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Zoning Board Of Appeal Hearing

The March 26, 2024, hearing will be held virtually via video teleconference and telephone via the Zoom Webinar event platform.

Please be advised of the following appeals to be heard on March 26, 2024, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and related announcements. All matters listed on this March 26, 2023, hearing agenda have been noticed in accordance with the enabling act.

Please be advised of the following participation instructions: The March 26, 2024, hearing will be held virtually via video teleconference and telephone via the zoom webinar event platform.

Interested persons can participate in the hearing REMOTELY by going to our online meeting. You may also participate by phone by calling into the Zoom Webinar at 301-715-8592 and entering the Webinar ID: 819 2218 4516 followed by # when prompted.

If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please sign up online. Please provide your name, address, the address and/or BOA number of the appeal on which you wish to speak, and if you wish to speak in support of or opposition to the project.

For individuals who need translation assistance, please notify the Board at least 48 hours in advance either by signing up online, calling 617-635-4775, or emailing zba.ambassador@boston.gov.

The ZBA Ambassador will be available within the Zoom Webinar Event from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. to answer questions about ZBA procedures and offer instructions on how to participate in the hearing via Zoom. Questions and/or concerns can also be emailed to the ZBA Ambassador at zba.ambassador@boston.gov.

If you wish to offer comment within the meeting platform, please use the “Raise Hand” function that should appear on the bottom of your screen, if connected by computer or device, or dial *9, if connected by phone. On a computer or device, you will receive a request to unmute yourself from the event host. You must select yes before you can speak. On a phone, you will hear a prompt that the event host is asking you to unmute yourself. You must press *6 to unmute yourself before you can speak. Commenters will be asked to state their name, address and comment. Comments will be limited as time requires.

If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please log in to the hearing no later than 8:30am to ensure your connection is properly functioning.  The hearing can also be viewed via livestream on the City ’s website. Closed captioning is available.

Interested persons who are unable to participate in the hearing remotely may make an appointment to offer testimony. Please notify the Board at least 48 HOURS in advance either by calling 617-635-4775 or emailing isdboardofappeal@boston.gov for accommodations to be made.

Members of the community are strongly encouraged to help facilitate the virtual hearing process by emailing letters in support of or opposition to an appeal to zbapublicinput@boston.gov in lieu of offering testimony online. It is strongly encouraged that written comments be submitted to the board at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. When doing so, please include in the subject line the boa number, the address of the proposed project, and the date of the hearing.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. APPROVAL OF HEARING MINUTES: 9:30 AM

    March 12, 2024

  2. EXTENSIONS: 9:30AM

    Case: BOA-659702 Address: 86-88 North Washington Ward 3 Applicant: Dennis A. Quilty, ESQ

    Case: BOA- 1101473 Address: 473 Meridian Street Ward 1 Applicant: Richard Lynds, ESQ

    Case: BOA-940697 Address: 1102-1106R Blue Hill Avenue Ward 14 Applicant: Cleon Byron

    Case: BOA- 1183158 Address: 99 Maverick Street Ward 1 Applicant: Richard Lynds, ESQ

    Case: BOA-1038330 Address: 25 New England Avenue Ward 17 Applicant: Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corp

    Case: BOA-1038331 Address: 151 Spencer Street Ward 17 Applicant: Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corp

  3. BOARD FINAL ARBITER: 9:30AM

    Case: BOA-1455681 Address: 2 Coppersmith Way Ward 1 Applicant: Richard Lynds, ESQ

  4. RECOMMENDATIONS: 9:30 AM

    Case: BOA-1563183 Address: 49 Jeffries Street Ward: 1 Applicant: Olivia LaBarge

    Article(s): Article 53, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive

    Purpose : Enclose rear decks to extend living space and erect new rear deck as per plans.



    Case: BOA-1516277 Address: 30 Moore Street Ward: 1 Applicant: Meghan L. Gradzewicz & Kevin Kirwin

    Article(s): Art. 53 Sec. 09 Rear yard insufficient.

    Purpose : Remove and replace all windows in house. Reconfigure most interior walls for new kitchen and living space on 1st floor and new kitchen on 2nd floor. New decks on 1st and 2nd floor with stairs.



