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Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing

The February 7, 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 February 7, 2023, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and related announcements. All matters listed on this February 7, 2023, hearing agenda have been noticed in accordance with the enabling act.

Please be advised of the following participation instructions: The February 7, 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. Please 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 approval.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. BOARD OFFICER ELECTION: 9:30AM

    Candidates:

    Chair – Sherry Dong

    Deputy Chair – Katie Whewell

    Secretary – Norm Stembridge

    Deputy Secretary – David Aiken

  2. EXTENSIONS: 9:30AM

    Case: BOA-1070807 Address: 150 River Street Ward 18 Applicant: John Pulgini

    Case: BOA-1079364 Address: 6 Oakhurst Street Ward 14 Applicant: Cambiz Raufi

    Case: BOA-1050294 Address: 382 Sumner Street Ward 1 Applicant: Doreen Amato

    Case: BOA-1069147 Address: 235-237 Condor Street Ward 1 Applicant: Lorene Schettino, Esq

    Case: BOA-773858 Address: 6 Evelyn Street Ward 14 Applicant: My Lam

    Case: BOA-1100097 Address: 3 Oakhurst Street Ward 14 Applicant: Jeff Drago, Esq

    Case: BOA-1100107 Address: 5 Oakhurst Street Ward 14 Applicant: Jeff Drago, Esq

  3. BOARD FINAL ARBITER: 9:30AM

    Case: BOA-906535 Address: 261 Bolton Street Ward 6 Applicant: Ryan Spitz, Esq

  4. HEARINGS: 9:30AM

    Case: BOA-1415291 Address: 62 Haynes Street Ward 1 Applicant: Lightning Realty, LLC

    Article(s): Art. 32 Section 9 GCOD Enforcement Art. 53 Sec. 08 Forbidden Art. 53 Sec. 09 Insufficient rear yard setback Art. 53 Sec. 09 Insufficient lot area per unit Art. 53 Sec. 09 Insufficient open space per unit Art. 53 Sec. 56 Off-Street Parking - Insufficient off street parking

    Purpose: Renovate existing structure and change occupancy from three (3) to four (4) units with roof decks for units 3 and 4.



    Case: BOA-1393437 Address: 38B-38 Fleet Street Ward 3 Applicant: MAF Irrevocable Trust, Christopher Flumara Trustee

    Article(s): Article 54, Section 9 Use Regulations - Conditional

    Purpose: Change occupancy from 5 residential units and 1 detached retail store to 5 residential units and 1 detached take out, small restaurant.



    Case: BOA-1407437 Address: 185 Franklin Street Ward 3 Applicant: Just Salad 185 Franklin LLC

    Article(s): Art. 08 Sec.07 Use: Conditional

    Purpose: Tenant fit up for a new restaurant "Just Salad" in former restaurant space "Hale & Hearty" Request for Zoning review.



    Case: BOA-1411597 Address: 125-131 Lincoln Street Ward 3 Applicant: Michael Morrissey [ARTICLE 80]

    Article(s): Article 44, Section 5 Maximum Building Height / FAR - Floor Area Ratio Exceeds 8.0 (LPR) Article 44, Section 5 Maximum Building Height / FAR - Building Height Exceeds 100 feet (LPR) Article 44, Section 7 Specific Design Requirements - 44 7.2 Street Wall Height Exceeds 80 feet Article 44, Section 7 Specific Design Requirements - 44 7.3 Display Window Area Regulations Lincoln Street Inefficient Article 44, Section 7 Specific Design Requirements - 44 7.4 Sky Plane Setback Requirements Surface Artery St less than 15 feet Article 44, Section 7 Specific Design Requirements - 44 7.4 Sky Plane Setback Requirements Beach St less than 15 feet Article 44, Section 7 Specific Design Requirements - 44 7.4 Sky Plane Setback Requirements Tufts St less than 15 feet Article 32, Section 4.GCOD, Applicability Section 6 3A Restricted Parking District Article 49A Section 3 GWOD Applicability Article 44, Section 10 Use Regulations - 44 10.1 Inclusion of Day Care Facilities. Not provided Art. 44 Sec. 10 Use: Conditional - Parking Garage

