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements Design/Size of spaces
Purpose: Seeking to erect a new residential building with four units and three parking spaces on a vacant lot. Nominal Fee requested.*Application assigned to FD 3/11/25
Case: BOA- 1719239 Address: 6 Gleason Street Ward 14 Applicant: Bryan Mcelhinney
Article(s): Art. 60 Sec. 40 Off street parking insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations
Article 60, Section 8 Use: Forbidden You need relief from the BOA for the said violations
Purpose: Change of occupancy from a 3 fam. to 4 fam. Basement unit will be sprinklered *BOA required as per chart on plans. No work on house besides the basement. file in conjunction with 6R Gleason Street
Case: BOA-1719245 Address: 6R Gleason Street Ward 14 Applicant: Bryan Mcelhinney
Article(s): Article 60, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations
Article 60, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Section 14 6 Where a dwelling ( other than temporary dwelling) designed for occupancy or occupied by one or more families is on the same lot as, another dwelling or main building. The requirements of this code with respect to lot area, lot width & lot frontage shall apply as if each dwelling or other main building were on a separate lot Article 60, Section 9Rear Yard Insufficient Section 14 6 Where a dwelling (other than temporary dwelling ) designed for occupancy or occupied by one or more families is on the same lot as, another dwelling or main building. The requirements of this code with respect to lot area, lot width & lot frontage shall apply as if each
dwelling or other main building were on a separate lot Article 60, Section 9 Lot Width InsufficientSection 14 6 Where a dwelling (other than temporary dwelling ) designed for occupancy or occupied by one or more families is on the same lot as, another dwelling or main building. The requirements of this code with respect to lot area, lot width & lot frontage shall apply as if each dwelling or other main building were on a separate lotArticle 60, Section 9Lot Frontage Insufficient Section 14 6 Where a dwelling ( other than temporary dwelling ) designed for occupancy or occupied by one or more families is on the same lot as, another dwelling or main building. The requirements of this code with respect
to lot area, lot width & lot frontage shall apply as if each dwelling or other main building were on a separate lot
Article 60, Section 9 Lot Area InsufficientSection 14 6 Where a dwelling (other than temporary
dwelling ) designed for occupancy or occupied by one or more families is on the same lot as, another dwelling or
main building. The requirements of this code with respect to lot area, lot width & lot frontage shall apply as if each
dwelling or other main building were on a separate lot Article 60, Section 8 Use: ForbiddenSection 14 6 Where a dwelling (other than temporary dwelling ) designed for occupancy or occupied by one or more families is on the same lot as, another dwelling or main building. The requirements of this code with respect to lot area, lot width & lot frontage shall apply as if each dwelling or other main building were on a separate lot
Article 60, Section 37 Off Street Parking InsufficientSection 14 6 Where a dwelling ( other than temporary
dwelling ) designed for occupancy or occupied by one or more families is on the same lot as, another dwelling or
main building. The requirements of this code with respect to lot area, lot width & lot frontage shall apply as if each
dwelling or other main building were on a separate lot
Purpose: Confirm as garage/barn and change to single family home. *BOA REQUIRED AS PER CHART ON PLANS. FILE INCONJUNCTION WITH 6 GLEASON STREET ALT1654800
Case: BOA- 1719974 Address: 96 West Concord Street Ward 9 Applicant: Santos Boscano
Article(s): Article 64 Section 8 Use Regulations Basements Dwelling Units: FORBIDDEN Art.64 Sec.10Density Limitation Regulations
Purpose: Change of use from 3 family to 4 family, new unit at garden level. Currently unit #1 occupies 1st and garden level. Proposed project is to divide 1st and garden into two units for a total of 4 units. Interior renovations on 1st and garden level only, new sprinkler system. No exterior work. [ePlans]
Case: BOA- 1694412 Address: 84-86 Blue Hill Avenue Ward 8 Applicant: Karl Coiscou
Article(s): Art. 50 Sec. 29 Insufficient lot size Art. 50 Sec. 29 Insufficient lot width (i.e Addition's extension of
dimensional nonconforming) Art. 50 Sec. 29 Insufficient additional lot area per unit Art. 50 Sec. 29 Excessive f.a.r.
