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Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing

The March 24, 2026, hearing will be held virtually via video teleconference and telephone via the Zoom Webinar event platform.

Please be advised of the following appeals to be heard on March 24, 2026, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and related announcements. All matters listed on this March 24, 2026, hearing agenda have been noticed in accordance with the enabling act. Please be advised of the following participation instructions:

The March 24, 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 our online meeting. You may also participate by phone by calling into the Zoom Webinar at 1-646-828-7666 and entering the Webinar ID: 160 422 3767 followed by # when prompted.

If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please sign up online. 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 online, calling 617-635-4775, or emailing zba.ambassador@boston.gov.

The ZBA Ambassador will be available within the Zoom Webinar Event from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. 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.

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The hearing can also be viewed via livestream on the City’s website. Closed captioning is available.

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.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. APPROVAL OF HEARING MINUTES: 9:30AM

    March 10, 2026

  2. EXTENSIONS: 9:30AM

    Case: BOA- 1094129 Address: 4011-4019 Washington Street Ward 19 Applicant: Jonathan Gold, Esq

    Case: BOA- 659702 Address: 86-88 North Washington Street Ward 3 Applicant: Dennis A. Quilty, Esq

    Case: BOA- 818377 Address: 111 Terrace Street Ward 10 Applicant: Michael Ross, Esq

    Case: BOA- 1383661 Address: 329-329A Columbus Avenue Ward 4 Applicant: Michael Ross, Esq

    Case: BOA- 1341344 Address: 635 Hyde Park Avenue Ward 18 Applicant: John Pulgini

    Case: BOA- 1399003 Address: 625-629 Adams Street Ward 16 Applicant: Stephen Le

  3. Discussion of Open Meeting Law Complaint regarding the February 24, 2026 Hearing for 154 Terrace Street BOA1261313/ERT1240355 Appeal

    Discussion of Open Meeting Law Complaint regarding the February 24, 2026 Hearing for 154 Terrace Street BOA1261313/ERT1240355 Appeal

  4. RECOMMENDATIONS: 9:30 AM

    Case: BOA- 1733276 Address: 29 Elm Street Ward: 2 Applicant: Timothy McGowan

    Articles Article 65, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Art. 65 Sec. 64 34 Restricted Roof Structure District You need relief from the BOA for the said violations

    Purpose: A new front and rear dormer along with a new roof deck at the third floor level on an existing two story real ell along with associated plan changes. All work to take place within unit two of a two unit residence.



    Case: BOA- 1803304 Address: 661 East Broadway Ward: 6 Applicant: James Nee

    Articles Art 68 Sec 7 Use: Forbidden

    Purpose: Change occupancy from one hair salon in existence for many years to include body art



    Case: BOA- 1792077 Address: 658 East Fifth Street Ward: 6 Applicant: Shaun McClorey

    Articles Article 68, Section 8 Lot Area Insufficient Article 68, Section 8 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient Art. 68 Sec. 33Off Street parking Req.

    Purpose: Change of Occupancy from 1 FAM to 2 FAM. A rear deck will be added with a spiral stair foe a second egress for unit two. Zoning relief will be required.



    Case: BOA- 1800210 Address: 535-545 Dudley Street Ward: 8 Applicant: Costas and Penelopi Tingos

    Articles Article 50 Section 26 Establish of Res. Subdistricts Sitdown Bakery use w/ takeout Conditional in an MFR/LS zoning subdistrcit

    Purpose :Change occupancy from food market to bakery with 36A. Updating electrical panel. ran new electrical for electric powered double oven and double convection oven. No gas appliances. adding 3 sink bays in kitchen area. Installing new tile floor in kitchen. No update to bathroom. Painting entire bakery. Work to be done at 543 Dudley St



    Case: BOA-1802841 Address: 95 Bynner Street Ward: 10 Applicant: Chrymivavigab LLC

    Articles Article 55, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 55, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories)Article 55, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient

    Purpose: Attic addition by plans



    Case: BOA- 1725252 Address: 130 Dana Avenue Ward: 18 Applicant: Ms. Maria Almanzar

    Articles Article 69, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 69, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) You need relief from the BOA for the said violations

    Purpose: New Heat pump new on demand water heater, will be a new bedroom, new bathroom, new kitchen.