    Case: BOA-1554364 Address: 85 Newbury Street Ward: 5 Applicant: Joseph P. Hanley, Esq. Authorized Agent Article(s): Art. 09 Sec. 01 Extension of Non Conforming Use Art. 08 Sec.07 Use: Conditional -Restaurant use (items #336A and #37) Extension of this use in the proposed outdoor patio.

    Purpose: Legalize existing Outside seating for 30 people on private property.



    Case: BOA-1559488 Address: 46 Sturges Road Ward: 20 Applicant: Emily Lillie

    Article(s): Art. 56 Sec. 40 In sufficient side yard setback

    Purpose: To build a 10x12 shed ON property line needs variance.



    Case: BOA-1554305 Address: 302 Beacon Street Ward: 5 Applicant: 302 Beacon Street. Nominee Trustee

    Article(s): Article 32, Section 4.GCOD, Applicability Art. 19 Section 1 Side Yard Insufficient - New hallway with roof walkway.

    Purpose : Convert existing two unit condo building into single family home. Full interior renovation with changes to exterior. New front stairs to access first floor, new windows, headhouse, hallway connector between house and existing garage. Remove fire escapes. New elevator. All new mechanical equipment. Also see ALT1553888.



    Case: BOA-1543554 Address: 94 I Street Ward: 6 Applicant: Michael Fraher

    Article(s): Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist -Excessive f.a.r. 1.5. max

    Purpose : Dig out cellar as per plans then install a family room, 3/4 bath and mechanical room.



    Case: BOA-1540540 Address: 384 K Street Ward: 7 Applicant: John Pulgini, Esq

    Article(s): Article 68, Section 29 Roof Structure Restrictions Article 68, Section 8 Side Yard Insufficient

    Article 68, Section 8 Front Yard Insufficient

    Purpose : Proposal to install two new dormers on the roof, extend living space into basement, remove and replace existing roofing and shingling, rebuild the existing covered porch within its existing footprint, build a new rear entry deck, and repair and maintain other exterior architectural façade elements. Underpinning of foundation also included.



    Case: BOA-1519024 Address: 41 Delle Avenue Ward: 10 Applicant: Hector L. Colon

    Article(s): Article 59, Section 8 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient Article 59, Section 8 Floor Area Ratio Excessive

    Art. 59, Section 37 Off Street Parking Insufficient - Required: 1 more parking space. Existing: 0

    Purpose: Change of use from 1 family to a 2 family per attached drawings.



    Case: BOA-1550101 Address: 24 Beaumont Street Ward: 16 Applicant: Gregory Dunlop

    Article(s): Article 65, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient

    Purpose : Demolish existing garage as per plan. Rebuild new garage on site of existing garage (same footprint/square footage) as per plan. Add hot tub, decking, and hardscape patio with exterior plantings and retaining walls as per proposed plan.



    Case: BOA- 1546506 Address: 18 Monponset Street Ward: 18 Applicant: Marie M. Paul

    Article(s): Art. 10, Sec. 01 Limitation of parking areas - 5' side yard buffer req. Art. 69, Sec. 09 Insufficient usable open space- 3600sf req. Art. 69, Sec. 29.5 Off-St.Prk'g:Design - Design/free maneuvering areas-Tandem proposed Article 69, Section 29 Off-Street Parking & Loading Req - Insufficient parking Article 69, Section 8 Use Regulations in Res District - Use- Forbidden

    Purpose : Change occupancy from one family to two family add one story addition to rear of dwelling within existing footprint for 2 bedrooms on second floor. 2nd floor will be occupied by new unit.



    Case: BOA-1567168 Address: 410-412 Centre Street Ward: 19 Applicant: Edwin Perez

    Article(s): Art. 06 Sec. 04 Other Protectional Conditions - Request to remove proviso order "to petitioner only"

    Purpose : I am requesting to "remove the take out proviso" from the Occupancy permit at 416 Centre St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. The restaurant has a new owner and we need to request an Occupancy Permit. There has been no change in

    layout or construction. The old restaurant name was El Oriental de Cuba. *Legal use: Restaurant and Four Apartments #949/1998



    Case: BOA- 1552858 Address: 45 Glenellen Road Ward: 20 Applicant: Stephen Burke

    Article(s): Article 56, Section 8 Rear Yard Insufficient

    Purpose : Remove roof and enclosed rear porch. Construct a second floor addition on existing house per plans. Construct a one story addition on the rear foundation then build a deck on the rear of that. Occupancy is not changing. It is remaining a four bedroom house.