    Purpose: New construction of mixed use high rise building, including demo of existing structure on separate permit. Building has 3 below grade garage levels and 12 stories in height. Building footprint is 29,530 sf, and 411,140 aggregate sf total. Height 196' above grade. Mixed use Group B, A 3, M, S 1, S 2. Occupancy to be Core/Shell for Labs and Offices, (1) Ground Floor Retail Space, (1) Ground Floor Banquet Hall, and Parking Garage. LPR



    Case: BOA-1395189 Address: 16 Dunmore Street Ward 8 Applicant: Alfonso Sira

    Article(s): Article 50, Section 29 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 50, Section 29 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Article 50, Section 29 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Side Yard Insufficient Article 50, Section 43 Off Street Parking & Loading Req - Outdoor Uses off street parking Art. 50 Sec. 38 Design Review Art. 50 Sec. 45 Extension of nonconforming use Art. 16, Section 8 Restricted Roof Structure District - More than 10%of the total roof area

    Purpose: Confirm as one family and change to a three family building. Add a three story addition in the rear of the existing building add

    three parking spaces on site as per plan filed herewith. Building to be used as a dwelling for three families after the renovations are completed.



    Case: BOA-1414968 Address: 16 Nightingale Street Ward 14 Applicant: Alexander Tsepkov

    Article(s): Article 60, Section 11Use: Forbidden Article 60, Section 40 Off-Street Parking & Loading Req Article 60, Section 8 Use: Forbidden Article 60, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient

    Article 60, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 60, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 60, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 60, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Article 60, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 60, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 60, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient

    Purpose: We're rebuilding my home after it was heavily fire damaged. In the process we also want to replace what was previously an unfinished attic with a 4th unit. In doing so, we will also be installing sprinklers and other safety measures to bring the building up to code.Change Occupancy from a 3 to a 4 family dwelling.



    Case: BOA-1416006 Address: 66 Stanley Street Ward 15 Applicant: Derric Small

    Article(s): Article 65, Section 41 Off-Street Parking & Loading Req - Off street parking is insufficient Article 65, Section 8 Use Regulations - Three Family is a Forbidden use in a 2F-6000 sub-district Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive

    Purpose: Change the legal occupancy from a two family dwelling to a three family dwelling.



    Case: BOA- 1416007 Address: 66R Stanley Street Ward 15 Applicant: Derric Small

    Article(s): Article 65, Section 41 Off-Street Parking & Loading Req Off street parking is insufficient

    Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive

    Purpose: Change the legal occupancy from a one family dwelling to a two family dwelling.



    Case: BOA- 1408168 Address: 7 Rosemont Street Ward 16 Applicant: George Morancy

    Article(s): Art. 65 Sec. 08 Forbidden Art. 65 Sec. 65 8 Lot Area Insufficient

    Article 65, Section 9 Lot Width Insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient

    Article 65, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 65, Section 41 Off Street Parking & Loading Req

    Purpose: Erect new 2 1/2 story two family dwelling with two side yard parking spaces.



    Case: BOA- 1415884 Address: 60-64 Hill Top Street Ward 16 Applicant: George Morancy

    Article(s):Article 42A 18 Use Regulations -Adult Day Care is a conditional use in the Harbor park: Dorchester Bay / Neponset River Waterfront District

    Purpose: Change Occupancy to Adult Day Care and interior renovation.



    Case: BOA-1404307 Address: 19-21 Standard Street Ward 18 Applicant: Jean Samedi

    Article(s): Art. 09 Sec. 01 Reconstruction/Extenion of Nonconfroming Bldg. - Three family in a one family subdistrict >25% forbidden Art. 60 Sec. 09 Rear yard insufficient Art. 60 Sec. 09 Side yard insufficient Art. 60 Sec. 09 Floor Area Ratio excessive Article 60 Section 9 Dimensional Regulations - # of allowed habitable stories exceeded

    Purpose: Build dormer on left side of existing home as per plans submitted and have licensed company install new sprinklers, new rear porches, Juliet balconies on each side. *10.14.22 Extending three family living space in basement and attic. (Other 200k costs of work shown on issued SF permit).

