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Back Bay Architectural Commission

The Commission will hold its next monthly public hearing virtually on Wednesday, April, 8, 2026, 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 646-828-7666 and entering meeting id # 160 053 8285. You can also submit written comments or questions to BackBayAC@boston.gov.

Public testimony begins at

Discussion Topics

  1. Violations Committee - 4:30pm

    VIO.26.1015 416 Marlborough Street:

    Violation: Unapproved lattice wood enclosure and mechanical equipment at Marlborough Street.  (CONTINUED FROM 1-14-2026 HEARING)

  2. Design Review - 5:00pm

    Ratification of 3-11-2026 Public Hearing Minutes

    APP # 26.0546 BB 157 NEWBURY STREET: 

    Proposed Work: At front facade of existing headhouse reconfigure and replace windows and doors. CONTINUED FROM 2-11-2026 HEARING

    APP # 26.0764 BB 124 BEACON STREET: 

    Proposed Work: At roof modify previously approved skylights and extend height of existing chimney.

     

  3. Administrative Review/Approval

    APP # 26.0704 BB 172 BEACON STREET: At rear elevation replace one, lower-level, eight-over-eight wood window in-kind.

    APP # 26.0670 BB 230 BEACON STREET: Replace five third-story windows with historically appropriate wood windows.

    APP # 26.0755 BB 255 BEACON STREET: At side elevation repair and repoint masonry.

    APP # 26.0767 BB 359 BOYLSTON STREET: At front facade repair cast stone frieze.

    APP # 26.0792 BB 665 BOYLSTON STREET: At front facade repair and repaint all elements in-kind, replace deteriorated windows in-kind, and repair roof.

    APP # 26.0706 BB 4 CHARLESGATE EAST: Replace six window panes at existing two windows.

    APP # 26.0727 BB 50 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At front facade and side elevation restore fourteen existing wood windows.

    APP # 26.0770 BB 50 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At side elevation repair and repoint masonry.

    APP # 260743 BB 59 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: Replace all wood windows and exterior doors and paint black; replace roof membrane and deteriorated roof decking in-kind;  rebuild deck (same footprint) with Ipe wood; repair and repoint masonry; repair metal dormer trim and garden fence, and paint black; replace rear yard brick pavers with new brick pavers; and replace front entryway cement walkway in-kind.

    APP # 26.0728 BB 302 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At roof repair membrane roof and replace existing roof deck in-kind.

    APP # 26.0760 BB 416 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: Second phase of exterior building envelope restoration and repairs. Work includes replacement of non-historic windows with historically appropriate wood windows, masonry repairs and waterproofing.

    APP # 26.0766 BB 11 GLOUCESTER STREET: At front facade and rear elevation, repaint metalwork, restore windows, and repair and repoint masonry.

    APP # 26.0777 BB 137 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At rear elevation repoint masonry.

    APP # 26.0741 BB 165 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At rear elevation replace insulated glass unit at existing fixed window.

    APP # 26.0744 BB 168 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At rear elevation replace insulated glass unit at existing fixed window.

    APP # 26.0720 BB 171 MARLBOROUGH STREET: Replace nine non-historic aluminum windows with historically appropriate wood windows.

    APP # 26.0779 BB 162 NEWBURY STREET: At rear addition, repair roof and skylight.

    APP # 26.0675 BB 168 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace existing wall sign, replace fence, and repaint railings, and entry door.

    APP # 26.0051 BB 175 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace existing wall sign.

    APP # 26.0719 BB 218 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade install blade sign on existing bracket.

    APP # 26.0772 BB 239 NEWBURY STREET: At roof replace rubber membrane roofing and flashing in-kind.

    APP # 26.0653 BB 377 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace existing wall sign and blade sign.

     

  4. Staff Updates
  5. Projected Adjournment - 6:00pm
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