South End Landmark District Commission
The South End Landmark District Commission will hold a public hearing on September 2 at 5:30 p.m.
ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our online meeting or calling 1-929-436-2866 (US) and entering meeting id # 914 2663 8067. You can also submit written comments or questions to SouthEndLDC@boston.gov.
Discussion Topics
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DESIGN REVIEW HEARING
APP # 26.0127 SE 14 RUTLAND STREET
Applicant: Nate Roy
Proposed Work: Install new entryway door system.
APP # 26.0142 SE 36 MILFORD STREET
Applicant: Pawel Honc
Proposed Work: Amendment to App #24.0406 SE. Existing entry door to be restored, repaired, and installed at exterior wall of building to create enclosed vestibule at entrance of building.
APP # 26.0076 SE168 WEST CANTON STREET:Applicant: David KasparianProposed work: Install new roof deck(removed by staff);replace windows(moved to administrative review).APP # 26.0125 SE 21 WELLINGTON STREET
Applicant: Fraser Allan
Proposed Work: Install a new cast iron fence at the front garden. See additional item under administrative review
APP # 26.0108 SE 22 UNION PARK
Applicant: Juan Moliere
Proposed Work: Install new PVC air intake pipe for boiler at the front garden.
APP # 26.0131 SE 58 CHANDLER STREET
Applicant: Zach Millay
Proposed Work: At rear facing Lawrence Street, install new rear balcony with metal handrails, new juliet balcony, two story rear addition clad with wood paneling, and new window and door assemblies. See additional items under administrative review.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL
APP # 26.0134 SE63 APPLETON STREET:Remove existing mortar andrepoint using lime-based mortar.REMOVED BY STAFFAPP # 26.0052 SE 102 APPLETON STREET: Replace rear fence and gate (facing Dartmouth Place) with new composite system.
APP # 26.0109 SE 16 BRADFORD STREET: Emergency repair - Remove and replace the damaged granite header, new granite to match existing - identical in dimension and design to the original.
APP # 26.0133 SE 7 CASENOVE STREET: Remove existing deck, repair roof, install new roof deck in same footprint with SELDC approved black, flat top metal rail with vertical posts.
APP # 26.0131 SE 58 CHANDLER STREET: Remove existing roof deck and its entirety and replace with new minimally visible roof deck; Existing slate shingles at mansard to be repaired and replaced in kind; New copper gutters and downspouts to match existing profile in size and shape; Existing cornice detail to be repaired in kind; Existing sills and lintels to be repaired in kind and repainted brownstone color; Existing masonry banding to be repaired in kind and repainted brownstone color; All existing windows to be removed and replaced with historically accurate two over two, painted black; Repoint entire front facade; Existing front door transom to be removed and replaced with new to match original design; Existing front door to remain (patch and repair as necessary); Existing ornamental wood surround to remain (patch and repair in kind); Existing brownstone steps to be patched and repaired. At rear (facing Lawrence Street) repair and replace slate shingles design and color to match existing, remove existing gutters and downspouts and replace with copper, replace existing two-over-two windows with new, two-over-two wood windows, install new 6'-0" tall cedar fence with vertical boards, removing existing white wash finish with non-abrasive methods and repoint to match existing. See additional items under design review.
APP # 26.0129 SE 114 CHANDLER STREET: Emergency repair - Remove front entry bluestone capstone, demolish brick vault, rebuild and waterproof interior and exterior of vault walls, repair deteriorated section of planter wall, reset the existing bluestone capstone.
APP # 26.0074 SE 150 CHANDLER STREET UNIT 2: Emergency repair - Remove two existing non-original wood windows, install new two over two double hung aluminum clad windows.
APP # 26.0083 SE 500 COLUMBUS AVENUE: At front facade refinish lintels and sills in kind, refinish main door surround to match existing, replace rotted window trims in kind.
APP # 26.0128 SE 25 DARTMOUTH STREET: At front elevation fourth floor replace three straight sash windows with three straight sash two-over-two aluminum clad windows; at fifth floor replace four straight two-over-two windows with four straight two-over-two aluminum clad windows.
APP # 26.0075 SE 30 DWIGHT STREET: Repair front steps as necessary with in kind materials, prime and paint with Tammscoat waterproof paint HC69.
APP # 26.0121 SE 14 EAST BROOKLINE STREET: At rooftop penthouse replace deteriorated louvers, windows, and doors while maintaining the size and appearance of existing openings. The stairs leading to the penthouses will be realigned and reconstructed. The penthouse roofs will also be replaced and new guardrails will be installed. New air-cooled condensing units (ACCUs) will be installed on the rooftops (one for each rooftop) to support cooling for the elevator machine rooms. These mechanical units will be placed adjacent to the penthouse enclosures and will be installed with consideration for visibility.
