Zoning Advisory Board of Appeal Hearing
The subcommittee meeting is holding a virtual hearing on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Please be advised of the following appeals to be heard on February 12, 2026 beginning at 5:00PM and related announcements.
All matters listed on this February 12, 2026 hearing agenda have been noticed in accordance with the Enabling Act.
Please be advised of the following participation instructions:
The February 12, 2026 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 https://bit.ly/ZBAThursdaySubcommitteeHearings2026 You may also participate by phone by calling into the Zoom Webinar at 1 (646) 828 7666 and entering the Webinar ID: 160 521 9488 followed by # when prompted.
If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please click https://bit.ly/FEB12ZBAComments to sign up. 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 at https://bit.ly/FEB12ZBAComments calling 617-635-4775, or emailing zba.ambassador@boston.gov.
The ZBA Ambassador will be available within the Zoom Webinar Event from 4:00PM to 5:00PM 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 4:00pm to ensure your connection is properly functioning.
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.
Discussion Topics
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HEARINGS: 5:00 P.M
Case: BOA- 1800207 Address: 301-305 West Broadway Ward: 6 Applicant: Danh Thanh Nguyen
Article 68, Section 7 Use Regulations Body art establishment Forbidden (Table A) Article 68, Section 33 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Insufficient
Purpose: Change occupancy to add an eye brow beauty spa with microblading to its current occupancy. All other occupancies to remain the same. Install sink. Work to be done at 247 D St. (secondary address)
Case: BOA- 1788475 Address: 2 Pacific Street Ward: 7 Applicant: Brian Kaplan
Article: Art 68 Sec 29 Roof Structure Restrictions
Purpose: Related to ALT1731832. Add roof deck.
Case: BOA- 1696173 Address: 4843 Washington Street Ward: 20 Applicant: Marius Osmeni
Article 56. Section 8 Side Yard Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violation
Purpose: Demolition and rebuilding of existing dormer according to plans provided.