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Board of appeal hearing

The board will hold a hearing on June 26, 2018 at 9:30 a.m.

The Boston Zoning Code has information on the Articles and definitions of terms in this agenda.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. APPROVAL OF HEARING MINUTES:

    June 12, 2018

  2. EXTENSION: 9:30a.m.

    Case: BOA-506994, Address: 24-26 Falcon Street, Ward 1 Applicant: Albert J Legee

     

    Case: BOA-464137, Address: 20 Ashburton Place, Ward 3 Applicant: Faros Properties

     

    Case: BOA-588257, Address: 67 Webster Street, Ward 1 Applicant: MBC Ventures, LLC

  3. BOARD FINAL ARBITER: 9:30a.m.

    Case: BOA-600522, Address: 4-6 Winthrop Street, Ward 1 Applicant: Winthrop Maverick, LLC

     

    Case: BOA-812908, Address: 537A-537 Columbus Avenue, Ward 4 Applicant: Leo Papile (by Paul Gibbs)

     

    Case: BOA-615910, Address: 55 West Fifth Street, Ward 6 Applicant: Marc LaCasse, Esq

  4. GCOD: 9:30 a.m.

    Case: BOA-834289 Address: 91 Westland Avenue  , Ward 4 Applicant: Parkside Tower LLC (by Forest Properties Management Inc)

    Article(s): 32(32-9)

    Purpose: Amend ALT542200 lowering concrete slab.

  5. HEARINGS: 9:30 a.m.

    Case: BOA-789186  Address: 40 Rugg Road  , Ward 22 Applicant: Rugg Realty Trust by Rugg Road USL, LLC

    Article(s): 51(51-19:Use Forbidden 51(51-20:Floor area Ration is excessive, Height is excessive, Rear yard setback requirement is insufficient) 80(80-80B-2)Appl. Of Large 

    Purpose: Erect new 6-story multifamily residential building (170 units) as part of  proposed 2-building mixed-use project.                                     

                                                                                                                                                            

    Case: BOA-789187 Address: 80 Braintree Street  , Ward 22 Applicant: Braintree Realty Trust by Rugg Road USL, LLC

    Article(s): 51(51-19:Use Forbidden, Use: Conditional 51(51-20:Floor area ration is excessive, Rear Yard setback insufficient, Building Height is excessive 80(80-80B-2)Appl. Of Large Projects Review 51(51-57: Appl. Of Dimensional Req, Appl. Of Dimensional Req.

    Purpose: Erect new 6-story mixed-use building with retail (take-out restaurant, large) on ground floor, multifamily residential (95 units) on floors 2 through 6, and accessory off-street parking.

     

    Case: BOA-808048 Address: 95 Union Street  , Ward 22 Applicant: David Weinstock

    Article(s): 51(51-9: Insufficient Front Yard Setback, Insufficient Rear Yard Setback, Insufficient Side Yard Setback 

    Purpose: Remove existing roof and half story and add 1 new story to existing building. Structural work as necessary: remove and replace a framed root (structurally unsafe), Remove 2nd story of rear addition (existing) and substitute roof deck, new siding at entire house. Work in conjuct with SF#768852.

     

    Case: BOA-784840 Address: 561-579 Centre Street  , Ward 19 Applicant: Eric Kennedy

    Article(s): 55(44-8) Use regulations 6(6-4) other Cond Necc as Protection

    Purpose: Temporary outdoor parking for twenty spaces (Ancillary Use). Spaces will only be used Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m by employees of a nearby hospital--Arbour Hospital. The parking agreement is in effect until September 1, 2018.

     

    Case: BOA-799949 Address: 183 Savannah Avenue  , Ward 18 Applicant: Bertram Williamson

    Article(s): 67(67-9) Side yard is Insufficient 67(67-9.1: Front yard setback is insufficient, Rear yard setback is insufficient, minimum lot width required is insufficient, Lot frontage is insufficient, Floor area ration is excessive, Height is excessive (2 1/2 stories max allowed), Height requirement is excessive (35ft high max allowed)

    Purpose: Erect new two-family dwelling (modular) with propose two (2) off-street parking on subdivided lot under ALT776983.

     

    Case: BOA-799951 Address: 185-187 Savannah Avenue  , Ward 18 Applicant: Bertram Williamson

    Article(s): 67(67-9-1: Extension of Non-Conforming use is conditional, Dimensional Regulations Applicable in Residential Sub Districts 67(67-9 Usable Open Space required in insufficient, Side yard insufficient 68(68-33)Off Street Requirement is insufficient

    Purpose: Subdivide lots to be Lot 69 &70: 4,203 SF and Lot 71&72: 4,201 SF. No work to be done on existing two-family dwelling. File in conjunction ERT776993.