    Case: BOA- 1790093 Address: 62 Dunster Road Ward: 19 Applicant: Chris Hosford

    Articles Article 55, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive

    Purpose: Existing two family home. Convert area of unfinished basement to new habitable flex space. Occupancy to remain the same, with NO additional dwelling units.



    Case: BOA- 1801060 Address: 268 Chestnut Avenue Ward: 19 Applicant: Charles Horvath

    Articles Article 55, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 55, Section 9Rear Yard Insufficient

    Purpose: Demolition and rebuild of existing wing for the purpose of adding a new bathroom to the dwelling. New foundation for the wing, new plumbing, new electrical.



    Case: BOA- 1798926 Address: 15 Bertson Avenue Ward: 20 Applicant: Greg Ryan

    Articles Art. 56 Sec. 08 FAR Excessive. Article 56, Section 8 Lot Area Insufficient Article 56, Section 8 Lot Width Insufficient Article 56, Section 8 Lot Frontage Insufficient Article 56. Section 8 Side Yard Insufficient

    Purpose: Build a two-story addition on the rear of the house and renovate the kitchen.

     

  5. HEARINGS: 9:30AM

    Case: BOA- 1805958 Address: 445-449 Cambridge Street Ward 22 Applicant: George Ledwith-ARTICLE 80

    Article 51 Section 17 Dimensional Regulations Building height in feet is excessive Article 51, Section 16 Use Regulations MFR is Conditional in a CC-1 sub-district Article 51, Section 17 Dimensional Regulations Floor Area Ratio is excessive Article 51, Section 17 Dimensional Regulations Usable open space is insufficient

    Article 51, Section 19 Use: Forbidden MFR is a forbidden use in a LI-1 sub-district Article 51, Section 56 Off-Street Parking & Loading Req Off-street parking and loading is insufficient

    Purpose: Demolish existing structures. Construct new multi family residential building, with 200 units and approximately 66 parking spaces in a garage. Includes ground floor retail. Combining lots 445 and 449 Cambridge Street, associated with permit ALT1798159.



    Case: BOA-1800750 Address: 12 Maple Street Ward 20 Applicant: James O’Donovan

    Article Art. 56 Sec. 07 Use regulations applicable MFR use- Forbidden in residential sub districts Art. 56 Sec. 39 * Off street parking requirements Insufficient parking (Updated review: Variance respectfully rescinded 2.2.25/FD) Article 56, Section 8 Dimensional Regulations Excessive f.a.r. Article 56, Section 8 Dimensional Regulations Insufficient side yard setback Article 56, Section 8 Dimensional Regulations Number of allowed stories exceeded- 2.5 max Article 56, Section 8 Dimensional Regulations Insuffcient usable open space per unit - 1800 sf per unit req.

    Purpose: Change of occupancy from single family to 6 units. The proposed work is to convert existing single family residence to two units in the existing building and construct an addition at the existing structure to create 4 additional units with 10 off street parking spaces



    Case: BOA- 1796244 Address: 30 Webster Street Ward 18 Applicant: Gary Webster

    Article 60 section 30 (2) 2.Screening and Buffering of Parking, Loading, and Storage Areas Article 69, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient Article 69, Section 9 Lot Width Insufficient Article 69, Section 9Floor Area Ratio Excessive

    Article 69, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 69, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 69, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 69 Section 29 Off Street Parking & Loading Reqinsufficient off street parking

    Purpose: Renovate existing single family, including rear and front addition and extension of living space into attic with dormers. Change of occupancy from single family to two family.



    Case: BOA- 1802557 Address: 21 Tina Avenue Ward 18 Applicant: Teneal Cooper

    Article 69, Section 8 Use: ForbiddenApplicant will need to seek relief for the proposed use of a Two Family in a single family zone. Art. 69 Sec. 29.4 Off St.Prk'g:LocationApplicant will need to seek relief for Off Street Parking location/design. Article 69, Section 9 Lot Area InsufficientApplicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient Lot

    Area. Article 69, Section 9 Lot Width InsufficientApplicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient Lot Width.

    Article 69, Section 9 Lot Frontage InsufficientApplicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient Lot

    Frontage. Article 69, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio ExcessiveApplicant will need to seek relief for Excessive Floor

    Area ratio (FAR). Article 69, Section 9 Front Yard InsufficientApplicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient Front

    Yard setback. Article 69, Section 9 Usable Open Space InsufficientApplicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient usable open space.

