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Zoning Board Of Appeal Hearing

The April 9, 2024, 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 April 9, 2024, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and related announcements. All matters listed on this April 9, 2024, hearing agenda have been noticed in accordance with the enabling act. Please be advised of the following participation instructions: The April 9, 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: 819 2218 4516 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 live-stream 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. 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 HEARING MINUTES: 9:30 AM

    March 21, 2024 & March 26, 2024

  2. EXTENSIONS: 9:30AM

    Case: BOA-1266730 Address: 4-18 Cheney Street Ward 12 Applicant: Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corp

    Case: BOA-1266736 Address: 3 Schuyler Street Ward 12 Applicant: Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corp

    Case: BOA-1266732 Address: 20-28 Cheney Street Ward 12 Applicant: Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corp

    Case: BOA-1067117 Address: 6 Kelley Court Ward 2 Applicant: Patrick J. Sweeney

    Case: BOA-1024095 Address: 11 Faneuil Street Ward 22 Applicant: Jeffrey Drago, ESQ

    Case: BOA-818377 Address: 111 Terrace Street Ward 10 Applicant: Michael P. Ross, ESQ

    Case: BOA-768729 Address: 79-89 West Broadway Ward 6Applicant: Derric Small, ESQ

    Case: BOA- 1295864 Address: 6R Ericsson Street Ward 16 Applicant: Jared Eigerman

    Case: BOA-1295771 Address: 8R Ericsson Street Ward 16 Applicant: Jared Eigerman

    Case: BOA-1295867 Address: 18R Ericsson Street Ward 16 Applicant: Jared Eigerman

    Case: BOA-1295870 Address: 20R Ericsson Street Ward 16 Applicant: Jared Eigerman

    Case: BOA-9427901 Address: 2 Starling Street Ward 20 Applicant: CAD Builders, LLC

    Case: BOA-942824 Address: 12 Toucan Road Ward 20 Applicant: CAD Builders, LLC

    Case: BOA-942825 Address: 14 Toucan Road Ward 20 Applicant: CAD Builders, LLC

  3. BOARD FINAL ARBITER: 9:30AM

    Case: BOA-486152 Address: 270 Dorchester Avenue Ward 6 Applicant: Marc LaCasse, ESQ

    Case: BOA-1433649 Address: 554-562 Columbia Road Ward 13 Applicant: Joseph P. Hanley, ESQ

  4. GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT ONLY: 9:30AM

    Case: BOA- 1573221 Address: 281-283 Franklin Street Ward 3 Applicant: Boston Pinnacle Properties

    Article(s): Article 32, Section 4 GCOD, Applicability

    Purpose: Change of occupancy from existing offices on floors 2 6 into 15 residential rental apartment units (3 per floor) and to include ground floor shoe repair. existing ground floor deli to remain in place. Full gut of office spaces with residential build out. No exterior alterations will occur; façade will remain fully intact including fire protection.

  5. HEARINGS: 9:30AM

    Case: BOA-1565083 Address: 144 Worcester Street Ward 4 Applicant: Marc LaCasse

    Article(s): Art. 32 Sec. 04 GCOD Applicability Art 64.9.4 Town/Rowhouse extension into rear Art.64 Sec.09 Floor Area Ratio is Excessive Art. 64 Sec. 34 Restricted Roof Structur Regs

    Purpose: Amendment to ALT1492188 to include penthouse addition, facade work, elevator, and sitework/utilities per construction Documents



    Case: BOA-1563167 Address: 647 Tremont Street Ward 4 Applicant: Joe Consalvo

    Article(s): Art. 09 Sec. 01 Extension of Non Conforming Use - >25% Conditional Art. 64 Sec. 09 Dimensional Regulations Applicable in Residential Sub - Excessive f.a.r Art. 64 Sec. 36 Off-St.Parking Requirements - Insufficient parking for additional seating Article 64 Section 8 Use Regulations Conditional

    Purpose: Furnish and Install additional stairwell including structural modifications per plans. New kitchen layout as per plan. Upgraded MEPs. Convert basement storage into additional sit down restaurant space, Furnish and Install additional

    stairwell including structural modifications per plans. New kitchen layout as per plan. Upgraded MEPs. per plans provided. (38 patrons) restaurant 1st flr, basement storage and five apartments #872/1995



