Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request September 19-25, 2022

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STATE ELECTION: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The voter registration deadline is Saturday, October 29. You have until 5 p.m. to register to vote in-person, and until 11:59 p.m. to register to vote online. If you register to vote by mail, it must be postmarked by Saturday, October 29.

How to Register to Vote: https://www.boston.gov/departments/elections/how-register-vote

Mayor Michelle Wu announced the newly-selected 2022-2023 SPARK Boston Council. The diverse, 40-member group will spend the next 12 months working to connect young adults to leaders in City government, City services, and one another. The SPARK Boston Council will advise Mayor Wu on City policies and programs affecting 20- to 35-year-olds.

The 2022-2023 Council includes:

Sydney Neugebauer, Allston

Anthony O’Neil, Allston

Olivia S. Harris, Brighton

Cristen Mathews, Brighton

Steven Murnane, Jr., Brighton

Events

15 Washington Street Impact Advisory Group Meeting

Boston Planning & Development Agency

Monday, September 19, 2022, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The BPDA is hosting an Impact Advisory Group (IAG) Meeting for the proposed 15 Washington Street (Whole Foods) project, located in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Draft Project Impact Report (DPIR) filing and the potential impacts. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the IAG and the public.

Please note that the purpose of this meeting is different from that of a traditional community meeting. As part of the development review process, IAG members work closely with BPDA staff to identify the impacts of a project and recommend appropriate community benefits to offset those impacts. IAG meetings prioritize discussion between the project proponent (i.e. the developer) and IAG members.

Please register for the meeting using the following Zoom link:

bit.ly/3QA6DH6

Meeting ID: 161 018 5781

Toll-Free Call-in Number: 833.568.8864

Email Contact: Michael....@Boston.gov

Johnny D Update (Flyer Attached)

Allston Board of Trade Luncheon Meeting

Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

The Allston Board of Trade is an open organization representing locally-based businesses, industries and institutions working together with the City, the community, elected officials and local charities in our mission to help support, strengthen and improve the quality of life and commerce in Allston.

If you can't attend in person, reach out to Dan for the Zoom link.

Harvard Ed Portal

224 Western Ave, Allston

Email Contact: Dan Cuddy (DanC...@Brighton-Marine.org)

Boston Cannabis Board Public Voting Meeting

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 @ 1:00 pm

Join the Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81648447678?pwd=MzI4ZWozNjcydFRLMzZWVjZsVTQzUT09

Meeting ID: 816 4844 7678

Passcode: 245444

Dial In Phone Number: 646-876-9923

1. Mayflower Medicinals, Inc.

Licensed Premise: 230 Harvard Avenue, Allston
License Type: Medical Cannabis Dispensary
Request: Application for a change of Officers/Directors. No changes are proposed that impact the current direct or indirect ownership of Mayflower at any level or the ultimate controlling parties.

Email Contact: cannab...@boston.gov

Allston Civic Association September Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

This meeting will only be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in this meeting online or by calling in.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Meeting agendas posted at:

www.allstoncivicassociation.org

www.facebook.com/AllstonCivicAssociation

Anthony D’Isidoro, President

Harvard Allston Task Force/92 Seattle Street Public Meeting

Boston Planning * Development Agency

Thursday, September 22, 2022, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Meeting of the Harvard-Allston Task Force and the general public to review the proposed 92 Seattle Street project in Allston.

The Task Force serves as the advisory body for Harvard's institutional development, the Enterprise Research Campus (ERC), and 180 Western Avenue. This meeting will be focused on the proposed 92 Seattle Street development. Please note that this is a combined Task Force and Public Meeting. The meeting will begin with a 30-minute presentation of the project by the development team, followed by a 45-minute discussion of the Impact Advisory Group (IAG), followed by 45-minutes of public Q&A.

Please register for the meeting using the following Zoom link:

bit.ly/HAFT92

Meeting ID: 160 791 5024

Toll-Free Call-in Number: 833.568.8864

Email Contact: Tyler....@Boston.Gov

Fall Crawl (Flyer Attached)

20th Annual Brian Honan 5K Run/Walk 2022, Allston Brighton Parade, Party in the Park (Flyer Attached)

Sunday, September 25, 2022

Updates

Entertainment Violation Hearings (Updates Pending)

Thursday, September 8, 2022

11:15 am (Rescheduled from August 23, 2022)

Inshallah, Inc. d/b/a Crave

Located at: 128 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA 02134

Offense/Incident Report: #0443342
Date of Incident: 7/30/22 at 10:02 p.m.
Police Report Written: 7/31/22
Alleged Incident: Premise providing DJ music, not on entertainment license.

Offense/Incident Report: #222057242
Date of Incident: 7/30/22 at 1:38 a.m.
Police Report Written: 7/30/22
Alleged Incident: DJ set up with a large open area for the dance floor.

Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing

Inspectional Services Department

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Hearings: 9:30 am

Case: BOA- 1289450 Address: 36 Colborne Road Ward 21 Applicant: John Pulgini

Article(s): Art. 51 Sec. 09 Insufficient lot size Art. 51 Sec. 09 Excessive f.a.r. Art. 51 Sec. 09 # of allowed stories has been exceeded -2.5 stories max. Art. 51 Sec. 09 Insufficient side yard setback Art. 51 Sec. 09 Insufficient rear yard setback - 30' req. Art. 51 Sec. 09 Max allowed height exceeded- 35' max Art. 51 Sec. 09 Insufficient front yard setback- MODAL Art.51 Sec.53 Screening&Buffering Req Article 51 Sec. 08 Use Regulations - 11 unit MFR building- Forbidden Article 51, Sec. 56 Off-Street Parking & Loading Req -Insufficient parking

Purpose: Construct new multi family building (11 RESIDENTIAL UNITS with common roof deck and ground level garage parking for 9 cars)

Video: (2287) Zoning Board of Appeal Hearings 9-13-22 - YouTube

Slide the time bar to 27:50

Outcome: Approved with significant BPDA Design review and removal of front head house.

Case: BOA- 1361985 Address: 108-108E Allston Street Ward 21 Applicant: Pat McKenna

Article(s): Article 51, Section 56 Off-Street Parking Insufficient Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden - MFR is a forbidden use in a 2F-5000 Sub-district Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 51, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 51, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9.4 Dim Reg: Location of Main Entrance

Purpose: Erect 6 new townhomes.

Video: (2287) Zoning Board of Appeal Hearings 9-13-22 - YouTube

Slide the time bar to 2:05:50

Outcome: Administratively deferred to November 1, 2022 @ 11:30 am. (BPDA recommended denial without prejudice citing excessive height and density).

Case: BOA-1367246 Address: 14 Gardner Street Ward 21 Applicant: Alpha Management

Article(s): Art. 51 Sec. 08 Use Regulations - MFR 38 Units (FORBIDDEN) Art. 51 Sec. 09 Insufficient additional lot area per unit Art. 51 Sec. 09 Excessive f.a.r. Art. 51 Sec. 09 Maximum allowed height exceeded Art. 51 Sec. 09 # of allowed stories exceeded Art. 51 Sec. 09 Insufficient front yard setback Art. 51 Sec. 09 Insufficient rear yard setback Art. 51 Sec. 09 Insufficient usable open space per unit Art. 51 Sec. 40 5(a) Off street parking design - Design/Maneuvering areas (width of two way isle is <24’ standard) Article 51,Section53 Screening & Buffering Req Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Loading Insufficient

Purpose: Seeking to raze existing structures (demolition to occur on separate permit) and erect a new residential building with 38 units and 25 parking spaces

Video: (2287) Zoning Board of Appeal Hearings 9-13-22 - YouTube

Slide the time bar to 24:56

Outcome: Administratively deferred to October 25, 2022 @ 11:30 am due to a lack of a full board.

Reconsiderations 12:00 pm

Case: BOA- 1173599 Address: 535-537B Washington Street Ward 22 Applicant: Pure Oasis LLC For reconsideration of the Board's decision to deny the conditional use permit to operate a cannabis establishment at 535-537B Washington Street in Brighton. The applicant has requested that the Board reconsider its decision in light of relevant case law from the Massachusetts courts that was not available at the time of the Board's decision. Article(s): Article 51, Section 16 Use Regulations - Retail Cannabis Establishment Use: Conditional Purpose: Change of Occupancy to Retail Cannabis Establishment

Video: (2287) Zoning Board of Appeal Hearings 9-13-22 - YouTube

Slide the time bar to 3:43:50

Outcome: Motion to reconsider with a full board hearing was approved.

Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing

Boston Licensing Board

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 @ 10:00 am

2 L.A. Donuts, Inc.

D/B/A: Dunkin

1912 BEACON ST

BRIGHTON, MA 02135

License #: LB-491679

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above – First floor contains 5 rooms: 1 main sales area, 2. utility closet, 3. 2 offices, 4. rear storage. The new Dunkin will take up half of the sales area with a demising wall separating the kitchen area and storage. Additional storage in basement.

Manager: Alexander DiPietro

Hours of Operation: 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Video: (2287) Boston Licensing Board Transactional Hearing 9-14-22 - YouTube

Slide the time bar to 5:58

Outcome: Taken under advisement.

13 JONATHAN B. HARKER

D/B/A: ITALIAN EXPRESS PIZZERIA

336 SUMNER ST

EAST BOSTON, MA 02128

License #: LB-99819

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages with Liqueurs License has petitioned to transfer the license and the location from the above To: 392-398 Cambridge Street, Allston, MA 02134. The premise to be licensed is a one floor restaurant with 1 entrance and 1 exit. The total square footage of the premises is 4,424 square feet. Seating capacity and occupancy number are to be determined. Closing hour, weekdays 10:00PM and weekends 11:00PM. Xun Yang, Manager.