  5. HEARINGS:10:30AM

    Case: BOA-1411304 Address: 1209 Bennington Street Ward 1 Applicant: Zuelma Flores

    Article(s):Art. 53 Sec. 08 Forbidden - 2F Zone Changing use to five (5) Units (Multi family).

    Art. 53 Sec. 09 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Art. 53 Sec. 09 Side yard insufficient Art. 53 Sec. 56 Off St.Parking Requirements Article 27T 5 East Boston IPOD Applicability Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 53, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient

    Purpose: Raze existing structures and erect a three (3) story, five (5) unit residential dwelling with parking for five (5) vehicles.



    Case: BOA-1419403 Address: 5 Nancia Street Ward 1 Applicant: Tien Pham

    Article(s): Art. 27G E Boston IPOD Art. 53 Sec. 08 Use: Conditional - Ancillary driveway to access the property. Article 53, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient - Min. required: 4,000 sqft Proposed: 3,600 sqft

    Article 53, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient - Min. required: 10' Proposed: 5' Art. 53 Sec. 09Side yard insufficient - Min. required: 7' Proposed: 5' (R) Article 53, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient - Min. required: 40' Proposed: 36' Article 53, Section 57.2 Conformity Ex Bldg Alignment - Street modal calculation not provided to verify compliance.

    Purpose: Erect a two family dwelling on a vacant lot. Application in conjunction with U491348832 providing ancillary driveway access to the property.



    Case: BOA- 1419404 Address: 127 Saint Andrew Road Ward 1 Applicant: Tien Pham

    Article(s):Art. 53 Sec. 56 Off St.Parking Requirements - Driveway is giving access to neighbor's property. Article 53, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient Art. 27G E Boston IPOD

    Purpose: Create off street parking via a shared driveway. Work being done in conjunction with ERT1300659.



    Case: BOA-1407403 Address: 15 Eden Street Ward 2 Applicant: William Mohan

    Article(s):Art. 62 Sec. 19 Neighborhood Design Overlay Districts - NDOD district Art. 62 Sec. 25 Roof Structure Restrictions Art. 62 Sec. 29 Off street parking insufficient - Location Art.62 29.4.b Shall be provided on the same lot Article 62, Section 8 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient - Required addition 1000s.f. Proposed 813s.f.

    Purpose: Owner will renovate existing 3 story structure Change Occupancy from a 2 family to a 3 family. Owner will add a rooftop deck with a 42" handrails. 1 parking space at 9 Eden St. (Apply Use of premises separate), will be reserved for residents of 15 Eden. Both properties are owned by Ridgeway Properties.



    Case: BOA-1350483 Address: 354-356 Hanover Street Ward 3 Applicant: DR^2LLC

    Article(s): Article 54 Section 13 Dimensional Regulations - Open space: 50 sqft required for the new unit. Article 54, Section 21 Off Street Parking & Loading Req - 1 parking space required for the new unit.

    Purpose: No work is anticipated. Change occupancy from 2 units & one store to 3 units & one store.



    Case: BOA-1421831 Address: 619-619A Tremont Street Ward 4 Applicant: Geoff Farrell

    Article(s):Article 64, Section 8 Use Regulations - Liquor store is a forbidden use in a MFR/LS Sub district

    Purpose: Change of occupancy from local retail business to Wine Shop.



    Case: BOA-1406089 Address: 125-131 Park Drive Ward 5 Applicant: Cameron Merrill

    Article(s): Article 66, Section 9 Dimensional Regulations - Usable Open Space Insufficient

    Article 66, Section 42 Off Street Parking & Loading Req - Off Street Parking Insufficient

    Purpose: Change occupancy @131 Park Drive from 46 residential units & office to 47 residential units. Renovations to be included on this application.



    Case: BOA-1340028 Address: 760 East Broadway Ward 6 Applicant: Mark Little

    Article(s): Article 68, Section 29 Roof Structure Restrictions

    Purpose: Amend ALT1213654. Build a new rear 12’x12’ roof deck exclusive to unit #2 as per plans.



