Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request March 28-April 3, 2022

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Mayor Michelle Wu announced applications for the 2022-2023 SPARK Boston Council are now open and available online . Mayor Wu’s SPARK Boston Council is a volunteer leadership and civic engagement council made up of 20-35 year olds, charged with spearheading the City's efforts to engage Boston's young adult population. Applications are due Friday, May 13.

Under the direction of the SPARK Boston Director, the 2022-2023 Council will create programming and advise Boston's leaders to help the city grow as an inviting, connected, culturally rich, and sustainable home for young adults. Throughout the SPARK Boston Council term, participants hear from key members of the Mayor's staff, leaders within City Hall, and community organizations about topics like climate resilience, education, housing, and civic innovation.

Those looking to join the SPARK Boston Council can learn more about the program and application process by attending one of two Virtual Open Houses on either Tuesday, April 5 or Monday, May 9 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Those interested in attending can register at bit.ly/SPARKOpenHouse. Applicants can also reach out with questions to spark...@boston.gov.

The 2021-2022 SPARK Council had the unique opportunity to serve under three mayors, and execute both virtual and in-person events, including Run Out the Vote, the Rooted in Boston series, the Allston-Brighton Renters’ Garden Contest, and the inaugural Begin in Boston program. The SPARK Council meets monthly, currently in a hybrid format, and must attend at least one external community meeting a month. Applicants must reside in Boston, and be willing to commit 15 hours monthly to the SPARK Boston program. SPARK Boston and its previous iteration ONEin3 have now been serving young adults and the City of Boston for almost 18 years.

Events

Boston Civic Design Commission Meeting

Boston Planning & Development Agency

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Register in advance for this Zoom meeting. Or join by calling 669-254-5252 or 833-568-8864 (Toll Free) with Meeting ID: 160 447 6284.

All are welcome to attend.

Thank you for your interest in the public realm of the City of Boston

Agenda

6:00 pm Guest Street Hotel, Brighton

Email Contact: Elizabeth...@Boston.Gov

46 Leo M. Birmingham Parkway Redevelopment Open House (Flyer Attached)

Flammable Storage and Garages Hearing

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 @ 10:00 am

Join the Google Meet: www.meet.google.com/fxm-hbzs-nio

Join by phone: ‪(US) +1-224-458-3270

PIN: ‪196 297 917#

New applications

56 Everett St

292 Vehicle parking garage 5,840 gallons of gas in the tanks of vehicles x`and 100 gallon of diesel fuel tank on P1

Allston Yards Apartments LLC

Ad – Boston Herald

Email Contact: Brigid...@Boston.Gov

Classical Pianist Doris Stevenson - Veronica B. Smith Senior Center (Flyer Attached)

The Molasses Flood of 1919 - Friends of the Brighton Branch Library (Flyer Attached)

Allston Brighton PAUSES Membership Meeting

Thursday, March 31, 2022, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Prevention, Awareness, and Understanding Substances with Education and Support

For details and information: Helen Connolly (Helen.C...@steward.org)

Updates

Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing

Inspectional Services Department

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Hearings: 9:30 am

Case: BOA-1250289 Address: 116-126 Harvard Avenue Ward 21 Applicant: Eric Lawrence

Article(s): Article 51, Section 16 Use Regulations - Location, Forbidden. Buffer zone conflict, proposed within 2,640 feet of another cannabis establishment. Article 51, Section 16 Use Regulations – Cannabis Establishment (Recreational) Use: Conditional.

Purpose: Change of occupancy from an existing retail space into Cannabis Dispensary with recreational use. (as per plans).

Video: (1815) Zoning Board of Appeal Public Hearings 3-22-22 - YouTube

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Outcome: Approved.

Recommendations: 11:30 am

Case: BOA-1283696 Address: 1230 Soldiers Field Road Ward: 22 Applicant: Amplify Fitness, LLC

Article(s): Article 51, Section 16 Use Regulations - Fitness center is a Conditional use in a CC 1 Sub district

Purpose: To build a fitness center. Consist of showers and rest rooms, locker rooms, office space, exercise area. Plans by off the grid architects attached to application.

Video: (1815) Zoning Board of Appeal Public Hearings 3-22-22 - YouTube

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Outcome: Approved.

Re-Discussions: 11:30 am

Case: BOA-1285392 Address: 98 Cresthill Road Ward 22 Applicant: Dina Browne Article(s): Article 51, Section 9 Lot Width Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 51, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient

Purpose: Construct New Single Family Home On Vacant Lot at 98 Cresthill Rd. Requires Zoning Relief

Video: (1815) Zoning Board of Appeal Public Hearings 3-22-22 - YouTube

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Outcome: Approved with BPDA Design Review.

Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing

Boston Licensing Board

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 @ 10:00 am

7. TDC 1234 Owner, LLC

D/B/A: Studio Allston Hotel

1234 SOLDIERS FIELD RD

BRIGHTON, MA 02134

License #: LB-468377

Has applied for an Innholder (No Alcohol) License to be exercised on the above - Bouquet art themed hotel offering 117 guest rooms including 10 suites that offer conference spaces, a fitness room and food beverage services offered by the leased restaurant operated by a third party (Casa Cana).

Manager: Arnaldo Almonte

Video: (1815) City of Boston Licensing Board Transactional Hearing 3/23/22 - YouTube

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Outcome: Taken Under Advisement.

26. STAGE KARAOKE, LLC

D/B/A:

138 BRIGHTON AVE ALLSTON, MA 02134

License #: LB-99011

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to provide Bottle Service on their licensed premise.

Attorney: Dennis A. Quilty

Video: (1815) City of Boston Licensing Board Transactional Hearing 3/23/22 - YouTube

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