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Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing

The board will hold a hearing on September 11, 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:

    August 14, 2018 & August 28, 2018

  2. Extension: 9:30a.m.

    Case: BOA-478235, Address: 57R Sedgwick Street, Ward 19 Applicant: Amy Murrell & Minai Kam

     

    Case: BOA-478232,  Address: 57 Sedgwick Street, Ward 19 Applicant: Amy Murrell & Minai Kam

     

    Case: BOA-541506 Address: 392 Cambridge Street, Ward 21  Applicant: Marc LaCasse

     

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

    Case: BOA-498302 Address: 51 Silver Street , Ward 6 Applicant: George Morancy, Esq

  4. GCOD: 9:30 a.m.

    Case: BOA-860179  Address: 362 Marlborough Street  , Ward 5 Applicant: Christine McMahon

    Article(s): 32(32-9)

    Purpose: Change occupancy to single family dwelling. Erect rear addition, with deck atop the addition and roof deck with access hatch. Repair brick. Complete Interior renovation all floors, replacing all MEPs; new piles, stairs and elevator, reconstruction and raising of brick garden wall. per plans.

     

    Case: BOA-860183  Address: 352 Marlborough Street  , Ward  5 Applicant: Christine McMahon

    Article(s): 32(32-9)

    Purpose: Exterior renovations per plans: addition of a penthouse structure, repair exterior brick and stone, windows, underground utilities and groundwater recharge system. Change of occupancy from a 1 family and a lodging house to a 1 family.

  5. HEARINGS: 9:30 a.m.

    Case: BOA-849225  Address: 10 Trenton Street   , Ward 2 Applicant: Steven Petitpas

    Article(s): 9(9-1) 62(62-8) 62(62-8) 62(62-25)

     Purpose: Build new third floor addition in accordance with plans.

     

    Case: BOA-858259  Address: 51 Chappie Street  , Ward 2 Applicant: Mark Chardavoyne

    Article(s): 9(9-1) 9(9-1) 62(62-7) 62(62-7) 62(62-8) 62(62-8) 62(62-8) 62(62-8) 62(62-29) 62(62-29) 62(62-30)   Purpose: Demolition of existing two-family home. Construct new three unit building.

     

    Case: BOA-828534  Address: 19-21 Lancaster Street  , Ward 3 Applicant: Lancaster Parking, LLC

    Article(s): 6(6-3A)

    Purpose: The Applicant seeks to continue use the premises for a public parking lot for a fee, capacity 17 spaces beyond existing expiration date of December 31, 2018 under Permit # U49600908, in conjunction with use of adjoining premises at 73-75 Causeway Street and 31-39 Lancaster Street.

     

    Case: BOA-828537  Address: 31-39 Lancaster Street  , Ward 3 Applicant: Lancaster Parking, LLC

    Article(s): 6(6-3A)

    Purpose: The Applicant seeks to continue to use the premises for a public parking lot for a fee, capacity 31 spaces beyond existing expiration date of December 31, 2018, under Permit # U49600911, in conjunction with use of adjoining premises at 19-21 Lancaster Street and 73-75 Causeway Street.

     

    Case: BOA-828538  Address: 73-75 Causeway Street  , Ward 3 Applicant: Lancaster Parking, LLC

    Article(s): 6(6-3A)

    Purpose: The Applicant seeks to continue to use the premises for public parking two (2) handicap parking spaces beyond existing expiration date of December 31, 2018, under Permit # U49600905, in conjunction with use of adjoining premises at 19-21 Lancaster Street and 31-39 Lancaster Street.

     

     

    Case: BOA-841381  Address: 56A-56 Berkeley Street  , Ward 5 Applicant: Joseph Hanley, Esq

    Article(s): 9(9-1)

    Purpose:  Convert the basement fitness room and most of the first floor front ‘office space’ into guest rooms thereby increasing the total unit count from 12 to 14. Interior fit out with no expansion of existing building envelope and no scope on the existing second, third and fourth floors.

     

    Case: BOA-846353  Address: 6-7 Arlington Street  , Ward 5 Applicant: Eugene Kelly

     Article(s): 15(15-1)

     Purpose: Build balcony/ loft area in existing living room (cathedral ceiling) and rework existing stairs keeping existing steel stringers.

     

    Case: BOA-820464  Address: 137 N Street , Ward 6 Applicant: Enda Madigan

    Article(s): 68(68-8) 27S(27S-5)

    Purpose: Confirm occupancy as a 3 family dwelling. Remodel exiting house all 4 floors, new roof deck,  install sprinkler system.

     

    Case: BOA-838552  Address: 422 East Fifth Street  , Ward 7 Applicant: Douglas Stefanov

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

    Purpose: Change of occupancy from two-family to single family dwelling (legalize existing). Remove existing roof to construct new third floor addition with front deck to extend living space to existing building.

     

    Case: BOA-865908  Address: 522 East Seventh Street  , Ward 7 Applicant: George Morancy

    Article(s): 67(67-7) 27S(27S-5)

     Purpose: Combine lots to contain approximately 9,058 square feet, and add 27 residential surface parking spaces. Refer to ALT783090.

