Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing
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Discussion Topics
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EXTENSIONS: 9:30AM
Case: BOA-1094388 Address: 1 Everett Street Ward 1 Applicant: Maryanne Dao
Case: BOA- 1289178 Address: 40 B Street Ward 6 Applicant: Marc LaCasse, Esq
Case: BOA- 1521943 Address: 40 B Street Ward 6 Applicant: Marc LaCasse, Esq
Case: BOA- 1522524 Address: 79 West Milton Street Ward 18 Applicant: Samanda Jean
Case: BOA- 1450603 Address: 556 Cambridge Street Ward 21 Applicant: George Morancy, Esq -
RECOMMENDATIONS: 9:30 AM
Case: BOA- 1822545 Address: 5-7 Prescott Place Ward: 22 Applicant: Johnny Da Silva
Article(s) Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 51, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories)
Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient
Purpose : THE PROPOSED PROJECT ADDITION WILL INVOLVE THE FOLLOWING: REMODEL A HALF BATH ON THE THIRD FLOOR ADD A THREE QUARTER BATHROOM TO THE THIRD FLOOR. REMODEL THE FRONT TWO LEVEL DECK PORCH. REMODEL THE SIDE ENTRANCE ADD DOOR TO THE FIRST FLOOR FIRST SIDE ENTRANCE. REMODEL THE SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN. ADDITION OF A LEFT SIDE
DORMER AT THE ATTIC.
Case: BOA- 1844274 Address: 68 Addington Road Ward: 20 Applicant: Gavin Driscoll
Article(s) Article 56, Section 8 Front Yard Insufficient Article 56. Section 8 Side Yard Insufficient
Purpose : Reno and addition to a existing single family home new primary suite over existing living space as per the plans
Case: BOA- 1821584 Address: 6 Cranmore Road Ward: 18 Applicant: Darron Burke
Article(s) Article 69 Section 30.7Accessory Buildings in Side or Rear Yard Located less than sixty five (65) feet from the front lot line.
Purpose : Pergola comprised of pressure treated timbers atop a reinforced concrete base. Solar Panels to be mounted on a pergola.
Case: BOA- 1772126 Address: 31 Mellen Street Ward: 17 Applicant: Gary Deans
Article(s) Article 65, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Requesting relief for an insufficient rear yard setback
Purpose : Remove existing back deck, replace with larger 2-story deck.
Case: BOA- 1823198 Address: 682-684 East Fifth Street Ward: 6 Applicant: Kevin Cloutier
Article(s) Article 68, Section 7.2 Basement Units Forbidden Article 68, Section 8 Lot Area Insufficient
Art. 68 Sec. 33 Off Street parking Req.
Purpose : Change occupancy from single family and store, to a two family per plans.
Case: BOA- 1833990 Address: 306 Northern Avenue, Ward: 6 Applicant: Charles Storey
Article(s) Article 8 Section 2.3 Forbidden Uses
Purpose : Seasonal exterior hospitality/recreational space (Beer Garden) in Parcel S 2 of Mass Bay Brewing Co.'s (d|b|a
Harpoon Brewery) 306 Northern Ave leasehold. Gross area 7,769 sf with occupancy of 1,250. One 30'x20' tent,
seasonal furniture, stage <30" high, portable restrooms, 40' bar and food container. Used as outdoor patio for existing
Harpoon Beer Hall and for private events.
Case: BOA- 1821600 Address: 60 Elm Street Ward: 2 Applicant: Eric Zachrison
Article(s) Article 62, Section 7 Floor Area Ratio Excessive
Purpose : Nominal Fee Requested, expand existing single family home by finishing previously unfinished basement space. -
HEARINGS: 9:30AM
Case: BOA-1716446 Address: 178-180 Weld Street Ward 20 Applicant: Adam Ricci
Article 56. Section 8 Side Yard Insufficient Article 56, Section 8 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 56, Section 8 Front Yard Insufficient Article 56, Section 8 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet)
Purpose: Demolish existing detached non conforming garage. Build new attached garage addition.
