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Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing

The January 31, 2023, hearing will be held virtually via video teleconference and telephone via the Zoom Webinar event platform.

Please be advised of the following appeals to be heard on January 31, 2023, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and related announcements. All matters listed on this January 31, 2023, hearing agenda have been noticed in accordance with the enabling act.

Please be advised of the following participation instructions: The January 31, 2023, 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 our online meeting. You may also participate by phone by calling into the Zoom Webinar at 301-715-8592 and entering the Webinar ID: 996 0844 0932 followed by # when prompted.

If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please sign up online. Provide your name, address, the address and/or BOA number of the appeal on which you wish to speak, and if you wish to speak in support of or opposition to the project.

For individuals who need translation assistance, please notify the Board at least 48 hours in advance either by signing up online, calling 617-635-4775, or emailing zba.ambassador@boston.gov.

The ZBA Ambassador will be available within the Zoom Webinar Event from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. to answer questions about ZBA procedures and offer instructions on how to participate in the hearing via Zoom. Questions and/or concerns can also be emailed to the ZBA Ambassador at zba.ambassador@boston.gov.

If you wish to offer comment within the meeting platform, please use the “Raise Hand” function that should appear on the bottom of your screen, if connected by computer or device, or dial *9, if connected by phone. On a computer or device, you will receive a request to unmute yourself from the event host. You must select yes before you can speak. On a phone, you will hear a prompt that the event host is asking you to unmute yourself. You must press *6 to unmute yourself before you can speak. Commenters will be asked to state their name, address and comment. Comments will be limited as time requires.

If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please log in to the hearing no later than 8:30 a.m. to ensure your connection is properly functioning. The hearing can also be viewed via livestream on the City’s website. Closed captioning is available.

Interested persons who are unable to participate in the hearing remotely may make an appointment to offer testimony. Please notify the Board at least 48 HOURS in advance either by calling 617-635-4775 or emailing isdboardofappeal@boston.gov for accommodations to be made.

Members of the community are strongly encouraged to help facilitate the virtual hearing process by emailing letters in support of or opposition to an appeal to zbapublicinput@boston.gov in lieu of offering testimony online or from BPDA board room. It is strongly encouraged that written comments be submitted to the board at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. When doing so, please include in the subject line the BOA number, the address of the proposed project, and the date of the hearing.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. APPROVAL OF THE HEARING MINUTES: 9:30AM

    December 8, 2022 & December 13, 2022

  2. EXTENSIONS: 9:30AM

    Case: BOA-881804 Address: 141-151 Condor Street Ward 1 Applicant: Jeffrey Drago, Esq

    Case: BOA-1102209 Address: 99-105 Fairmount Avenue Ward 18 Applicant: John Pulgini, Esq

    Case: BOA-979536 Address: 346-348 West Broadway Ward 6 Applicant: George Morancy, Esq

    Case: BOA-833835 Address: 6 General William H Devine Way Ward 7 Applicant: Patrick Mahoney, Esq

    Case: BOA -450351 Address: 1181-1183 Bennington Street Ward 1 Applicant: Richard Lynds, Esq

    Case: BOA -1050291 Address: 32 Orleans Street Ward 1 Applicant: Richard Lynds, Esq

    Case: BOA-1130385 Address: 33-35 Maverick Square Ward 1 Applicant: Richard Lynds, Esq

    Case: BOA-1085883 Address: 197 Chelsea Street Ward 1 Applicant: Richard Lynds, Esq

    Case: BOA -967386 Address: 95-101 Queensberry Street Ward 5 Applicant: Jessica Caamano, Esq

    Case: BOA -1093724 Address: 85 Regent Street Ward 9 Applicant: Thomas P. Miller, Esq

    Case: BOA -941393 Address: 25 Gerrish Street Ward 22 Applicant: Nicholas Zozula, Esq

    Case: BOA -941394 Address: 27 Gerrish Street Ward 22 Applicant: Nicholas Zozula, Esq

  3. BOARD FINAL ARBITER: 9:30AM

    Case: BOA -1295572 Address: 72 High Street Ward 2 Applicant: Ryan & Tiffany Gavin

  4. BUILDING CODE ONLY: 9:30AM

    Case: BOA#1421197 Address: 204-206 Cambridge Street Ward 3 Applicant: Monaz Shaikh

    Purpose:Amending ALT1183883 & A1306119 for inadequate basement ceiling height refused on final inspection by the ward Building Inspector.