Attorney: Andrew F. Upton

Video: (2287) Boston Licensing Board Transactional Hearing 9-14-22 - YouTube

Slide the time bar to 42:07

Outcome: Already approved. On the agenda only to correct a legal defect on the notice/advertisement.

Boston Cannabis Board Public Meeting

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 @ 1:00 pm

1. Mayflower Medicinals, Inc.

Licensed Premise: 230 Harvard Avenue, Allston
License Type: Medical Cannabis Dispensary

Request: Application for a change of Officers/Directors. No changes are proposed that impact the current direct or indirect ownership of Mayflower at any level or the ultimate controlling parties.

Video: (2287) Boston Cannabis Board "BCB" Hearing September 14, 2022 - YouTube

Slide the time bar to 2:27

Outcome: Taken under advisement.

Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda

Thursday, September 15, 2022, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, September 14, 2022

2. L.A. Donuts, Inc.

Doing business as: Dunkin

1912 Beacon St, Brighton, MA 02135

License #: LB-491679

Hours of Operation: 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Video: (2287) Boston Licensing Board Voting Hearing 9-15-22 - YouTube

Slide the time bar to 18:37

Outcome: Approved.

13. Jonathan B. Harker

Doing business as: Italian Express Pizzeria

336 Sumner St, East Boston, MA 02128

License #: LB-99819

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages with Liqueurs License has petitioned to transfer the license and the location from the above - To: 392 - 398 Cambridge Street, Allston, MA 02134. The premise to be licensed is a one floor restaurant with 1 entrance and 1 exit. The total square footage of the premises is 4,424 square feet. Seating capacity and occupancy number are to be determined. Closing hour, weekdays 10:00 PM and weekends 11:00PM. Xun Yang,

Manager.

Attorney: Andrew F. Upton

Video: (2287) Boston Licensing Board Voting Hearing 9-15-22 - YouTube

Slide the time bar to 25:15

Outcome: Already approved. On the agenda only to correct a legal defect on the notice/advertisement.

The following have applied to make changes to their existing Common Victualler Licenses

2. Omid’s Donuts, Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 209-211 North Harvard Street, Allston, MA 02134 has petitioned to remove treasurer Hamid M. Omid and transfer 25 shares from Hamid M. Omid to Afshin B. Omid.

Video: (2287) Boston Licensing Board Voting Hearing 9-15-22 - YouTube

Slide the time bar to 28:05

Outcome: Approved.

The Following have applied for a Special 1 Day All Alcohol License

6. Silvio O. Conte Forum Trustees of Boston College

Has applied for a(n) Boston Pops at:

129 Lake St., Brighton, MA 02135

Date and Time: 09/30/2022, 5:30 p.m. ‑ 11 p.m.

Manager: Beth Emery

Approved.

The Following have applied for a Special 1 Day Malt Wine License

8. Trustees of Boston College

Has applied for a(n) Educational Malt & Wine License at:

21 Saint Thomas More Rd., Brighton, MA 02135

Date and Time: 10/05/2022 ‑ 04/06/2023, 5 p.m. ‑ 12 a.m.

Manager: Elizabeth Emery

Approved.

13. NB Development Group

Has applied for a(n) Fall Party at:

90 Guest St., Brighton, MA 02135

Date and Time: 09/24/2022, 11 a.m. ‑ 3 p.m.

Manager: Kimberly Good

Approved.

Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board Meeting

Thursday, September 15, 2022 @ 3:30 pm

ARTICLE 80 DEVELOPMENT/IDP

NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Brighton

21. Request authorization to issue a Certification of Approval in accordance with Article 80E, Small Project Review of the Zoning Code for the construction of 38 residential rental units, including 7 IDP units, 2,315 square feet of lobby and amenity space including a sixth-floor outdoor patio, 13 off-street parking spaces and 60 bike storage spaces located 46 Leo M. Birmingham Parkway; and to take all related actions.

Video: (2287) BPDA Board of Directors Meeting 9-15-22 - YouTube

Slide the time bar to 1:02:45

Outcome: Approved.

22. Request authorization to issue a Scoping Determination waiving further review pursuant to Article 80, Large Project Review of the Zoning Code for the construction of a mixed-use building consisting of 117 residential rental units, including 20 IDP units, 5,810 square feet of ground-floor retail, commercial, service, and accessory uses, 13,185 square feet of common area, approximately 8,289 square feet of shared amenity space, 54 surface parking spaces, 121 bicycle spaces for residents & employees and 31 bicycle spaces for visitors located at 30 Leo M. Birmingham Parkway; and to take all related actions.

Video: (2287) BPDA Board of Directors Meeting 9-15-22 - YouTube

Slide the time bar to 1:15:38

Outcome: Approved.

Zoning Advisory Board of Appeal Hearing (Update Pending)

Inspectional Services Department

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Hearings: 5:00 pm

Case: BOA- 1364671 Address: 7-9 Brooksdale Road Ward: 22 Applicant: Cummins Construction Inc.

Article(s): Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive