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Boston Landmarks Commission hearing 12/10/2019

The commission will hold its monthly design review public hearing on Tuesday, December 10, 2019.

Use Congress Street as an entrance/exit after 5:30 p.m.

Public testimony begins at

Discussion Topics

  1. Design Review - 4 p.m.

    20.592.171  545 Washington Street (aka 543-547 Washington Street) Bijou Theater/Amusement Center: At front façade replace signage, install additional signage, and replace non-historic first-story fixed-windows with operable windows.

    20.588 MHT  2 Worthington Street: Replace existing non-historic aluminum windows with wood two-over-two windows; replace asphalt shingle roof with slate; install copper gutters and downspout; restore wood elements at roof soffit; restore front entry doors; install window well for egress; replace concrete front entry steps with marble treads and risers; and re-coat masonry.

    20.609.26 250 Franklin Street (aka 30 Pearl Street) Langham Hotel/Federal Reserve Bank: Temporary encapsulation of failing sealants and windows and window frames.

    20.573.229.07    Charles River Esplanade: Construction of seasonal shade canopy on Community Boating Pier.

    20.587.229.07    Charles River Esplanade: Construction of temporary operational center at location of former Lee Pool Complex.

    20.587.229.07    Charles River Esplanade: Improvements to Miriam and Sidney Stoneman Playground including: installation of bike racks, replacement of broken pavers, installation of accessible musical instruments, installation of bench, replacement of broken equipment, replenish wood fiber safety surface, and expand borders of play area.

     

  2. Administrative Review/Approval

    20.490.66 55 Union Street, Blackstone Block: At front façade and rear elevation replace deteriorated window lintels with cast stone; and at rear elevation re-point masonry.

     

  3. Business Hearing - 6 p.m.

    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 earlier in the evening in the same location.

    2. Review and ratification of meeting minutes from 11/26/2019.

    3. Vote for BLC representative to the Community Preservation Commission.

    4. Discussion and vote to accept National Register of Historic Places Criteria Statement for the Tileston House at 13 River Street, Lower Mills, Dorchester, MA

    5. Preliminary Hearing: Petition #266.19

    Discussion and vote to accept for further study a petition to designate the Tileston House, 13 River Street, Lower Mills, Dorchester, MA as a Boston Landmark 



    6. Updates

  4. Projected Adjournment - 7:30 p.m.
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