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Back Bay Architectural Commission

The Back Bay Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 4:30 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 or calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering meeting id # 962 4059 6096. You can also submit written comments or questions to BackBayAC@boston.gov.

Public testimony begins at

Discussion Topics

  1. Violations - 4:30pm

    VIO.25.0907 358 MARLBOROUGH STREET

    Violation: At rear elevation unapproved expansion and replacement of windows and entry door, unapproved paving and unapproved installation of HVAC unit at patio; and at the roof unapproved installation of wood privacy screens, planters and HVAC units. Continued from 12-11-2024

  2. Design Review - 5:00pm

    APP # 25.0512 BB 136 NEWBURY STREET

    Proposed Work: At front facade modify storefront glazing, install lighting, ADA door opener and signage, and replace planters; and at roof replace HVAC units.

     

  3. Administrative Review/Approval

    APP # 25.0519 BB 151 BEACON STREET: At front facade install security grille at cellar window and repair existing security gate at entry.

     

    APP # 25.0543 BB 259 BEACON STREET: At front facade repair masonry at entry.

     

    APP # 25.0545 BB 915 BOYLSTON STREET: At roof replace existing generator.

     

    APP # 25.0581 BB 2 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At penthouse replace all windows and doors in-kind.

     

    APP # 25.0583 BB 54 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: Replace nine sixth-story wood windows in-kind.

     

    APP # 25.0587 BB 347 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At front facade install handrails at entry stairs.

     

    APP # 25.0585 BB 390 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At rear elevation replace four aluminum windows in-kind.

     

    APP # 25.0533 BB 32 GLOUCESTER STREET: At roof replace black rubber membrane roof in-kind.

     

    APP # 25.0538 BB 251-253 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At front facade and rear elevation replace all windows with historically significant wood windows.

     

    APP # 25.0586 BB 251-253 MARLBOROUGH STREET: Repair and repoint masonry.

     

    APP # 25.0542 BB 365 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At front facade replace section of rubber membrane roof, copper flashings and install waterproofing system.

     

    APP # 25.0579 BB 432 MARLBOROUGH STREET: Repair and repoint masonry, repair front entry steps and repaint windows.

     

    APP # 25.0576 BB 69 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade redesign existing non-historic storefront.

     

    APP # 25.0529 BB 108 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace wall sign.

     

    APP # 25.0503 BB 223 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace existing blade sign and install wall sign.

     

    APP # 25.0577 BB 225 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace existing blade sign.

     

  4. Advisory Review

    124 BEACON STREET

     At rear elevation redesign upper level (between floors 9 and 10) roof and rear wall.

  5. Ratification of 1-8-2025 Public Hearing Minutes
  6. Staff Updates
  7. Projected Adjournment - 6:00pm
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