Case: BOA- 1840878 Address: 28-32 Averton Street Ward 20 Applicant: Joseph G. Vozzella
Article 67, Section 8 Use: Forbidden Article 67, Section 9.3 Location of Main Entrance Article 67, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient Article 67, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 67, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories)
Article 67, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 67, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient
Purpose: New construction: Town house building with 3 units, garage on 1st level. 5,915 sf of GFA on an existing lot of 6,600 sf. Nominal fee pending ZBA decision
Case: BOA- 1804456 Address: 66-66A Cedrus Avenue Ward 18 Applicant: Anthony Ross
Article(s): Art. 67 Sec. 09 Open Space insufficientThe Applicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient Open Space.
Art. 67 Sec. 09 Side Yard InsufficientThe Applicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient Side Yard setbacks.
Article 67, Section 9 Lot Area InsufficientThe Applicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient Lot Area.
Article 67, Section 9 Lot Width InsufficientThe Applicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient Lot Width.
Article 67, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio ExcessiveThe Applicant will need to seek relief for Excessive Floor Area Ratio.
Article 67, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories)The Applicant will need to seek relief for Excessive Building Height (Stories).Article 67, Section 9 Lot Frontage InsufficientThe Applicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient
Lot Frontage. Article 67, Section 9 Front Yard InsufficientThe Applicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient
Front Yard setback. Article 67, Section 9 Rear Yard InsufficientThe Applicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient
Rear Yard setback. Article 67, Section 32 Off Street ParkingThe Applicant will need to seek relief for Off Street
Parking. Article 67, Section 33.7 Accessory Bldgs in Side or Rear YdThe Applicant will need to seek relief for Accessory Buildings in the Side OR Rear Yard.
Purpose: Erect 2 family dwelling per plans on parcel 1805182000; zoning subdivision from 68 70 Cedrus Avenue which is already separately assessed parcel (1805181000) and already separately deed described.
Case: BOA- 1749423 Address: 26 Burt Street Ward 17 Applicant: David Allen
Article 65, Section 41Off Street Parking RegulationsInsufficient parking Art. 65 Sec. 08 Forbidden8 unit dwelling forbidden in a 1 family subdistrict Art. 65 Sec. 9Residential Dimensional Reg.s Insufficient lot size Article 65, Section 9 Dimensional Regulations Excessive f.a.r Article 65, Section 9 Dimensional RegulationsNumber of allowed stories has been exceeded Art. 65 Sec. 9 Residential Dimensional Reg.s Insufficient front yard setback Art. 65 Sec. 9Residential Dimensional Reg.s Insufficient side yard setback Article 65, Section 9 Dimensional RegulationsInsufficient rear yard setback Article 65, Section 41 Off Street Parking RegulationsDesign: Space size and clear maneuvering areas
Purpose: To build a three level eight unit apartment with eight parking spaces at the rear of the building. Nominal fee
*This application has been filed in conjuntion with application # ALT1684492 to combine 26 and 30 Burt street into one
6918sf lot existing struture to be razed on a separately filed and issued demolition permit application.
**Application re/assigned to FD by PZ Department Head PW on 6/14/25
Case: BOA- 1806734 Address: 501 Talbot Avenue Ward 17 Applicant: Evan Luongo
Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Article 65, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient
Purpose: o record of occupancy CONFORM OCCUPANCY OF 3 FAMILY Dwelling. (Finishing an unfinished attic space) Remove roofing and replace with new framing to accommodate new living space in the attic. Install insulation and new drywall. Install new plumbing for bathroom and electrical throughout new space.