     

    Case: BOA-821990 Address: 83 Dakota Street  , Ward 17 Applicant: Gideon Davis

    Article(s): 65(65-8)Use Regulations

    Purpose: Change occupancy from three family (with minor alterations) to create space for Transitional Living.

     

    Case: BOA-803716 Address: 241-243 Gallivan BLVD  , Ward 17  Applicant: Hermitao Rosa

    Article(s): 65(65-9: Excessive F.A.R, Excessive number of stories)

    Purpose: Building new roof per drawings-all costs reflected on SF639902.

     

    Case: BOA-765176 Address: 76-80 Neponset Avenue   , Ward 16 Applicant: Patrick Mahoney

    Article(s): 09(9-1)Reconstruction/Extenion of Nonconfroming Bldg 65(65-9) Dimensional Regualtions 65(65-39)Screening & Buffering Req  65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9)

    Purpose: Proposed addition to existing warehouse as per plans. Construction set to be submitted upon ZBA approval. See ALTs, alt734188 and alt734197 to combine 4 parcels 1600356000 (86 and 90 Neponset Avenue, 2 houses and garage), 1600328000, 1600358000 (78-80 Neponset Ave, warehouse), and 1600357000 for a total of 51,124 +-sf. Then re-subdivide into 2 lots, one to be 44,923 +- sf for 76-80 Neponset Ave. and the other to be 6201 +- sf for 90 Neponset Ave. Existing house and garage at 86 Neponset Ave to be razed for the proposed warehouse addition.

     

    Case: BOA-765173 Address: 90 Neponset Avenue  , Ward 16 Applicant: Patrick Mahoney

    Article(s): 09(9-1)Reconstruction/Extenion of Nonconfroming Bldg 65(65-9) Dimensional Regulations 65(65-39)Screening & Buffering Req 65(65-41)Off-Street Parking & Loading Req.

    Purpose: Combine 4 parcels 1600356000 (86 and 90 Neponset Ave, 2 houses and garage), 1600328000, 1600358000 (78-80 Neponset Avenue, Warehouse) and 1600357000 for a total of 51124+- sf. Then re-subdivide in 2 lots, one to 44,923+- sf for 78-80 Neponset warehouse and other to be 6201+-sf for 90 Neponset Avenue. See alt734188 to combine/subdivide and alt for the proposed warehouse addition. also See ALT734632 (Addition)

     

    Case: BOA-740765 Address: 12 Bloomington Street  , Ward 16 Applicant: Timothy Johnson

    Article(s):65(65-8)Use Regulations 65(65-42) Application of Dimensional Req 65(65-40) Sign regulations 65(65-39)Screening & buffering Req. 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9)

    Purpose: Combine parcels 2468 and 2469. Demolish existing single family dwelling and erect one of three 3-story, 3-family buildings with off-street parking as per plans submitted. (AE flood zone). Existing structure to be razed on a separate permit.

     

    Case: BOA-740771 Address: 13 Mckone Street   , Ward 16  Applicant: Timothy Johnson

    Article(s): 65(65-42) Application of Dimensional Req 65(65-8)Three Family use is Forbidden(2ft-500 sub-district) 65(65-39) Screening & Buffering 65(65-9)# of allowed stories has been exceeded(2.5Max) 65(65-9)Insufficient Rear Yard Setback 65(65-9)Front yard Setback 65(65-9)Insufficient lot Frontage 65(65-9)Insufficient side yard setback 65(65-39) Screening & buffering Req

    Purpose: Combine parcels 2468 and 2469. Demolish existing single family dwelling and erect one of three 3-story, 3-family buildings with off-street parking as per plans submitted. (AE flood zone). Existing structure to be razed on a separate permit City Hall

     

    Case: BOA-740773 Address: 15 Mckone Street  , Ward 16 Applicant: Timothy Johnson

    Article(s): 65(65-9:Insufficient lot size (5,000sf req.), Insufficient lot size width(50”req.), Insufficient lot frontage (50' req.)  Excessive F.A.R(.5 max), # of allowed stories has been exceeded(2.5 max.), Insufficient front yard set-back(15’/modal min.), Insufficient rear yard setback,  Insufficient side yard set-back(20” min.) 65(65-8) Three family forbidden(2ft-5000 sub-district) 65(65-40)sign Regulations 65(65-39) Screening & Buffering Req 65(65-42) Application of Dimensional Req.

