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Beacon Hill Architectural Commission

The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 5 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 link or calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering meeting id # 850 3726 8060. You can also submit written comments or questions to BeaconHillAC@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. Design Review

    APP # 21.0816 BH   46 W. CEDAR STREET

    Proposed Work:  At rear of property, demolish ell and existing roof deck to reconstruct roof deck and el. Replace front dormer window, approve shoe scraper that are currently violations.

    APP # 21.0949 BH  INTERSECTION OF BEACON & PARK STREET (Sidewalks)

    Proposed Work: Install bump out and ADA accessible ramp at intersection of Park and Beacon Street. Replace brick sidewalk in front of Capitol building.

    APP # 20.0695 BH  18 PHILLIPS STREET (PREVIOUSLY HEARD ON 4-15-2021)

    Proposed Work: New walkway lighting. (Removed by Applicant)

    APP # 21.0636 BH   63 CHESTNUT STREET (PREVIOUSLY HEARD ON 4-15-2021)

    Proposed Work: Replace existing shutters with historic reproductions

    APP # 21.0950 BH   119 TREMONT STREET

    Proposed Work:  Replace metal downspout brackets and supports with painted copper supports.

    APP # 21.0939 BH   42 IRVING STREET

    Proposed Work: Rebuild dormer sides to within 12” of existing width to ensure structural integrity, rebuild front wood paneling, clad rebuilt dormer sides with slate shingles, replace existing shutters and hardware (where necessary) with replacements in kind, new door entry light. (See Additional Work Items Under Administrative Review).

    APP # 21.0951 BH   58 TEMPLE STREET

    Proposed Work: Replace non-historic glazed glass with historically appropriate etched glass.

    APP # 21.0838 BH   34 IRVING STREET

    Proposed Work: Remove roof deck to replace rubber roof. Replace roof deck in exact same location.  

    APP # 21.0952 BH   68 CHESTNUT STREET

    Proposed Work: Replace two garden level casement windows.

    APP # 21.0953 BH   28 PINCKNEY STREET

    Proposed Work: Install small fixed panel above garage door, reduce height of garage door (as installed).

    APP # 21.0954 BH   23 BRIMMER STREET

    Proposed Work: At rear level four, replace rear door and transom light.  

    APP # 21.0955 BH   97 MOUNT VERNON STREET

    Proposed Work: New store sign, paint door and surround black.

  2. ADVISORY REVIEW

    ADV. REVIEW 1:                 17 LOUISBURG SQUARE

    Proposed Work: Modify window openings on front façade.  

  3. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

    APP # 21.0956 BH   9 ANDERSON STREET: Repoint front façade up to level two. Mortar will be 1 part Portland cement, 1 part lime and 5 ½ parts fine sand.

    APP # 21.0957 BH   43 ANDERSON STREET: Repoint front façade. Mortar will be type “O”.

    APP # 21.0958 BH   37 BEACON STREET: At front façade, level 1, replace three (non-historic), 8 over 8, wood windows with three, wood, 8 over 8, true divided light windows.

    APP # 21.0959 BH   30 BRIMMER STREET: Remove, restore, repaint existing iron perimeter fence.  

    APP # 21.0960 BH  76 CHESTNUT STREET: Repaint front entryway and door in kind; Wall;  Putnum Ivory, Doors; Essex Green, Stairs; black, Ceiling; white.

    APP # 21.0961 BH   28 GARDEN STREET: Install snow guards.

    APP # 21.0962 BH   10 HANCOCK STREET At front façade, level 1, replace two, (non-historic) 6 over 6, wood windows with two, 6 over 6, wood windows.

    APP # 21.0838 BH   34 HANCOCK STREET: Replace aluminum clad windows and doors in kind.    

    APP # 21.0964 BH  41 IRVING STREET (ADJACENT): New tree guard (approved design).

    APP # 21.0939 BH   42 IRVING STREET: Repoint brick facade and chimney where necessary to match existing, replace existing lintels and sills with sandstone to match existing, Replace existing asphalt roof shingles with slate shingles, and replace existing gutter and downspout to match existing (copper). (See Additional Work Items Under Design Review).

    APP # 21.0965 BH   59 MOUNT VERNON STREET: Cut and repoint lintels and sills on first and second floors, mortar to match existing.

    APP # 21.0966 BH  85 MOUNT VERNON STREET: Repoint south and east elevations in kind, replace wooden sills in kind with mahogany replacements, repaint window sashes, cornices and pilasters with BM HC 79, Sills and casings will be painted HC-83.

    APP # 21.0967 BH   83 MOUNT VERNON STREET: Label granite blocks, remove cast iron fence, reset granite blocks back to their original location. Reinstall iron fence in original location. Repaint fence BM semi-flat black.

    APP # 21.0968 BH  97 MOUNT VERNON STREET: Remove, repair, repaint, and reinstall shutters.

    APP # 21.0969 BH  20 WEST CEDAR STREET: Repair and repaint shutters (BM-Black HC190). Repaint lintels and sills, replace chimney caps and flue sentinels, and install snow guard.

  4. RATIFICATION OF 4/15/2021 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
  5. VOTE FOR 2021 CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR POSITIONS
  6. STAFF UPDATES
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