    Violation: Violation Description:1208.2 Minimum Ceiling Height Violation Comments:

    1208.2 Minimum ceiling heights. Occupiable spaces, habitable spaces and corridors shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet 6 inches (2286 mm). Bathrooms, toilet rooms, kitchens, storage rooms and laundry rooms shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet (2134 mm). Prep area in Basement only has a height of 6'-2".

  5. HEARINGS: 9:30AM

    Case: BOA-1378873 Address: 24 West Tremlett Street Ward 17 Applicant: Michael Cohen

    Article(s): Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Art. 65 Sec. 08Forbidden - Dwelling units in Basement are forbidden Art. 55 Sec. 65 41 Off Street parking insufficient Art. 65 Sec. 08Forbidden - 4 family in a 3F 6000

    Purpose: Change occupancy from a 3 to a 4 family dwelling. (New unit in basement).



    Case: BOA-1369039 Address: 40 Elmont Street Ward 14 Applicant: Eric Zachrison

    Article(s):Article 65, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient

    Article 65, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet)

    Article 65, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories)

    Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 65, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient

    Art. 65 Sec. 41 Off street parking requirements

    Purpose: Build new two family building.



    Case: BOA-1285663 Address: 84 West Cottage Street Ward 13 Applicant: Paul Yu

    Article(s): Article 50 Section 28Use Regulations - Multi Family Dwelling Use : Forbidden

    Article 50, Section 29 Lot Area Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient

    Article 50, Section 29 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 50, Section 29 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories)

    Article 50, Section 29 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Article 50, Section 29 Usable Open Space Insufficient

    Article 50, Section 29 Front Yard Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Side Yard Insufficient Article 50, Section 29Rear Yard Insufficient

    Purpose : Erect new construction of Multi Family Dwelling (7 residential units) and 7 parking spaces on vacant lot.



    Case: BOA-1394043 Address: 8 Sawyer Avenue Ward 13 Applicant: James Christopher

    Article(s): Article 65, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient

    Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive

    Art.65 Sec. 8 Use: Forbidden - Multifamily use Forbidden Art. 65 Sec. 08Forbidden - Parking : Accessory use forbidden for multifamily Use Forbidden Art. 65 Sec. 42^Conformity with Existing Building Alignment

    Article 65, Section 32 NDOD Review Required

    Purpose: To Construct a new 5 unit three story building with off street parking as per the attached plans.



    Case: BOA1396648 Address: 19 Peverell Street Ward 13 Applicant: Peter Haranas

    Article(s): Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet)

    Purpose: Built a roof deck.



    Case: BOA-1409912 Address: 5 Worcester Square Ward 8 Applicant: Joel Rubiera

    Article(s): Article 64 Section 9Floor Area Ratio Excessive ( Stairway to Penthouse creates additional Gross Floor Area )

    Article 64 Section 9 Town House / Row House Extensions into Rear Yard. Proposed Deck is extending off the 2nd Floor Article 64, Section 34 Roof Structure Restrictions - Restricted Roof Structure Regulations. Proposed Penthouse Structure

    Purpose : Amend Permit ALT855714. Reconfigure different room sizes from original Plans on different levels. Construct new exterior Deck off 2nd Floor. Construct new staircase Penthouse and Private Roof Deck.



    Case: BOA-1351164 Address: 170 Old Colony Avenue Ward 7 Applicant: Timothy Johnson

    Article(s): Art. 08 Sec.07 Use: Conditional Art. 14 Sec. 1 Lot Area Insufficient Art. 14 Sec. 14 3Lot Width Insufficient

    Art. 14, Section 4 Lot Frontage Insufficient Art. 15 Section 1 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Art. 17 Sec. 01Usable open Space Insufficient Art. 18 Sec. 01 Front Yard Insufficient Art. 19 Section 1 Side Yard Insufficient Art. 23 Sec. 01Off street parking requirements Art. 13 Sec. 13 1Height excessive. table 13 M 1

    Purpose: Demolish existing structure and erect new 4-Story, 4-Unit Building w/garage and front balconies and building to be sprinklered as per plans submitted.