     Purpose: Combine parcels 2468 and 2469. Demolish existing single family dwelling and erect one of three 3-story, 3-family buildings with off-street parking as per plans submitted. (AE-Flood Zone). Application has been filed in conjunction with ERT709913 and ERT709910. Existing structure to be razed on a separate permit.

     

    Case: BOA-812643 Address: 82 Woodrow Avenue  , Ward 14 Applicant: Boston Housing Stabilization LLC

    Article(s): 60(60-9)Side yard insufficient), 60(60-41.6)Side yard driveway access less than 10’

    Purpose: Erect two family dwelling.

     

    Case: BOA-812644 Address: 86 Woodrow Avenue   , Ward 14 Applicant: Boston Housing Stabilization LLC

    Article(s): 60(60-9)Side yard insufficient), 60(60-41.6)Side yard driveway access less than 10’

    Purpose: Erect two family dwelling.

     

    Case: BOA-812645 Address: 97 Woodrow Avenue   , Ward 14  Applicant: Boston Housing Stabilization LLC

    Article(s): 60(60-38) 60(60-9: Lot size to erect the two family dwelling & required side yard setback is insufficient) 60(60-37)

    Purpose: Erect two family dwelling.

     

    Case: BOA-814983 Address: 36 Brookford Street   , Ward 13 Applicant: Robert Bulger

    Article(s): 50(50-29: Floor Area Ratio Excessive, Usable Open Space Insufficient)

    Purpose: Change occupancy from 2 family to 3 family.This has been occupied as a three family since at least 1947. Request occupancy committee.

     

     

    Case: BOA-804162 Address: 35 Nazing Street  , Ward 12 Applicant: Arthur Grupee

    Article(s): 50(50-29) Floor Area Ratio Excessive

    Purpose: Extended living space in the basement for Unit #1 in an existing three-family dwelling.

     

    Case: BOA-803885  Address: 24 Westminster Avenue   , Ward 11Applicant: Troy Depeiza

    Article(s):50(50-28) Use Forbidden 50(50-29)Lot area for the add'l dwelling units is insufficient, Floor area ratio is excessive, Height is excessive, Usable open space is insufficient, Side yard setback requirement is insufficient) 50(50-43)Off-Street Parking Insufficient,50(50-38)Design Review, 50(50-41)Screening+Buffering, 50(50-44)Dimensional Requirements.

    Purpose: New 3 story building containing 12 for sale condo units.

     

    Case: BOA-817801 Address: 16 Marmion Street  , Ward 11 Applicant: John Pulgini

    Article(s): 55(55-8)Multi family Dwelling (Forbidden), 55(55-9 Lot Area for addition Dwelling unit(s) insufficient, Floor Area Ration Excessive, Usable Open Space Insufficient, Front Yard insufficient, Side Yard insufficient, rear Yard insufficient) 55(55-40)Off-Street Parking & Loading Req- Off Street parking insufficient.

    Purpose: Take down existing single family structure and replace with 5 unit building and under parking.

     

    Case: BOA-817843 Address: 165 Boylston Street   , Ward 11 Applicant: 165-167 Boylston Street, LLC

    Article(s): 55(55-9 Add’l Lot Area Insufficient, Floor Area Ratio Excessive, Usable Open Space Insufficient) 55(55-40)Off-Street Parking & Loading Req.

    Purpose: Change of Occupancy from 2-Family Dwelling to 3-Family Dwelling in a 3F-4000 zone. Separate Third Floor from Second Floor to create third unit. Minimal work performed to separate unit, including electrical work to install new unit meter for additional unit and to connect new 220 volt cooktop unit in kitchen area.

     

    Case: BOA-802831 Address: 114 Hampden Street  , Ward 8 Applicant: Stan Walczak

    Article(s): 50(50-32)

    Purpose: Demo existing building and Install 1 CC Series Calhoun Super Structure 52' wide by 24' long on a 6' precast block foundation for storage of recyclables.

     

    Case: BOA-670801 Address: 1Lenox Street  , Ward 8 Applicant: Daniel Toscano

    Article(s): 50(50-28)

    Purpose: Propose 20 ancillary off-street parking for ALT660762 - 11 Newcomb Street. Giving ERT552590 - 1 Newcomb Street 362 SF to build a separate residential building.