Case: BOA- 1828945 Address: 19 Greenock Street Ward 14 Applicant: Juan Pimentel/Roberto Green
Article 60 Section 33.9 GM Neighborhood Application of 9. Insufficient rear yard setback within the rear yard of a shallow lot Dimensional Requirements: Rear Article 60 Section 60-4 - Dim. Regs Applicable in Insufficient front yard setback Residential Subdistricts (Table D) Article 60, Section 60-32 - Off-Street Parking and Loading Insufficient parking Requirements Article 60, Section 60-4 Dimensional Regulations Table D Insufficient Side yard setback Article 60, Section 60-4 Dimensional Regulations Table D Insufficient lot size Article 60, Section 60-4 Dimensional Regulations Table D Insufficient additional lot area per unit Article 60, Section 60-4 Dimensional Regulations Table D Excessive F.A.R. Article 60, Section 60-4 Dimensional Regulations Table D Insufficient usable oen space per unit Article 60, Section 60-4 Dimensional Regulations Table D Location of main entrance to basement unit does not face the front lot line Article 60-3 Proposed Use Table A Use forbidden
Article 60-3 Proposed Use Table A Basement units are forbidden
Notes BUILDING CODE REVIEW DEFERRED
Purpose: New 4 Units 3 story + Basement Tripple Decker, (1) Unit per story. First Floor Unit to be Accesible.
Case: BOA- 1825902 Address: 24 Alaska Street Ward 12 Applicant: Daniel H Mariam
Article(s): Art. 50 Sec. 29 Usable open space insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Lot Area Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 50, Section 29 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Side Yard Insufficient
Article 50 Section 28 Use Regulations Art. 50 Sec. 43 Off street parking requirements
Purpose: Confirm as a single family. Interior alteration to change existing single family to a two family.
Case: BOA- 1827322 Address: 35 Notre Dame Street Ward 11 Applicant: Shanti Acquisition
Article. 50 Sec. 29 Dimensional RequirementsInsufficient lot size for first three units 4,000 min req.
Art. 50 Sec. 29 Dimensional RequirementsInsufficient aditional lot area 1,000sf req. for ea. additional unit
Art. 50 Sec. 29 Dimensional RequirementsInsufficient lot width 40' req. Art. 50 Sec. 29Dimensional Requirements Insufficient lot width (frontage) 40' req. Art. 50 Sec. 29 Dimensional RequirementsExcessive f.a.r. 1.0 max
Art. 50 Sec. 29 Dimensional RequirementsInsufficient front yard setback 20' req. Art. 50 Sec. 29Dimensional Requirements Insufficient side yard setback 10' req. Art. 50 Sec. 29 Dimensional RequirementsInsufficient rear yard setback 12.5' min req. for this shallow lot/ Art 50 44 Art. 50 Sec. 43 Off street parking insufficient
Purpose: New construction of a 6 unit residential multifamily building will be performed at this location.
Case: BOA- 1817132 Address: 18 Delle Avenue Ward 10 Applicant: Paul Grant
Article 59, Section 38.12 Two or More Dwelling Same LotApplicant will need to seek relief for Two Dwellings units
on the same lot. Article 59, Section 8 Floor Area Ratio ExcessiveApplicant will need to seek relief for excessive Floor
Area Ratio (FAR).Article 59, Section 8 Usable Open Space InsufficientApplicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient Open Space.
Purpose: Build new three family building with fire alarm and sprinkler system.
Case: BOA- 1834035 Address: 25 Upton Street Ward 3 Applicant: John Moran
Article(s): Art. 64 Sec. 34Restricted Roof Structur Regs Applicant will need to seek relief for the proposed roof deck.
Art 64.9.4Town/Rowhouse extension into rear Applicant will need to seek relief for extension into the rear yard above the first story, which is a conditional use. Article 64, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Applicant will need to seek relief for the Rear yard setback. Notes:Pending Building Code Review per IBC & 780 CMR, upon submission of complete construction documents.
Purpose: Change occupancy: From Two Family Dwelling to Three Family Dwelling, full interior renovation, construct roof deck with hatch access and two roof top condensers; erect cantilevered rear decks projecting 6 ft, all as shown on zoning plans filed herewith. Once zoning relief is granted, full construction plans will be filed. Nominal fee request filed.
Case: BOA# 1838331 Address: 25 Upton Street Ward 3 Applicant: John Moran
Violation 780 CMR: Chapter 10 Means of EgressApplicant will need to seek relief for 101112.2 Roof Access.Note: To be filed concurrently with the Zoning Code Refusal.