    Case: BOA-1550759 Address: 40 Tyndale Street Ward: 20 Applicant: Jeffrey Scipione

    Article(s): Article 67, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 67, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient

    Purpose : Remove existing structure from rear of home. Pour foundation, frame, side & install finishes for bedroom, bath and laundry. Construct deck off rear off new addition.



    Case: BOA-1550175 Address: 152 Lasell Street Ward: 20 Applicant: Timothy Yaecker

    Article(s): Article 56, Section 8 Floor Area Ratio Excessive

    Purpose : Interior renovations and a new shed dormer on the second floor that will provide additional living space to accommodate three bedrooms and one bathroom. Rebuild the existing stairs to the second floor. Legalize preexisting

    work in the basement including existing bathroom.



    Case: BOA-1547600 Address: 31 Pelton Street Ward: 20 Applicant: Brian Willett

    Article(s): Article 56, Section 8 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 56, Section 8 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 56, Section 8 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 56. Section 8 Side Yard Insufficient Article 56, Section 8 Rear Yard Insufficient

    Purpose : Two story addition at rear of house. Dormer installation at third floor of existing house.



    Case: BOA-1542162 Address: 32 Worley Street Ward: 20 Applicant: Peggy Edson & Mitch Sikora

    Article(s): Art. 56, Sec. 08 Side Yard insufficient

    Purpose: Remove existing 3 season room at rear of home, and construct a new family room in the same area. Construct a new deck off the back of the new family room.

  5. HEARINGS: 9:30AM

    Case: BOA-1562393 Address: 735-745 River Street Ward 18 Applicant: 745 River Street LLC-ARTICLE 80

    Article(s): Art. 69 Sec. 8 Forbidden - Clinic use Article 69, Section 9 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient - Min. area required: 100,000 sqft Proposed: 19,093 sqft Article 69, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive - Max. allowed: 2 Proposed: 2.61

    Article 69, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) - Max. allowed:3 Proposed: 5 Article 69, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) - Max. allowed: 35' Proposed: 56' Article 69, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient - Min. required: 16,000 sqft Proposed: 7,120 sqft Article 69, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient - Min. required: 20' Proposed: 0' Article 69, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient - Min. required: 10' Art. 69 Sec. 30.2 Traffic Corner Visibility - Corner: River St. with passageway Article 69 Section 29 Off Street Parking & Loading Req - Parking spaces required for Residential use: 80 Parking spaces required for medical use: 4 Total provided: 26 Art. 69 Sec. 29 Off St.Prk'g/Load'g - Loading spaces required: 2 Proposed: 0

    Purpose: Erect a mixed use, 5 story, 49,846 gsf building with ground floor medical clinic, 40 apartments on upper floors, 26 at grade garage parking spaces and related improvements in landscaping, pedestrian connectivity and public realm. Lot consolidation under ALT1549677 (735 River St.) and ALT1549678 (745 River St.) 2 existing buildings are being demolished under SF# and SF#.



    Case: BOA-1563863 Address: 1702 Hyde Park Avenue Ward 18 Applicant: John Pulgini-ARTICLE 80

    Article(s): Art. 69 Sec.14 L I Use Reg.: Forbidden - MFR Forbidden Article 69 Section 15 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 69 Section 15 Building Height Excessive Article 69 Section 29 Off Street Parking & Loading Req - Parking Insufficient Art. 69 Sec. 29.5 Off St.Prk'g:Design - 69 25.5.e Loading Maneuvering Art. 69 Sec. 14 L I Use Reg.:Conditional - General Retail Business Conditional

    Purpose: Combine 1702 Hyde Park Ave (PID 18094530045) with PID1809453003 (vacant lot) for a total of 22030 sf lot. Erect a new 5 story mixed use building with Ground Floor General Retail and Multifamily Residential above (44 Units) with parking below, as per plans. Building features front, rear & side decks/terraces.