     

    Case: BOA-670788 Address: 11 Newcomb Street  , Ward 8 Applicant: Daniel Toscano

    Article(s): 50(50-29: Lot area Insufficient, Add’l Lot area Insufficient, Floor Area Ratio Excessive, Bldg Height Excessive (feet)

    Purpose: Existing 9-unit residential building. Giving 1 Newcomb St. 2,320 SF

    to build a separate residential building (See ERT552590-1Newcomb St.). Provide 20 ancillary off-street parking (See U49666216)

     

    Case: BOA-670793 Address: 1900 Washington Street  , Ward 8 Applicant: Daniel Toscano

    Article(s): 50(50-29: Lot area Insufficient, Add’l Lot area Insufficient, Floor Area Ratio Excessive, Bldg Height Excessive (feet), Rear Yard Insufficient)

     Purpose: Existing 9-Units Group Residence. Giving 1 Newcomb Street 480 SF to build a separate residential building. Application to document overhang and means of egress to travel through proposed ERT552590 - 1 Newcomb St (4'-0" passageway removed).

     

    Case: BOA#670797 Address: 1900 Washington Street  , Ward 8 Applicant: 11 Newcomb Street LLC

    Purpose: Existing 9-Units Group Residence. Giving 1 Newcomb Street 480 SF to build a separate residential building. Application to document overhang and means of egress to travel through proposed ERT552590 - 1 Newcomb St (4'-0" passageway removed).

    SECTION: 780CMR, 8th Edition 1027- Exit Discharge Section 1027.6 Access to a public way. The exit discharge shall provide a direct and unobstructed access to a public way.

     

    Case: BOA-670783 Address: 1 Newcomb Street  , Ward 8 Applicant: Daniel Toscano

    Article(s): 50(50-29: Lot area Insufficient, Add’l Lot area Insufficient, Floor Area Ratio Excessive, Bldg Height Excessive(stories), Bldg Height Excessive(feet), Side Yard Insufficient, Rear Yard Insufficient) 50(50-44.2) Conformity Ex Bldg Alignment, 50(50-43 Off-Street parking & Loading Req, Off-Street parking & Loading Req)

    Purpose: Receive 960 SF from Lot A, 480 SF from Lot B, 2,320 SF from Lot D, and 362 SF from Lot E to be combined to create 4,127 SF for Lot C - 1 Newcomb Street. Erect new 6-story multi-family building with 23-residental units. See also ALT640169, ALT640171 and ALT660762.

     

    Case: BOA#670800  Address: 1 Newcomb Street   , Ward 8 Applicant: Charles Haydon

    Purpose: Receive 960 SF from Lot A, 480 SF from Lot B, 2,320 SF from Lot D, and 362 SF from Lot E to be combined to create 4,127 SF for Lot C - 1 Newcomb Street. Erect new 6-story multi-family building with 23-residental units. See also ALT640169, ALT640171 and ALT660762

    SECTION: 780CMR, 8th Edition 1027- Exit Discharge Section 1027.6 Access to a public way. The exit discharge shall provide a direct and unobstructed access to a public way. SECTION: 780CMR, 8th Edition – Exterior Walls- Section 705.8-Openings.

    Openings in exterior walls shall comply with Section 705.8.41 through 705.8.6(No Exterior wall openings are permitted at 0’-0” from property line.

     

    Case: BOA-670798 Address: 1902A-1904 Washington Street   , Ward 8 Applicant: Daniel Toscano

    Article(s): 50(50-29:Lot area Insufficient, Add’l Lot area Insufficient, Floor Area Ratio Excessive, Bldg Height Excessive(feet), Rear Yard Insufficient)

    Purpose: Existing 9-Units Residential and 1 Commercial Space. Giving 1 Newcomb Street 960 SF to build a separate residential building. Application to document overhang and means of egress to travel through proposed ERT552590 - 1 Newcomb St (4'-0" passageway removed).

     

    Case: BOA#670804  Address: 1902A-1904 Washington Street   , Ward 8  Applicant: Daniel Toscano

    Purpose: Existing 9-Units Residential and 1 Commercial Space. Giving 1 Newcomb Street 960 SF to build a separate residential building. Application to document overhang and means of egress to travel through proposed ERT552590 - 1 New-comb St (4'-0" passageway removed).

    SECTION: 780CMR, 8th Edition 1027- Exit Discharge  Section 1027.6 Access to a public way. The exit discharge shall provide a direct and unobstructed access to a public way.

  6. HEARINGS: 10:30 a.m.

    Case: BOA-815193 Address: 1808 Columbia Road  , Ward 7 Applicant: Robert Swirbalus

    Article(s): 27S(27S-5S) 29(29-4) 10(10-1) 68(68-33) 68(68-33) 68(68-31)

    Purpose: Add curb cut and parking at 1808 Columbia Rd. to allow permanent off-street parking of at least two vehicles.