APP # 26.0119 SE 16 EAST BROOKLINE STREET: At rooftop penthouse replace deteriorated louvers, windows, and doors while maintaining the size and appearance of existing openings. The stairs leading to the penthouses will be realigned and reconstructed. The penthouse roofs will also be replaced and new guardrails will be installed. New air-cooled condensing units (ACCUs) will be installed on the rooftops (one for each rooftop) to support cooling for the elevator machine rooms. These mechanical units will be placed adjacent to the penthouse enclosures and will be installed with consideration for visibility.
APP # 26.0078 SE 40 EAST SPRINGFIELD STREET: Emergency repair - Repair sidewalk and coal chute by removing brick pavers, waterproofing coal chute, reinstalling brick pavers in existing pattern, repair entry steps.
APP # 26.0126 SE 427 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Restore front facade. Remove existing windows, install new two over two true divided lites, double hung wood windows with 7/8 inch wide muntins, painted with black historic color. Replace all lintels and sills to match existing. Cut out all mortar joints and repoint with approved mortar color. Low pressure wash, clean, repair Brownstone with "John Repair Mortar". Repair and restore existing metal entrance doors. Remove existing asphalt shingles at Mansard roof and install new approved slate shingles with new copper trim and flashing. Remove existing EPDM roofing from the flat roof and install a new PVC roof.
APP # 26.0124 SE 552 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Prime and paint front steps with Tammscoat, Aquastain T-96, and Aquastain HS
adobe color.APP # 26.0136 SE552 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE:Replace two gardenlevel windows with new.REMOVED BY STAFF.APP # 26.0130 SE 41 MILFORD STREET UNIT 2: Remove and replace three non original windows with two over two double hung aluminum windows with black exterior.
APP # 26.0122 SE 23 MONSIGNOR REYNOLDS WAY: At rooftop penthouse replaces deteriorated louvers, windows, and doors while maintaining the size and appearance of existing openings. The stairs leading to the penthouses will be realigned and reconstructed. The penthouse roofs will also be replaced and new guardrails will be installed. New air-cooled condensing units (ACCUs) will be installed on the rooftops (one for each rooftop) to support cooling for the elevator machine rooms. These mechanical units will be placed adjacent to the penthouse enclosures and will be installed with consideration for visibility.
APP # 26.0123 SE 47 HARRISON ARCHWAY: At rooftop penthouse replace deteriorated louvers, windows, and doors while maintaining the size and appearance of existing openings. The stairs leading to the penthouses will be realigned and reconstructed. The penthouse roofs will also be replaced and new guardrails will be installed. New air-cooled condensing units (ACCUs) will be installed on the rooftops (one for each rooftop) to support cooling for the elevator machine rooms. These mechanical units will be placed adjacent to the penthouse enclosures and will be installed with consideration for visibility.
APP # 26.0146 SE 27 RUTLAND STREET: Emergency repair - Gutters, downspouts and flashing to be replaced in kind with copper; all rotted wood material will be repaired/replaced in kind; any masonry repairs will be done with brick and mortar to match the existing facade; repairing/replacing the siding with material in kind with the existing. If roof deck removal is required a new application is required for its replacement.
APP # 26.0143 SE 589 TREMONT STREET: At front facade cut 3/4" into the joints of the bricks and repoint in kind. Refinish lintels and sills in kind (4 total) maintaining existing design.
APP # 26.0100 SE 671 TREMONT STREET: At front, replace roof and repair/replace existing gutter in kind.
APP # 26.0125 SE 21 WELLINGTON STREET: At front, reset the existing stone garden surround. See additional items under design review.
APP # 26.0092 SE 149 WEST CANTON STREET: Chip back the brownstone lintels and sills to a solid and sound base; Properly restore the lintels and sills using MIMIC brownstone restoration system, brown to match original brownstone or HC-69 approved landmark color; Match the existing design and dimensions.
APP # 26.0076 SE 168 WEST CANTON STREET replace windows (moved from design review).
APP # 26.0172 SE 75 WEST BROOKLINE STREET, 79 WEST BROOKLINE STREET, 401 SHAWMUT AVENUE: Replace existing asphalt roof shingle in-kind with equivalent new asphalt roof shingles in same color as existing roof shingles. . The slate-shingle cladding on the cheek walls of the gabled dormers will be retained and repaired, where necessary. The skylight will be retained.
APP # 26.0114 SE 177 WEST BROOKLINE STREET: Repoint in kind front facade with type O or high lime/soft mortar mix; Restore brownstone to match original profile.
- RATIFICATION OF 8/5/25 MEETING MINUTES
- STAFF UPDATES
- PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 8:15 PM