    Purpose: New construction of a two family home with 3500 SF. Unit 1 3 bedrooms 2 baths. On first floor and basement. Unit 2 3 beds 2 baths. 2nd floor and attic. Includes full foundation, framing, MEPs, insulation, finishes and work site. Wood frame, asphalt/membrane roof .



    Case: BOA- 1819383 Address: 28A Ridlon Road Ward 18 Applicant: David Bello

    Article Art. 69 Sec. 29.5 Off St.Prk'g:LocationApplicant will need to seek relief for Off Street parking location.

    Purpose: Erect a one family dwelling



    Case: BOA- 1818691 Address: 5-7 Milton Street Ward 16 Applicant: Patrick Miller

    Article 65, Section 15 Use: Forbidden Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 65, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient

    Purpose: Change occupancy from 2 family to 3 family and add 2 dormers to convert unfinished 3rd floor into 3bd 2ba living space per building plans



    Case: BOA- 1821751 Address: 190 Bowdoin Street Ward 15 Applicant: Vietnamese American Initiative for Development, Inc-MOH-ARTICLE 80

    Article Art. 65 Sec. 08 Forbidden Multifamily use. Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio ExcessiveMax. allowed: 0.5 Proposed: 1.93 Article 65, Section 9Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Max. allowed: 2.5 Proposed: 4 Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Max. allowed: 35' Proposed: 47' Article 65, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Min. required: 15' Proposed: 9.9' Article 65, Section 9Side Yard InsufficientMin. required: 10' Proposed: 6.8' (L)

    Article 65, Section 9 Rear Yard InsufficientMin. required: 30' Proposed: 7.3' Article 65, Section 9Lot Width Insufficient Min. required: 50' Proposed: 10.25' (Olney St.) Art. 65 Sec. 42^Conformity with Existing Building Modal calculation not provided to verify its Alignmentcompliance. Article 65, Section 42 Application of Dimensional Req65.42.4 Front wall of building not parallel to front lot line. Art. 65 Sec. 41Off St. Loading Req'mnts1 loading bay required. Proposed: 0

    Purpose: MOH Hollins Park at 190 Bowdoin Street is a 33 unit affordable housing project consisting of one , two , and

    three bedroom units. The building will consist of four above ground stories and a basement about a half story below

    ground. The Project will be stick built with a step back fourth story.



    Case: BOA- 1811687 Address: 147 Harvard Street Ward 14 Applicant: Jael Wembalonge

    Article 60 Section 9 Dimensional RegulationsBuilding Height (feet) Excessive. Other dimensional violations approved under BOA 1735306/2025 with Proviso of BPD review with special attention to site planning.Article 60 Section 3 GM Neighborhood Use Residential SubdistrictsMultifamily dwelling Regulations Applicable in Forbidden in 3F 5000 zone

    Article 60, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio ExcessiveExtending non conformity granted in BOA1735306 Article 60, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Extending non conformity granted in BOA1735306 Article 60, Section 9Rear Yard Insufficient Extending non conformity granted in BOA1735306

    Purpose: New 4 unit residential development with 3 on grade parking spaces.



    Case: BOA- 1762896 Address: 37 Calumet Street Ward 10 Applicant: Timothy Johnson

    Article 59 Section 8 Dimensional RegulationsRequesting relief for an additional unit with excess floor

    area ratio, insufficient lot area, and insufficient usable open space per unit.Article 59, Section 37Off Street Parking & Loading Req Requesting relief for insufficient off street parking for an additional unit Article 9, Section 1Extension of Nonconforming BuildingRequesting relief for nonconforming existing insufficient front and side yard setbacks

    Purpose: CHANGE OCCUPANCY FROM 3 TO 4 FAMILY BUILDING. RENOVATIONS TO LOWER LEVEL INCLUDING EXTENDING EXISTING SPRINKLER, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND HVAC SYSTEMS TO CREATE NEW UNIT 4 w/EXISTING REAR DECK AND MEANS OF EGRESS AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED.