     

    Case: BOA-827009 Address: 111 B Street  , Ward  6 Applicant: Steven Petitpas

    Article(s): 69(69-29) 68(68-8) 68(68-8)

    Purpose:Install new roof deck as per drawing framing to be 2x8pt new decking to be 1x6 harbor grey decking and new wolf railing systems GFI electrical plugs and lights.

     

    Case: BOA-814954 Address: 374 Silver Street  , Ward 6  Applicant: Andrew Ruggiero

    Article(s): 68(68-8) 68(68-8)

    Purpose: Propose 7'-0" high new fence to existing single family dwelling. Replace stairs leading to the rear door. Replace patio. Correct violation V378835.

     

    Case: BOA-822711 Address: 719-721 East Second Street  , Ward 6 Applicant: Timothuy Sheehan

    Article(s): 27S(27S-9S) 68(68-11)  68(68-29)

    Purpose: Reframe partitions on all Floors. All new plaster and trim work.  New Windows.  Remove existing Gable Roof and construct 2 new Shed Dormers at 4th Floor.  Expand Living Space to 4th Level.  Adding Three new Rear Decks.  Installation of a new Sprinkler system

     

    Case: BOA#822710,  Address: 719-712 East Second Street  , Ward 6 Applicant: Timothy Sheehan

    Purpose: Reframe partitions on all Floors.  All new plaster and trim work. New Windows.  Remove existing Gable Roof and construct 2 new Shed Dormers at 4th Floor.  Expand Living Space to 4th Level.  Adding Three new Rear Decks.  Installation of a new Sprinkler system

    SECTION: 780CMR 705, 9th Edition Exterior Walls                                     

     

    Case: BOA-813877  Address: 441-445 Hanover  , Ward 3 Applicant: Anthony Virgilio

    Article(s): 54(54-10) 54(54-9)

    Purpose: To include lower level for restaurant prep area for zoning review only.

     

    Case: BOA-821741 Address: 15 Snow Hill Street  , Ward 3 Applicant: Daniel Toscano

    Article(s): 54(54-10) 54(54-10) 54(54-21)

    Purpose:Change occupancy from 3 family to 4 family.  Renovate the 4 residential units per plans including a new sprinkler system and a new fire alarm system. Work begun on SF773305 issued 11/1/17.voting records etc. avail.

     

    Case: BOA-794978 Address: 6 Hull Street  , Ward 3 Applicant: Anthony Virgilio

    Article(s): 54(54-10) 54(54-21)

    Purpose: Change of Occupancy from 4 residential units to 5 residential units. Legalize existing conditions. No work to be done.

     

    Case: BOA-801566  Address: 24-44 Kneeland Street  , Ward 3  Applicant: Albert Li

    Article(s): 53(43-19)

    Purpose: Change occupancy to include massage parlor (2ndflr 99 Harrison Avenue side).

     

    Case: BOA-826885 Address: 60 Chappie Street  , Ward  2 Applicant: Jesse MacDonald

    Article(s): 62(62-8) 62(62-8) 62(62-8)  62(62-8)  62(62-8) 62(62-8)

    Purpose: 60 Chappie St - Erect a single family with garage on a subdivided lot of land; this Lot A has 2,250 SF. Filed in conjunction with ALT794171 and ERT794188. *Raze existing under a separate permit.

     

    Case: BOA-826886  Address: 60 Chappie Street  , Ward 2 Applicant: Jesse Mac Donald

    Article(s): 62(62-8) 62(62-8) 62(62-8)  62(62-8)  62(62-8)

    Purpose: Subdivide existing parcel #0201350000 consisting of 6,458 Sq Ft into two separate lots. LOT A to have 2250sf  and LOT B shall have 4,208sf .   LOT A shall be known as 60 Chappie Street  and have a newly proposed single family detached dwelling as filed on ERT794172 and Lot B shall be known as 486-490 Medford Street  for an attached three family townhouse unit designed building filed under ERT794188

    *Existing dwellings to be razed on a separate permit application.

