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Zoning Advisory Subcommittee Hearing

The subcommittee is holding a hearing on September 20, 2018 at 5 p.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. HEARINGS: 5 p.m.

    Case: BOA-844728, Address: 9 Ludlow Street Ward: 2 , Applicant: Mark Little

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

    Purpose: Build new roof deck as per plans. Headhouse is existing. New deck to be 15ftx12ft approx with a walkway. Composite decking and PVC handrails One GFCI power outlet.

     

    Case: BOA-861252, Address: 886 East Second Street Ward: 6 , Applicant: Timothy Bianchi

    Article(s): 27S(27S-5) 68(68-29) 68(68-8: Side yard insufficient & Rear yard insufficient)

    Purpose: Propose first floor addition for new pantry and reconstruct deck. Propose second floor rear addition, and third floor addition with roof deck. Full interior renovation to existing single-family dwelling.

     

    Case: BOA-838550, Address: 156 O Street Ward: 6 , Applicant: Douglas Stefanov

    Article(s): 68(68-29)

    Purpose: Construct new private roof deck for Unit 2 with access through spiral stairs from existing rear decks from second floor to roof deck.

     

    Case: BOA-833304, Address: 209-215 Boston Street Ward: 7 , Applicant: Paul Federico

    Article(s): 9(9-1) 65(65-9: Front yard setback is insufficient, Floor area ratio is excessive & Front yard Clapp Street side is insufficient)

    Purpose: Proposed side and vertical addition to expand existing garage as per plans.

     

    Case: BOA-859171, Address: 1246-1250 Massachusetts Avenue Ward: 7 , Applicant: Travis Lee

    Article(s): 9(9-1) 65(65-16)

    Purpose: Dorchester Brewing Company would like to add a partial second story to the existing 24,000sf one-story building located at 1250 Mass Ave. The addition will include approximately 4,500sf of outdoor roof deck space and about 2,500sf of space in an outdoor structure. The addition will allow for more assembly space for Dorchester Brewing Company visitors to enjoy food and beer. This is a nominal fee application seeking a hearing at the ZBA.

     

    Case: BOA-850237, Address: 215 Tudor Street Ward: 7 , Applicant: Sean O'Rourke

    Article(s): 68(68-7) 

    Purpose: Change occupancy from storage to funeral home storage (storage of funeral equipment and refrigeration of human remains).

     

    Case: BOA-849581, Address: 161 Blue Hill Avenue Ward: 12 , Applicant: Amilcar Gonzalez

    Article(s): 6(6-4)

    Purpose: Remove proviso BZC 13878 from previous owner and grant proviso for takeout new owner.

     

    Case: BOA-845799, Address: 138 Cushing Avenue  Ward: 13  , Applicant: Barton Dahlstrom

    Article(s): 65(65-9: Floor area ratio excessive, Building height (# of stories) excessive & Rear yard insufficient) Purpose: Renovate third floor of existing single family house. Enlarge dormer, Vertical addition and new roof deck as per plans. Permit set to be submitted upon ZBA approval.

     

    Case: BOA-852769, Address: 14 Spring Garden Street Ward: 13 , Applicant: John Roche AIA

    Article(s): 65(65-41) 65(65-9: Lot area insufficient, Lot width insufficient, Lot frontage insufficient, Floor area ratio excessive, Usable open space insufficient, Side yard insufficient & Rear yard insufficient)

    Purpose: Change of Occupancy from a Single Family Dwelling to a Two Family Dwelling. Construct a new Rear addition onto existing Home.

     

    Case: BOA-850876, Address: 147 Elmer Road  Ward: 16 , Applicant: William Anderson

    Article(s): 65(65-9: Excessive F.A.R., Insufficient front yard setback & Insufficient side yard setback)

    Purpose: Erect a 1 story addition to front of house and a 2 story addition to rear of dwelling as per plans.

     

    Case: BOA-840223, Address: 33 Glide Street  Ward: 16 , Applicant: Joseph McEachern

    Article(s): 65(65-9: Excessive F.A.R. & Insufficient side yard setback)

    Purpose: Proposed 2 story rear addition as per plans. Permit set to be submitted upon ZBA approval.

     

    Case: BOA-848647, Address: 82 Glencliff Road Ward: 18 , Applicant: Michael Smith

    Article(s): 67(67-32)

    Purpose: Off street for 2 residential vehicle.

     

    Case: BOA-836842, Address: 36 Oakcrest Road  Ward: 18 , Applicant: Jonathan Viciere

    Article(s): 69(69-29)

    Purpose: Changing garage door to 36 inch door, finishing flooring with laminate, sheet-rocking existing CMU walls for smooth finish. Garage will be converted to living space.

     

    Case: BOA-761099, Address: 96 Rosewood Street Ward: 18 , Applicant: Kadijatu Jalloh

    Article(s): 10(10-1) 60(60-4: Location: off-street parking shall not be located in any part of a front yard & Design: The minimum size of the car is insufficient each car space shall be located entirely on the lot)

    Purpose: Propose two (2) off-street parking and driveway with retaining wall.

     

    Case: BOA-842882, Address: 368 Centre Street Ward: 19 , Applicant: Rachel Mayo

    Article(s): 55(55-11)

    Purpose: We would like to change the current Occupancy from Jewelry Boutique to Take Out/Restaurant Use.

     

    Case: BOA-852368, Address: 34 Gretter Road  Ward: 20 , Applicant: Janet Dougherty

    Article(s): 56(56-8: Floor area ratio excessive & Side yard insufficient)

     Purpose: One story family room and kitchen extension including plumbing and electrical.

     

    Case: BOA-849486, Address: 2 Summer Street Ward: 20 , Applicant: Robert Lofttus

    Article(s): 56(56-40) 56(56-8)

    Purpose: 16'x24' prebuilt shed.

     

    Case: BOA-863367, Address: 128 Brighton Avenue  Ward: 21 , Applicant: Susan Cheng

    Article(s): 651(51-56)

    Purpose: Change occupancy from existing retail store to restaurant.

  2. RE-DISCUSSION 5 p.m.

    Case: BOA-795073, Address: 47 Maple Street  Ward: 18 , Applicant: Sean Smith

    Article(s): 69(69-9)

    Purpose: Extend living space to basement and renovations to attic.

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