Art. 50 Sec. 29 Insufficient open space per unit Art. 50 Sec. 44 Insufficient rear yard setback on a shallow lot
(i.e.Addition) Art. 50 Sec. 44 5. Corner lot provision: Insufficient front yard setback (i.e. Addition)
Art. 50 Sec. 29 Insufficient side yard setback Art. 50 Sec. 43 Off street parking insufficient
Purpose: Change of occupancy from 1 family, church and 1 car garage to 6 units. The exterior wall framing of a portion of the second floor and all of the third floor and roof framing is to be removed and replaced. Kitchens and bathrooms are to be added and relocated as necessary. Electrical wiring to be upgraded as necessary. Fire sprinkler. Going to be refused, so we a requesting a nominal fee. *12/19/24_1/7/25 Application assigned to FD by ISD/Dept Head Paul Williams on 2/12/25
Case: BOA-1685140 Address: 4 Springer Street Ward 7 Applicant: Christopher Buono
Article(s): Article 68, Section 8 Lot Area InsufficientYou need relief from the BOA for the said violations
Article 68, Section 8 Side Yard InsufficientYou need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 68, Section 8 Rear Yard Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 68, Section 29Roof Structure Restrictions You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Art. 68 Sec. 33 Off Street parking Req.You need relief from the BOA for the said violations
Purpose: Raze existing structure on separate permit and erect single family dwelling as per plan
Case: BOA-1672611 Address: 245-249 E Street Ward 6 Applicant: Craig Macinnes
Article(s):Article 68, Section 8 Usable Open Space InsufficientTotal required: 1,200 sqft (200 sqft more for the new unit) Article 68, Section 8 Add'l Lot Area InsufficientTotal lot area required: 1,000 sqft more for the new unit.
Art. 68 Sec. 33 Off Street parking Req.1.5 parking spaces required for the new unit.
Purpose: Change of occupancy from store/ restaurant & 5 apartments to 6 apartments. Install new bath and kitchen and interior frame 2 bedrooms. eplan—BOA Application assigned by supervisor, Paul Williams, 10 days late 08/12/24
Case: BOA-1724134 Address: 193 West Springfield Street Ward 4 Applicant: Jakiel Moses-Harris
Article(s): Article 64, Section 9 Usable Open Space InsufficientYou need relief from the BOA for the said violations
Article 64, Section 9 Front Yard InsufficientYou need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 64, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 64, Section 34 Roof Structure Restrictions You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Art. 32 Sec. 04 GCOD Applicability
Purpose: Roof deck, Driveway, and bump out
Case: BOA- 1729459 Address: 89 Condor Street Ward 1 Applicant: 89 Condor Street, LLC
Article(s): ARTICLE 53; SECTION 53-28 Off-Street Parking & Loading Insufficient parking ARTICLE 53; SECTION 53-5 Dimensional Regulations (Table F) Insufficient front yard setback minimum ARTICLE 53; SECTION 53-5 Dimensional Regulations (Table F) Insufficient side yard setback
Purpose: Erect a four (4) story four (4) unit residential dwelling as per plans. *Application assigned to FD 03/03/25
Case: BOA- 1671558 Address: 390 Meridian Street Ward 1 Applicant: Constitution Properties, LLC
Article(s): Article 53; Section 53 5 Dimensional Regulations (Table F) Max lot coverage allowed exceeded (>60%)
Article 53; Section 53 5 Dimensional Regulations (Table F) Min permeable area insufficient Article 53; Section 53 5 Dimensional Regulations (Table F) Insufficient rear yard setback
Purpose: Give off 2,675 square feet to create new lot (Border Street); this lot (390 Meridian Street to contain 2,986 square feet). **This application has been filed in conjunction with Border street ERT.