     

    Case: BOA-826884 Address: 486-490 Medford Street  , Ward 2 Applicant: Jesse MacDonald

    Article(s): 10(10-1) 62(62-7) 62(62-8) 62(62-8) 62(62-30) 62(62-29) 62(62-27)

    Purpose: Construct a three units of attached townhouse style buildings on newly created lot B in accordance with the submitted plans provided. (see Alt794171 for subdivision)

     

    Case: BOA-802569 Address: 43 Pleasant Street  , Ward  2 Applicant: Enda Madigan

    Article(s): 62(62-8) 62(62-8) 62(62-8) 62(62-8) 62(62-8) 62(62-25)

    Purpose: zoning board appeal remodel building install sprinkler add living in basement add mezzanine with roof decks . add side deck and stairs

     

    Case: BOA-825473 Address: 173-177 Maverick Street   , Ward  1 Applicant: Maverick Orleans, LLC

    Article(s): 9(9-2) 53(53-8) 53(53-8)  53(53-9) 53(53-9) 53(53-9) 53(53-9) 53(53-9) 53(53-9) 53(53-56) 53(53-54) 53(53-52)

    Purpose: Combine parcel numbers 0105340000, 0105341000 and 0105342000 and renovate existing buildings and change occupancy from 3 retail spaces and 6 residential units to 1 retail space and 9 residential units See 175 Maverick St. ALT810520 and 177 Maverick St ALT810521, this building to be know as 173-177 Maverick St. Add a 4th Story NEW STORY

     

    Case: BOA-825478 Address: 177 Maverick Street , Ward  1Applicant: Maverick Orleans, LLC

    Article(s): 9(9-2) 53(53-8)

    Purpose: Combine parcel numbers 0105340000, 0105341000 and 0105342000 into one parcel of land. 173 Maverick St. ALT810502 and 175 Maverick St. ALT810520 into one building to be known as 173-177 Maverick St.

     

    Case: BOA-825475 Address: 175 Maverick Street  , Ward 1 Applicant: Maverick Orleans, LLC

    Article(s): 9(9-2) 53(53-8)

    Purpose: Combine parcel numbers 0105340000, 0105341000 and 0105342000 into one parcel of land. 173 Maverick St. ALT810502 and 177 Maverick St. ALT810521 into one building to be known as 173-177 Maverick St.

  7. RE-DISCUSSIONS: 11:30a.m.

    Case: BOA-745475, Address: 128 Selwyn Street  Ward: 20 , Applicant: David Knudsen

    Article(s): 67(67-9)

    Purpose: Install new sliding door into bedroom exitting to new rear roof deck. Install new roof deck flooring, posts and railing on the rear of the house. Attach new railings to the house.

     

    Case: BOA-790909, Address: 15 Whitford Street, Ward 18 Applicant: Patrick Mahoney

    Article(s): 67(67-8: Use: Basement apartment forbidden & Use: Three family dwelling forbidden) 67(67-9: Lot area insufficient, Floor area ratio insufficient, Building height (# of stories) excessive & Usable open space insufficient) 67(67-32)

    Purpose: Change Occupancy from a Two (2) Family Dwelling to a Three (3) Family Dwelling. Existing condition no work to be performed.

     

    Case: BOA-807055 Address: 113 Wheatland Avenue  , Ward 17  Applicant: Oxbow Urban LLC

    Article(s): 10(10-1) 65(65-9: Lot area insufficient, Lot width insufficient, Lot frontage insufficient, Floor area ratio excessive & Building height (# of stories) excessive)

    Purpose: 115 Wheatland Ave. will be subdivided into two equal sized lots where the right side lot will be considered 115 Wheatland Ave. 113 Wheatland Ave will further subdivide an 83 S.F. sliver of land in the rear of the lot to be provided to the neighbor located at 111 Wheatland Ave. The remaining 2667 S.F. lot will have a Single Family attached Home constructed on it with a party wall located on the lot line between 113 Wheatland Ave and 115 Wheatland Ave. This project is part of the City of Boston's Department of Neighborhood Development (DND) NHI Middle Income Housing Program.

     

    Case: BOA-807056, Address: 115 Wheatland Avenue  , Ward  17 Applicant: Oxbow Urban LLC

    Article(s): 10(10-1) 65(65-9: Lot area insufficient, Lot width insufficient, Lot frontage insufficient, Floor area ratio excessive & Building height (# of stories) excessive)

    Purpose: 115 Wheatland Ave. will be subdivided into two equal sized lots where the right side lot will be considered 113 Wheatland Ave and the left side lot will be considered 115 Wheatland Ave. A Single Family attached Home will be constructed on the lot with a party wall located on the lot line between 113 Wheatland Ave and 115 Wheatland Ave. This project is part of the City of Boston's Department of Neighborhood Development (DND) NHI Middle Income Housing Program

     

    Case: BOA-807998, Address: 141-143 Glenway Street  Ward: 14, Applicant: Oxbow Urban LLC

    Article(s): 60(60-9)

    Purpose: 141-143 Glenway St. ERT#666916, which is a part of the city of Boston’s Department of Neighborhood (DND) NHI Middle Income Housing Initiative has been positioned inside of the minimum side yard setback. Submitting an amend-ment to seek zoning relief.