  6. HEARINGS: 10:30 a.m.

    Case: BOA-831638  Address: 90 West Springfield Street   , Ward 9 Applicant: Craig Griffin

    Article(s): 64(64-9)

    Purpose: Replace existing window with door and spiral stairs to patio.

     

    Case: BOA-857077 Address: 77 Romsey Street, Ward 13 Applicant: James Christopher

    Article(s): 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9)

     Purpose: To construct a new rear third story addition to create additional living space, no change to existing occupancy; as per attached plans

     

    Case: BOA-834505  Address: 7-9 Ceylon Street  , Ward 13 Applicant: Kendra Roe

    Article(s): 50(50-29)

     Purpose: Erect a new 2 Family House on vacant lot .

     

    Case: BOA-834541  Address: 4 Chamblet Street  , Ward 13 Applicant: Kendra Roe

    Article(s):  50(50-29)

     Purpose: Erect a new 1 Family House on vacant lot.

     

    Case: BOA-834537  Address: 7 Half Moon Street  , Ward  13 Applicant: Kendra Roe

    Article(s): 50(50-29)

     Purpose: Erect a new Semi-Attached 1 Family House on vacant lot.

     

    Case: BOA-834563  Address: 8 Woodford Street   , Ward 13  Applicant: Kendra Roe

    Article(s):  50(50-29)

     Purpose: Erect a new Semi-Attached 1 Family House.

     

    Case: BOA-834539  Address: 23 Magnolia Street  , Ward 13 Applicant: Kendra Roe

    Article(s): 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-29)

     Purpose: Erect a new Two ( 2 ) Family House on vacant lot.

     

    Case: BOA-834542  Address: 162 Magnolia Street  , Ward 13 Applicant: Kendra Roe

    Article(s):  50(50-29)

     Purpose: Erect a new Semi-Attached 1 Family House on vacant lot.

     

    Case: BOA-834493  Address: 164 Magnolia Street  , Ward 13 Applicant: Kendra Roe

    Article(s): 10(10-1) 50(50-29)

     Purpose: Erect a new Semi-Attached 1 Family House on vacant lot.

     

    Case: BOA-834501  Address: 170 Magnolia Street  , Ward  13 Applicant: Kendra Roe

    Article(s): 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-29) 50(50-29)

     Purpose: Erect a new 1 Family House on vacant lot.

     

    Case: BOA-834511  Address: 100 Magnolia Street  , Ward 13 Applicant: Kendra Roe

    Article(s): 50(50-29)

     Purpose: Erect a new 2 Family House on vacant lot.

     

    Case: BOA-834506  Address: 98 Magnolia Street  , Ward 13 Applicant: Kendra Roe

    Article(s): 50(50-29)

     Purpose: Erect a new 2 Family House on vacant lot.                

     

    Case: BOA-693386  Address: 13 Sagamore Street  , Ward 13 Applicant: Ted Ahern

    Article(s): 65(65-41) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9)

     Purpose: Erect new single family per plans.

     

    Case: BOA-857070  Address: 10 Davitt Street  , Ward 13 Applicant: James Chridtopher

    Article(s): 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 65(65-9)

     Purpose: To construct a new rear third story addition to create additional living space, no change to existing occupancy; as per attached plans

     

    Case: BOA-831647 Address: 10-12 Ashton Street  , Ward 14 Applicant: Ralph Parent

    Article(s): 60(60-9) 60(60-9)

     Purpose: Erect a new Two-Family Residential Dwelling. Propose two (2) off-street parking.

     

    Case: BOA-852742  Address: 49 Stratton Street  , Ward 14 Applicant: Ralph Parent

    Article(s): 60(60-9) 

     Purpose: Erect a new 3 story, Single Family Dwelling on existing 4,863 sq ft Lot.

     

    Case: BOA-831646  Address: 108-110 Lucerne Street  , Ward 14 Applicant: Ralph Parent

    Article(s):  60(60-9) 60(60-9) 60(60-9) 60(60-9)

    Purpose: Erect a new Two-Family Residential Dwelling. Propose two (2) off-street parking.

     

    Case: BOA-831648  Address: 133-135 Callender Street  , Ward 14 Applicant: Ralph Parent

    Article(s): 10(10-1) 60(60-9) 60(60-9) 60(60-9) 60(60-9) 60(60-9) 60(60-40)

     Purpose: Erect a new Two-Family Residential Dwelling. Propose two (2) off-street parking.

     

    Case: BOA-736215  Address: 93 King Street  , Ward 16 Applicant: Rocky Huynh

    Article(s): 09(9-1) 65(65-9) 65(65-9) 

     Purpose: Install back decking for second floor with same size as existing first floor 18x8'4".

     

    Case: BOA-816890  Address: 96 Milton Avenue  , Ward 17  Applicant: Last Year Realty  LLC

    Article(s): 9(9-1) 65(65-9)

     Purpose: Legalizing enclosed exterior porches, work already done.