Purpose: Change occupancy: From Two Family Dwelling to Three Family Dwelling, full interior renovation, construct roof deck with hatch access and two roof top condensers; erect cantilevered rear decks projecting 6 ft, all as shown on zoning plans filed herewith. Once zoning relief is granted, full construction plans will be filed. Nominal fee request filed.
Case: BOA- 1817120 Address: 78 Bunker Hill Street Ward 2 Applicant: Oliver Childs
Article 62, Section 7 Additional Lot Area Insufficient Article 62, Section 7 Use: Forbidden Article 62, Section 7 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 62, Section 7 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 62, Section 7 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 62, Section 7 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories)Article 62, Section 7 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet)
Purpose: Change of Occupancy from 1-Family to 2-Family. New proposed addition to the right rear side, 2nd floor balcony of the left side, front dormer of the building, new proposed spiral stairs on the back and 4rd floor roof deck. Unit 1: Consists of 1st Floor and Basement. Extension of living space into the basement, to be exclusive use of Unit 1, (3) new window well on the left side and (1) window on the front of the building. Unit 2: Consists of 2nd Floor, 3rd Floor and Roof Deck. Expanding 3rd floor living area to be included in Unit 2.
Case: BOA- 1833678 Address: 65-71 Main Street Ward 2 Applicant: Robert Walsh
Article 62, Section 12 Use: ConditionalNeighborhood Shopping Subdistricts
Second Story & Above
Purpose: Change of occupancy from Retail, Catering, Offices, 4 Apartments and Pilates Studio to Retail, Offices, 5 Apartments and Pilates Studio. Fifth apartment will be located on first floor rear of building. No work to be done.
Case: BOA- 1817787 Address: 450 William F McClellan Highway Ward 1 Applicant: Timothy Fraser, Esq
Article 53 Section 10.1 EB Neighborhood Use Regulations Vehicular service use (cosmetic repair of vehicles) is forbidden. Waterfront Subdistrict
Purpose: Two existing membrane structures. No exterior changes. Update use to include minor dent and cosmetic repairs of vehicles in the Hertz rental fleet of cars (vehicular services use) -
HEARINGS: 11:00AM
Case: BOA- 1824666 Address: 61 Brookline Avenue Ward 21 Applicant: Mike Shaw
Article 66, Sec. 14 Use Regs in Business Live Entertainment after 10:30 PM = CONDITIONAL
Purpose: Add Live Entertainment after 10:30pm to its current occupancy of the restaurant space. No other changes to be made. New occupancy should reflect Seventy apts, Retail, Bank, Vault archives, Repair shop (6 cars), Restaurant & Small take out restaurant with Live Entertainment after 10:30PM.
Case: BOA- 1810052 Address: 2 Hopkins Place Ward 18 Applicant: Justin Harris & Teyanna Corran
Article 60, Section 19 Use: Forbidden Applicant will need to seek relief for the use of a detached Three family in a R1 Zone. Article 60, Section 9 Dimensional Regulations Applicant will need to seek relief for minimum Building Lot Coverage. Art. 60 Sec. 09 Rear yard insufficient Applicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient Rear Yard setback.
Article 60 Section 32.4 GM Neighborhood Off Street Applicant will need to seek relief for the location Off Street Parking.Parking and Loading Notes ·Pending Building Code Review per IBC & 780 CMR, upon submission of complete construction documents. ·Project Subject to Group 1 Dwelling Units per AAB [521 CMR- Architectural Access Board], upon submission of complete construction documents. ·Pending compliance w/527 CMR for Fire Truck Access & Water Supply. Please reach out to: chris.nelson@boston.gov (BFD Representative) for review/refusal in order to seek relief at the State's Fire Marshall's office. [Include the Permit # & Project address in the subject line of email].
Purpose: New construction of 3 family residential building. Please review with 1 Hopkins application (ERT1785532). Parcel ID# 180034800.