    Case: BOA-1505167 Address: 847 East Fifth Street Ward 6 Applicant: James McClure

    Article(s): Art 68 Sec 29 Roof Structure Restrictions Art 29, Section 4 Greenbelt Protection Overlay District

    Purpose: Combine parcel #'s 0604429000 and 0604430000 into one lot as filed on alt1476796 for subdivision and then

    change occupancy from a 2 to a five family by constructing an addition on the left side and rear of the structure to include newly proposed parking in rear per plans submitted. Existing: 2 Family, ALT1146441/2020



    Case: BOA-1549728 Address: 88 G Street Ward 7 Applicant: Laura Watkin

    Article(s):Art 68 Sec 29 Roof Structure Restrictions - Proposed roof deck on lower roof conditional

    Purpose: Deck extension onto existing rubber roof



    Case: BOA-1542408 Address: 27-29 Kenilworth Street Ward 9 Applicant: Evan Smith

    Article(s): Article 50, Section 29 Front Yard Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Side Yard Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Article 50, Section 29 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 50, Section 29 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 50, Section 29 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient Article 50 , Section 43 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Art. 50, Section 32 Use: Forbidden

    Purpose: Construct New 9 unit passive house condo building on vacant corner lot. Requires ZBA approval.



    Case: BOA-1561862 Address: 353-359 Blue Hill Avenue Ward 12 Applicant: Norfolk Design & Construction-MOH

    Article(s): Art. 50, Section 28 Use: Conditional - Local Retail Conditional Article 50, Section 29 Rear Yard Insufficient

    Article 50, Section 29 Side Yard Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Front Yard Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 50, Section 29 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient Article 50, Section 29Lot Area Insufficient Art. 50, Section 43 Off Street Parking Insufficient Article 50, Section 44.3 Traffic Visibility Across Corner

    Purpose: Erect a new 3 story dwelling (5 units) with one ground floor local retail space (core/shell) on vacant lot. Project in conjunction with MOH.



    Case: BOA- 1561863 Address: 391-395 Blue Hill Avenue Ward 12 Applicant: Norfolk Design & Construction_MOH

    Article(s): Art. 50 Sec. 29 Insufficient lot size Art. 50 Sec. 29 Insufficient additional lot area per unit Art. 50 Sec. 29 excessive f.a.r. Art. 50 Sec. 29 Height excessive Art. 50 Sec. 29 Insufficient open space Art. 50 Sec. 29 Insufficient front yard setback Art. 50 Sec. 29 Insufficient side yard Art. 50 Sec. 29 Insufficient rear yard Art. 50 Sec. 43 Off street parking insufficient - Insufficient parking Art. 50 Sec. 37 Boulevard Planning District Art. 50 Sec. 44 Traffic visibility across a corner lot.

    Purpose : Seeking to combine parcel ID 1202673000 and 1202672000 to form one new 3,363 square foot lot. Also, to erect a new building with 10 affordable residential units and 1 retail space. Project in conjunction with MOH.



    Case: BOA-1567009 Address: 13 Alexander Street Ward 13 Applicant: Derric Small

    Article(s): Article 50, Section 29 Lot Area Insufficient – Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient – Insufficient Art. 50 Sec. 29 Dimensional Requirements - Rear yard insufficient. Art. 50 Sec. 29 Dimensional Requirements - Usable open space insufficient. Art. 50 Sec. 50 41.2 Screening & Buffering - Screen and Buffering requirement. Art. 10 Sec. 01 Limitation of parking areas - Front yard parking space. Article 50, Section 29 Lot Width Insufficient - Required 45' Article 50, Section 29 Lot Frontage Insufficient - Required 45' Article 50, Section 29 Floor Area Ratio Excessive - FAR Excessive.

    Purpose: Confirm occupancy as a one family dwelling and change to a three family dwelling.