     

    Case: BOA-807044, Address: 12 Lorne Street  , Ward 14  Applicant: Oxbow Urban LLC

    Article(s): 60(60-9: Lot width insufficient, Lot frontage insufficient & Building height (# of stories) excessive) Purpose: 21 Angell St, Ward 14 for the terms of the Boston Zoning Code (see Acts of 1956, c. 665) in the following respect: Variance Article(s): 10(10-1)

    Purpose: 12 Lorne St. is currently a 3,214 sq ft vacant lot. Construct a Single Family attached Home with a party wall located on the lot line between 12 Lorne and 14 Lorne St. This project is apart of the City of Boston's Department of Neighborhood Development (DND) NHI Middle Income Housing Program.

     

    Case: BOA-807046, Address: 14 Loren Street  , Ward  14 Applicant: Oxbow Urban LLC

    Article(s): 10(10-1) 60(60-9: Lot area insufficient, Lot width insufficient, Lot frontage insufficient & Building height excessive)

    Purpose: 14 Lorne St. is currently a 3,214 sq ft vacant Lot. Construct a Single Family attached Home with 12 Lorne St. Lot will be subdivided to provide a 9 foot wide strip of land totaling 723 S.F. to the neighbor located at 16 Lorne St. to provide them access for Driveway. The remaining lot will be 2,491 S.F. and will have a Single Family attached Home constructed. It will comprise of a party wall that will divide the two homes on the lot line that is between 12 Lorne St. and 14 Lorne St. This project is apart of the City of Boston's Department of (DND) NHI Middle Income Housing Program.

     

    Case: BOA-806508, Address: 69-71 Fayston Street   Ward: 14 , Applicant: Vargas Dasilveira

    Article(s): 50(50-29)

    Purpose: Extend living space to basement for Unit #2 to existing two family dwelling.

     

     

    Case: BOA-708918, Address: 32 Hartwell Street, Ward 12 Applicant: Timothy Johnson

    Article(s): 50(50-28) 50(50-43) 50(50-29: Excessive F.A.R., Insufficient open space, Insufficient additional lot area per unit & Max # of allowed stories has been exceeded (4 habitable stories))

    Purpose: Change occupancy to attached 4-family building and install new sprinkler/alarm system for entire building as per plans submitted.

     

    Case: BOA-708914, Address: 34 Hartwell Street, Ward  12 Applicant: Timothy Johnson

    Article(s): 50(50-28) 50(50-29: Excessive F.A.R., Insufficient open space, Insufficient additional lot area per unit & # of allowed stories has been exceeded (4 habitable stories) 50(50-43)

    Purpose: Change occupancy to attached 4-family building and install new sprinkler/alarm system for entire building as per plans submitted.

     

    Case: BOA-794165 Address: 1948-1950 Washington Street  , Ward 8 Applicant: Michael Ahern

    Article(s): 50(50-33: Open space insufficient, Rear yard insufficient, Floor area ratio is excessive & Side yard insufficient) 50(50-32) 50(50-43: Off-street parking & loading Req. & Off-street parking and loading req.)

    Purpose: To renovate existing 4 story building and attached garage & add 2 additional stories and change occupancy to 31 Residential units with a office space & restaurant space on the first floor. There will be 11 parking spaces in the garage which lift spaces which will be a total of 22 parking spaces.

     

    Case: BOA-796214, Address: 8 Pine Street  Ward: 8, Applicant: Wood Hill Condominium Trusty (by Christopher Lydon, Trustee)

    Article(s): 69(69-29) 69(69-30.12) 69(69-9)

    Purpose: Building second building on same lot. No work to be done. See ERT763482 for drawings.  

                                                                                           

    Case: BOA-796212, Address: 8R Pine Street  Ward: 8 , Applicant: Wood Hill Condominium Trust (by Christopher Lydon Trustee)

    Article(s): 69(69-29.4)  69(69-30) 69(69-9: Lot Frontage, Side Yard & Rear yard Insufficient, Usable Open Space Insufficient)

    Purpose: Demo existing barn and rebuild as a single family dwelling one of 2 buildings on this lot .(see alt787889 for existing building violations)

     

    Case: BOA-834570, Address: 550 East Seventh Street  Ward: 7, Applicant: Tommy Noto

    Article(s): 68(68-7)

    Purpose: Assemble a 16ft x 28ft OD above-ground pool on same foot print of previous above-ground pool.