Case: BOA- 1810051 Address: 1 Hopkins Place Ward 18 Applicant: Justin Harris & Teyanna
Article 60, Section 8 Use: Forbidden Applicant will need to seek relief for the use of a multi family (6 units) in a R1 zone. Article 60 Section 32.4 GM Neighborhood Off Street Applicant will need to seek relief for the location for the
Parking and Loading proposed Off Street Parking & Loading Requirements. Notes Pending Building Code Review per IBC & 780 CMR, upon submission of complete construction documents. Pending compliance per 521 CMR- Architectural Access Board, upon submission of complete construction documents. Pending compliance w/ 527 CMR for Fire Truck Access &Water Supply. Please reach out to: chris.nelson@boston.gov (BFD Representative) for review/refusal in order to seek relief at the State's Fire Marshall' office. [Include the Permit # & Project address in the subject line of email].
Purpose: New construction of a multi-family residential building, new 6 family. Please review with 2 Hopkins Place (ERT1785539) Parcel ID#1800349020
Case: BOA- 1849154 Address: 1526-1530 Dorchester Avenue Ward 16 Applicant: Samantha Rivas
Article 65, Section 8 Use Regulations Article 65, Section 41 Off Street Parking & Loading Req
Purpose: Change occupancy from Retails, Lodgers, Offices, Education Center and Ice Cream Parlor to Retails, Lodgers, Offices, Education Center, Ice Cream Parlor, and Retail with accessory food service (prepackaged food and coffee), accessory Art Gallery, and Accessory Live Entertainment.
Case: BOA- 1819749 Address: 439 Walnut Avenue Ward 11 Applicant: Shawn Wesley
Article 55, Section 40 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Article 55, Section 8 Use Regulations
Article 55, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient Article 55, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 55, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 55, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 55, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 55, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient
Purpose: Change use of existing 2 family house to a 4 family per plans. Requesting nominal fee and zoning refusal for ZBA relief process.
Case: BOA- 1842341 Address: 612-612A Shawmut Avenue Ward 9 Applicant: 612 Shawmut Avenue LLC
Article(s): Art. 50 Sec. 29 Dimensional Requirements Insufficient lot size Art. 50 Sec. 29 Dimensional Requirements Insufficient lot width Art. 50 Sec. 29 Dimensional Requirements Insufficient lot width frontage Art. 50 Sec. 29 Dimensional Requirements Insufficient Usable open space per unit Art. 50 Sec. 29 Dimensional Requirements Insufficient additional lot area per unit Art. 50 Sec. 29 Dimensional Requirements Excessive f.a.r. Art. 50 Sec. 29 Dimensional Requirements Insufficient front yard setback Art. 50 Sec. 29 Dimensional Requirements Insufficient side yard setback Art. 50 Sec. 29 Dimensional Requirements Insufficient rear yard setback Article 50 Section 28 Use Regulations Retail use is conditional Art. 50 Sec. 43 Off street parking requirements Art. 32 Sec. 04 GCOD Applicability Notes Building code review has been deferred at this time. Project is further subject to Boulevard Planning Overlay District review by the PDA/Boston Planning Department
Purpose: To erect a new 4 story building with seven (7) Residential Units and one (1) Retail Space
Case: BOA-1842339 Address: 610-610A Shawmut Avenue Ward 9 Applicant: 612 Shawmut Avenue LLC
Article(s): Art. 32 Sec. 04 GCOD Applicability Art. 50 Sec. 29 Dimensional Requirements Insufficient additional lot area per unit Art. 50 Sec. 29 Dimensional Requirements Insufficient side yard setback Art. 50 Sec. 29 Dimensional Requirements Insufficient rear yard setback Art. 50 Sec. 29 Dimensional Requirements Insufficient usable open space per unit Art. 50 Sec. 29 Dimensional Requirements Insufficient lot width Art. 50 Sec. 43 Off street parking insufficient Insufficient parking Art. 50 Sec. 29 Dimensional Requirements Excessive f.a.r.Notes Building code review has been deferred at this time. Project is further subject to Boulevard Planning Overlay District review by the BPDA/Boston Planning Department
Purpose: Construct a new 4 story rear addition. Change occupancy from three residential units and one commercial unit(retail) to seven residential units and one commercial unit(retail). (see companion case ERT1818026).