    Case: BOA-1391029 Address: 1008-1010 Tremont Street Ward 9 Applicant: Stefanov Architects

    Article(s):Article 50 Section 28 Use Regulations Article 50 Section 24 Use: Conditional

    Purpose: Interior renovation turn into a pharmacy, build new half bathroom, install new cabinets above sink, build an island entry with countertop, build gondola with hanger rack, painting entire room.



    Case: BOA-1419480 Address: 18 Fabyan Street Ward 14 Applicant: Brodrick Egodogbare

    Article(s):Article 60, Section 9 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient

    Purpose: Construction of new three family as of right.



    Case: BOA- 1393487 Address: 174 Norfolk Street Ward 17 Applicant: Gerald Patton

    Article(s): Art.65 Sec. 8 Use: Forbidden – MFR Art.65 Sec. 8 Use: Forbidden - Townhouse

    Article 65, Section 9.2 Dim Regs: Location of Main Entrance Article 65, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient - Multiple window bays Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive

    Art. 65 Sec. 41 Off street parking requirements

    Purpose: Combination of Parcel IDs: 1701969000, 1701970000, & 1701971000 to erect a new 2 1/2 story building containing (7) townhouse units with (7) parking spots in the rear of the property. Scope includes new construction of wood frame residential condominiums for affordable Home Ownership.



    Case: BOA-1418931 Address: 60 Fuller Street Ward 17 Applicant: Sean George

    Article(s): Art. 10 Sec. 01 Limitation of off street parking areas - Proposed parking is within 5 feet of the side lot line Article 65, Section 8 Use Regulations - MFR is a forbidden use in a 1F 7000 sub district

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

    Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Article 65, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 65, Section 9.2Dim Regs: Location of Main Entrance

    Purpose: Demolish existing structure. Erect new 6 unit residential building with 12 on site off street motor vehicle parking spaces.



    Case: BOA-1409762 Address: 1587 Blue Hill Avenue Ward 18 Applicant: Walid Zahran

    Article(s):Art. 60 Sec. 37 Off St. Parking Requirements - Required .5 per parking space. Proposed 0

    Article 60, Section 16 Use: Conditional - Small Take out restaurant. Use Conditional

    Purpose: Change of occupancy to include smoothie shop (take out) to the convenience store.

  6. RE-DISCUSSIONS :11:30 AM

    Case: BOA-1332095 Address: 130 Marginal Street Ward 1 Applicant: Star Property Holdings, LLC

    Article(s): Art. 53 Sec. 09 Dimensional Regulations Art. 53 Sec. 09 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Art. 53 Sec. 09 Side yard insufficient Art. 53 Sec. 12 Height Excessive Art. 53 Sec. 56 Off St.Parking Requirements Art. 53 Sec. 12 Rear Yard insufficient Art. 53 Sec. 12^ Floor area ratio excessive Art. 53 Sec. 57 Dimensional Application

    Purpose: Erect a new residential building with four units and four parking spaces.

    Reason for Prior Deferral: The applicant requested an administrative deferral.



    Case: BOA- 1283294 Address: 47-48 Snow Hill Street Ward: 3 Applicant: Ryan Medows

    Article(s): Article 54, Section 10 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 54, Section 10 Floor Area Ratio Excessive

    Article 54, Section 18 Roof Structure Restrictions

    Purpose: Construct new 1 story vertical addition and roof deck on existing three story building. Upper unit 2 to be renovated

    Reason for Prior Deferral: The applicant requested an administrative deferral.



    Case: BOA-1383661 Address: 329-329A Columbus Avenue Ward 4 Applicant: Herbal Power, LLC

    Article(s): Article 64, Section 12 Use: Conditional - Cannabis establishment

    Purpose: Tenant fit out and change in occupancy from restaurant lounge to a cannabis establishment specifically a retail recreational cannabis dispensary, with no change to building footprint.

    Reason for Prior Deferral: The applicant requested a deferral to meet with the community.



    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 Article 59, Section 8 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 59, Section 8.3 Dim Regs: Location of Main Entrance - Main entrance on basement unit faces the side yard.

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

    Reason for Prior Deferral: This proposal had to be deferred to allow time to re-advertise.