    Case: BOA-1563712 Address: 18 Intervale Street Ward 12 Applicant: Herion Karbunara

    Article(s): Article 50 Section 29 Lot Area Insufficient Article 50 Section 29 Lot Width Insufficient Article 50 Section 29 Lot Frontage Insufficient Article 50 Section 29 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 50 Section 29 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 50 Section 29 Front Yard Insufficient Article 50 Section 29 Side Yard Insufficient Article 50 Section 29 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 50, Section 43 Off-Street Parking & Loading Req - Off-Street Parking Design / Maneuverability (Tandem Parking)

    Purpose: Construction of a new two-family home. As per plans.



    Case: BOA- 1502445 Address: 51 Saint Margaret Street Ward 7 Applicant: Lester Olpin

    Article(s): Art. 65 Sec. 9 Residential Dimensional Reg.s - Lot Size insufficient. Art. 65 Sec. 9 Residential Dimensional Reg.s - Lot Width insufficient. Art. 65 Sec. 9 Residential Dimensional Reg.s - Lot Frontage insufficient. Art. 65 Sec. 9 Residential Dimensional Reg.s - Front yard insufficient. Art. 65 Sec. 9 Residential Dimensional Reg.s - Side yard insufficient. Art. 65 Sec. 9 Residential Dimensional Reg.s - Rear yard Insufficient. Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive - FAR Excessive Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) - Excessive stories Height

    Purpose: To erect a new 3 story / 2 residential building with parking on grade. This will be a Nominal Fee Filing



    Case: BOA-1513515 Address: 313 K Street Ward 7 Applicant: Alicia Powder

    Article(s): Art 68 Sec 29 Roof Structure Restrictions - Access to main roof deck via stair Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Insufficient rear yard setback Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Insufficient side yard setback

    Purpose: Adding a roof deck



    Case: BOA-1521565 Address: 409-415 West Broadway Ward 6 Applicant: William Halpin Jr

    Article(s): Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Excessive f.a.r. Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Extension into rear yard > 1,000sf- conditional Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Insufficient rear yard setback Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Insufficient open space Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Insufficient front yard setback Art. 09 Sec. 01 Extension of Non Conforming Use >25% - Forbidden Art. 68 Sec. 07 Use Regs. - Use forbidden Art.68 Sec. 33 Off Street Loading Req. - Insufficient loading Article 68, Section 33 Off-Street Parking & Loading Req - Insufficient parking

    Purpose: A rear addition for the Clinic as per plans



    Case: BOA-1554723 Address: 40 Berkeley Street Ward 5 Applicant: MVC40B, LLC

    Article(s): Art. 09 Sec. 02 Nonconforming Use Change - Change in a non conforming use restaurant #ALT1384896/2022 <25% Conditional Article 64 Section 8 Use Regulations Restaurant with Live entertainment after 1030pm Conditional

    Purpose: Change occupancy from "Hostel/Dormitory and Restaurant #37" to "Hostel/Dormitory, Restaurant #37 and restaurant #38 with (Live Entertainment after 10:30pm) on the ground floor only. See attached 2010 Memorandum of Agreement regarding "Uses". Request that we be allowed to pay nominal fee.



    Case: BOA-1554377 Address: 465 Medford Street Ward 2 Applicant: John Moriarty

    Article(s): Art. 42B Sec.14 Use regulations applicable in Charlestown Gateway - Subdistrict use proposed is forbidden

    Purpose: Interior Renovations. Change of occupancy to include medical facility for child and teen ABA therapy, autism testing and diagnosis.



    Case: BOA-1556234 Address: 99 Elm Street Ward 2 Applicant: Kevin Joyce

    Article(s): Article 62, Section 8 Side Yard Insufficient

    Purpose: Erect a second story bedroom addition on existing one story ell as per plans filed herewith. Building to continue be used as a one family building after the addition is completed. No change in occupancy.