     

    Case: BOA- 735236 Address: 75 G Street , Ward 7 Applicant: Douglas Stefanov

    Article(s): 68(68-8: Floor area ratio is excessive, Height requirement is excessive & Required side yard setback, due to encroachment, is insufficient) 68(68-34) 68(68-29)

     Purpose: Raze existing structure. Erect new 6-unit, 4 story multi-family with garage parking.

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    Case: BOA-749878, Address: 76 Easton Street , Ward  22 Applicant: T-Mobile Northeast, LLC

    Article(s): 9(9-2) 51(51-8)

    Purpose: Change of Occupancy to include Wireless Telecommunications Facility. All work will be done pursuant to the plans provided herein. The applicant proposes to construct a new Wireless Telecommunications Facility on the roof of the existing building.

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    Case: BOA-808994, Address: 34 Green Street  Ward: 2 , Applicant: Keith Hinzman

    Article(s): 62(62-25) 62(62-8) 

    Purpose: Front dormer addition facing Green Street, rear dormer addition facing rear yard at existing attic level. Existing finished space with existing bedroom and existing bathroom to be renovated and expanded to create two modest bedrooms by making use of new floor space with adequate headroom for the new living space. Renovation of 288 SF of existing space, new 152 SF of living space created by new dormers.

     

    Case: BOA-833291, Address: 279-281 Hanover Street   Ward: 3 , Applicant: Anthony Virgilio

    Article(s): 9(9-1) 54(54-13)

    Purpose: To renovate dentist office to include basement area as per plans,

     

    Case: BOA-814496, Address: 72 Montgomery Street  Ward: 4 , Applicant: Jeffrey Klug

    Article(s): 64(64-9)

    Purpose: Add Balcony to second floor.

     

    Case: BOA-834570, Address: 550 East Seventh Street  Ward: 7, Applicant: Tommy Noto

    Article(s): 68(68-7)

    Purpose: Assemble a 16ft x 28ft OD above-ground pool on same foot print of previous above-ground pool.

     

    Case: BOA-817264, Address: 33-39 South Huntington   Ward:10 , Applicant: Douglas George

    Article(s): 59(59-7)

    Purpose: Change of Occupancy to include nail salon and renovate as per plans.

     

    Case: BOA-774050, Address: 32 Howard Avenue Ward: 13, Applicant: Fidel Jones

    Article(s): 50(50-29)

    Purpose: Extension of unit 2 (2nd floor) living space into basement.

     

    Case: BOA-827023, Address: 33 Lawley Street  Ward: 16, Applicant: John Pokolske

    Article(s): 65(65-9)

    Purpose: Deck and handicap ramp on right side of house.

     

    Case: BOA-827845, Address: 38-42 Hyde Park Avenue  Ward: 19, Applicant: Margaret Pimentel

    Article(s): 55(55-40) 55(55-16)

    Purpose: Change of Occupancy from 9 Res Units and Retail Space to 9 Res Units and Restaurant with takeout (Achilitos Taqueria). Add new kitchen hood.

     

    Case: BOA-833400, Address: 23-25 Chestnut Square  Ward: 19 , Applicant: Wim Dekok

    Article(s): 10(10-1) 55(55-40) 55(55-8)

    Purpose: Off-Street Parking for 1 Car to be used by 19 - 21 Chestnut Square.

     

    Case: BOA-836779, Address: 638 South Street  Ward: 19, Applicant: Michael Tully

    Article(s): 67(67-9.1: Floor Area Ratio & Height Excessive)

    Purpose: Attic renovation. Office, bathroom and 1bedroom

     

    Case: BOA-819905, Address: 160 Russett Road,  Ward: 20, Applicant: Tomasz Adach

    Article(s): 56(56-8)

    Purpose: Adding a room on the 2nd floor on the top of 1st floor room plus a dormer.

     

    Case: BOA-824678, Address: 301-303 Corey Street  Ward: 20 , Applicant: Michael Kelly

    Article(s): 9(9-1) 56(56-8)

    Purpose: Enclose front porch to make part of the living space and remove partition wall that separates bedroom from the porch.

     

    Case: BOA-807547, Address: 211 Roslindale Avenue  Ward: 20, Applicant: Erin Doherty

    Article(s): 67(67-9: Floor Area Ratio & Building Height Excessive; Side Yard Insufficient)

    Purpose: Renovate unfinished portion of third floor to add an additional bedroom and bathroom.

     

    Case: BOA-806508, Address: 69-71 Fayston Street   Ward: 14 , Applicant: Vargas Dasilveira

    Article(s): 50(50-29)

    Purpose: Extend living space to basement for Unit #2 to existing two family dwelling.

     

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