    Case: BOA-1371101 Address: 2 Carlisle Street Ward: 12 Applicant: Stephen Stewart

    Article(s): Article 10, Section 1Limitation of Area - Limitation of Area of Accessory Uses Article 50, Section 43 Off Street Parking & Loading Req - Location of Off Street Parking not allowed in Front Yard

    Purpose: Creating a curb cut and constructing a new driveway for Two Vehicles.

    Reason for Prior Deferral: The Board moved to defer this until updated plans were provided.



    Case: BOA-1398524 Address: 19-23 Ashland Street Ward 16 Applicant: 19 Ashland LLC, By it’s Attorney Marc LaCasse

    Article(s): Art. 65 Sec. 41 Off street parking requirements Design/maneuvering areas Art. 65 Sec. 9 Unit 1 front entry facing side yard Art. 65 Sec. 9 Number of allowed stories exceeded Art. 65 Sec. 9 Insufficient front yard setback Art. 65 Sec. 9 Insufficient rear yard setback Art.65 Sec. 8 Use: Forbidden Three family Article 65, Section 39 Screening & Buffering Req Article 65, Section 42.13 Two or More Dwellings on Same Lot

    Purpose: Change occupancy from 2F to 3F w/ townhouse design and 4 garage parking spaces and one surface space; renovate portion of existing structure and addition as per plans. This application is filed in conjunction w/ a ERT1299891 on rear of same lot. *(TOTAL of SEVEN UNITS-assigned 5.23.22).

    Reason for Prior Deferral: The applicant requested to defer this proposal.



    Case: BOA- 1398527 Address: 25R-31R Ashland Street Ward 16 Applicant: 19 Ashland LLC, By it’s Attorney Marc LaCasse

    Article(s): Art. 10 Sec. 01 Limitation of parking areas 5'side yard buffer Art. 65 Sec. 08 Forbidden MFR Art. 65 Sec. 9 # of allowed stories has been exceeded Art. 65 Sec. 9 Insufficient rear yard set back Art. 65 Sec. 9 Insufficient side yard setback Art. 65 Sec. 9 Excessive f.a.r. Article 65, Section 39 Screening & Buffering Req Article 65, Section 42.13 Two or More Dwellings on Same Lot Article 65, Section 9 Insufficient lot width (Building behind a building)

    Purpose: This is one of two main structures on the same lot as 19-23 Ashland to construct a new 3-story, 4 unit residential building [townhouse style] w/ parking for each unit per plans. New building shall be known as 25R-31R Ashland Street. Filed in conjunction with ALT129982. *(Total of SEVEN UNITS on the parcel).

    Reason for Prior Deferral: The applicant requested to defer this proposal.



    Case: BOA- 1236084 Address: 45 Milton Avenue Ward 17 Applicant: Michael Castillo, as Principal, ONYX Management & Development

    Article(s):Art. 10 Sec. 01 Limitation of parking areas Parking less than 5ft from side lot line.Art.65 Sec. 8 Use: Forbidden MFR Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories)

    Article 65, Section 42.2 Conformity w Ex Bldg Alignment 10ft provided

    Purpose: Erect a 10,827 square foot (Gross), three story residential building with eleven units and parking for fourteen vehicles spread through rear & side yards and garage. This combined parcel has 10,800 square feet, see ALT1202780, ALT1202781, ALT1202782. Existing dwelling and two sheds to be razed on a separate permit. 07/08/22 Scope updated.

    Reason for Prior Deferral: The applicant requested an administrative deferral.



    Case: BOA- 1374702 Address: 110R Leighton Road Ward 18 Applicant: Elizabeth Sanchez

    Article(s): Article 69, Section 30.7 Accessory Bldg in Side or Rear Yard - rear yard is insufficient. Proposed garage is less than 4 feet from rear lot line .Article 69, Section 30.7 Accessory Bldg in Side or Rear Yard - Front yard insufficient, less than 65 feet. Article 69, Section 30.7 Accessory Bldg in Side or Rear Yard - Building height is in excess of 15 feet in height.

    Purpose: Erect Pre Fab Garage

    Reason for Prior Deferral: The Board moved to defer this until a proper site plan and more information could be provided.

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