    Case: BOA-1554601 Address: 62 North Beacon Street Ward 21 Applicant: 62 North Beacon Street LLC

    Article(s): Art. 51 Sec. 08 Use Regualtions -Multifamily use forbidden Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient - Required: 10' Proposed rear deck: 4.7' Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient - required: 30' Proposed rear deck: 25.9' Art. 51 Sec. 56 Off street parking requirements - Insufficient parking spaces. Required: 5.25 Existing: 3

    Purpose: Turning single family house to three family house.

  6. HEARINGS: 11:00AM

    Case: BOA-1565595 Address: 12 Geneva Street Ward 1 Applicant: Stephen A. LaMattina Trust

    Article(s): Article 53, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Article 53, Section 9Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 53, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 53, Section 9Add'l Lot Area Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Lot Width Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Lot Frontage Insufficient

    Article 53, Section 56 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Art. 32 Sec. 04 GCOD Applicability

    Purpose: Erect a four (4) story four (4) unit residential dwelling with a roof deck exclusive to unit 4 and rear decks



    Case: BOA-1563668 Address: 28 Swan Avenue Ward 1 Applicant: Swan Avenue Realty Trust

    Article(s): Art. 53, Section 8 Use: Forbidden - MFR Forbidden Article 53, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient

    Article 53, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 53, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Art. 53, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient Article 53, Section 57.2Conformity Ex Bldg Alignment Article 27T 5 East Boston IPOD Applicability Art. 10 Sec. 01Limitation of parking areas - Parking within 5ft of side lot line.

    Purpose: Erect a 3 story, 4 unit, residential dwelling unit with at grade parking for four (4) vehicles. Building features decks and lot shares a driveway with 30 Swan Ave.



    Case: BOA-1563671 Address: 30 Swan Avenue Ward 1 Applicant: Swan Avenue Realty Trust

    Article(s): Art. 53, Section 8 Use: Forbidden - MFR Forbidden Article 53, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient

    Article 53, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 53, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Art. 53, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient Article 53, Section 57.2Conformity Ex Bldg Alignment Art. 10 Sec. 01Limitation of parking areas - Parking less than 5ft from side lot line. Article 27T 5 East Boston IPOD Applicability

    Purpose: Combine Parcels 0101531001 and 0101531000 to create one lot consisting of 5,246 s.f. and to erect a 3 story, four (4) unit residential dwelling with parking for four (4) vehicles. Building features decks and lot shares a driveway with 28 Swan Ave.



    Case: BOA-1570041 Address: 131 Hancock Street Ward 15 Applicant: Daniel McSweeney

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

    Purpose: The Conservatory Lab Charter School located at 131 133 Hancock Street. The proposed project is to renovate the existing building (approx. 18,975 SF) and build a new construction addition (approx. 5,725 SF).



    Case: BOA-1529408 Address: 31 Rosedale Street Ward 17 Applicant: Design Build Boston Construction

    Article(s): Article 65, Section 8.2Use Regulations: Basement Units - Basement Unit Forbidden Article 65, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 65, Section 9.2Dim Regs: Location of Main Entrance - Basement unit side entrance Art. 65 Sec. 41 Off street parking requirements

    Purpose: Changing occupancy from a two family into three. Scope includes new basement unit, addition of roof dormers, new front addition of interior stair tower, and complete gut renovation. Also includes new interior layouts, superinsulation for energy efficiency, and installation of high performance windows. Enhance the building's functionality and sustainability through meticulous craftsmanship. FA/FP included.



    Case: BOA-1526561 Address: 1015 Hyde Park Avenue Ward 18 Applicant: Eilas Akiki & Sons, Inc

    Article(s): Article 69, Section 8Use: Forbidden - Multiple Familiy Use: Forbidden. Art. 69 Sec. 09Building Height (Stories) Art. 69 Sec. 09 Building Height In Feet.Art. 69 Sec. 09 Usable open space insufficient. Art. 69 Sec. 09 Side yard insufficient. Article 69, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive - FAR Excessive. Art. 69 Sec. 09Off street parking Insufficient.

