Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request July 25-31, 2022
Anthony D'Isidoro
Election Department seeking Election Day poll workers (Flyer Attached)
The Allston Civic Association (ACA) has begun to load photos on their Facebook page of the 60th Anniversary Community Celebration on July 7, 2022. https://www.facebook.com/AllstonCivicAssociation
Events
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing
Inspectional Services Department
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
The July 26, 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/July26CommentZBA 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.
Board Final Arbiters: 9:30 am
Case: BOA-831064 Address: 17 Madeline Street Ward 22 Applicant: Harold McGonagle
Case: BOA- 1033475 Address: 10 Highgate Street Ward 21 Applicant: Jeffrey Drago, Esq
Hearings: 10:30 am
Case: BOA-1296380 Address: 49R Imrie Road Ward 21 Applicant: Theresa Conti & Tom Lawless
Article(s): Art. 51 Sec. 57.2 Exst'g Bldg Algnmnt Conformity Article 51, Section 57.13 Two or More Dwellings on Same Lot Article 51, Section 57 Application of Dimensional Req - 1 building behind another building Article 51, Section 9 Lot Frontage Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Lot Width Insufficient Art. 51 Sec. 09 Open Space insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient
Purpose: Confirm existing structure as a barn and convert to a single family house, new dormer and renovate, as per plans. Two dwelling structures on one lot. See alt1269324 for 49 Imrie Rd, existing 2 family, no work to be done. This is one of two buildings on the same lot.
Case: BOA-1296381 Address: 49 Imrie Road Ward 21 Applicant:
Article(s): Article 51, Section 57.13Two or More Dwellings on Same Lot Article 51, Section 9 Lot Frontage Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Lot Width Insufficient Art. 51 Sec. 09 Open Space insufficient
Purpose: NO WORK TO BE DONE. Filed in conjunction with ALT1269313 49R Imrie Rd, convert barn to a single family. 2 dwelling structures on one lot. This is to be two buildings on one lot
Email Contact: Stephani...@Boston.Gov
The hearing can also be viewed via live-stream on the City’s website. Closed captioning is available.
Rent Stabilization Public Listening Session (Labor & Workforce Focused) (Flyer Attached)
Boston Civic Design Commission Meeting
Boston Planning & Development Agency
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Register in advance for this Zoom meeting: www.bit.ly/BCDCJuly26
Or join by calling 669 254 5252 with Meeting ID: 161 785 7165
5:00 pm 1170 – 1190 Soldiers Field Road, Allston
Email Contact: Elizabeth...@Boston.Gov
1270 Commonwealth Avenue Public Meeting
Boston Planning & Development Agency
Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Meeting of the general public to review the proposed 1270 Commonwealth Avenue project in Allston.
This meeting will be focused on the proposed 1270 Commonwealth Avenue development. Please note that this is a Public Meeting. The meeting will begin with a 45-minute presentation of the project by the development team, followed by 45-minutes of public Q&A.
This meeting will focus on 1270 Commonwealth, which is presently under Article 80B (Large Project Review) by the BPDA.
Please register for the meeting using the following Zoom link:
bit.ly/1270com
Meeting ID: 160 413 4091
Toll-Free Call-in Number: 833.568.8864
Email Contact: Tyler....@Boston.Gov
Hearing Regarding Flammable Storage & Garages
Inspectional Services Department
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 @ 10:00 am
Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/pwe-bqzv-kwh
Join by phone: (US) +1-319-343-8695
PIN: 590 072 529#
Rehearing
56 Everett St
292 Vehicle parking garage 5,840 gallons of gas in the tanks of vehicles
Allston Yards Apartments LLC and 100 gallon of diesel fuel tank on P1Ad –
Boston Herald
21 Soldiers Field Place
29 vehicle parking garage 580 gallons of gas in the tanks of vehicles
Residences at Soldiers Field Place
Condominium LP
Ad-Boston Herald
1550 Soldiers Field Rd
149 vehicles parking garage 2,980 gallons of gas in the tanks of vehicles
Residences at 1550 Soldiers Field Rd
Ad- Boston Herald
Email Contact: Brigid...@Boston.Gov
Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing
Boston Licensing Board
Wednesday, July 27, 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
2 Light Delight, LLC
D/B/A:
44 N BEACON ST
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-485681
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above – In one room on the first floor with kitchen and storage in rear.
