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Boston Landmarks Commission

The Boston Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The design review hearing will begin at 4 p.m. and the business hearing starting at 6 p.m.

Subject of the Public Hearing will be action on the agenda below, and such other business as may come before the Commission in accordance with Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended.

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 165 610 9496. You can also submit written comments or questions to blc@boston.gov.

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The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. DESIGN REVIEW HEARING - 4:00 PM

    APP # 27.0109 AB 1962 BEACON STREET, BRIGHTON  

    Applicant: Keith Dubois, Dunkin Donuts

    Proposed Work:  New store signage Presentation

     

    APP # 27.0189 BLC LORING-GREENOUGH HOUSE 

    12 SOUTH STREET, JAMAICA PLAIN  

    Applicant: Nancy Leask, Loring Greenough House 

    Proposed Work: Renovate the existing perennial borders and lawn path, and replace the path with bluestone pavers. The borders will be replanted with new perennials and shrubs. Presentation

     

    APP # 27.0301 BLC BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD BUILDING 

    133 FEDERAL STREET, DOWNTOWN  

    Applicant: Mai Luo, 133 Federal LLC

    Proposed Work:  Rehabilitation of the existing Brutalist style property for residential use on upper floors, with continued first-floor retail uses. The exterior scope of work will include new secondary glazing panels at existing windows, new window openings at the thirteenth floor level, and new rooftop mechanical equipment.  Presentation

     

  2. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

    APP # 27.0089 BLC 37 SOUTH MARKET STREET

    Installation of new signage at the granite entablature above door; no new penetrations in the masonry.

     

    APP # 27.0200 BLC 10 POST OFFICE SQUARE

    Replace storefront door to restaurant space on Milk Street with new Brass clad door and transom. 

     

    APP # 27.0228 AB 9 BRAEMORE ROAD #13

    Replace non-historic door with historically appropriate wood door. 

     

    APP # 27.0201 AB 15 COLLISTON ROAD

    Remove 3 rotted decks/balcony's and replace them with composite decking. All supports and fascia boards will remain wood.

    APP # 27.0251 AB 151 ENGLEWOOD AVENUE #24

    Replace windows in unit with 1 over 1 aluminum windows. 

     

    APP # 27.0252 AB 141 ENGLEWOOD AVENUE #24 

    Replace windows in unit with 1 over 1 aluminum windows. 

     

    APP # 26.1081 AB 34 KINROSS ROAD

    Replace 6, 6 over 1 windows in unit with 6 6 over 1 fibrex windows with exterior and interior applied muntin bars. And no low-e glass.



     

    APP # 27.0242 BLC FRANKLIN PARK, 1 CIRCUIT DRIVE

    Remove small shelter structure at William Devine Golf Course.

     

    APP # 27.0305 BLC RICHARDSON BLOCK, 149 PEARL STREET

    Emergency masonry and EPDM roof repairs.

     

    APP # 25.0320 HP 1 ELMWOOD STREET

    Extend October 24, 2024 approval with provisos to demolish existing building and construct a new 6 story building for one year to expire October 24, 2027. 

    Approval of the proposed demolition and approval of the proposed new building’s height and massing with the proviso that further design details be remanded to a subcommittee. The provisos are further enumerated as follows: 1. Demolition of the existing building will not take place until a building permit or foundation permit for the new building has been secured;  2. Further design development and final project approval to be remanded to a subcommittee of 2 Commissioners (Angela Ward Hyatt and Ernest Coston) that will meet at scheduled public meetings where review will focus on the refinement of the building’s facade design and materials to ensure that they complement the character-defining aspects of the district; and 3. That approval of an onsite materials mockup be remanded to the subcommittee.

     

  3. BUSINESS HEARING - 6:00 PM
  4. RATIFICATION OF OCTOBER 13, 2026 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

    Commission to vote on meeting minutes from the October 13, 2026 meeting.

  5. DESIGN REVIEW RECAP AND VOTE

    APP # 27.0109 AB 1962 BEACON STREET, BRIGHTON  

    Applicant: Keith Dubois, Dunkin Donuts

    Proposed Work:  New store signage Presentation

     

    APP # 27.0189 BLC LORING-GREENOUGH HOUSE 

    12 SOUTH STREET, JAMAICA PLAIN  

    Applicant: Nancy Leask, Loring Greenough House 

    Proposed Work: Renovate the existing perennial borders and lawn path, and replace the path with bluestone pavers. The borders will be replanted with new perennials and shrubs. Presentation

     

    APP # 27.0301 BLC BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD BUILDING 

    133 FEDERAL STREET, DOWNTOWN  

    Applicant: Mai Luo, 133 Federal LLC

    Proposed Work:  Rehabilitation of the existing Brutalist style property for residential use on upper floors, with continued first-floor retail uses. The exterior scope of work will include new secondary glazing panels at existing windows, new window openings at the thirteenth floor level, and new rooftop mechanical equipment.  Presentation

     

  6. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL
  7. STAFF UPDATES
  8. PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 8:00 PM
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