    Purpose: Erect new 4 story 9 unit residential building with accessory parking under and on site. 3 residential levels with elevator



    Case: BOA-1549196 Address: 20 Rockview Street Ward 19 Applicant: Sven Karlsson

    Article(s): Art. 55 Sec. 09 Insufficient additional lot area per unit. Art. 55 Sec. 09 Insufficient lot width

    Art. 55 Sec. 09 Insufficient lot width frontage Art. 55 Sec. 09 Insufficient open space per unit Art. 55 Sec. 09 Insufficient additional open space for each additional unit greater than one Art. 55 Sec. 09Insufficient front yard setback Art. 55 Sec. 09 Insufficient side yard setback Art. 55 Sec. 09Insufficient rear yard setback Art.55 Sec.40Off St.Parking/Loading Req'mnt - Parking in required front yard not allowed Art. 55 Sec. 09 Excessive f.a.r.

    Purpose: Construct a new detached 2 family dwelling which shall be one of two new dwellings on the same lot known as Lot 1 consisting of 5,034sf. This application has been filed in conjunction with pending subdivision permit # ALT1449789 and ERT1540590 for the other detached two family on the same lot. New construction of 1 of two buildings on 1 lot for 2 Unit Condominium in two separate structures on proposed sub division of lot (ALT1449789 with ZBA) of 5032 Sq. ft. All new utilities, foundation and construction.



    Case: BOA-1482958 Address: 22 Rockview Street Ward 19 Applicant: Sven Karlsson

    Article(s): Article 55, Section 9 Lot Frontage Insufficient - Frontage Insufficient. Article 55, Section 41.1Conformity Ex Bldg Alignment - Conformity existing building Alignment. Article 55, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 55, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient - Sub Divide lot Area insufficient

    Purpose: Sub divide large 1 Family lot (19,535 sq. ft) into two separate lots. One containing the existing 1 Family on a Dog leg parcel (4,500 sq. ft, and a street side parcel with 2 units on it (5,000 sq. ft). The proposed project will need Zoning Relief and is being submitted with a "Minimum Fee Letter"



    Case: BOA-1549209 Address: 24 Rockview Street Ward 19 Applicant: Sven Karlsson

    Article(s): Art. 55 Sec. 09 Insufficient additional lot area per unit Art. 55 Sec. 09 Insufficient lot width Art. 55 Sec. 09 Insufficient lot width frontage Art. 55 Sec. 09Excessive f.a.r. Art. 55 Sec. 09 Insufficient open space Art. 55 Sec. 09 Insufficient open space per additional unit Art. 55 Sec. 09 Insufficient front yard setback Art. 55 Sec. 09Insufficient rear yard setback Art. 55 Sec. 09 Insufficient side yard setback Art.55 Sec.40Off St. Parking/Loading Req'mnt - Parking in required front yard setback not allowed

    Purpose: Construct a new detached 2 family dwelling which shall be one of two new dwellings on the same lot known

    as Lot 1 at 5,034sf. This application has been filed in conjunction with pending subdivision permit # ALT1449789 and ERT1539622 for the other detached two family on the same lot. New construction of 1 of two buildings on 1 lot for 2 Unit Condominium in two separate structures on proposed sub division of lot (ALT1449789 with ZBA) of 5032 Sq ft. All new utilities, foundation and construction.



    Case: BOA-1542615 Address: 87-89 Nottinghill Road Ward 21 Applicant: George Morancy

    Article(s): Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden - Multifamily Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive - Max. allowed: 0.6 Proposed: 0.85 Article 51, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) - Max. allowed: 2.5 Proposed: 4 Article 51, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) - Max. allowed: 35' Proposed: 36' 11 1/2" Article 51, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient - Min. required: 20' Proposed: 14.9' Article 51, Section 9Side Yard Insufficient - Min. required: 10' Proposed: 9.9' Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient - Min. required: 30' Proposed: 15.6' Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient - Min. required: 10.5 Proposed: 3 Existing: 3

    Purpose: Change occupancy from 2 to 6 units, combine existing 3 lots: lot id: 2102644000 with 3,282 sqft and lot id:2102643000 with 2,312 sqft and lot id 2102642000 with 2,433 sqft totaling: 8,027 sqft construct upper and rear addition.