Manager: Dan Wu
Hours of Operation: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
14 FACILITY CONCESSION SERVICES, INC.
D/B/A: SPECTRUM
89 GUEST ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
License #: LB-99313
Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business – From: Geoffrey Thompson To: Michael McCurry.
Attorney: Kristen L. Scanlon
19 AHF Speedway Holdings, LLC
D/B/A: Charles River Speedway
1420 - 1440 SOLDIERS FIELD RD
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
License #: LB-464491
Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned for the approval of a Management Agreement between AHF Speedway Holdings, LLC and Birds of Paradise Cocktails, LLC. Attorney: Kristen L. Scanlon
24 BEDFORD DINING, INC.
D/B/A: WHITE HORSE TAVERN
116 - 120 BRIGHTON AVE
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-98957
Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above - To: Full Revolution LLC (at the same location). Derek Brady, Manager. 2:00 AM Closing Hour.
Attorney: Carolyn M. Conway
Email Contact: Maria....@Boston.Gov
Concerts in the Common at the Brighton Farmers Market: Grace Givertz (Flyer Attached)
Rent Stabilization Public Listening Session (Tenant Focused) (Flyer Attached)
Western Avenue Corridor Study and Rezoning Public Meeting
Boston Planning & Development Agency
Thursday, July 28, 2022, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Please join members of the Western Avenue Corridor Study and Rezoning team virtually as we begin to conclude this planning process. Members of the team will present an overview of the draft Western Avenue Corridor Study and Rezoning plan, which include topics such as land use, transportation, and urban design. Following the conclusion of this presentation and meeting, the full draft plan will be available online for review.
For more information about the Western Ave Corridor Study please visit bit.ly/westerncorridor.
Please use the link below to register for this meeting in advance:
bit.ly/3urMQB1
Meeting ID: 161
263 4921
Toll Free Call-In Number: 833.568.8864
Email Contact: Mark.Mc...@Boston.Gov
Rat City Art Festival (Flyer Attached)
Updates
Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board Meeting
Thursday, July 14, 2022 @ 3:30 pm
ARTICLE 80 DEVELOPMENT/IDP
NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Brighton
18. Request authorization to enter into an Amended and Restated Affordable Housing Agreement for Off-Site Units in connection with the development located at 1550 Soldiers Field Road and 21 Soldiers Field Place.
Video: BPDA Board of Directors Meeting 7-14-22 Part 1 - YouTube
Slide the time bar to 1:32:00 & 1:49:55
Outcome: Approved
PUBLIC HEARING – OPEN TO PUBLIC TESTIMONY
20. 5:50 p.m.: Request authorization to approve 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; to petition the Zoning Commission for approval of the Amended Master Plan and the Phase A Development Plan pursuant to Section 3-1A.a and Section 80C of the Zoning Code; issue a Preliminary Adequacy Determination waiving further review pursuant to Section 80B-5.3(d) of the Zoning Code for the construction of a 900,000 square feet mixed-use building consisting of 440,00 square feet of office/lab space, 345 rental housing unit of which 25% will be income restricted, a 250 room hotel and conference center uses, retail/restaurant uses and 330 off-street parking space with 280 additional off-street parking spaces at the existing Harvard parking facilities; to approve the Phase A Enterprise Research Campus Project as a Development Impact Project; and to take all related actions.
Video: BPDA Board of Directors Meeting 7-14-22 Part 2 - YouTube
Slide the time bar to 36:12
Outcome: Approved
Public Comments Requested:
75 Tremont St (PNF Comment Due by July 27, 2022)
http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/75-tremont-street
1270 Commonwealth Ave (PNF Comment Due by July 29, 2022)
http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/1270-commonwealth-avenue
15 Washington St (DPIR Comment Due by August 22, 2022)
http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/15-washington-street