    Case: BOA- 1798824 Address: 69 South Huntington Avenue Ward 10 Applicant: Scott Schneider

    Article 59, Section 8 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient Article 59, Section 8 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 59, Section 8 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 59, Section 37 Off Street Parking & Loading ReqOff street parking is insufficient

    Purpose: Existing three family home new unit in basement change of occupancy to 4 units four unit sprinklered and new Fire alarm



    Case: BOA- 1798829 Address: 71 South Huntington Avenue Ward 10 Applicant: Scott Schneider

    Article 59, Section 8 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient Article 59, Section 8 Usable Open Space Insufficient

    Article 59, Section 8 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 59, Section 37 Off Street Parking & Loading ReqOff street parking is insufficient

    Purpose: CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY FROM EXISTING THREE FAMILY TO NEW 4th UNIT IN BASEMENT UNIT WILL BE SPRINKLERD AND NEW FIRE ALARM IN BUILDING (not ADU)



    Case: BOA- 1800066 Address: 428-434 Massachusetts Avenue Ward 9 Applicant: 434 Mass Ave LLC

    Article Art. 64 Sec. 08 Restaurant Use ConditionalRestaurant with live entertainment, operating after 10:30 p.m. (3)

    Purpose: Change Occupancy to include live entertainment to existing Restaurant #36A/37 “No work to be done. The restaurant with live entertainment will operate after 10:30pm. AKA 569 COLUMBUS AVE.



    Case: BOA-1789913 Address: 81-85A L Street Ward 6 Applicant: Mike Shaw

    Article Art. 09 Sec. 01 Extension of Non Conforming Use > 25% Conditional Art. 68 Sec. 07 Use Regs. Restauarant with take out Conditional Article 68, Section 33 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Insufficient parking due to increase in the non conforming uses GFA Article 68, Section 7 Use Regulations Professional office Use Conditional

    Purpose: Change occupancy from restaurant, retail fish store, dry cleaners, to restaurant with take out and professional office. Existing restaurant will be expanded and capacity will be slightly increased.

    Note: Professional office fitout to be performed by others and purposes of this filing is for Zoning Use approval only (Core and shell)

    10.15.25FD



    Case: BOA- 1782125 Address: 58 Chandler Street Ward 5 Applicant: John Moran

    Article Art. 32 Sec. 04 GCOD Applicability You need relief from the BOA for the said violations

    Art 64.9.4 Town/Rowhouse extension into rear You need relief from the BOA for the said violations

    Purpose: Change of Occupancy from four to two dwelling units; full interior renovation & reconstruction, expand existing roof deck with hatch access/bulkhead skylight; install two roof top condensers, install cantilever rear deck at 2nd level projecting 6 ft; fully sprinklered, all as shown on zoning plans filed herewith. Once zoning relief is granted full construction plans will be filed. Nominal fee request filed.

  6. HEARINGS: 11:00AM

    Case: BOA- 1764267 Address: 11 Elko Street Ward 22 Applicant: Farzin Kiani

    Article Art. 51 Sec. 08^ Use Regulations Use forbidden (Violation still exists/BOA Revised plans 1.12.25)

    Art. 51 Sec. 09 Dimensional Regulations Excessive f.a.r. (Violation still exists/BOA Revised

    plans 1.12.25) Art. 51 Sec. 09 Dimensional Regulations Number of allowed stories has been exceeded (Violation still exists/BOA Revised plans 1.12.25) Art. 51 Sec. 09 Dimensional Regulations Max allowed height has been exceeded (Violation still exists/BOA Revised plans 1.12.25) Art. 51 Sec. 56^ Off street parking requirements 5. Parking design and clear manuevering areas (Violation still exists/BOA Revised plans 1.12.25)

    Article 51, Section 56 Off-Street Parking Insufficient Insufficient parking (Violation still exists/BOA Revised plans 1.12.25)

    Purpose: 1/12/26 Scope of work modification at BOA: Change of occupancy from 3 units to 10 units by restoring existing 3 family structure and then construct a 4 story 7 UNIT addition connected via a breezeway to the rear to total 10 units with elevator access and 6 offstreet covered parking spaces per updated plans provided.

    Original scope: To erect 4 story 12 unit multi family condo ownership.



    Case: BOA- 1800610 Address: 1740 Hyde Park Avenue Ward 18 Applicant: Tom Colleran-ARTICLE 80

    Article 69 Section 14 Use Regulations Multi Family Dwelling Forbidden Article 69 Section 15 Dimensional Regulations Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 69 Section 15 Dimensional Regulations Building Height Excessive

    Art. 69 Sec. 29 Off St.Prk'g/Load'g Parking Art. 69 Sec. 29 Off St.Prk'g/Load'g Loading

    Purpose: Erect a new 6 story (5 story for Zoning) Multi Family Dwelling with 40 residential units and garaged parking. Building features bike storage, amenity spaces, and roof deck. Easements for drive access to be recorded. Existing building to be demolished under a separate permit.