  7. RE-DISCUSSIONS: 11:30 AM

    Case: BOA#1475953 Address: 169 Maverick Street Ward 1 Applicant: Trichilo Development, LLC

    Purpose: Erect addition, renovate, and change occupancy from three (3) to four (4) residential units with rear and roof decks.

    Violation: Violation Description: 9th 780 CMR 1006 Number of Exits and Exit Access Doorway

    Violation Comments: ART.IBC Table 1006.3.2(1) Fourth stories above grade: Not Permitted.



    Case: BOA-1534938 Address: 250 Bremen Street Ward 1 Applicant: Ciampa Investments, Inc

    Article(s): Article 53, Section 9 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 25A Section4 CFROD Applicability Art. 27G E Boston IPOD Article 53, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Art. 53 Sec. 08 Forbidden Article 53, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Art. 32 Sec. 04 GCOD Applicability Article 53, Section 56 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Article 53, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient

    Purpose: Erect a new eight (8) unit residential dwelling with ground level Commercial / Retail.



    Case: BOA-1548361 Address: 27 Mystic Street Ward 2 Applicant: Rose Locke

    Article(s): Art. 62 Sec. 62 25 Roof Structures Restricted - The project proposes to build a roof deck exclusively for Unit #3.Article 68, Section 8 Floor Area Ratio Excessive

    Purpose: New addition for extension of kitchens in the rear of building for all 3 story's, plumbing, electric, siding, board plaster, fire alarm, sprinkler and new windows; new roof deck.



    Case: BOA- 1548795 Address: 189 West Fifth Street Ward 6 Applicant: Ina & Leo Shollo

    Article(s): Art 68 Sec 8 Insufficient lot size Art 68 Sec 8 Excessive f.a.r Art 68 Sec 8 Insufficient usable open space Art 68 Sec 8 Insufficient front yard setback Art 68 Sec 8 Insufficient side yard setback Art 68 Sec 8 Insufficient rear yard setback Art 68 Sec 8 Insufficient additional lot area per unit Art. 68 Sec. 33 Off Street parking Req. - Insufficient parking Art.68 Sec. 33 Off Street Loading Req. - Design: Size and Maneuvering areas

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



    Case: BOA-1522524 Address: 79 West Milton Street Ward 18 Applicant: Samanda Jean

    Article(s): Article 69, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 69, Section 8 Use: Forbidden Article 69 Section 29 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Article 69, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient

    Purpose: Change occupancy from 1 family to 3 family including an ADU. Nominal fee request, ZBA zoning relief required

  8. HEARINGS: 1:00PM

    Case: BOA-1571297 Address: 50 Princeton Street Ward 1 Applicant: David Hannigan & Eric Pali

    Article(s): Art. 53 Sec. 09.3 Location of Main Entrance - Unit 1 at side Art. 53, Section 56 Off-Street Parking Insufficient Art. 53, Section 8 Use: Forbidden - MFR - Forbidden Article 27T – 5 East Boston IPOD Applicability Article 53, Section 52 Roof Structure Restrictions Article 53, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Article 53, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient

    Purpose: Change of occupancy from two family with ADU into a three family. Scope includes vertical & rear additions to create a 4 story building. Also includes garaged parking for two cars. Underpinning of foundation, FA, and FP included.



    Case: BOA-1552834 Address: 374 Athens Street Ward 6 Applicant: David Winick

    Article(s): Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Insufficient ot size 2,000sf req.Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Insufficient additional lot area per dwelling unit 1,000sf/ea. additional dwelling unit required.

    Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Excessive f.a.r. Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Insufficient usable open space per unit 200sf/unit Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Insufficient rear yard setback 15' min req. Article 68, Section 33 Off Street Parking & Loading Req - Insufficient parking Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Insufficient side yard setback Art. 68 Sec. 33 Off Street parking Req. - Design and Clear maneuvering areas (Tandem parking proposed)

    Purpose: Erect new four story,3 family dwelling with covered parking as per plans.



