Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request May 23-29, 2022
Anthony D'Isidoro
Restarting PCR Testing at Charles River Community Health (Flyer Attached)
Memorial Day Service - Evergreen Cemetery (Flyer Attached)
Monsignor James P Moroney presiding (Held rain or shine.)
Events
90 Braintree St Virtual Abutters Meeting (Flyer Attached)
Zoom Meeting Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81734845387?pwd=uvKqjXu-rd8MAPepmXSp324JtR8koe.1
Boston Public Library Annual Meeting of the Trustees (First Meeting)
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 @ 8:30 am
Zoom: https://boston-public-library.zoom.us/j/82780764547
Meeting ID: 827 8076 4547
Call in option: 646 558 8656, 301 715 8592, or 312 626 6799, or 669 900 9128, or 253 215 8782
International numbers available: https://boston-public-library.zoom.us/u/kbtzDTdtgt
II. President’s Report
David Leonard, President
B. Proposal & Vote for Community Room Dedication at the Adams St. Branch Library Anne Mazzola, President of the Friends of the Faneuil Branch Library
VOTED: “that, the Trustees of the Public Library of the City of Boston approve the dedication and renaming of the Children’s Room at the Faneuil Branch library, ‘JaiJai’s Room’, after Jairam Miguel Rodrigues Rao.”
Email Contact: PCa...@bpl.com
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing
Inspectional Services Department
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
The May 24, 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/May24Comment 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-629541 Address: 85 Linden Street Ward 21 Applicant: Jackson Slomiak
Hearings: 9:30 am
Case: BOA- 1080481 Address: 32-34 Orkney Road Ward 21 Applicant: 32 Orkney, LLC
Article(s): Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking & Loading Req - Insufficient off-street parking Article 51 Section 9 Insufficient lot area per unit Article 51 Section 9 Excessive F.A.R. Article 51 Section 9 Max allowed height has been exceeded Article 51 Section 9 # of allowed stories has been exceeded Article 51 Section 9 Insufficient rear yard setback Article 51 Section 9 Insufficient side yard setback Article 51 Section 9 Insufficient open space per unit
Purpose: Seeking to combine two lots (Parcel ID: 2102408000 & 2102407000) to create one new 4,965 SF Lot to be known as "32 34 Orkney Road". Also, to change the occupancy from two two family dwellings to one nine unit dwelling and renovate, including a three -story addition.
Case: BOA-1307395 Address: 25 Gardner Street Ward 21 Applicant: George Morancy
Article(s): Article 50, Section 29 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 50, Section 29 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 50, Section 29 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) 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 44.3 Traffic Visibility Across Corner Article 50, Section 29 Lot Area Insufficient Article 50, Section 43 Off Street Parking & Loading Req
Purpose: Construct new 14-unit multi family dwelling
Hearings: 10:30 am
Case: BOA- 1292016 Address: 30R Undine Road Ward 22 Applicant: Jed Ruccio
Article(s): Art. 51 Sec. 08 Use Regulations Animal hospital, Cattery kennel, boarding/ animal shelter Use- Forbidden Art. 51 Sec. 08^ Use Regulations Accessory uses to main use- Forbidden
Purpose: The Gifford Cat Shelter is a No Kill Adoption Shelter in operation on the site since 1888. The proposed project is a new, 3650 gsf 1 story building to replace existing 1550 gsf building to be demolished; (2) 200sf ancillary sheds, (12) new off-street parking spaces and a storm water recharge system
Re-Discussions: 11:30 am
Case: BOA-1261958 Address: 59 Dunboy Street Ward: 22 Applicant: Ike Anyaoku
Article(s):Art. 09 Sec. 01 Extension of Non Conforming Use Art. 51 Sec. 09 Insufficient side yard setback -12' req.
Purpose: New electrical , new plumbing, addition , new roof. This is an extension of a living space. (finished attic). *Renovation of two family with addition and extended living space into attic area.
Email Contact: Stephani...@Boston.Gov
The hearing can also be viewed via live-stream on the City’s website. Closed captioning is available.
Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 24, 2022, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
The meeting will be recorded and live-streamed.
Agenda
3. Update on Boston Public Schools – Discussion
Update the Board on the status of the Department’s spring 2022 follow-up district review of the Boston Public Schools.
Wellesley Senior High School Auditorium
50 Rice St
Wellesley, MA 02481
Email Contact: BoardofE...@mass.gov
Virtual Licensed Premise Informational Hearing
Boston Licensing Board
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 @ 10:00 am
Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83744080828?pwd=UnFHWHI1OHVXZDZ3Z2hwVDlsc1F4dz09
Meeting ID: 837 4408 0828
Passcode: 230236
One tap mobile
+16468769923,,83744080828#,,,,*230236# US (New York)
+13017158592,,83744080828#,,,,*230236# US (Washington DC)
12) RUSSIAN BENEVOLENT SOCIETY , D/B/A: Crystal Restaurant/Garage Room, Location: 14 - 20 LINDEN ST ALLSTON, MA 02134, License#: LB-99458, Notice/Violation#: 043320, Category: CV7AL
Date Notice 04/30/2022 Assault and battery patron on patron in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch.265, 13A.
Assault by means of firearm in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 15A.
Failure to call police in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.14B
Email Contact: Maureen....@Boston.Gov
Boston Landmarks Commission
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Please note: This hearing will be held virtually and not in person. To participate, please go to our Zoom Meeting link or call 301-715-8592 and enter meeting ID 868 5568 4302 #. You can also email comments through email at b...@boston.gov.
Public Hearing: 4:00 pm
II. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL: In order to expedite the review process, the commission has delegated the approval of certain work items, such as those involving ordinary maintenance and repair, restoration or replacement, or which otherwise have a minimal impact on a building’s appearance, to commission staff pending ratification at its monthly public hearing. Having been identified as meeting these eligibility criteria and all applicable guidelines, the following applications will be approved at this hearing
22.1193.0173 Allston Depot, 15 Franklin Street (a/k/s 353 Cambridge Street) Allston, MA: At south façade remove non-historic vestibule enclosure at east entrance and erect new enclosure at west entrance.
22.1121.0216 Our Lady of Presentation School, 640 Washington Street, Brighton, MA: Repoint and repair masonry.
III. BUSINESS HEARING – 6:00 pm
2. Demolition Delay Hearing: 25 Bentley Street Brighton, MA
Application # 22.507D2885
Applicant: Mikhail Deychman
Review of proposed demolition of the existing house and garage at 25 Bentley Street, Brighton, MA.
Allston Construction Mitigation Subcommittee Meeting
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 @ 6:00 pm
Please
register in advance to receive the Zoom link.
Chaired by Harvard Allston Task Force member Ed Kotomori, this subcommittee shares information amongst Harvard University construction mitigation and community relations staff, Boston Police Department District 14, local and state elected officials and their representatives, and local North Allston neighbors to discuss issues surrounding neighborhood construction and safety issues. All are welcome to attend and contribute.
Email Contact: Priscilla Anderson (pril...@gmail.com)
Flammable Storage and Garages Remote Hearing
Inspection Services Department
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 @ 10:00 am
Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/bct-rfxu-tjh
Join by phone: +1-609-469-1374
PIN: 244 086 454#
Rehearing
56 Everett St
292 Vehicle parking garage 5,840 gallons of gas in the tanks of vehicles and 100 gallon of diesel fuel tank on P1
Allston Yards Apartments LLC
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New Applications
50 Leo M Birmingham Pkwy
48 Vehicle parking garage with stackers 960 gallons of gas in the tanks of vehicles
Leo Birmingham Development LLC
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56 Winship ST
8 vehicle parking garage 160 gallons of gas in the tanks of vehicles
56 Winship LLC
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30 Penniman Rd
42 Vehicle parking garage (40 in stackers 2 surface spots)
840 gallons of gas in the tanks of vehicles
30 Penn LLC
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Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing
Boston Licensing Board
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 @ 10:00 am
Virtual Hearing Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83713136310?pwd=eXFySTNBMERHZ1dHZXRVb1FLU1hEQT09
Meeting ID: 837 1313 6310
Passcode: 330215
Dial in #: (646) 876-9923
7 Brato Brewhouse and Kitchen, LLC
D/B/A: Brato Brewhouse and Kitchen
190 N BEACON ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
License #: LB-405538
Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to change the closing hour of the indoor licensed business - From: 12:00 AM To 1:00 AM.
8 Brato Brewhouse and Kitchen LLC
D/B/A: Brato Brewhouse and Kitchen
190 N BEACON ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
License #: LB-405976
Holder of a Farmer Brewery Pouring License (Malt Beverages Only) has petitioned to amend the indoor closing hour of the licensed business – From: 12:00AM To: 1:00AM.
Email Contact: Maria....@Boston.Gov
1234-1240 Soldiers Field Road Impact Advisory Meeting
Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
The Proposed Project will contain approximately 535 residential units, approximately 120 condominium units, approximately 255 hotel rooms, and approximately 14,500 square feet of retail space with approximately 405 parking spaces.
Please note that the purpose of this meeting is different from that of a traditional community meeting. As part of the development review process, Impact Advisory Group (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/39Bi6G2
Meeting ID: 161 958 2384
Toll-Free Call-in Number: 833.568.8864
Email Contact: Ebony....@Boston.Gov
Updates
None
Public Comments Requested:
75 Tremont St (PNF Comment Due by June 20, 2022)
http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/75-tremont-street