Case: BOA- 1671561 Address: 355 Border Street Ward 1 Applicant: Constitution Properties, LLC
Article(s): Article 53; Section 53-28 East Boston neighborhood parking Insufficient Parking
Article 53; section 53-5 Dimensional Regulations (Table F) Insufficient front yard setback. Second-fourth story building floor projections Article 53; Section 53-5 Dimensional Regulations (Table F) Insufficient rear yard setback (i.e. Art. 2 Building depth includes covered porches/balconies)
Purpose: Erect 4-unit residential dwelling on newly created lot (See ALT1622895) with roof deck. *Application assigned to FD by PW on 9/18/24 -
HEARINGS: 11:00 AM
Case: BOA- 1708672 Address: 203 Bigelow Street Ward 22 Applicant: Philippe Jacques
Article(s): Article 51, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Art. 09 Sec. 01 Extension of Non-Conforming Use
Purpose: Extension of living space for the second unit, including work to correct violation V745434 for not having a building permit.
Case: BOA-1718169 Address: 12 Havey Street Ward 20 Applicant: Rosa Talero
Article(s):Article 62, Section 8 Rear Yard Insufficient You need relief from the BOA Article 62, Section 8 Floor Area Ratio ExcessiveYou need relief from the BOA
Purpose: This is a complete replacement of an existing roof structure of a two-family dwelling to accommodate living space to be extended into the existing attic level. The existing roof structure and attic stair serving it are not code compliant, and the attic stair itself is unsafe for use
Case: BOA-1694461 Address: 28 Carolina Avenue Ward 19 Applicant: Marc LaCasse
Article(s): Art. 09 Sec. 01 Reconstruction/Extension of Nonconfroming Bldg.Addition <25% Conditional
Art. 55 Sec. 09 3. Location of main entrances facing side lot line Art. 55 Sec. 09 Insufficient side yard setback (upper story proposed addition) Art. 55 Sec. 55 40Off street parking insufficient4. Location of off-street parking in front yard
Art.55 Sec.40 Off St. Parking/Loading Req'mnt4. Proposed parking in front yard of other proposed
residential dwelling on lot
Purpose: CLARIFICATION: Change the occupancy of exiting roofing contractor commercial dwelling into a three-family home per plans submitted. (This is one of two detached dwellings on the same lot and the total number of units shall equal six with 6 shared off street parking spaces) *APPLICATION FILED INCONJUNCTION WITH ALT1681326 Original scope: Convert existing warehouse building to residential use with 3 dwelling units. Application is being submitted for zoning refusal.*APPLICATION ASSIGNED TO FD 1.24.25
Case: BOA-1694471 Address: 30 Carolina Avenue Ward 19 Applicant: Marc LaCasse
Article(s): Art. 55 Sec. 09 Insufficient side yard setback Art. 55 Sec. 09 Insuffcient rear yard setback
Art.55 Sec.40 Off St.Parking/Loading Req'mntProposed parking in front yard Art. 55 Sec. 55 40Off street parking insufficient Article 9, Section 1Extension of Nonconforming Building Art. 55 Sec. 09 Insufficient usable open space per unit
Purpose: CLARIFICATION: Change of occupancy of the existing garage into a three-family home per plans submitted. (This is one of two detached dwellings on the same lot and the total number of units shall equal six with 6 shared off-street parking spaces)*APPLICATION FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT168224 Original scope: Convert two existing warehouse buildings on single lot into residential use with 3 units each. Total of 6 units on lot. Application is being submitted for zoning refusal.
