Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request June 20-26, 2022
Anthony D'Isidoro
Allston Civic Association (ACA) 60th Anniversary: A Community Celebration (Flyer Attached)
On Thursday, July 7th join us for a community cookout to celebrate the Allston Civic Association’s 60th Anniversary! Barbeque and light refreshments to be provided along with family friendly games and music from 4-7pm. RSVPs can be sent to AllstonCivi...@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!
Events
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing
Inspectional Services Department
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
The June 21, 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/June21Comment 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.
Recommendations: 11:00 am
Case: BOA-1258118 Address: 82 Presentation Road Ward: 22 Applicant: David Roe
Article(s): Article 51 Section 9 Dimensional Regulations-Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 51 Section 9 Dimensional Regulations-Building Height ( # of Stories ) Excessive
Purpose: Adding 1 bedroom, one bathroom and storage closet in attic of existing house. Our long form permit number is ERT50921
Email Contact: Stephani...@Boston.Gov
The hearing can also be viewed via live-stream on the City’s website. Closed captioning is available.
James Michael: “The Broadway Baritone” In Concert! (Flyer Attached)
30 Leo M. Birmingham Parkway Impact Advisory Group Meeting
Boston Planning & Development Agency
Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The BPDA is hosting a Virtual Impact Advisory Group (IAG) Meeting for the proposed project at 30 Leo M. Birmingham Parkway, a project located in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the overall project, the potential impacts, and mitigation for the project. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from 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/3Nzpy3t
Meeting ID: 160 662 0908
Toll-Free Call-in Number: 833.568.8864
Email Contact: Michael....@Boston.Gov
75 Tremont St Impact Advisory Group Meeting
Boston Planning & Development Agency
Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
The BPDA is hosting a public meeting for the proposed project at 75 Tremont Street, a project located in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the overall project, the potential impacts and mitigation for the project. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from 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, 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.
The proposed project would include approximately 70 homeownership units in a building of approximately 74,853 gross square feet, with 61 garage and 13 surface parking spaces, widened sidewalks, open space, and related amenities.
Please register for the meeting using the following Zoom link:
bit.ly/3mLqfuP
Meeting ID: 161
885 8178
Toll-Free Call-in Number: 833.568.8864
Email Contact: Nick....@Boston.Gov
582 Cambridge Street Public Meeting
Boston Planning & Development Agency
Thursday, June 23, 2022, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
The BPDA is hosting a public meeting for the proposed project at 582 Cambridge Street, a project located in the Allston neighborhood of Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the overall project, the potential impacts and mitigation for the project. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the public.
Please register for the meeting using the following Zoom link:
bit.ly/3OfirgP
Toll-Free Call-in Number: 833.568.8864
Meeting ID: 160 575 7304
Email Contact: Nick....@Boston.Gov
Updates
Boston Public Improvement Commission
Thursday, June 16, 2022 @ 10:00 am
New Business
NB 1. Reservoir Road, Beacon Street, Malia Terrace; Brighton – Specific Repairs, Grant of Location – On a set of petitions by National Grid
Video: (2073) Public Improvement Commission Hearings 6-16-22 - YouTube
Slide the time bar to 29:35
Outcome: Referred to the public hearing on June 30, 2022
NB 2. Waverly Street, Portsmouth Street, Mackin Street, Lothrop Street; Brighton – Specific Repairs, Grant of Location – On a set of petitions by National Grid
Video: (2073) Public Improvement Commission Hearings 6-16-22 - YouTube
Slide the time bar to 35:50
Outcome: Referred to the public hearing on June 30, 2022
Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board Meeting
Thursday, June 16, 2022 @ 3:30 pm
Minutes/Scheduling
4. Request authorization to schedule a Public Hearing on July 14, 2022 at 5:50 p.m., or at such a time and date deemed appropriate by the Director, to consider the Amended and Restated Master Plan for Planned Development Area No. 115, Harvard Enterprise Campus; to consider the Phase A Development Plan for Planned Development Area No. 115, Enterprise Research Campus Project at 100 Western Avenue in the Allston Neighborhood of Boston; and to consider the Phase A Enterprise Research Campus Project as a Development Impact Project.
Video: (2073) BPDA Board of Directors Meeting 6-16-22 - YouTube
Slide the time bar to 54:03
Outcome: Approved
ARTICLE 80 DEVELOPMENT/IDP
NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Brighton
24. 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 61 residential rental units, including 8 income-restricted units, 49 garaged parking spaces and bicycle storage located at 40 Soldiers Field Place; to recommend approval to the Board of Appeal for the necessary zoning relief; and to take all related actions.
Video: (2073) BPDA Board of Directors Meeting 6-16-22 - YouTube
Slide the time bar to 2:48:28
Outcome: Approved
25. Request authorization to issue a Determination waiving further review of Section 80A-6 of the Zoning Code in connection with the Notice of Project Change for the Hotel Project, as described in the First Amendment to Development Plan for the Hotel Project within Planned Development Area No. 87, Guest Street and Life Street, which reduces the overall project square footage from 140,000 square feet to 130,000 square feet, including a decrease in gross floor area of retail use, restaurant, and service uses from 8,500 square feet to 6,150 square feet, with a 1,900 parking space cap in the Brighton Landing Garage or within Boston Landing; and to take all related actions.
Video: (2073) BPDA Board of Directors Meeting 6-16-22 - YouTube
Slide the time bar to 3:00:12
Outcome: Approved
26. Request authorization to issue a Certification of Approval in accordance with Article 80E, Small Project Review of the Zoning Code for the construction of 39 residential rental units, 7 IDP units, 17 parking spaces and bicycle storage located at 1789 Commonwealth Avenue; and to take all related actions.
Video: (2073) BPDA Board of Directors Meeting 6-16-22 - YouTube
Slide the time bar to 3:12:16
Outcome: Approved
PUBLIC HEARING – OPEN TO PUBLIC TESTIMONY
35. 5:40 p.m.: Request authorization to approve the St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Institutional Master Plan 2022-2026; to petition the Zoning Commission for approval of the Proposed IMP; to issue a Preliminary Adequacy Determination waiving the requirement of further review pursuant to Article 80B-5.4(c)(iv) of the Zoning Code for the construction of the St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Parking Garage Project consisting of 610 parking spaces, a secure32 space bicycle room, 32 covered bicycle parking spaces and a rooftop solar array located at 253 Washington Street in Brighton; and to take all related actions.
Video: (2073) BPDA Board of Directors Meeting 6-16-22 - YouTube
Slide the time bar to 2:09:20
Outcome: Approved
Public Comments Requested:
75 Tremont St (PNF Comment Due by June 20, 2022)
http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/75-tremont-street
582 Cambridge St (SPRA Comment Due by June 24, 2022)
http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/582-cambridge-street
30 Leo M. Birmingham Pkwy (PNF Comment Due by July 1, 2022)
http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/30-leo-m-birmingham-parkway