    Case: BOA- 1766278 Address: 2195 Dorchester Avenue Ward 17 Applicant: 2195 DOT LLC

    Article 65, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient Applicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient Usable

    Open Space. Article 65, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Applicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient side

    yard setback.Art. 65 Sec. 42 Off Street Parking Insufficient Applicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient

    Off Street Parking.

    Purpose: Seeking to subdivide the existing lot into two lots. Lot A will be known as 2197 2199 Dorchester Ave and will contain 3,045 square feet. Lot B will continue to be known as 2195 Dorchester Ave and will contain 3,045 square feet. Existing structure at 2195 Dorchester Ave will remain.



    Case: BOA-1766286 Address: 2197-2199 Dorchester Avenue Ward 17 Applicant: 2195 DOT LLC

    Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Applicant will need to seek relief for Excessive Floor

    Area Ratio (FAR). Article 65, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient Applicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient Usable Open Space. Article 65, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Applicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient side yard setbacks .Art. 65 Sec. 42 Off Street Parking Insufficient Applicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient Off Street Parking.

    Purpose: Seeking to erect a building with 3 residential units and 2 parking spaces on a new 3,045 square foot lot. See ALT1757791. Nominal fee requested.



    Case: BOA- 1810114 Address: 555-563 Talbot Avenue Ward 17 Applicant: Eric Robinson-ARTICLE 80

    Article Art. 65 Sec. 08 Forbidden Large restaurant use Article 65, Section 9 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient Min. lot area required: 33,000 sqft Proposed: 9,000 sqft Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Max. allowed: 1 Proposed: 4.3 Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Max. allowed: 3 Proposed: 6

    Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Max. allowed: 40' Proposed: 70' Article 65, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient Min. required: 13,200 sqft Proposed: 2,640 sqft Article 65, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Min. required: 5' Proposed: 0 Article 65, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Min. required: 10' Proposed: 0 (R) and 7.8' (L)

    Article 65, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Min. required: 30' Proposed: 10' Art. 65 Sec. 41 Off street parking requirements Spaces required for residential use: 49.5 Spaces required for restaurant use: 14.5

    Art. 65 Sec. 41 Off St. Loading Req'mnts Required: 1 Proposed: 0

    Purpose: Erect a new 6 story mixed use building. The building has 33 residential units, and 3,700 sf of new ground level restaurant space. The project included 6 inclusionary zoning units. Demolish and existing 1 story commercial restaurant building.



    Case: BOA-1818413 Address: 175 Heath Street Ward 10 Applicant: Derric Small

    Article Art. 59, Section 18 Use: Forbidden Art. 59, Section 37 Off Street Loading Insufficient

    Purpose: Change the legal occupancy from a one family dwelling to a two family dwelling. Extending living space of Unit 1 into the basement. Expanding living space of the Attic (Unit2) Create 2nd means of egress on the second floor.



    Case: BOA- 1804978 Address: 720A-720 Shawmut Avenue Ward 9 Applicant: Allen Parham

    Article 50, Section 10 Use Regulations in Roxbury EDA The Use: Bar is CONDITIONAL

    Purpose: Change Occupancy from Meeting Halls, Conference Halls, 2 Apts & Social Hall to 2 Apartments and Take out Restaurant & Bar and Interior buildout for a Take out Restaurant as per plans submitted.



    Case: BOA- 1777336 Address: 508 Columbus Avenue Ward 4 Applicant: Richard Cantelli

    Article Art. 64 Sec. 01 Extension of Non Conforming Use You need relief from the BOA for the said violations

    Purpose: Add a small 2 story bay at the rear of 508 Columbus av, Unit 1 in Boston



    Case: BOA- 1817492 Address: 107-111 Brooks Street Ward 1 Applicant: Matthew Schuster

    Article 53 East Boston Neighborhood District USE conditional Art. 09 Sec. 01 Extension of Non Conforming Use <25% - Conditional Art. 53 Sec. 56 Off-Street Parking Insufficient parking ARTICLE 53; SECTION 53-5 Dimensional Regulations (Table F) Max % of lot coverage allowed exceeded ARTICLE 53; SECTION 53-5 Dimensional Regulations (Table F) Insufficient front yard setback ARTICLE 53; SECTION 53-5 Dimensional Regulations (Table F) Insufficient side yard setback ARTICLE 53; SECTION 53-5 Dimensional Regulations (Table F) Insufficient rear yard setback ARTICLE 53; SECTION 53-5 Dimensional Regulations (Table F) Max building depth allowed exceeded ARTICLE 53; SECTION 53-5 Dimensional Regulations (Table F) Max floor plate size allowed exceeded ARTICLE 53; SECTION 53-5 Dimensional Regulations (Table F) Insufficient parking