Case: BOA-1730651 Address: 16 Patterson Street Ward 16 Applicant: Kathleen M. Smith
Article(s): Art. 09 Sec. 01 Extension of Non Conforming Use Reduction of lot. Article 65, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Lot Width Insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Lot Frontage Insufficient
Art.65 Sec.08 Conditional Ancillary Parking Conditional
Purpose: The owner seeks to subdivide the existing 6,092 SF+/ lot into two new lots. Lot A will be 3,361 SF +/ and maintain the existing structure. Lot B will be 2,731 SF +/ . See ERT1694292 for erection of new dwelling. [ePlan]
Case: BOA-1730659 Address: 18 Patterson Street Ward 16 Applicant: Kathleen M. Smith
Article(s): Art. 65 Sec. 42 Conformity with Existing Building Alignment Art.65 Sec. 8 Use: Forbidden Two-family detached dwelling – Forbidden Article 65, Section 41 Off-Street Parking Regulations Article 65, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Lot Width Insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Lot Frontage Insufficient
Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories)
Article 65, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 65, Section 9.2 Dim Regs: Location of Main Entrance Second unit
Purpose: The owner seeks to subdivide the existing 6,092 SF+/ lot into two new lots. Lot A will be 3,361 SF +/ and maintain the existing structure. Lot B will be 2,731 SF +/ . See ERT1694292 for erection of new dwelling. [ePlan]
Case: BOA-1703866 Address: 99 Hutchings Street Ward 12 Applicant: Cedric Cooper
Article(s): Article 50, Section 44.13Two or More Dwellings on Same Lot You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 50, Section 29 Rear Yard Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations
Purpose: 1 of 2 buildings on the same lot in conjunction with ALT1684352
Case: BOA- 1695630 Address: 99R Hutchings Street Ward 12 Applicant: Cedric Cooper
Article(s): Article 50, Section 29 Front Yard Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations
Article 50, Section 29 Rear Yard Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations
Article 50, Section 44.13 Two or More Dwellings on Same Lot You need relief from the BOA for the said violations
Article 50, Section 29 Lot Frontage Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations
Purpose: Confirm occupancy as Carriage House/Garage and change occupancy to 1 Family. Convert an existing 2 story detached accessory carriage house into a 1 family dwelling. The carriage house is on the same lot as and is at the rear of an existing 3 family building (which is already being converted from a 2 family per the issued long form permit ALT1555715).
Case: BOA-1731880 Address: 134 Hampden Street Ward 8 Applicant: Bahlman Capital Group LLC
Article(s): Article 90 5 New Market 21st Century IDA; Table "A" USES Proposed use w/ accessory uses Conditional
Article 90 6 Max allowed stories exceeded Article 90 6 Max allowed height exceeded Article 90 6 Building lot coverage excessive
Purpose: Adaptive reuse of existing storage facility at 134 Hampden St portion of the Project Site from Records Warehouse to Self Storage Warehouse and a 6 story addition with +/ 32,327 GSF of floor area inc first floor retail, office and storage use on the upper five flrs at the 120 126 Hampden St portion. Article 80 (LPR) process is complete, the final combined building will have the single address 134 Hampden st. ALT1720845 created to Consolidate 4 existing parcels into 1single Lot. Existing parcel IDs = 0800823000, 0800824000, 0800825000, 0800826000 (PW)
Case: BOA- 1716327 Address: 263 Clarendon Street Ward 5Applicant: 263 Clarendon Street, by Sea Dar Construction
Article(s):Article 20 Section 4 Rear Yards in H Districts Insufficient rear yard setback Art. 13 Sec. 13 1Maximum F.A.R. has been exceeded Art. 23 Sec. 01Off street parking requirements Insufficient parking (per submissions)
Art. 08 Sec. 03 Conditional Uses Elementary school Conditional use Art. 32 Sec. 04 GCOD Applicability
Purpose: Complete renovations. Application for refusal letter with nominal fee request. Changing Lodging to Elementary School and Offices
Case: BOA-1683385 Address: 240-246 Commercial Street Ward 3Applicant: 240 Commercial Street LLC
Article(s): Article 54 Section 13 Rear yard required: 20' Proposed is insufficient for roof deck of unit #8
Article 54 Section 13 Max. building height allowed: 55’ Existing: 60' 3" Proposed: extension of non-conformity with roof decks and skylights. Article 54 Section 13 Open space required: 50 sqft per unit on 6 units (300 sqft) Units 7 and 8 have sufficient open space (roof decks) Art. 54 Section 18 Roof Structure and Building Height Restrictions Proposing roof decks. Art. 32 Sec. 04 GCOD Applicability Art. 54 Section 21 Off Street Parking Insufficient8 parking spaces required.