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RE-DISCUSSION: 11:30AM
Case: BOA- 1776822 Address: 29 Plain Street Ward 16 Applicant: Eric Zachrison
Article(s): Art. 65 Sec. 42^ Conformity with Existing Modal calculation not provided to verify compliance.
Building Alignment Art. 65 Sec. 08 Forbidden use: Townhouse Article 65, Section 9 Lot Frontage Insufficient Lot frontage required: 5 units x 50 feet = 250 feet. Proposed: 89.8' Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Max. allowed: 0.5 Proposed: 0.78 Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Max. allowed: 2.5 Proposed: 3
Article 65, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Min. required: 15' Proposed: 6.2'
Purpose: To construct five new townhomes with nine parking spaces. Demolition of existing structure (2) under SF# and SF#
Case: BOA-1794725 Address: 34 Spring Garden Street Ward 13 Applicant: Tim McGovern
Article 65, Section 9 Dimensional Regulations FAR, Stories, Front Yard insufficient, Rear Yard
insufficient. Article 65, Section 8 Use Regulations Three family detached dwelling F in 2F zone Article 65, Section 41 Off Street Parking Regulations Insufficient
Purpose: Interior demolition of all MEP and finishes. Remove existing pitched roof and frame full floor, and construct rear addition. Renovate entire structure including addition of fire alarm and sprinkler system. Convert existing single family to 3 units with 2 off street parking spaces.
Case: BOA- 1814618 Address: 163-165 Hillside Street Ward 10 Applicant: Christopher McGue
Article(s): Art. 59 Sec. 7 Use Regulations 3 family use Forbidden Art. 59 Sec. 37 Off Street Parking Article 59 Section 8 Insufficient rear yard setback Article 59 Section 8 Max allowed building height exceeded Article 59 Section 8 Max allowed number of stories has been exceeded Article 59, Section 8 Insufficient open space per unit
Purpose: The project proposes the renovation of the existing two family dwelling into three family. The building will provide two on site parking spaces and will be equipped with a full sprinkler system.
Case: BOA-1833514 Address: 176 L Street Ward 7 Applicant: James Christopher
Article 68, Section 8 Rear Yard Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations
Article 68, Section 8 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) You need relief from the BOA for the said violations
Article 68, Section 8 Floor Area Ratio Excessive You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Art. 68 Sec. 33 Off Street parking Req. You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 68, Section 29 Roof Structure Restrictions You need relief from the BOA for the said violations
Purpose:The homeowner seeks to erect a 4th story addition to increase living space with no change to occupancy. **Nominal
Case: BOA- 1575425 Address: 62 L Street Ward 6 Applicant: David Luciano
Article(s): Article 68, Section 8 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 68, Section 8 Side Yard Insufficient
Art.68 Sec 29 Roof Structure Restrictions Access to the roof deck must be via a roof hatch
Purpose: Replace existing exterior stairs and construct a new roof deck.
Case: BOA- 1811706 Address: 360 Princeton Street Ward 1 Applicant: Laura Costa
Article 53, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Requesting relief for an insufficient rear yard setback from a proposed deck, the 1/3 lot depth requirement extends from the building to the rear lot line.
Purpose: Build 3 new decks according to plans, one for each floor.
Case: BOA-1482368 Address: 87 Morris Street Ward 1 Applicant: Carolina Linares
Article(s): Article 53, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient
Article 53, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 53, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient
Art. 53 Sec. 09.3 Location of Main Entrance Art. 53, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient
Article 27T 5 East Boston IPOD Applicability Article 32, Section 4.GCOD, Applicability
Purpose: Change of occupancy to a 3 family. Remodeling the basement into a new apartment. Scope also includes upgrades to life safety (FA/FP).
