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Zoning Advisory Board of Appeal hearing

The subcommittee is holding a hearing on January 23, 2020, at 5 p.m.

The Boston Zoning Code has information on the Articles and definitions of terms in this agenda

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. HEARINGS: 5 p.m.

    Case: BOA-1027566  Address: 171 Lexington Street Ward:  1 Applicant: Mark Richards

    Article(s): 53(53-6) 53(53-9)

    Purpose: Complete Renovations to existing basement begun by previous owner and change occupancy from 1 to 2 family.

     

    Case: BOA-1014461  Address: 10 Austin Street Ward: 2 Applicant: Kathy Harney

    Article(s): 62(62-25) 62(62-8)

    Purpose: Build roof deck on existing rubber roof.

     

    Case: BOA-9982243  Address: 5-7 Thornton Street Ward: 9  Applicant: Joshua Rose-Wood

    Article(s): 50(50-29: Insufficient side yard setback, Insufficient rear yard setback & Insufficient front yard setback) Purpose: Confirm occupancy as 2 family. 3rd Floor Addition; Replace Exterior Cladding and Insulation; Interior Modifications to Accommodate Addition; Electrical, Plumbing and Finishes as Required.

     

    Case: BOA-1024539  Address: 32 Jamaica Street Ward: 11 Applicant: Nina Reis

    Article(s): 55(55-9: Front yard insufficient & Side yard insufficient)

    Purpose: Rebuilding enclosed new porch in existing porch location. Exact same footprint 6'x18'.

     

    Case: BOA-1021322  Address: 21 Virginia Street Ward: 13  Applicant: Aaron Larget-Caplan

    Article(s): 65(65-9)

    Purpose: Expand existing living space existing when purchased in 2009.

     

    Case: BOA-1004055  Address: 20-22 Spaulding Street Ward:  16 Applicant: Robert Bankowski

    Article(s): 69(69-9: Excessive F.A.R. (1732.5 sf max), # of allowed stories exceeded (2.5 story max), Insufficient side yard setback (9' min. required) & Insufficient rear yard setback (29'-2" min required)) 

    Purpose: Extending Living area in the Attic and Construct left and right Dormers to include a third floor deck.

     

    Case: BOA-1009206  Address: 76 Wheatland Avenue Ward: 17 Applicant: Ameika Walsh

    Article(s): 65(65-9)

    Purpose: Extend living space into the basement-family room, laundry room/storage & full bathroom.

     

    Case: BOA-1014369  Address: 10 Hale Street Ward: 18  Applicant: Kevin Zhang

    Article(s): 69(69-29) 69(69-8) 69(69-9: Floor area ratio excessive & Side yard insufficient) 69(69-9.3)

    Purpose: Change of occupancy from 1F to 2 Family dwelling.

     

    Case: BOA-1023224  Address: 170 Sherrin Street Ward:  18 Applicant: Michael Stallings

    Article(s): 69(69-9: Side yard insufficient & Rear yard insufficient)

    Purpose: Construct 2 story 16x30' addition.

     

    Case: BOA-1003353  Address: 48 Saint John Street Ward: 19 Applicant: Recreate Properties, LLC

    Article(s): 55(55-9)

    Purpose: To extend living space into basement area per plan to amend ALT947580.

     

    Case: BOA-1003355  Address: 48 Saint John Street Ward: 19 Applicant: Recreate Properties, LLC

    Article(s): 55(55-40) 55(55-40.5d)

    Purpose: Curb cut and parking for 2 cars on Rockview Street side of property. This side of the street does not have street parking.

     

    Case: BOA-1017258  Address: 166 Bellevue Street Ward: 20 Applicant: Paul Abelite

    Article(s): 56(56-39) 56(56-8)

    Purpose: House Renovation to existing structure, demolition of rear structure, and addition of New Living area. Add 3 off street parking.

     

    Case: BOA-1007727  Address: 295 Bellevue Street Ward: 20 Applicant: Adam Maguire

    Article(s): 56(56-8: Floor area ratio excessive, Front yard insufficient, Rear yard insufficient & Side yard insufficient) Purpose: Construct 2-story side with garage below and rear addition. Propose covered porch to existing single family residence.

     

    Case: BOA-1007434  Address: 40 Church Street Ward: 20  Applicant: Douglas Wohn

    Article(s): 56(56-8: Floor area ratio excessive, Bldg height excessive (stories) & Side yard insufficient)

    Purpose: New Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing, Foundation of left side extension, Siding Windows, Flooring, Kitchen, Baths. Works also include front and rear dormers and extending living space into basement. Remodel to existing SFR..in conjunction with SF991275. ZBA.

     

    Case: BOA-1017199  Address: 43 Lasell Street Ward: 20 Applicant: Matthew Murphy

    Article(s): 56(56-8)

    Purpose: Construct 9'x15'3 one-story addition.

     

    Case: BOA-1012912  Address: 46 Bellamy Street Ward: 22 Applicant: Eamon Geoghegan

    Article(s): 51(51-9: Front yard insufficient & Side yard insufficient)

    Purpose: Add attached 2 car garage with storage, add new front deck, and add covered and open rear deck. Change occupancy to include 2 car garage.

     

    Case: BOA-1026659  Address: 53 Collidge Road Ward: 22  Applicant: Charles Domners

    Article(s): 51(51-9: Floor area ratio excessive, Building height (# of stories) excessive & Usable open space insufficient) 51(51-56)

    Purpose: Gut / renovate existing Single Family Home and convert to a Two ( 2 ) Family Dwelling.  Expand Living space into Basement.  Construct new dormer at Attic Level.  Expand Living space into Attic Level.

     

    Case: BOA-1013475  Address: 24R Winship Street Ward: 22  Applicant: Jeanne Buccelli

    Article(s): 51(51-9: Floor area ratio excessive, Front yard insufficient & Rear yard insufficient)

    Purpose: Confirm occupancy for single-family dwelling. Construct new addition.

  2. HEARINGS/RE-DISCUSSION: 5 p.m.

    Case: BOA-1009854 Address: 135 School Street  Ward:  11 Applicant: Maya Gaul

    Article(s): 55(55-9: Floor Area Ratio Excessive; Usable Open Space Insufficient) 55(55-9.3) 

    Purpose: Proposed to convert an existing one family into two family.

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