    Case: BOA -1398031 Address: 201 West Eighth Street Ward 7 Applicant: George Morancy

    Article(s): Article 68, Section 8 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet)

    Purpose : To add a roof deck to be used exclusively by unit 3 at 201 W 8th St in South Boston and to improve the access to the roof by replacing the alternating tread device with a normal stairwell. The size of the roof allows for large setbacks for this deck (as noted in the plans).



    Case: BOA -1415266 Address: 230-232 Silver Street Ward 6 Applicant: Mary Cerio

    Article(s):Article 68, Section 33 Off-Street Parking & Loading Req - No off street parking is provided

    Article 68, Section 8 Usable Open Space Insufficient

    Purpose : Change use/Occupancy of the dwelling from 2 residential units and a pet clinic to three residential units. Dwelling renovations to be built in accordance with architectural plans by Choo & Co Inc.



    Case: BOA-1396904 Address: 204 West Brookline Street Ward 4 Applicant: Meg Vaidya

    Article(s): Article 64, Section 9.4Town House/Row House Extension - Town House / Row House Extensions into Rear Yard

    Purpose : Construct a 6' deep bracket supported balcony off the 2nd level. Convert a window into a door for access to balcony.



    Case: BOA-1361465 Address: 272 East Eagle Street Ward 1 Applicant: FL Development LLC

    Article(s): Art. 10 Sec. 01Limitation of parking areas - Parking less than 5ft from side line. Article 27T 5East Boston IPOD Applicability Art. 53, Section 8 Use: Forbidden – MFR Article 53, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient

    Article 53, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 53, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 53, Section 57.2Conformity Ex Bldg Alignment - 9.5ft provided Art. 53, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient

    Purpose: Seeking to erect a new 4-story residential building with 6 units, rear balconies/terraces, and 6 parking spaces.

    Parking located on ground level within open-air garage and rear of property. Existing dwelling to be demolished under a separate permit.



    Case: BOA 1309297 Address: 1 Everett Street Ward 1 Applicant: Everett Development Partners LLC

    Article(s): Article 53 Section 8Use Regulations - Use: Multi family Dwelling: Forbidden Article 53 Section 8 Use Regulations - Use: Accessory Parking: Forbidden Article 53 Section 8Use Regulations - Use: Fitness Center: Forbidden Article 53 Section 8 Use Regulations - Use: Offices: Forbidden Article 53 Section 9Lot Area for Additional Dwelling Units Insufficient Article 53 Section 9Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 53 Section 9Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 53 Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 53, Section 56Off Street Parking & Loading Req - Off Street Parking Insufficient Article 53, Section 56Off Street Parking & Loading Req - Off Street Loading Insufficient

    Article 27T 5East Boston IPOD Applicability - East Boston Interim Planning Overlay DistrictApplicability

    Article 32, Section 4.GCOD, Applicability - Groundwater Conservation Overlay District Applicability

    Purpose : Demolish existing building. Erect a new 3 story Mixed Use Building. On the Ground Floor will be 3 Commercial spaces (a Fitness Center and Office Uses ). On Floors 2 & 3, will be all Residential Use consisting of 14 Dwelling Units. There will be private Roof Decks added as shown on plans. There will be 7 Off Street Parking spaces. Construction to be Steel/Concrete/Wood structure with EPDM flat roof. Building will be fully Sprinklered .



    Case: BOA -1411319 Address: 148 Falcon Street Ward 1 Applicant: 148 Falcon Street Realty Trust

    Article(s): Article 27T 5 East Boston IPOD Applicability Article 53 Section 8Use Regulations - MFR is a forbidden use in a 2F 2000 Sub district Article 53, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient

    Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories)

    Article 53, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 53, Section 52Roof Structure Restrictions - Proposed roof deck exceeds allowed building height.Article 53, Section 56Off Street Parking & Loading Req - Proposed off street parking in insufficient ( None provided)

    Purpose : Confirm occupancy as a two (2) family and change to a four (4) unit residential dwelling by adding a rear addition, renovating, extending living space into basement and adding rear and roof decks.