  6. HEARINGS: 11:00AM

    Case: BOA-1550671 Address: 120 Park Street Ward 20 Applicant: Dartry Realty, LLC

    Article(s): Art. 56, Section 15Use: Conditional - MFR (1st story) Conditional Article 56 Section 16Usable Open Space

    Art. 10 Sec. 01 Limitation of off street parking areas - Parking less than 5ft from side lot line abutting Residential district

    Art. 56, Section 39 Off Street Parking Insufficient Art. 56, Section 39Off Street Parking Insufficient - 56 39.5 Maneuvering areas (tandem parking) Article 56 Section 16 Side Yard 10 feet wide req'd for driveway

    Purpose: Change occupancy of existing one story commercial structure to 5 unit residential with 4 off street parking spaces. Scope includes reconfiguration of interior spaces, finished basement for storage only, and life safety upgrades FA/FP, per plans. See U491537562 for driveway easement.



    Case: BOA-1515203 Address: 40-42 Temple Street Ward 17 Applicant: Hau Thi Minh Nguyen

    Article(s): Article 65, Section 8Use Regulations - Use: Multifamily Dwelling: Forbidden Article 65, Section 8 Use Regulations - Use: Townhouse: Forbidden Article 65, Section 9 Lot Width Insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Lot Frontage Insufficient Article 65, Section 9Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 65, Section 9Building Height ( # of Stories ) Excessive Article 65, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 65, Section 42Application of Dimensional Req - Conformity with Existing Building Alignment Article 65, Section 41 Off Street Parking & Loading Req - Off Street Parking Insufficient Article 65, Section 8Use Regulations - Use: Accessory Parking: Forbidden

    Purpose: Demolish existing Two family building and Single family building on lot (Raze on a separate permit). Construct a 3 story attached Five Unit Townhouse. Building will be fully sprinklered. The lot will have 5 new on grade Parking spaces. This lot to be known as 40 46B Temple Street.



    Case: BOA-1525246 Address: 112 Richmond Street Ward 16 Applicant: 686 Architects

    Article(s): Article 65, Section 41 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Article 65, Section 32Neighborhood Design Overlay Districts Article 65, Section 15 Use: Forbidden Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive

    Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 65, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Purpose: To construct a rear addition; attaching the existing two unit residential building to the existing rear barn. With a change in occupancy from two to three residential units.



    Case: BOA-1341131 Address: 61 Linden Street Ward 15 Applicant: Hung Nguyen

    Article(s): Art. 65 Sec. 08 Forbidden – 6 unit dwelling forbidden Art. 65 Sec. 9Residential Dimensional Reg.s - Insufficient open space Article 65, Section 9Excessive f.a.r. Article 65, Section 9 Insufficient side yard Article 65, Section 9 Insufficient front yard setback Art. 65 Sec. 9Residential Dimensional Reg.s - # of allowed stories has been exceeded

    Purpose: Proposed 6 dwelling unit per plan submitted



    Case: BOA-1542657 Address: 548 East Third Street Ward 6 Applicant: Michael Ross

    Article(s): Art 68 Sec 29 Roof Structure Restrictions -Max allowed height on parcel exceeded Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Insufficient lot size Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Excessive f.a.r. Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Insufficient open space per unit Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Insufficient front yard setback

    Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Insufficient side yard setback Art 68 Sec 8Dim reg app in res sub dist - Insufficient rear yard setback Article 68, Section 33 Off Street Parking & Loading Req - Insufficient parking

    Art. 68 Sec. 33 Off Street parking Req. - Design and clear maneuvering areas Art 68 Sec 8 Dim reg app in res sub dist - Insufficient additional lot area per unit required

    Purpose: Demolish existing structure pursuant to Article 85 and erect a three family building with parking.



    Case: BOA- 1524057 Address: 363 E Street Ward 6 Applicant: David Winick

    Article(s): Art 68 Sec 29 Roof Structure Restrictions - Max allowed height on parcel has been exceeded

    Purpose: Demolish existing structure(under separate SF) and erect new 4 unit residential building as per plans.



