Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request October 3-9, 2022
Anthony D'Isidoro
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October Happenings at Harvard
Events
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing
Inspectional Services Department
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
The October 4, 2022, 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 http://bit.ly/ZBAhearings. You may also participate by phone by calling into the Zoom Webinar at (301) 715-8592 and entering the Webinar ID: 996 0844 0932 followed by # when prompted.
If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please click: http://bit.ly/Oct4ZBAComment to sign up. 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.
Extensions: 9:30 am
Case: BOA-609358, Address: 6-8 Parsons Street Ward 22 Applicant: Marc LaCasse, Esq
Case: BOA-609355, Address: 10 Parsons Street Ward 22 Applicant: Marc LaCasse, Esq
Hearings: 9:30 am
Case: BOA- 1349519 Address: 311-315 Washington Street Ward 22 Applicant: Frazer 311 Holdings Limited Partnership
Article(s): Article 51 Section 16Use Regulations - MFR is a conditional use in a NS 1 sub district Article 51, Section 17 Open usable space is insufficient Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient
Purpose: Renovation to the second floor of the existing two story plus basement mixed use building. Project scope includes converting the office spaces on the second floor to four one bedroom units. The building will be fully sprinklered per NFPA 13. First floor tenancy not in scope. No exterior work.
Hearings: 10:30 am
Case: BOA-1352750 Address: 62 North Beacon Street Ward 21 Applicant: Amenyonah Bossman
Article(s):Article 51, Section 56.Off Street Parking & Loading Req Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive
Purpose: Convert a single family to a 3 family dwelling with an ADU (basement).
Re-Discussions: 11:30 am
Case: BOA-1351215 Address: 32-32C Hobart Street Ward 22 Applicant: Joseph Cicconi
Article(s): Article 51, Section 8 Use Regulations - Townhouse (3 unit) Use: Forbidden 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 - Within the Residential Subdistricts, the main entrance of a Dwelling shall face the Front Lot Line. Article 51, Section 9 Lot Frontage Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Art. 51 Sec. 57.2 Exst'g Bldg Algnmnt Conformity - Modal calculation not provided to verify compliance with the existing building alignment.
Purpose: Erect a 3-unit Townhouse Dwelling with 6 parking spaces. Raze existing building under SF: # [ePlan BOA] Reviewed 06/23/22 to reduce the number of units from 4 to 3 and the parking spaces from 8 to 6
Email Contact: Stephani...@Boston.Gov
The hearing can also be viewed via live-stream on the City’s website. Closed captioning is available.
Virtual Licensed Premise Violation Hearings
Boston Licensing Board
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 @ 10:00 am
Zoom:
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Meeting ID: 837 4408 0828
Passcode: 230236
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INSHALLAH, INC. , D/B/A: CRAVE, Location: 128 BRIGHTON AVE
ALLSTON, MA 02134, License#: LB-99345, Notice/Violation#: 058943, Category: CV7AL
Date: 07/17/2022
Notice: Premise conducting bottle service in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.
Overcrowding - 294 mechanical count - capacity 162 in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.03J, 1.06 A,F.
Assault and battery patron on patron in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 13A.
Email Contact: Maureen....@Boston.Gov
Kiwanis Club of Allston Brighton Meeting
Thursday, October 6, 2022 @ 12:00 noon
Kiwanis International is a global community of clubs, members and partners dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time.
Please join us.
Stockyard Restaurant
135 Market St, Brighton
Email Contact: Bill Margolin (wehb...@aol.com)
All Bright Night 2022
Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation (CDC)
Thursday, October 6, 2022, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join ABCDC for our annual All Bright Night event! Commemorate this year of progress in Allston Brighton as we honor friends, neighbors, partners, and supporters new and old. Your ticket supports ABCDC’s work dedicated to providing high quality affordable housing, providing support to families in need, and fostering an engaged community to build a stronger more stable neighborhood.
TICKETS ARE $50 PER PERSON!
*If the ticket price is an issue, please contact Sean Tatar at ta...@allstonbrightoncdc.org for information about reduced admission.
Get Your Tickets Today: https://allstonbrightoncdc.org/event/all-bright-night-2022/
Garage B Events at The Speedway
1420 Soldiers Field Rd
Brighton, MA 02135
Allston Brighton Renters’ Garden Contest Award Ceremony
SPARK Boston
Friday October 7, 2022, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Celebrate Allston-Brighton renters and see who takes home the top prizes at Charles River Speedway!
Free Event
Charles River Speedway
525 Western Ave, Brighton
Updates
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing
Inspectional Services Department
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Recommendations: 11:00 am
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
Purpose : Add two shed dormers on the third floor for occupants dwelling.
Video: (2308) Zoning Board of Appeal Hearings 9-27-22 Part 1 - YouTube
Slide the time bar to 1:42:30
Outcome: Approved with BPDA Design Review.
Public Comments Requested:
92 Seattle St (SPRA Comment Due by October 7, 2022)
http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/92-seattle-street
76 Ashford St (DPIR Comment Due by October 8, 2022)
https://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/76-ashford-street
Herter Park Master Plan (Comment Due by October 12, 2022)
Western Avenue Corridor Study and Rezoning (Comment Due by October 12, 2022)
https://www.bostonplans.org/planning/planning-initiatives/western-avenue-corridor-study-and-rezoning