  6. HEARINGS:10:30AM

    Case: BOA-1405027 Address: 29 Orange Street Ward 20 Applicant: Ivan Hernandez

    Article(s): Art. 67 Sec. 09 Side Yard Insufficient Article 67, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive

    Purpose: Construct new two family townhouse per plans.



    Case: BOA -1417892 Address: 31 Wellington Hill Street Ward 14 Applicant: Angela Middleton

    Article(s): Art. 60 Sec. 09 Side yard insufficient Art. 60 Sec. 09 Rear yard insufficient Article 60 Section 40Off Street Parking & Loading Req

    Purpose: Curb Cut for 3 parking spaces.



    Case: BOA-1345655 Address: 11 Spring Garden Street Ward 13 Applicant: Chau Nguyen

    Article(s): Article 65, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient

    Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Article 65, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient

    Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 65, Section 9 Lot Frontage Insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Lot Width Insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient

    Purpose : Demolish existing, single family home and erect a four story, two family home per plans.



    Case: BOA-1386782 Address: 3381 Washington Street Ward 11 Applicant: We Serve Safely Inc.

    Article(s): Art. 09 Sec. 02 Nonconforming Use Change -Art. 55 Table C Residential uses Article 55, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient -Art. 2A within eight (8) feet of an accessory building Art. 55, Section 40 Off Street Parking Insufficient - Remove Parking spaces

    Purpose: Installation of a walk in refrigerator 10' W x 10' L x 8' H. Installing a metal storage container next to the walk in refrigerator to use as a dry storage. Both of these will be installed in the rear of the building in 1 of the 3 parking spaces.



    Case: BOA -1146747 Address: 9 Oswald Street Ward 10 Applicant: 9 Oswald LLC

    Article(s): Article 59, Section 7 Use Regulations - MFR is a forbidden use in a 3f 2000 Sub district Article 59, Section 8 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient Article 59, Section 8 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 59, Section 37 Off Street Parking & Loading Req - Off street parking is insufficient

    Purpose: Change use from a 3 family to a 4 family, utilizing existing living space in basement. New kitchen, some interior work. Upgrade sprinkler.



    Case: BOA-1409543 Address: 110 Buttonwood Street Ward 7 Applicant: Chayla White

    Article(s):Art. 09 Sec. 01 Reconstruction/Extenion of Nonconfroming Bldg - >25%-Forbidden Art. 65 Sec. 41 Off street parking requirements - Design-Space sizes/clear maneuvering areas Art. 65 Sec. 9 Excessive f.a.r. Art. 65 Sec. 9 Insufficient front yard setback Art. 65 Sec. 9 Insufficient side yard setback Art. 65 Sec. 9 # of allowed stories has been exceeded- 2.5 max Art. 65 Sec. 9 Max allowed height exceeded -35' max Art. 65 Sec. 08 Forbidden - Non conforming forbidden USE ancillary parking and easement access proposed for two motor vehicles at the rear of the adjacent neighboring lot -Forbidden. Art. 65 Sec. 08 Forbidden – MFR (8 unit dwelling in a two family sub-district) - Forbidden

    Purpose: Combine 110 & 114 Buttonwood into a newly created, 7,600 SF single lot to be known as 110 Buttonwood. Change occupancy from Three Family Dwelling to Multi family (8units).Construct new 4 story addition to existing structure. Propose 8 Off street parking & 2 ancillary parking spaces from 118 Buttonwood/u491357387 (SEE ALT1357386 for subdivision with easement and right of way access ) *Note: #110, #114 and #118 lots are all owned in common.



    Case: BOA -1411401 Address: 118 Buttonwood Street Ward 7 Applicant: Chayla White

    Article(s): Art. 65 Sec. 08 Forbidden - Ancillary parking of a forbidden use

    Purpose: Provide and grant access and easement for 2 ADDITIONAL ANCILLARY PARKING SPACES FROM 118 BUTTONWOOD in conjunction with 8 off street parking spaces behind 110 114 Buttonwood which is owned in common (SEE CORRESPONDING ALT to COMBINE 110 & 114 BUTTONWOOD INTO A NEWLY CREATED, 7,600 SF SINGLE LOT TO BE KNOWN AS 110 BUTTONWOOD and to CHANGE the OCCUPANCY FROM two

    detached dwelling with four units on the lot to one 8 unit multi family building by constructing a new additon per plans.



