Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request May 16-22, 2022

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Harvard in the Community

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Harvard Ed Portal’s Economic Development Newsletter

National Small Business Week: Workshops, Resources & More (mailchi.mp)

Events

Allston Board of Trade Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 @ 12:00 pm

Working together to strengthen and improve the quality of life and commerce in Allston.

For meeting details and RSVP: in...@abot.org

Bill Mills, President

Allston Civic Association May Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, May 18, 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

Green Line Train Protection and Track Upgrades (Flyer Attached)

Boston Conservation Commission Public Hearing

Boston Environment

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Attention: This meeting will only be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to https://zoom.us/j/6864582044 or calling 929-205-6099 and enter meeting id 686 458 2044 #. You can also submit written comments or questions to C...@BOSTON.GOV or via Twitter @BOSTONENVIRO

6:00 pm

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1868 and BOS File No. 2022-027 from Childs Engineering Corporation on behalf of Harvard University for the proposed replacement of an existing pier and floating docks, demolition of an existing building, installation of new covered boat racks, and associated landscaping, drainage, and grading upgrades located 801 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA (Inland Bank, LUWW, BLSF, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank)

*Continued from the May 4, 2022 hearing

Zoning Advisory Board of Appeal Hearing

Inspectional Services Department

Thursday, May 19, 2022

The May 19, 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/ZBAsubcommittee. 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/May19Comment 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.

Hearings: 5:00 pm

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

Allston Brighton Health Collaborative Transportation Committee Meeting

Thursday, May 19, 2022, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

The Transportation Committee of the Allston Brighton Health Collaborative (ABHC) is composed of community residents and organizations who recognize that transportation is a strong indicator and essential component of community health. We advocate to improve equity, access, and safety of all mobility modes in Allston and Brighton. Since 2016, this committee has worked closely with residents and stakeholders to address barriers to safe, reliable and accessible mobility and has become a leading neighborhood-wide voice on multi-modal transportation interests.

For meeting details, please contact Anna Leslie (anna....@abhealthcollab.org)

Bus Network Redesign Virtual Public Meeting (Flyer Attached)

Updates

Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing

Inspectional Services Department

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Extensions: 9:30 am

Case: BOA- 916151 Address: 14 Snow Street Ward 22 Applicant: Mai Phung

Video: Zoning Board of Appeal Hearings 5-10-22 - YouTube

Slide the time bar to 12:00

Outcome: Extended to April 12, 2023.

Hearings: 9:30 am

Case: BOA-1156925 Address: 5-7 Hooker Street Ward 22 Applicant: 5-7 Hooker Street, LLC

Article(s): Article 51 Section 8 Use Regulations - 9 Family use: Forbidden Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking & Loading Req - Spaces required: 9*1.75= 15.75 Proposed: 9 Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking & Loading Req - Dimensional for spaces. (not 50% compact and 50% full) Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 51, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 51, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Article 51, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 50.2 Conformity Ex Bldg Alignment - For Royal St only (2 buildings min. to calculate modal) Modal is 5' Front façade on Royal shall be at 5' instead of 10.2'

Purpose: New construction of nine for sale condominium units with nine off street parking spaces.

Video: Zoning Board of Appeal Hearings 5-10-22 - YouTube

Slide the time bar to 1:13:40

Outcome: Denied.

Case: BOA-1173599 Address: 535-537B Washington Street Ward 22 Applicant: Pure Oasis LLC

Article(s): Article 51, Section 16 Use Regulations - Retail Cannabis Establishment Use:Conditional

Purpose: Change of Occupancy to Retail Cannabis Establishment.

Video: Zoning Board of Appeal Hearings 5-10-22 - YouTube

Slide the time bar to 16:45

Outcome: Deferred to July 12, 2022 @ 11:30 am.

Boston Public Improvement Commission

Thursday, May 12, 2022 @ 10:00 am

New Business

NB 1. Western Avenue; Brighton – Private Utility License – On a petition by President and Fellows of Harvard College.

Video: Public Improvement Commission Hearings 5-12-22 - YouTube

Slide the time bar to 1:32:10

Outcome: Referred to May 26, 2022 Public Hearing.

Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board Meeting

Thursday, May 12, 2022 @ 3:30 pm

Minutes/Scheduling

4. Request authorization to schedule a Public Hearing on June 16, 2022 at 5:40 p.m., or at such a time and date deemed appropriate by the Director, to consider the proposed Saint Elizabeth’s Medical Center 2022-2026 Institutional Master Plan.