    Case: BOA-1571194 Address: 181 E Street Ward 7 Applicant: Marguerite Roberts

    Article(s): Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist Insufficient lot size Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist Insufficient lot width Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist Excessive f.a.r Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist Insufficient side yard setback (3' minimum set back required/Building code review has been deferred at this time) Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist Insufficient open space Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist Insufficient front yard setback Art. 68 Sec. 33 Off Street parking Req. Insufficient parking Art. 68 Sec. 34 Appl. of Dim. Req Rear yards of shallow lots in any event may not be less than 15' min

    Purpose: Erect three-story building with ground-level parking. Proposed One family detached dwelling on 715sf parcel



    Case: BOA-1493570 Address: 18 Albion Street Ward 8 Applicant: Joy Builder LLC

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

    Purpose: Change of occupancy from 3 Family Dwelling plus ADU to 4 Family Dwelling including parking (rear).



    Case: BOA-1460985 Address: 53-57 Erie Street Ward 14 Applicant: Global Reach Evangelical Missionary

    Article(s): Article 60, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient Article 60, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive

    Article 60, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 60, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 60, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Art. 60 Sec. 40 Off street parking insufficient

    Purpose: Vertical addition of new 2nd floor. Scope includes demolition of the existing roof structure, adding 5ft 5in to existing exterior walls of structure, and a new roof. Scope also includes all new interior finishes in spaces impacted by the aforementioned modifications. Limit of scope on second floor is new partitions only.



    Case: BOA#1462110 Address: 53-57 Erie Street Ward 14 Applicant: Global Reach Evangelical Missionary

    Purpose: Vertical addition of new 2nd floor. Scope includes demolition of the existing roof structure, adding 5ft 5in to existing exterior walls of structure, and a new roof. Scope also includes all new interior finishes in spaces impacted by the aforementioned modifications. Limit of scope on second floor is new partitions only.

    Violation Violation Description Violation Comments 9th 780CMR 1006.3 Egress from stories or occupied roofs 1006.3.1 Egress based on occupant load. Each story and occupied roof shall have the minimum number of independent exits, or access to exits, as specified in Table 1006.3.1. A single exit or access to a single exit shall be permitted in accordance with Section 1006.3.2. The required number of exits, or exit access stairways or ramps providing access to exits, from any story or occupied roof shall be maintained until arrival at the exit discharge or a public way. [Group A 3 with single means of egress at second story.] 9th 780 CMR 705 Exterior Walls 705.8.1 Allowable area of openings. The maximum area of unprotected and protected openings permitted in an exterior wall in any story of a building shall not exceed the percentages specified in Table 705.8. [Openings proposed, less than 3ft separation from interior lot lines.]



    Case: BOA-1565345 Address: 1010-1020 William T Morrisey Boulevard Ward 16 Applicant: Patrick McNicholas

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

    Purpose: Milkweed. Change of occupancy to remove drive through, keep restaurant for new tenant. Change of layout to dining area. Installation of new cold bar station. New flooring. Cosmetic changes to dining area.



    Case: BOA-1548380 Address:131 Kilsyth Road Ward 21 Applicant: Alan Berfield

    Article(s): Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient

    Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient

    Purpose: To change occupancy from 1 family to 4 family; erect new 1 story addition in rear; renovate to create 4 units, 3 interior parking spaces, and 1 parking space at grade.



    Case: BOA-1567789 Address: 1-7 Selkirk Road Ward 21Applicant: Alan Berfield

    Article(s): Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories)

    Purpose: Erect 4 new 3 story townhouses with 4 parking spaces on a 9135 sq ft lot.



    Case: BOA-1571207 Address: 77 Bigelow Street Ward 22 Applicant: 77 Bigelow Street Realty Trust

    Article(s): Art. 51 Sec. 09 Max allowed height has been exceeded -35' max Art. 51 Sec. 09 Number of allowed stories/heights has been exceeded -2.5 stories/35' max Art. 51 Sec. 09 Excessive f.a.r.- .6 max Article 51 Section 8 Use Regulations - 5-unit dwelling-USE Forbidden Article 51, Section 56. Off-Street Parking & Loading Req - Insufficient parking

    Purpose: Rear and side addition to the existing 2 family home with interior renovations to create a 5 unit multi family apartment building. Combine the lot with adjacent lot 220327600 on Bigelow Street for new 14000 sf lot, two family 4108/1996.

     

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