    Case: BOA-1333102 Address: 4-6 Woodville Park Ward 8 Applicant: Derrick Hobson

    Article(s): Article 50 Section 28Use Regulations - Use : Multi family Dwelling : Forbidden Article 50 Section 29 Lot Area for Additional Dwelling Units Insufficient Article 50 Section 29 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 50 Section 29 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 50 Section 29Rear Yard Insufficient Article 50, Section 43Off Street Parking & Loading Req - Off Street Parking Insufficient

    Purpose: Additional Dwelling Unit conversion from 2 Dwelling Units to 4 Dwelling Units in an existing 2 Family Duplex. Basements will be reconstructed into 2 bedroom Apartments. Egress doors and windows will be cut into the foundation. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and interior upgrades will be made, construct new rear deck and dormer.

    Extension of living space into the Attic for Units 1 & 2 (Dormers)



    Case: BOA-1272203 Address: 5 Parker Street Ward 2 Applicant: Yong Pei Xie

    Article(s): Art. 62 Sec. 25 Roof Structure Restrictions - Roof structures restricted district (Proposed addition is changing the profile of the existing roof line) Purpose: Proposed a 3 story addition to the left of an existing building and convert an existing one family into a three family.



    Case: BOA-1369296 Address: 131 Princeton Street Ward 1 Applicant: Abelar Coelho

    Article(s): Art. 27G E Boston IPOD Art. 53 Sec. 08 Forbidden -3 family use Art. 53 Sec. 09 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet)

    Art. 53 Sec. 09 Side yard insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Art. 53 Sec. 52 Roof Structure Restrictions Art. 53 Sec. 56^ Off street parking insufficient

    Purpose: Seeking to change the occupancy from a two family dwelling to a three family dwelling. Also to renovate including a rear addition.

  7. RECOMMENDATIONS: 11:00 AM

    Case: BOA-1363941 Address: 104-106 Trenton Steet Ward: 1 Applicant: Trenton Brooks Corner Realty Trust

    Article(s): Art. 09 Sec. 02 Nonconforming Use Change Art. 53, Section 8 Use: Forbidden - Local Retail (Convenience store)

    Purpose: Change use from a dry cleaners to a convenient store, as per plans.



    Case: BOA-1391407 Address: 7 Armory Street Ward: 2 Applicant: Kevin Joyce

    Article(s): Article 62, Section 8 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Art. 62 Sec. 19 Neighborhood Design Overlay Districts

    Art. 62 Sec. 25 Roof Structure Restrictions Art. 62 Sec. 24 Design Review - Art.80 2.1 NDOP review requirement

    Purpose: Confirm occupancy as a one family row house, extend living space into basement, increase width of existing dormer beyond 8 ft. and complete interior renovation.



    Case: BOA- 1408249 Address: 8 Armory Street Ward: 2 Applicant: Kevin Joyce

    Article(s): Article 62, Section 8 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 62, Section 8 Floor Area Ratio Excessive

    Article 62, Section 8 Lot Area Insufficient - RH 1500 required 1500s.f. for up 2 units. 3F 2000 required 2000s.f per 1 or 2 units Article 62, Section 25 Roof Structure Restrictions Art. 62 Sec. 19 Neighborhood Design Overlay Districts -NDOD design review Art. 62 Sec. 30.1Conformity of Bldg.Alignmnt

    Purpose: Confirm occupancy as one family row house dwelling, then renovate entire building as per plans filed herewith. Extend living space into basement, new front dormers, new rear egress stair. Building to be used as one family after renovations are completed.



    Case: BOA-1417588 Address: 101 Baldwin Street Ward: 2 Applicant: Sean Treacy

    Article(s): Article 62, Section 25 Roof Structure Restrictions

    Purpose: AMEND PERMIT ALT1359815. PHASE 2: Newly proposed roof per plans submitted.



    Case: BOA-1396700 Address: 140 Tremont Street Ward: 3 Applicant: 10 Temple Place, LP

    Article(s): Art. 06 Sec. 04 Other Protectional Conditions - Remove proviso to petitioner only

    Purpose: Removing proviso granted to that petitioner only. Acquiring existing fast food restaurant. Use/layout will stay the same, as a fast food burger restaurant. All we will be doing and branding the previous owners application.