    Purpose: Change occupancy from 6 units and 1 church to 8 units; erect vertical addition and interior renovations to create 8 residential units

     

  7. RE-DISCUSSION: 11:30AM

    Case: BOA- 1776341 Address: 19 Bodwell Street Ward: 15 Applicant: Marco DeBrros

    Article(s): Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) 65 42.8 accessory building in side or rear yard

    Article 65, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient 65 42.8 accessory building in side or rear yard Article 65, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient 65 42.8 accessory building in side or rear yard Article 65, Section 9 Accessory Bldg in Rear Yard accessory building within 8 feet of existing main building

    Purpose: legalize 10 x 20' deck on garage and 50' awning on left side of building (No work to de done)



    Case: BOA-1766723 Address: 49-51 Callender Street Ward 14 Applicant: Chole Manning Choo & Company Inc

    Article 60, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient You need relief from the Boa for the said violations Art. 60 Sec. 09 Floor Area Ratio excessive You need relief from the BOA for the said violations. Art. 60 Sec. 09 Usable open space insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations. Art. 60 Sec. 09 Side yard insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations. Art. 60 Sec. 09 Rear yard insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations.Art. 14 Sec. 06 Two or More Dwellings in a Lot You need relief from the BOA for the said violations.

    Art. 60 Sec. 9 Additional Lot Area Insuff You need relief from the BOA for the said violations.

    Purpose: Proposed change of use to 3 family with vertical and rear addition as per plans



    Case: BOA- 1766728 Address: 53 Callender Street Ward 14 Applicant: Chole Manning Choo & Company Inc

    Article Art. 60 Sec. 09 Floor Area Ratio excessive Applicant will need to seek relief for Excessive Floor Area Ratio (FAR). Art. 60 Sec. 09 Height Excessive Applicant will need to seek relief for Excessive Building height in feet.

    Art. 60 Sec. 09 Rear yard insufficient Applicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient Rear Yard setback.

    Art. 60 Sec. 09 Side yard insufficient Applicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient Side Yard setbacks.Article 60 Section 32 GM Neighborhood Off Street Applicant will need to seek relief for Parking and Loading Requirements Insufficient Off Street Parking. Art. 60 Sec. 9 Additional Lot Area Insuff You need relief from the BOA for the said violations .Article 60, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations.

    Art. 14 Sec. 06 Two or More Dwellings in a Lot You need relief from the BOA for the said violations.

    Purpose: proposed construction of a new residential 3 family as per plans. On same lot 49 51 Callender Street as ALT1747221



    Case: BOA- 1813655 Address: 4 Haynes Street Ward 1 Applicant: Jeffrey Drago, Esq

    Article Art. 32 Sec. 32 4 Groundwater Conservation Overlay District, Applicability Article 53, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Min. required: 5' Proposed: 0 Modal calculation not provided to verify compliance.

    Article 53, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient Min. lot area required: 2,000 sqft Proposed: 1,800 sqft

    Article 53, Section 9 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient Min. lot area required: 4,000 sqft

    Purpose: Seeking to combine Parcel ID 0104541000 and Parcel ID 0104540000 to form one new 1,800 square foot lot to be known as 4 Haynes Street. Also, to erect a new building with four residential units and three parking spaces.



    Case: BOA- 1788402 Address: 18-22 Breed Street Ward 1 Applicant: Ruby Hong LLC

    Article(s): Article 53 Section 7.1, EB Neighborhood Business Use Regulations, Use forbidden, Article 53 Section 7.2, Dimensional Regulations (NB), Insufficient permeable open space presented

    Purpose: Change Occupancy from a mixed-use residential dwelling to a lodging house. Clarification: Combine 22 breed street lot (AKA known as 21 Ford street) with 17 Ford street into one lot and then change occupancy of existing 3 family and store into a 6-unit lodging house building with 25 bedrooms to include 6 at grade accessory open air parking spaces in rear per plans provided. *3 Family & 1 Store Doc#23/1934

     

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