Purpose: To change occupancy from restaurant and offices to restaurant and 8 residential units; to erect 2 roof decks. eplan
Case: BOA#1683388 Address: 240-246 Commercial Street Ward 3Applicant: 240 Commercial Street LLC
Article(s): 9th 780 CMR 1011StairwaysAccess to roof decks shall be done through penthouse(s)
Purpose: To change occupancy from restaurant and offices to restaurant and 8 residential units; to erect 2 roof decks. eplan
Case: BOA- 1730230 Address: 3-7 Eden Street Ward 2Applicant: Tina Endicott
Article(s): Article 62, Section 8 Rear Yard Insufficient You need relief from the BOA
Article 62, Section 8 Floor Area Ratio Excessive You need relief from the BOA
Purpose: Combination of Parcel ID:0200969000 & 0200968000 to change occupancy to a 3 family dwelling. Renovate existing two family and add an attached 3rd unit townhouse with garage parking and private roof deck. Will add new fire alarm and sprinkler system with direct water line from the street. [ePlan]
Case: BOA-1719788 Address: 24 Washington Street Ward 2 Applicant: Christopher Jamison
Article(s): Art. 62 Sec. 29 Off street parking Design/Maneuverability Applicant will need to seek relief for the width of the curb cut of a driveway in a Residential Subdistrict shall be limited to no more than 12" (feet) [62-28.3(e)].
Article 62, Section 25 Roof Structure Restrictions Applicant will need to seek relief for the headhouse. Article 62, Section 7.4 Location of Garage Entrance Applicant will need to seek relief for the location of the entrance of the garage (rear lot line-Arrow St).
Purpose: New construction of 3860 single family at 24 Washington St. Finished basement, 2 car garage, two levels of living above grade and a roof deck with headhouse. e[Plans] filed. -
RE-DISCUSSION: 11:30AM
Case: BOA- 1598189 Address: 1A-1B Mystic Street Ward 2 Applicant: Vahid Nickpour
Article(s): Article 62, Section 12 Use: Conditional Two Family Detached Dwelling (Bsmt, & First Story) - Conditional
Article 62, Section 12 Use: Conditional Two Family Detached Dwelling (Second Story & Above) – Conditional
Article 62, Section 13 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 62, Section 13 Rear Yard Insufficient
Purpose: Erect a new 3-story, two-family (duplex), on newly created 2,643 sqft lot. Building features townhouse style, elevated window bays onto public way, and decks on first floor, second floor, & roof. See ALT1592346 for subdivision and related ERT1576723. Demolition of existing building to be filed under separate permit. [ePlan]
Case: BOA-1598199 Address: 223-225 Bunker Hill Street Ward 2 Applicant: Vahid Nickpour
Article(s): Article 62, Section 12 Use: Conditional 3F (Bsmt. & First Story) Conditional Article 62, Section 12Use: Conditional Townhouse (Bsmt. & First Story) Conditional Article 62, Section 12 Use: Conditional 3F (Second Story & Above) Conditional Article 62, Section 13 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 62, Section 13 Rear Yard Insufficient
Article 62, Section 29.2 Traffic Visibility Across Corner
Purpose: Construction of 3 story, 3-unit townhouse dwelling, on newly created 2,071 sqft lot. Building features roof decks and elevated window bays onto public way. See ALT1592346 for subdivision and related ERT1576719. Demolition of existing structure to be filed under separate permit. [ePlan]
Case: BOA-1677881 Address: 155R Princeton Street Ward 1 Applicant: Dean LaPrade
Article(s): Article 53 Section 57 Application of Dimensional Req 53-57-.12 - Dwelling behind a dwelling Article 53, Section 52 Roof Structure Restrictions Article 53, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Article 53, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient
Purpose: Change occupancy to include 3 Residential Units. Scope includes addition of 3-stories to existing 1-story structure to create (3) condos with roof deck directly on top of existing garage within newly created 3,500sqft lot. Also see ALT1349647 & ALT1483360 for subdivision. [ePlan]
Case: BOA-1677882 Address: 157 Princeton Street Ward 1 Applicant: Dean LaPrade
Article(s): Art. 53 Sec. 56 Off street parking insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 53, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient
Article 53, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient
Purpose: Subdivision of Parcel 0106656000 to create two separate lots. Lot 1 to be 3,500sqft used for conversion under ALT1404277. Lot 2 to be 1,500sqft for existing 3 Family to remain. [ePlan]
Case: BOA#1677886 Address: 157 Princeton Street Ward 1Applicant: Dean LaPrade
9th 780 CMR 1030 Emergency Escape and Rescue 1030.1 General. In addition to the means
of egress required by this chapter, provisions shall be made for emergency escape and rescue openings in Group R-2
occupancies in accordance with Tables 1006.3.2(1) and 1006.3.2(2) and Group R-3 occupancies. Basements and sleeping rooms below the fourth story above grade plane shall have at least one exterior emergency escape and rescue opening in accordance with this section. Where basements contain one or more sleeping rooms, emergency escape and rescue openings shall be required in each sleeping room, but shall not be required in adjoining areas of the basement. Such openings shall open directly into a public way or to a yard or court that opens to a public way. [Not enough separation from interior lot line (36" required) to be considered a safe unobstructed path to public way]
9th 780 CMR 705 Exterior Walls 705.8.1 Allowable area of openings. The maximum area of unprotected and protected openings permitted in an exterior wall in any story of a building.
Case: BOA-1482368 Address: 87 Morris Street Ward 1 Applicant: Carolina Linares
Article(s): Article 53, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient
Article 53, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 53, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient
Art. 53 Sec. 09.3 Location of Main Entrance Art. 53, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient
Article 27T 5 East Boston IPOD Applicability Article 32, Section 4.GCOD, Applicability
Purpose: Change of occupancy to a 3 family. Remodeling the basement into a new apartment. Scope also includes upgrades to life safety (FA/FP). [ePlan]
Case: BOA-#1482374 Address: 87 Morris Street Ward 1 Applicant: Carolina Linares
9th 780 CMR 705 Exterior Walls705.8.1 Allowable area of openings. The maximum area of unprotected and protected openings permitted in an exterior wall in any story of a building shall not exceed the percentages specified in Table 705.8. [New/enlarged openings with less than 3ft separation from interior lot lines.] 9th 780 CMR 1030Emergency Escape and Rescue 1030.1 General. In addition to the means of egress required by this chapter, provisions shall be made for emergency escape and rescue openings in Group R 2 occupancies in accordance with Tables 1006.3.2(1) and 1006.3.2(2) and Group R 3 occupancies. Basements and sleeping rooms below the fourth story above grade plane shall have at least one exterior emergency escape and rescue opening in accordance with this section. Where basements contain one or more sleeping rooms, emergency escape and rescue openings shall be required in each sleeping room, but shall not be required in adjoining areas of the basement. Such openings shall open directly into a public way or to a yard or court that opens to a public way. [Only a 2.3ft exterior egress path provided, 36" (3ft) required at emergency egress
openings]
Purpose: Change of occupancy to a 3-family. Remodeling the basement into a new apartment. Scope also includes upgrades to life safety (FA/FP). [ePlan]
Case: BOA- 1575584 Address: 81 Lexington Street Ward 1 Applicant: James Christopher
Article(s): Art.53 Sec. 08 Use: ForbiddenMulti Family Dwelling Forbidden Article 53, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet)
Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 53, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive
Article 53, Section 57.2Conformity Ex Bldg Alignment Art. 53, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient
Article 53, Section 57.3 Traffic Visibility Across Corners
Purpose: Erect a 4 story (3 1/2 Zoning) multi family dwelling on newly created lot; 3,706sqft. Building consisting 7 residential units. Scope includes bike storage and rear decks. See ALT1553019 for subdivision. Demolition of existing building on separate permit. [ePlan]Case: BOA- 1709052 Address: 32 Saint Stephen Street Ward: 4 Applicant: Cameron merrill
Article(s): Article 66, Section 38 Roof Structure & Bldg. Height - Proposing headhouse
Purpose: Installation of rooftop bulkhead as per plans. This is related to permit ALT1491119.