    Case: BOA-1405814 Address: 647 Boylston Street Ward: 5 Applicant: Anders Cairns

    Article(s): Art. 08 Sec. 03 Conditional Uses - Applicant is applying for 36A for a Coffee Shop, which is a conditional use.

    Purpose: Interior renovation of an existing Commercial Business tenant space. Scope of work includes minor interior

    demolition, new walls, new doors, new millwork, new interior lighting, and new plumbing fixtures for Coffee shop use. No food to be prepared on site.



    Case: BOA-1349367 Address: 6 Park Lane Ward: 11 Applicant: Nathaniel Hafer & Taril Fultz

    Article(s): Article 55, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 55, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient

    Article 55, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 55, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive

    Purpose: Build out of existing third floor space to include a new dormer and exterior deck.



    Case: BOA-1344299 Address: 349 Savin Hill Avenue Ward: 13 Applicant: Chelsea Blanchar

    Article(s): Art. 65 Sec. 65 8 Floor Area Ratio excessive Article 65, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient

    Purpose : Unit 2 Remodel with dormer addition on 3rd floor



    Case: BOA-1359736 Address: 1236-1238 Dorchester Avenue Ward: 15 Applicant: Mitch Hayes

    Article(s): Article 65, Section 41Off Street Parking & Loading Req - 521 CMR 17.00: Restaurants

    521 CMR 17.2: At least 5% but not less than one, of the tables shall be accessible, be on an accessible route, and in compliance with the following.

    Purpose: Approved by the Licensing Board and extended our patio into the private parking lot, with approval from our landlord, in June 2020. Looking to get permanent approval and increase our capacity from 40 people, to 70 people.



    Case: BOA- 1396190 Address: 302-316 Bowdoin Street Ward: 15 Applicant: Wayne Atkinson

    Article(s): Art. 07 Sec. 03 Conditions for Variance - Remove proviso request "to petitioner only"

    Purpose: Remove Proviso and grant to this Petitioner Only.



    Case: BOA-1363414 Address: 132-138 Park Street Ward: 16 Applicant: Nadege Marcelin

    Article(s):Art.65 Sec.08 Conditional - Beauty Salon use

    Purpose: Add a beauty salon in an existing beauty supply at 1530 Dorchester Avenue .



    Case: BOA-1381353 Address: 301 Adams Street Ward: 16 Applicant: Manuel Da Rosa

    Article(s): Art. 06 Sec. 04 Other Protectional Conditions - Granted to this Petitioner only (Murat Han) for

    Art.8(8 7 36A) Condition Uses. #2920/2006

    Purpose: Remove proviso and grant this to petitioner only.



    Case: BOA- 1393784 Address: 45 Cedar Grove Street Ward: 16 Applicant: Robert Nicholas

    Article(s): Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive

    Purpose: Create bedroom by Installing window well and window as per plan in lower level which is at grade.



    Case: BOA-1411481 Address: 1724-1740 Dorchester Avenue Ward: 16 Applicant: Stefano Quaresima

    Article(s): Art. 06 Sec. 04 Other Protectional Conditions

    Purpose: Removing previous proviso for 1739 Dorchester Avenue



    Case: BOA-1395268 Address: 1017 River Street Ward: 18 Applicant: Mother’s for Justice and Equality

    Article(s): Article 69, Section 8 Use: Forbidden

    Purpose: Seeking to change the occupancy to offices for Mother's for Justice and Equality. No work to be done, existing

    conditions to remain.



    Case: BOA-1370974 Address: 378-380 Centre Street Ward: 19 Applicant: Douglas Salazar

    Article(s): Art. 08 Sec. 03 Conditional Uses

    Purpose: Remove proviso and grant to this petitioner only.



    Case: BOA-1384419 Address: 22 Myrtle Street Ward: 19 Applicant: Michael Judge

    Article(s): Article 55, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories)

    Purpose: Construct larger dormer (third floor), renovate bathrooms, upgrade central AC kitchen and other general carpentry. Includes plumbing and electrical.