    Case: BOA-1563602 Address: 1188-1194 Bennington Street Ward 1 Applicant: Wattendorf Limited Partnership-ARTICLE 80

    Article(s): Art. 53, Section 25 Use: Forbidden - 22 Units Multi Families. Art. 53 Sec. 09 Floor Area Ratio Excessive.

    Article 53, Section 9 Building Height Excessive Stories Article 53, Section 9Building Height Excessive Feet. Art. 53 Sec. 09 Rear Yard Insufficient. Article 53 Section 56Off Street Parking & Loading Req - Parking/Loading Insufficient

    Art. 53 Sec. 57Dimensional Application - Two or more building in One Lot.

    Purpose: Raze structures on existing ( on separate permit) 22,233 s.f. site (Parcel No. 010567000). Construct a Twenty two (22) unit mixed use residential building with 1 Retail space at lower level. with 8 parking spaces. In conjunction with ERT1462978.



    Case: BOA-1563606 Address: 1200-1208 Bennington Street Ward 1 Applicant: Wattendorf Limited Partnership-ARTICLE 80

    Article(s): Art. 53 Sec. 09 Floor Area Ratio Excessive. Art. 53 Sec. 09 Rear Yard Insufficient.

    Art. 53, Section 25 Use: Forbidden - 18 Units Multi Families.Article 53 Section 56Off Street Parking & Loading Req - Parking/Loading Insufficient. Article 53, Section 9Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) - Building height excessive stories

    Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) - Bldg Height Excessive Feet Article 53 Section 57Application of Dimensional Req - Two or more Building in One lot.

    Purpose: Raze structures on existing ( on separate permit) 22,233 s.f. site (Parcel No. 010567000) . Construct a eighteen (18) unit mixed use residential building with 1 Retail space at lower level. with 10 parking spaces. In conjunction with ERT1462975.

  7. RE-DISCUSSIONS: 11:30 AM

    Case: BOA-1552790 Address: 226-228 Washington Street Ward 22 Applicant: George Morancy

    Article(s): Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 56. Off Street Parking & Loading Req Article 51, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient

    Purpose: Construct new 6 unit multifamily residential dwelling. Raze existing building on separate SF permit.

    Reason for Prior Deferral: To review plans and look at the BPDA recommendations.



    Case: BOA-1539233 Address: 81 Furbush Road Ward 20 Applicant: Gilmar Costa

    Article: Article 56, Section 8 - Rear Yard Insufficient

    Purpose: Demolition existing deck and build new sunroom deck (same size, same place).

    Reason for Prior Deferral: Board voted to defer



    Case: BOA-1498625 Address: 4-6 Milton Avenue Ward: 17 Applicant: Simon Suazo

    Article(s): Article 60, Section 8 Use Regulations - Use Conditional

    Purpose: Adding used car sales for 6 cars, access is through the garage.

    Reason for Prior Deferral: Board deferred from Subcommittee Hearing



    Case: BOA-1479078 Address: 841 Columbia Road Ward 13 Applicant: 843 Columbia Road, LLC

    Article(s): Article 65, Section 9 Front yard insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Side yard insufficient Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive - FAR Excessive. Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) - Stories height excessive. Art.65 Sec. 8 Use: Forbidden - Multiple Family Forbidden Use. Article 65, Section 9 Lot Frontage Insufficient - Lot Frontage insufficient. Art. 65 Sec. 41 Off street parking requirements - Off street parking insufficient.

    Purpose: “Seeking to combine parcel 1303314000 and parcel 1303313000 to create a 7,098 square foot lot to be known as 841 Columbia Road. Also, to erect a new building with 6 residential units and 6 parking spaces. Project will include one unit as affordable.” (Need apply Alteration permit to combine lot separately).

    Reason for Prior Deferral: The applicant requested a deferral and one was granted



    Case: BOA-1304433 Address: 10 Thompson Square Ward 2 Applicant: Sing Ming Chan

    Article(s): Art. 62 Sec. 14 Usable open space insufficient Article 62, Section 14 Excessive f.a.r.

    Article 62, Section 14 Excessive height Article 62, Section 14 Insufficient rear yard setback Article 62, Section 29 Off-Street Loading Insufficient - None proposed Art. 62 Sec. 62-29 Off street parking requirements - None proposed

    Purpose: Erect a new mixed use building with commercial space (RETAIL) on first floor and 12 dwelling units above.

