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South End Landmark District Commission

The South End Landmark District Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 4, 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 1-646-828-7666 and entering meeting id# 161 105 5099. You can also submit written comments or questions to SouthEndLDC@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

    APP # 26.0271 SE 403 SHAWMUT AVENUE

    Applicant: Vanessa Calderon-Rosado

    Proposed Work: Remove and rebuild exterior walls at the 5th and 6th floor.

    APP # 26.0354 SE 49 WORCESTER STREET Withdrawn by Applicant

    Applicant: Andrea Wallace

    Proposed Work: Remove and replace front yard fence

    APP # 26.0294 SE 17 WORCESTER SQUARE Withdrawn by Applicant

    Applicant: Catherine MacAlpine

    Proposed Work: Repair/replace front yard fence.

    APP # 26.0287 SE 434 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE Moved to Administrative Review by Staff

    Applicant: Brian Chipman

    Proposed Work: Remove existing wall signs from facade and install 3 new sets of “Dunkin” signs.

    APP # 26.0330 SE 1651 WASHINGTON STREET

    Applicant: Robert Tuttle

    Proposed Work: Install new 84" x 16" Halo Illuminated Reverse Channel Letters, Jaho Coffee Roasters Bakery sign and 16" x 28" Internally Illuminated Blade Sign. 

    APP # 26.0313 SE 194 WEST BROOKLINE STREET

    Applicant: Everett Andrews

    Proposed Work: Replace garden level door. 

    APP # 26.0351 SE 12 COLUMBUS SQUARE: Moved to Administrative Review by Staff

    Applicant: Bernard McFarland 

    Proposed Work: Replace existing aluminum windows with new fiberglass windows. 

    APP # 26.0364 SE 538 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Moved to Administrative Review by Staff

    Applicant: Timothy Burke

    Proposed Work:At rear, remove existing wood fence and two gates and replace with new, raise existing party wall 8” in height with matching brick. 

  2. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

    APP # 26.0258 SE 58 CHANDLER STREET: Removal of all existing non-historically appropriate rear windows and installation of new historically accurate two-over-two windows; Cleaning and in-kind repair of existing window sills and headers; Retention of existing fire escapes, with patching and in-kind repair as required; Repointing and sealing of the existing rear brick masonry; Installation of new copper gutters and downspouts; Patching and in-kind repair of slate shingles at the mansard roof. Installation of a new 6'-0" tall cedar fence and gate at the perimeter of the existing rear yard. At rear, install new door to match historically accurate two-over-two windows; Installation of a new rear steel-frame balcony with a black-painted metal railing. 

    APP # 26.0350 SE 148 CHANDLER STREET: Remove and replace non-original windows with three 2/2 wood windows, repair window frame and flashing as needed, caulk and paint window trim to match existing. 

    APP # 26.0358 SE 537 COLUMBUS AVENUE Repaint the outside facade of 537A Columbus Ave: brick red paint with black trim around the door and windows; Mount 'Uncommon Ice Cream' sign above door where previous sign was placed; remove square wooden frame above entry door. 

    APP # 26.0353 SE 547 COLUMBUS AVENUE: Install new signage; paint exterior of the building Benjamin Moore White Dove.

    APP # 26.0351 SE 12 COLUMBUS SQUARE: Replace existing aluminum windows with new fiberglass windows. Moved from design review.

    APP # 26.0321 SE 69 EAST BERKELEY STREET: Emergency repair - Patch and re-coat two third floor masonry window sills to match existing.

    APP # 26.0295 SE 41 EAST CONCORD STREET: : Emergency repair - due to leaks. Full exterior brick re-point and limestone restoration including restoration of existing black wood window frames; Full brick repoint ¾ deep. Remove any spalled bricks and replace to match. Repair corbel and dental brickwork with existing brick. Full limestone trim restoration including painting. Seal façade

    APP # 26.0299 SE 53 GRAY STREET: Emergency repair - due to leaks. At roof remove existing roof deck, repair roof, install new minimally visible roof deck with flat top black metal rails and in new updated footprint.

    APP # 26.0359 SE 28 HANSON STREET: At roof, remove and replace asphalt shingles in-kind, install flat rubber roof, install copper flashing.

    APP # 26.0355 SE 35 LAWRENCE STREET UNIT 4: Remove and replace non-original windows with three 2/2 wood windows. 

    APP # 26.0287 SE 434 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Remove existing wall signs from facade and install 3 new sets of “Dunkin” signs.  Moved from design review.

    APP # 26.0334 SE 532 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Emergency repair - Replacement of roof membrane, flashing, and new copper downspouts and gutters.

    APP # 26.0364 SE 538 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: At rear, remove existing wood fence and two gates and replace with new, raise existing party wall 8” in height with matching brick.  Moved from design review.

    APP # 26.0365 SE 91 PEMBROKE STREET: At second and third floor replace two, non-original wood windows with wood windows. 

    APP # 26.0230 SE 16 RUTLAND SQUARE:  Emergency repair - install new windows at garden level to match existing.

    APP # 26.0298 SE 469 SHAWMUT AVENUE:  Replace six aluminum windows with six aluminum clad windows in black. 

    APP # 26.0327 SE 680 TREMONT STREET: Emergency repair - roof repair at the mansard level. Asphalt shingles to be replaced in kind; dormer trim, fascia, frieze board to be repaired and replaced with primed cedar boards - existing design and profile to be retained. The roof deck will not be removed. 

    APP # 26.0312 SE 14 UNION PARK STREET: At front facade, chip and repoint to match existing. 

    APP # 26.0315 SE 88 WALTHAM STREET: Replace existing original doors  with in kind reproduction. 

    APP # 26.0362 SE 1357 WASHINGTON STREET: Install new signage at entrance, letters to be illuminated at edges only. 

    APP # 26.0329 SE 1682 WASHINGTON STREET: Emergency repair - replace missing slate tiles in kind, repair existing copper flashings, install copper flashing as needed. 

    APP # 26.0345 SE 132 WEST NEWTON STREET: Emergency repair - Leak repair at front steps and paint. Repair and repoint brick wall at side of stoop. Scrape prime and paint railings, window grates and masonry garden surround. All work to be done in kind.

    APP # 26.0320 SE 23 WORCESTER STREET: Emergency repair - reset the granite treads that have been pooling water. Reapply flexible caulking. Power wash.

     

  3. RATIFICATION OF 10/7/25 MEETING MINUTES
  4. STAFF UPDATES
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