Zoning Advisory Board Of Appeal Hearing
The subcommittee meeting is holding a virtual hearing on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 5 p.m.
Please be advised of the following appeals to be heard on November 6, 2025, beginning at 5 p.m. and related announcements. All matters listed on this November 6, 2025, hearing agenda have been noticed in accordance with the Enabling Act.
Please be advised of the following participation instructions: The November 6, 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 the online meeting. You may also participate by phone by calling into the Zoom Webinar at 1-305-224-1968 and entering the Webinar ID: 850 9180 1297 followed by # when prompted.
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Discussion Topics
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HEARINGS: 5:00 P.M
Case: BOA- 1759609 Address: 72 Leyden Street Ward: 1 Applicant: BBEMP LLC
Article(s): Art.53 Sec.08 Use Forbidden
Purpose: To confirm occupancy of a three family; plans and short form permit included for reference.
Case: BOA-1772272 Address: 364 Main Street Ward: 2 Applicant: ISAMU KANDA
Article 62, Section 7 Floor Area Ratio Excessive
Purpose: Confirm use as a one family dwelling and extend living space into the existing basement, including new mechanicals. No structural work proposed.
Case: BOA-1783484 Address: 100 City Hall Plaza Ward: 3 Applicant: Allan Rodriguez
Article(s): Art. 06 Sec. 04 Other Protectional Conditions 6 .4 Other Condition Necessary as Protection. Remove
the proviso to this petitioner only from prior ZBA case for a 36A take out use.
Purpose: Remove the proviso to this petitioner only from prior ZBA case for a 36A take out use. We are renovating the
restaurant and adding outdoor seating for 8 patrons. This is in conjunction with ALT 1735079.
Case: BOA- 1702910 Address: 93 Charter Street Ward: 3 Applicant: Tessa A Hadlock
Article(s) Art. 54 Section 18 Roof Structure and Building Height Restrictions
Purpose: Install stairs to headhouse and railing on head house from existing roof deck.
Case: BOA-1759889 Address: 18 Rutland Square Ward: 4 Applicant: Erben Partners, LLC
Article(s): Art. 65 Sec. 64 34 Restricted Roof Structure District Applicant needs to seek relief to build a roof deck.
Purpose: Install of roof deck per architects drawings. All interior work & skylight captured under original ALT1415839.
Case: BOA-1742622 Address: 917 East Broadway Ward: 6 Applicant: Brandon and Brenna Beck
Article 68, Section 8 Side Yard Insufficient Article 68, Section 8 Rear Yard Insufficient
Art 68 Sec 29 Roof Structure Restrictions Art. 68 Sec. 33 Off Street parking Req.
Purpose: Change occupancy from Office to single family residential. Finish basement with living room, gym and bathroom. Addition on top of the garage and extending 2nd floor to connect with the addition. All fees paid on short form applications SF1683893 & SF1710070
Case: BOA-1750660 Address: 78 Harbor View Street Ward: 13 Applicant: Hongchau Vong
Article 65, Section 41 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Exceeds total allowable accessory parking spaces
Article 65, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient
Purpose: Perform a 10' curb cut in front of the proposed driveway area (located on one side of the residential home) according to the driveway permit plan.
Case: BOA-1710454 Address: 118 Bowdoin Street Ward: 14 Applicant: Alemayehu S Urga
Article (s): Art. 65 Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 65 Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient
Purpose: Finish basement Amendment to ALT1381708
Case: BOA-1749143 Address: 29 Aldworth Street Ward: 19 Applicant: Genna Weinstein and Jonathan Paul
Article 55, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive
Purpose: Second floor & attic conversion renovation of Unit 2 in this two-family home. The project consists of extending living space into the attic and opening up the second floor, new kitchen and stairs to attic, the attic will inhabit a primary bedroom, dressing area and bathroom. Two dormers are added for the conversion to the primary suite. The existing back porch will be re done for both units, opening up porch on the second floor to accommodate a second means of egress with direct exterior access to grade level from Unit 2.
Case: BOA- 1766722 Address: 61 Lila Road Ward: 19 Applicant: 61 Lila Road Nominee Trust
Article 55, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 55, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 55, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive
Purpose: Design and documentation of a new double level rear sunroom addition, reconfiguring of kitchen, and new stair.
Case: BOA- 1766114 Address: 8 Preston Road Ward: 20 Applicant: Maura and Eric Waxwood
Article(s) Art. 56 Sec. 08 Floor Area Ratio excessive
Purpose: Extension of living space into the basement. Creating a bathroom, living area, gym and mudroom. Renovation to basement per attached plans.
Case: BOA-1721220 Address: 128 Gardner Street Ward: 20 Applicant: Darlene H Musto
Article(s): Art. 56, Section 7 Use: Forbidden Art. 56, Section 8 Dimensional Regulations 3. Location of Main Entrance
Article 56, Section 8 Lot Width Insufficient Article 56, Section 8 Lot Frontage Insufficient
Article 56, Section 8 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 56. Section 8 Side Yard Insufficient Art. 56 Sec. 39 Off street parking requirements
Purpose: Change of occupancy from single family to two family to include renovations per plans attached. 2 1/2 story front and rear unit as per plans.
Case: BOA-1757994 Address: 51 to 53 Brookline Avenue Ward: 21 Applicant: Orange Barrel Media, LLC Article 11, Section 7 Electronic Signs Conditional
Purpose: Install a new electronic sign located above the roof of the building in compliance with Section 11 7 of the Zoning Code. -
RE-DISCUSSION: 5:00 P.M
Case: BOA- 1769103 Address: 26 Windom Street Ward: 22 Applicant: Marguerite Roberts
Article(s): Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient
Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive
Purpose: Construct a two-story rear addition to the existing single-family home.