    Case: BOA- 1386357 Address: 56 Boylston Street Ward: 19 Applicant: Jennifer & John Cavanaugh

    Article(s): Article 55, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient

    Purpose: Construction of a new rear deck.



    Case: BOA-1335230 Address: 510 East Eighth Street Ward: 7 Applicant: John Drago

    Article(s): Art 68 Sec 29 Roof Structure Restrictions - Modifying existing roof and increasing its height.

    Article 68, Section 8 Side Yard Insufficient Article 68, Section 8 Front Yard Insufficient

    Purpose: The project will include a general renovation of the entire historic home including reorganizing spaces and the addition of a third floor master suite. The project will also include design exploration for future roof deck access.



    Case: BOA-1368532 Address: 60 Chesterfield Street Ward: 18 Applicant: Tania Polanco

    Article(s): Article 69, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 69, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories)

    Article 69, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 69, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 69, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient

    Purpose: Renovation and addition.

  8. RE-DISCUSSIONS: 11:30 AM

    Case: BOA 1094129 Address: 4011-4019 Washington Street Ward 19 Applicant: Neal Gold [ARTICLE 80]

    Article(s):Article 67, Section 32 Off-Street Parking - Off street parking is insufficient

    Article 67, Section 33 Application of Dimensional Req - Traffic visibility across corner is insufficient Article 67, Section 12 Floor area ratio is excessive Article 67, Section 12 Building height in feet is excessive Article 67, Section 12 Building height in stories is excessive

    Purpose: Construct new mixed use property as per included plans. Property will be 19 residential units, a day care and a retail space. On site parking for 17 vehicles.

    Reason for Prior Deferral: The applicant requested a deferral to allow the team time to update their plans.



    Case: BOA-1386397 Address: 8 Rowena Street Ward 16 Applicant: Erik Krasowski

    Article(s): Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Art. 65 Sec. 60 8 3 Family Detached Dwelling, Forbidden

    Art. 65 Sec. 60 37 Off Street parking insufficient

    Purpose: Change occupancy from two family to three family. Convert basement into third unit.

    Reason for Prior Deferral: This case was deferred by the Board in hopes that elevations and plans are provided by the next hearings. More specifically the entrance, access, egress, and grade.



    Case: BOA- 1338514 Address: 6 Thwing Street Ward: 11 Applicant: Rufus Faulk

    Article(s): Article 10, Sec.1 Limitation of Area - Limitation of Area of Accessory Uses Article 50, Sec. 43 Off Street Parking & Loading Req –Location of Off Street Parking. Off Street Parking is not permitted in Front Yard Article 50, Se. 43 Off Street Parking & Loading Req - Off Street Parking Design / Maneuverability

    Purpose: Proposed Driveway Curb Cut and Off Street Parking for 2 cars.

    Reason for Prior Deferral: The first motion failed. Board member Aiken moved to defer this to the full board.



    Case: BOA -1369883 Address: 8-10 Mercer Street Ward 7 Applicant: Mark Little

    Articles Art. 68 Sec.08 Insufficient additional lot area per unit. Art 68 Sec 8 Excessive f.a.r. Art 68 Sec 8 Excessive building height in sub district Art 68 Sec 8 Insufficient open space Art 68 Sec 29 Roof Structure Restrictions - Parcel max allowed building height has been exceeded

    Purpose: Erect new four story building with five dwelling units, two fourth story decks, rear balconies at second and third stories, and 10 accessory off street parking spaces. (5 Stackers1/1) Parking access to be provided by driveway shared with 12 Mercer Street. 8 Mercer Street lot and 10 Mercer Street lot are being combined under ALT1056673. The purpose of this application is to convert the issued permit numbered ALT1056666(REVOKED) to an ERT permit, as the previously existing structure was damaged during reconstruction and was razed. All zoning relief was granted under ALT1056666 and BOA1066911 and is active and valid. (REVOKED) Zoning relief for 12 Mercer Street, for shared driveway, was granted under U491056686 and BOA1066917 and is active and valid. (Not yet issued)

    Reason for Prior Deferral: The applicant requested a deferral to allow time to make design changes and to meet with the community.



    Case: BOA-1330550 Address: 37 Jenkins Street Ward: 7 Applicant: Fatomech Carroll

    Article(s): Article 13, Section 1 Bldg Height Excessive Art. 13 Sec. 13 1 Floor Area Ratio Excessive

    Article 13, Section 1 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 13, Section 1 Usable Open Space Insufficient

    Purpose: Change use from a single family to a two family. Proposed additions and renovate, as per plans.

    Reason for Prior Deferral: Board member Barraza moved to defer this to the full board due to extensive changes. The Board would like BTD to comment on the proposal by the next hearing date.



    Case: BOA-1298133 Address: 1395-1405 Washington Street Ward 3 Applicant: The Walsh El, LLC [ARTICLE 80]

    Article(s): Art. 32 Sec. 04 GCOD Applicability Article 64, Section 18 Use: Conditional - Restaurant #1 Article 64, Section 18 Use: Conditional - Restaurant #2 Article 64, Section 18 Use: Conditional - Restaurant #3 Article 64, Section 19 Bldg. Height exceeding 70 ft. Article 64, Section 19 FAR exceeding 3.0 max. Article 64, Section 19 Dimensional Regulations - 64 19.2 Usable open space per 64 9 Article 64, Section 19 Dimensional Regulations - 64 19.2 Rear yard per 64 9 Article 64, Section 34 Roof Structure Restrictions Article 64, Section 36 Off Street Parking & Loading Req

    Purpose: Construction a new seven story, 35 multi family residential building, with core/shell ground floor local retail (1) and restaurants (3), per plans. Combine parcels 0306975000, 0306976000, 0306977000; see ALT1227446, ALT1222965, and ALT1222967. Demo existing one story building on a separate demo permit.

    Reason for Prior Deferral: The applicant requested a deferral to allow time to work out issues with abutters.



    Case: BOA- 1339787 Address: 17 Sheafe Street Ward 3 Applicant: HRE 3, LLC

    Article(s): Art. 54 Sec. 10 Excessive f.a.r. Art. 54 Sec. 10 Insufficient open space per unit Art. 54 Section 21 Off Street Parking Insufficient

    Purpose: Change Occupancy from a six (6) unit residential dwelling to a seven (7) unit residential dwelling and renovate as per plans.

    Reason for Prior Deferral: The applicant requested a deferral and it was granted.



    Case: BOA- 1376537 Address: 229 Maverick Street Ward 1 Applicant: 231 Maverick Street LLC

    Article(s): Art. 53 Sec. 52 Roof Structure Restrictions - Access to the roof deck shall be through a hatch, not through a penthouse. Art. 27G E Boston IPOD - Proposing an exterior alteration changing the cornice line and building height of an existing building.

    Purpose: Construct 14' x 14' roof deck and install spiral staircase for access. Install LVLs and other supports per the recommendations of the attached engineer affidavit. Maintain current building enclosure instead of adding 3rd floor balcony as originally proposed. Amendment to permit # ALT1076414.

    Reason for Prior Deferral: The applicant requested a deferral and it was granted.



    Case: BOA- 1327786 Address: 107 Marion Street Ward 1 Applicant: Dario Carvajal

    Article(s): Violation Comments Art. 09 Sec. 01 Extension of Non Conforming Use Art. 09 Sec. 02 Nonconforming Use Change Art. 53, Section 8 Use: Forbidden – MFR Art. 53, Section 8 Use: Forbidden - Basement unit Article 53, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 53, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 53, Section 52 Roof Structure Restrictions

    Art. 53, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient Article 27T 5 East Boston IPOD Applicability

    Purpose: Change the occupancy from a 3 family to a 4 family; new basement unit. Scope includes renovating the existing building, erecting new 3 story rear deck, and upgrades to life safety (FA/FP).

    Reason for Prior Deferral: The applicant requested a deferral to modify the plans.



    Case: BOA-1392663 Address: 437 Chelsea Street Ward 1 Applicant: Rkia Azraibi

    Article(s): Art. 53 Sec. 12 Rear Yard insufficient Art. 53 Sec. 12^ Floor area ratio excessive Art. 53 Sec. 12 Height Excessive Art. 53, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient Article 27T 5 East Boston IPOD Applicability

    Purpose: Raze the existing structure and erect a 4 unit residential dwelling with roof deck.

    Reason for Prior Deferral: The applicant requested a deferral to re-notice the proposal.

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