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Back Bay Architectural Commission

The commission will hold its next public hearing virtually on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.

Please note: This hearing will be held virtually and not in person. To participate, please go to our Zoom meeting link or call 301-715-8592 and enter meeting ID 959 8670 6738 #. You can also email comments through email at backbayac@boston.gov

Public testimony begins at

Discussion Topics

  1. Violations Subcommittee - 4:30pm

    VIO.25.0907 358 Marlborough Street: At rear elevation unapproved expansion and replacement of windows and entry door; and unapproved paving.

    VIO.25.0908 384 Marlborough Street: Unapproved changes to rear landscape plans approved by the BBAC in 2023.

     

  2. Design Review - 5:00pm

    24.1191 BB 246 Beacon Street (Continued from 11/13/2024): At roof replace copper balustrade with a polymer stone material.

    25.0463 BB 131 Commonwealth Avenue: At roof revise approved layout of new mechanical equipment and replace chimney pots at chimney. WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT

     

  3. Administrative Review/Approval

     25.0393 BB 165 Beacon Street: At roof replace black rubber membrane roof and existing roof deck in-kind.

    25.0451 BB 165 Beacon Street:  At rear elevation replace three first-story two-over-two wood windows in-kind.

    25.0450 BB 336 Beacon Street: At front facade replace one second-story two-over-two wood window in-kind.

    25.0449 BB 443 Boylston Street: At front facade and side elevation recover existing awnings and replace wall signs.

    25.0421 BB 569 Boylston Street: At front facade install awning.

    25.0465 BB 699 Boylston Street: At front facade replace signage.

    25.0457 BB 9 Commonwealth Avenue: At rear elevation repair fire escape.

    25.0419 BB 29 Commonwealth Avenue: At side elevation repair fire escape.

    24.1051 BB 115 Commonwealth Avenue: Install intercom units at front and rear entrances; and install vent at roof.

    25.0433 BB 293 Commonwealth Avenue: Replace seven one-over-one wood windows in-kind.

    25.0399 BB 73 Marlborough Street: At front facade replace roof slate in-kind.

    25.0406 BB 118 Marlborough Street: At rear elevation replace two one-over-one windows with wood one-over-one windows.

    24.0405 BB 135 Marlborough Street:  At front façade modify non-historic penthouse balcony (approved by BBAC on 11-8-2023) - Extend Approval dated 11-22-2023 to Expire on 11-22-2025.

    25.0387 BB 135 Marlborough Street:  At rear addition replace black rubber membrane roof and wood entry door in-kind.

    25.0462 BB 249 Marlborough Street: At roof replace mechanical equipment and replace skylight in-kind.

    25.0437 BB 337 Marlborough Street: At front facade replace three first-story one-over-one wood windows in-kind; and at rear elevation replace three first-story two-over-two wood windows in-kind.

    25.0464 BB 390 Marlborough Street: At front facade repoint masonry.

    25.0435 BB 171 Newbury Street: At front facade remove pavers, soffit and window to inspect structure and reinstall.

    25.0420 BB 339 Newbury Street: At front facade repoint masonry.

     

  4. Ratification of 11-13-2024 Public Hearing Minutes
  5. Staff Updates
  6. Projected Adjournment - 6:00pm
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