     

    Case: BOA-837788  Address: 4623 Washington Street  , Ward 20 Applicant: John Lydon

    Article(s): 67(67-8) 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-33) 

     Purpose: Construction of three-unit residential structure. Each unit to consist of three (3) bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and living room area, and a front porch. Underlying lots to be combined and parking to be provided via twenty-eight unit auxiliary parking lot (See. U49814415). Sprinkler System to be installed.  combine Parcels shown as 2000660000, 2000661000, 2000662000, 2000663000 and 2000672000. This is to be one of three buildings on the same lot.

     

    Case: BOA-837793  Address: 4625 Washington Street  , Ward 20 Applicant: John Lydon

    Article(s): 67(67-8) 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-33) 

    Purpose: Construction of three-unit residential structure. Each unit to consist of three (3) bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and living room area, and a front porch. Underlying lots to be combined and parking to be provided via twenty-eight unit auxiliary parking lot (See. U49814415). Sprinkler System to be installed.  combine Parcels shown as 2000660000, 2000661000, 2000662000, 2000663000 and 2000672000.

    This is to be one of three buildings on the same lot.

     

    Case: BOA-837789  Address: 4627 Washington Street  , Ward 20 Applicant: John Lydon

    Article(s): 67(67-8) 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-33) 

    Purpose: Construction of three-unit residential structure. Each unit to consist of three (3) bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and living room area, and a front porch. Underlying lots to be combined and parking to be provided via twenty-eight unit auxiliary parking lot (See. U49814415). Sprinkler System to be installed.  combine Parcels shown as 2000660000, 2000661000, 2000662000, 2000663000 and 2000672000. This is to be one of three buildings on the same lot.

     

    Case: BOA-847012  Address: 214 Lincoln Street   , Ward 22 Applicant: The Church of Scientology of Boston Inc

    Article(s): 11(11-1) 51(51-56) 51(51-56) 

     Purpose: Renovations to existing 5 story building for the Church of Scientology. Renovations to include offices, below grade parking, adult education, reception & public information, cafe & small gym.                                                                      

    Case: BOA-847013  Address: 226 Lincoln Street  , Ward 22 Applicant: The Church of Scientology of Boston, Inc.

    Article(s): 11(11-1) 51(51-56) 51(51-56) 

     Purpose: Renovations to the Church of Scientology's 1 story building to include new offices, auditorium, child care, classrooms & warming kitchen. Work is associated with permit number ALT793962.

     

    Case: BOA-843413  Address: 26 Hichborn Street  , Ward  22 Applicant: George Morancy

    Article(s): 51(51-19) 51(51-56) 

     Purpose: To change occupancy from 20 residential units with a ground floor retail space with 26 parking space to 23 residential units (change the first floor retail space into 3 studio units on the ground level) and add 10 stacker parking space in the first floor garage to increase parking from 26 spaces to 36 parking spaces as per plans.                             

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

    Case: BOA-843578, Address: 128-136 South Street   Ward: 11 , Applicant: JFR Fernandez, Inc

    Article(s): 55(55-16: Take out restaurant forbidden & Liquor store conditional) 

    Purpose: Re-Inforce Column and Install new floors. Repoint Brick, Change occupancy to retail store with liquor sales and take out restaurant.

     

    Case: BOA-754552, Address: 34-36 Williams Avenue, Ward 18  Applicant: Rauny Baez

    Article(s): 69(69-8: Lot width insufficient & Side yard insufficient)

    Purpose: Subdividing lot at 36 Williams Ave, Hyde Park. This lot will have a total of 8,,703 S.F. The new subdivided lot 38 Williams Ave will contain a total of 6,585 S.F. to accommodate new construction. Please reference ERT689194.

     

    Case: BOA-754553, Address: 38 Williams Avenue, Ward 18 Applicant: Rauny Baez

    Article(s): 69(69-9: Lot width insufficient & Rear yard insufficient) 69(69-8)

    Purpose: Construction of a new 2 family house on lot next to existing single family house. (See alt725398 for subdivision of the lot).

     

    Case: BOA-835790  Address: 57 Hemman Street  , Ward 18 Applicant: Scott Johnson

    Article(s): 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-9)  

    Purpose: To be filed in conjunction with ERT803437-59 Hemman Street, two buildings on one lot. No work to be done on this permit.

     

    Case: BOA-821722  Address: 59 Hemman Street  , Ward 18 Applicant: Scott Johnson

    Article(s): 67(67-8) 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-9) 67(67-33)

     Purpose: Refile abandoned ERT617609 reviewed by FD. Erect a new 2 family on same lot as existing 3 family. Permit set to be submitted upon ZBA approval. ERT617609- (7/27/16)

     

    Case: BOA-765159  Address: 139 Walter Street   , Ward 20 Applicant: Nora Duclos

    Article(s): 69(69-9) 69(69-9) 69(69-9) 69(69-9) 69(69-9) 69(69-9) 69(69-29.5)

    69(69-29)

    Purpose: Construct new 2-family town house dwelling per plans

  8. INTERPRETATION: 12:00noon

    Case: BOA-845078  Address: 82 Mount Vernon Street  , Ward 5 Applicant: 84 Mt Vernon, LLC

    Purpose: The petitioner's seeks a determination that the Inspectional Services Department erred in issuing the permit ALT807161.

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