Case: BOA- 1697496 Address: 12R Union Avenue Ward: 11 Applicant: Shane A O’Brien
Article(s): Article 55, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 55, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient
Article 55, Section 09 Bldg. Height Excessive (Feet)
Purpose: Construct detached pool house at rear of lot. -
INTERPRETATION: 12:00 PM
Case: BOA- 1732190 Address: 23 Wachusett Street Ward 18 Applicant: Felix Sanchez
Article(s): Art. 09 Sec. 01 Reconstruction/Extenion of Nonconfroming Bldg. Article 69, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 69, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 69, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient
Article 69, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 69, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient
Purpose: The petitioner seeks a determination that the Inspectional Services Department erred in issuing a refusal letter citing Article 9-1-Reconstruction extension of nonconforming building, Article 69-9-Floor area ratio excessive, Article 69-9-Usable open space insufficient, Article 69-9-Front yard insufficient, Article 69-9-Side yard insufficient, Article 69-9-Rear yard insufficient. -
INTERPRETATION/RE-DISCUSSION: 12:00 PM
Case: BOA-1704440 Address: 944 Saratoga Street Ward 1 Applicant: CBE 944 Saratoga Street, LLC
Article(s): Article 53, Section 7.2 EB Neighborhood Business Dimensional Regulations Building Height (Stories) Excessive Article 53, Section 7.2 EB Neighborhood Business Dimensional Regulations Building Height (Feet) Excessive Article 53, Section 29.1 Conformity with Existing Bldg Alignment Article 25A Section CFROD Applicability Art. 25 Sec. 5 Flood Hazard Districts
Purpose: This petitioner seeks a determination that the Inspectional Services Department erred in issuing a
refusal letter citing Article 53-29.1 – Conformity with existing building alignment, Article 53-7.2 – Building Height (Feet) – Excessive, Article 53-7.2 – Building Height (Stories) – Excessive .FOR THE BOARD OF APPEAL
Case: BOA-1689794 Address: 62-66 Condor Street Ward 1 Applicant: Condor Nay, LLC
Article(s): Article 53, Section 10.2 Dimension Regulations (Waterfront) Building Height (Feet) Excessive Article 53, Section 10.3 Waterfront Open Space Requirements Article 53, Section 10.4.a Waterfront Yard Area Measurements Article 53, Section 10.4.b Setback Requirements Article 53, Section 29.1 Conformity with Existing Bldg Alignment Article 25A Section4 CFROD Applicability
Purpose: Erect a new 5 story Mixed Use Building on newly created lot with thirty six (36) Multi Family residential units, three (3) Retail on ground floor (core/shell) and below grade parking, as per plans. Building features amenity space, balconies, and common roof deck. See ALT1655420 for subdivision. Existing building to be razed under separate permit. [ePlan] SPR
Case: BOA- 1685296 Address: 265-269 Maverick Street Ward 1 Applicant: 265 Maverick, LLC
Article(s) Article 53, Section 5.3 Dimensional Regulations Building Height (Stories) Excessive Article 53, Section 5.3 Dimensional Regulations Building Depth (Feet) Excessive Article 25A Section 4 CFROD Applicability Article 25, Section 5 Flood Plain Regulations Article 32, Section 4.GCOD, Applicability Art. 53 Sec.25 Roof Structure Restrictions
Purpose : The petitioner seeks a determination that the Inspectional Services Department erred in issuing a refusal letter citing Article 53-25 – Roof Top Restrictions; Article 53-5.3 – Building Height (Stories) – Excessive ; and Article 53-5.3 – Building Height (Feet) – Excessive.