Case: BOA-#1482374 Address: 87 Morris Street Ward 1 Applicant: Carolina Linares
9th 780 CMR 705 Exterior Walls705.8.1 Allowable area of openings. The maximum area of unprotected and protected openings permitted in an exterior wall in any story of a building shall not exceed the percentages specified in Table 705.8. [New/enlarged openings with less than 3ft separation from interior lot lines.] 9th 780 CMR 1030Emergency Escape and Rescue 1030.1 General. In addition to the means of egress required by this chapter, provisions shall be made for emergency escape and rescue openings in Group R 2 occupancies in accordance with Tables 1006.3.2(1) and 1006.3.2(2) and Group R 3 occupancies. Basements and sleeping rooms below the fourth story above grade plane shall have at least one exterior emergency escape and rescue opening in accordance with this section. Where basements contain one or more sleeping rooms, emergency escape and rescue openings shall be required in each sleeping room, but shall not be required in adjoining areas of the basement. Such openings shall open directly into a public way or to a yard or court that opens to a public way. [Only a 2.3ft exterior egress path provided, 36" (3ft) required at emergency egress
openings]
Purpose: Change of occupancy to a 3-family. Remodeling the basement into a new apartment. Scope also includes upgrades to life safety (FA/FP). City of Boston Board of Appeal -
HEARINGS: 12:00PM
Case: BOA-1850008 Address: 3-4 Folsom Avenue Ward 10 Applicant: Ridges Beta, LLC
From the terms of the Boston Zoning Code (see Acts of 1956, c.665) in the following respects
for the terms of the Boston Zoning Code (see Acts of 1956, c. 665) in the following respect Appeal pursuant to Section 8 of Chapter 665 of the Acts of 1956 as amended, from the Decision of the Boston Landmarks Commission in violation of Article 85 of the Zoning Code and /or other relief as appropriate.
Purpose: The petitioners seek a determination that the Boston Landmarks Commission erred in its decision to invoke a ninety (90) day demolition delay under Article 85 of the Boston Zoning Code made at the May 12, 2026 hearing.
Case: BOA- 1850006 Address: 595 East Seventh Street Ward 7 Applicant: 3 Cutler Court, LLC
From the terms of the Boston Zoning Code (see Acts of 1956, c.665) in the following respects
for the terms of the Boston Zoning Code (see Acts of 1956, c. 665) in the following respect- Appeal pursuant to Section 8 of Chapter 665 of the Acts of 1956 as amended, from the Decision of the Boston Landmarks Commission in violation of Article 85 of the Zoning Code and /or other relief as appropriate.
Purpose: The petitioners seek a determination that the Boston Landmarks Commission erred in its decision to invoke a ninety (90) day demolition delay under Article 85 of the Boston Zoning Code made at the May 12, 2026 hearing.
Case: BOA-1850007 Address: 744 East Fourth Street Ward 6 Applicant: 744 E Fourth Street, LLC
From the terms of the Boston Zoning Code (see Acts of 1956, c.665) in the following respects
for the terms of the Boston Zoning Code (see Acts of 1956, c. 665) in the following respect Appeal pursuant to Section 8 of Chapter 665 of the Acts of 1956 as amended, from the Decision of the Boston Landmarks Commission in violation of Article 85 of the Zoning Code and /or other relief as appropriate.
Purpose: The petitioners seek a determination that the Boston Landmarks Commission erred in its decision to invoke a ninety (90) day demolition delay under Article 85 of the Boston Zoning Code made at the May 12, 2026 hearing. -
INTERPRETATION/RE-DISCUSSION: 12:00PM
Case: BOA-1689794 Address: 62-66 Condor Street Ward 1 Applicant: Condor Nay, LLC
Article(s): Article 53, Section 10.2 Dimension Regulations (Waterfront) Building Height (Feet) Excessive Article 53, Section 10.3 Waterfront Open Space Requirements Article 53, Section 10.4.a Waterfront Yard Area Measurements Article 53, Section 10.4.b Setback Requirements Article 53, Section 29.1 Conformity with Existing Bldg Alignment Article 25A Section4 CFROD Applicability
Purpose: Erect a new 5 story Mixed Use Building on newly created lot with thirty six (36) Multi Family residential units, three (3) Retail on ground floor (core/shell) and below grade parking, as per plans. Building features amenity space, balconies, and common roof deck. See ALT1655420 for subdivision. Existing building to be razed under separate permit. SPR