    Existing building to be razed under separate permit. *4.10.23: Reduced project scope at ZBA to 12 units and 4 stories

    Reason for Prior Deferral: To continue community process



    Case: BOA-1550055 Address: 89 Condor Street Ward 1 Applicant: 89 Condor Street, LLC

    Article(s): Article 53, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 53, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 53, Section 57.2 Conformity Ex Bldg Alignment - Front yard Art. 53 Sec. 08 Forbidden - Multiple Families 4 Units Use Forbidden. Art. 53 Sec. 56 Off street parking insufficient - Req. 1.5/unit. Proposed 2 spaces. Article 27T – 5 East Boston IPOD Applicability - IPOD overlays

    Purpose: Erect a new four (4) story four (4) unit residential dwelling.

    Reason for Prior Deferral: To review zoning code changes

  8. HEARINGS: 1:00PM

    Case: BOA-1533784 Address: 152 Washington Street Ward 21 Applicant: Tinh Le

    Article(s): Aft. 51 Sec. 16 Forbidden Use Article 51, Section 9 Lot Frontage Insufficient Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient

    Purpose: Change Occupancy from a 2 family to a 3 family, add 2 bathrooms per unite as per plan. upgrade electrical as per plan, upgrade plumbing as per plan, add all new sprinkler per plan. re do all kitchens as per plan. and finish basement as per plan.



    Case: BOA-1565767 Address: 5 Bradford Circle Ward 20 Applicant: Lawrence Bastianelli

    Article(s): Article 67, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient Article 67, Section 32 Off Street Parking

    Article 67 Section 33 Application of Dimensional Req 67 33.12 Two or More Dwellings on Same Lot.

    Purpose: Related to ALT1494344 and filed for Zoning; Two Dwellings on the same lot. No work proposed on existing home.



    Case: BOA-1542562 Address: 5R Bradford Circle Ward 20 Applicant: Lawrence Bastianelli

    Article(s): Article 67, Section 32 Off-Street Parking Article 67, Section 33 Application of Dimensional Req Two or More Dwellings on Same Lot. Article 67, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient Article 67, Section 9 Lot Width Insufficient

    Article 67, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 67, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 67, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 67, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 67, Section 9 Lot Frontage Insufficient Article 67, Section 9.3 Location of Main Entrance

    Purpose: Confirm occupancy as Garage and change to new single family. Scope includes a new addition to the existing structure to accommodate new dwelling & garaged parking. Also see ALT1538295.



    Case: BOA-1556702 Address: 29 Stanton Street Ward 17 Applicant: Wesley Child Care Center

    Article(s): Art.65 Sec. 8 Use: Forbidden - Accessory Retail (Food Pantry)

    Purpose: Change occupancy to include Accessory food pantry storage in the basement of the existing child care center (run by Rich Green). Removal of partition wall within storage space.



    Case: BOA-1445554 Address: 16 High Street Ward 15 Applicant: Hong An, Inc.

    Article(s): Art. 65 Sec. 41 Off street parking requirements Art. 65 Sec. 41 Off-St. Loading Req'mnts Art.65 Sec. 8 Use: Forbidden - MFR – Forbidden Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Article 65, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient

    Article 65, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient

    Purpose: Change of occupancy to 9 residential units. Scope includes partially demolish existing 3 family dwelling and constructing a 3 story addition to the rear of existing building for the conversion to a 9 unit building. Also includes new life safety (FA/FP), a new elevator, below grade garaged parking, balconies, and roof decks.



    Case: BOA-1514573 Address: 31 Marine Road Ward 7 Applicant: Sing Ming Chan

    Article(s): Art. 29, Section 4 Greenbelt Protection Overlay District Art 68 Sec 29 Roof Structure Restrictions - Max allowed height on parcel exceeded Art. 68 Sec. 33 Off Street parking Req. - Design and Maneuvering areas

    Purpose : Proposed new 3 family residence, as per plans. demolish existing 2 family and garage on separate short form.

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