Back Bay Architectural Commission
The Commission will hold its next monthly public hearing virtually on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom Meeting or calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering meeting id # 963 2732 5259. You can also submit written comments or questions to BackBayAC@boston.gov.
Discussion Topics
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Violations Committee - 4:30pm
VIO.25.0976 270 CLARENDON STREET:
Violation: At rear elevation unapproved removal of tree and construction of wood platform.
CONTINUED FROM 6-11-2025 HEARING
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Design Review Public Hearing
Ratification of 6-11-2025 and 7-9-2025 public hearing minutes
APP # 25.1044 BB 273 NEWBURY STREET:
Proposed Work: At the front patio area install a vintage truck from 7-1-2025 to 10-31-2025 to display merchandise.
APP # 25.1006 BB 66 MARLBOROUGH STREET:
Proposed Work: At the garden area install a Little Free Library.
APP # 26.0068 BB 11 MARLBOROUGH STREET:
Proposed Work: At roof revise design of previously approved roof deck, access hatch and mechanical equipment.
APP # 25.1047 BB 339 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE:
Proposed Work: At roof construct penthouse addition and front and rear decks, and install mechanical equipment.
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Administrative Review/Approval
APP # 26.0064 BB 173 BEACON STREET: At front facade repair masonry.
APP # 26.0013 BB 206 BEACON STREET: Replace four fourth-story windows with historically appropriate windows.
APP # 26.0057 BB 250 BEACON STREET: At rear elevation replace seven fourth floor non-historic windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 26.0046 BB 414 BEACON STREET: At front facade replace six one-over-one wood windows in-kind.
APP # 26.0055 BB 483 BEACON STREET: At seventh floor replace six one-over-one windows with one-over-one aluminum-clad windows.
APP # 26.0061 BB 483 BEACON STREET: At eighth floor replace seven one-over-one windows with one-over-one aluminum-clad windows.
APP # 26.0020 BB 777 BOYLSTON STREET: At front facade install awning.
APP # 26.0066 BB 777 BOYLSTON STREET: At front facade install furnishings at existing outdoor dining patio.
APP # 26.0002 BB 827 BOYLSTON STREET: At front facade and rear elevation repair existing fire escapes.
APP # 26.0070 BB 939 BOYLSTON STREET: At front facade install handrail at existing ramp.
APP # 26.0003 BB 180 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At front facade replace eight eighth-story six-over-nine wood windows in-kind.
APP # 26.0056 BB 205 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At front facade replace three third-story one-over-one wood windows in-kind.
APP # 26.0043 BB 260 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At rear elevation replace three fourth-story two-over-two wood windows in-kind.
APP # 26.0062 BB 397 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At front facade installation of metal railings at window wells.
APP # 26.0065 BB 321 DARTMOUTH STREET: At roof replace existing deck, black rubber membrane roof and slate in-kind.
APP # 26.0060 BB 5 FAIRFIELD STREET: At roof replace black rubber membrane roof in-kind.
APP # 26.0008 BB 6 GLOUCESTER STREET: Replace six second-story wood windows in-kind.
APP # 25.1013 BB 3 GLOUCESTER STREET: At roof replace install heat pump.
APP # 26.0049 BB 190 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At non-historic rear addition remove skylight and refurbish/replace in-kind existing windows.
APP # 26.0073 BB 241 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At roof replace black rubber membrane roof in-kind.
APP # 26.0069 BB 254 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At roof replace deck and black rubber roofing in-kind.
APP # 26.0015 BB 365 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At side elevation replace one third-story one-over-one aluminum window with a one=over-one wood window.
APP # 26.0059 BB 416 MARLBOROUGH STREET: Replace seven first-story one-over-one wood windows in-kind.
APP # 26.0027 BB 435 MARLBOROUGH STREET: Replace four third-story thirteen-over-one wood windows in-kind.
APP # 26.0012 BB 69 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace existing wall sign.
APP # 26.0019 BB 158 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade repair and repaint wood storefront, repair masonry, add silcock and repair concrete sidewalk.
APP # 26.0006 BB 248 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace wall sign at lower retail space.
APP # 26.0044 BB 279 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade install wall sign. -
Advisory Review
- Staff Updates
- Projected Adjournment - 7:00pm