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Boston Landmarks Commission Hearing 8/28/2018

The commission will hold its monthly design review public hearing on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. 

USE CONGRESS STREET AS AN ENTRANCE/EXIT AFTER 5:30 P.M. 
The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. Design Review - 4:00 p.m.

    19.091.42        Franklin Park
    Applicant: Brian Neely, Consultant
    Proposed work: Replacement of existing roofing in kind; removal or rear patio and installation of new patio and retaining wall

    19.132.241      Museum of Fine Arts
    Applicant: Mark Kerwin, Deputy Director and CFO
    Proposed work: Installation of skylights; replacement of windows; installation of mechanical equipment

    19.146.132      Richardson Block
    Applicant: Timothy Burke, Architect
    Proposed work: Replacement of storefront system; replacement of cornice and pediment; restoration of granite paving slabs; relocation of bluestone paving slabs

    19.160.141 / 19.161.141    Sears Building and
    19.162.206                         Charles River Speedway Administration Building
    Applicant: Michael Giaimo, Cellco Partnership
    Proposed work: Installation of DAS nodes at 201 Brookline Avenue, 1393-1399 Boylston Street, and 525 Western Avenue

  2. Administrative Review/Approval

    15.036 (29.15.01)        Boylston Building/China Trade Center
    Applicant: Paul Osborn, City of Boston
    Proposed work: Two-year extension of previously approved Certificate of Appropriateness

    19.038.66        Blackstone Block
    Applicant: David O’Connor, Sons of Boston Restaurant
    Proposed work: Replacement of existing sign board and blade sign for “The Tap” with sign board and blade sign for “Sons of Boston”

    19.130.175      Old State House
    Applicant: Matt Ottinger, Director of Facilities
    Proposed work: Repainting of tower and repointing of masonry on north and south facades

    19.168.42        Franklin Park
    Applicant: John Baily, Emerald Necklace Conservancy
    Proposed work: Installation of water bottle filling stations at four locations

    19.169.42        Franklin Park
    Applicant: John Baily, Emerald Necklace Conservancy
    Proposed work: Installation of water bottle filling stations in White Stadium

  3. Business Hearing - 6:00 PM

    1. Discussion and Vote on Design Review Applications

    2. Review and ratification of meeting minutes from 08/14/2018

    3. Discussion and vote to accept National Register of Historic Places Criteria Statement for the Calf Pasture Pumping Station, Dorchester, MA

    4. Review and vote on the National Register Nomination for the Esmond Street Historic District, Dorchester, MA

    5. Updates

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