Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request September 25-October 1, 2023
Anthony D'Isidoro
Municipal Election: November 7, 2023; Voter Registration Deadline: October 28, 2023.
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Events
Virtual Abutters Meeting (15-17 Brackett St)
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Monday, September 25, 2023 @ 6:00 pm
Proposal: 1.roof demolition 2.build roof 3.third floor addition 4.build balcony 5.siding replacement. 6- Existing living space into the basement.
Link: https://bit.ly/15brackett
Passcode: 828 7535 7728
By Phone: +1 646 931 3860 US
Access Code: 828 7535 7728#
If you cannot attend this meeting, have any questions or comments about this proposal, or need interpretation services, please contact in advance: Frank Mendoza Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services (617) 635-2678 | francis.men...@boston.gov
Please note, the City does not represent the owner(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s),. The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident’s positions on this proposal. This flyer has been dropped off by the proponents per the city’s request.
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing
Inspectional Services Department
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
The September 26, 2023, 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 https://bit.ly/ZBA2023Hearings. You may also participate by phone by calling into the Zoom Webinar at (301) 715-8592 and entering the Webinar ID: 821 8044 0527 followed by # when prompted.
If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please click https://bit.ly/September26Comment 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-609358 Address: 6-8 Parsons Street Ward 22 Applicant: Marc LaCasse, Esq
Case: BOA-609355 Address: 10 Parsons Street Ward 22 Applicant: Marc LaCasse, Esq
Hearings: 9:30 am
Case: BOA- 1514330 Address: 21 Holton Street Ward 22 Applicant: Peninsula Capital Group
Articles (s): Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden - Multifamily
Purpose : Change of occupancy from 3 to 5 units. Renovate the existing dwelling and erect two three story additions for a total of five units and nine parking spaces
Recommendations: 11:30 am
Case: BOA-1480464 Address: 44 Blenford Road, Ward: 21 Applicant: Amir D Youshaei
Article(s): Article 50, Section 29 Side Yard Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Floor Area Ratio Excessive
Purpose: Confirm occupancy as a 2-family dwelling. Extension of living space from Unit 1 into basement as per plans. Correct violation
Hearings: 1:00 pm
Case: BOA-1463517 Address: 32-34 Larch Street Ward 22 Applicant: Edward Tirone
Articles (s): Art. 09 Sec. 01 Extension of Non Conforming Use Article 51, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive
Purpose: Renovation of second floor kitchen and 2 bathrooms, 1 bathroom on second floor and 1 bathroom in third floor finished room to install 12 foot dormer for bathroom.
Email Contact: Stephani...@Boston.Gov
The hearing can also be viewed via live-stream on the City’s website. Closed captioning is available.
Virtual Licensed Premise Violation Hearings
Boston Licensing Board
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 @ 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)
3) JAJB, INC. , D/B/A: TAVERN IN THE SQUARE ALLSTON, Location: 161 - 165 BRIGHTON AV ALLSTON, MA 02134, License#: LB-98955, Notice/Violation#: 039877, Category: CV7AL
Date: 03/24/2023 Notice: Patron injured on premise in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.
4) METRO DINING, INC. , D/B/A: , Location: 32 - 34 HARVARD AVE ALLSTON, MA 02134, License#: LB-99095, Notice/Violation#: 039880, Category: CV7AL
Date: 04/28/2023 Notice: Overcrowded (no clicker) in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s.64 and Board's rule 1.03J, 1.06A, F.
5) STAGE KARAOKE, LLC , D/B/A: , Location: 138 BRIGHTON AV ALLSTON, MA 02134, License#: LB-99011, Notice/Violation#: 039881, Category: CV7AL
Date: 04/29/2023 Notice: Overserved (patron removed by Boston EMS) in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.
Email Contact: Maureen....@Boston.Gov
Virtual Abutters Meeting (259R-259RF Market St)
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 @ 6:00 pm
Proposal: Erect (7) new 3-story townhomes in a newly created rear lot (Lot-B, 10,845sqft) behind the existing two family dwelling, which will remain on the street facing lot. Each townhome features a roof deck, and garaged parking for one car each. See ALT1484754 & ALT1515523 for subdivision applications.
Link: https://bit.ly/259market
Passcode: 823 8232 7409
By Phone: +1 646 931 3860 US
Access Code: 823 8232 7409#
If you cannot attend this meeting, have any questions or comments about this proposal, or need interpretation services, please contact in advance: Frank Mendoza Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services (617) 635-2678 | francis.men...@boston.gov
Please note, the City does not represent the owner(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s),. The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident’s positions on this proposal. This flyer has been dropped off by the proponents per the city’s request.
Flammable Storage and Garages Remote Hearing
Inspection Services Department
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 @ 10:00 am
Join the Google Meetup: https://meet.google.com/kmx-mgri-dbz
Phone Numbers: +1-402-772-0159
PIN: 269 955 567#
New Applications
40 Soldiers Field Place
49 Vehicles parking garage – 34 spaces at grade 15 space below grade
40 Soldiers LLC
980 Gallons of gas in the tanks of vehicles.
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Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing
Boston Licensing Board
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 @ 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
11 Depot Dining Inc.
D/B/A: Depot Dining
353 CAMBRIDGE ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
License #: LB-98971
Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the d/b/a of the licensed business –From: Depot Dining To: Hobson's Bar & Kitchen.
12 BONCHON ALLSTON, LLC
D/B/A:
101 - 123 BRIGHTON AVE
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-99616
Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License has petitioned for a change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers. Secondly, has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business - From: Quocly Nguyen To: Chong Hun Lee.
18 Cantina Hospitality, LLC
D/B/A: Taco Bell Cantina
1222 COMMONWEALTH AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-539176
Has applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License to be exercised on the above – The premises is a (2,204SF) Restaurant on 1 floor and in 2 rooms. Dining area with seating for 34 patrons in the front, 2 restrooms, kitchen, office and storage in rear.
Manager: Kayla Binger
Closing Time: 3:30AM
Attorney: Thomas P. Miller
19 Harvard Convenience Inc.
D/B/A: Harvard Convenience
157 BRIGHTON AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-540101
Has applied for a Retail Package Store Wines and Malt Beverages License to be exercised on the above – The premises to be licensed is 2,000sf: In one main room on ground floor, storage and offices in rear, additional basement storage. Hours of Operation: Monday – Wed 8:00AM-11:00PM; Thurs – Sat 8:00AM-2:00AM ; 8:00AM-11:00PM for alcohol sales.
Manager: Grishma Patel
Closing Time: 2:00AM
Attorney: Kristen L. Scanlon
Email Contact: wend...@boston.gov
Allston/Brighton Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 @ 12:00 pm
The Allston/Brighton Chamber of Commerce is a combined network that was created upon the merger of the Allston Board of Trade and the Brighton Board of Trade.
Corrib Pub & Restaurant
396 Market St, Brighton
Allston-Brighton Needs Assessment Drop-In Hours
Boston Planning & Development Agency
Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
The Boston Planning & Development Agency is hosting a virtual drop-in session about the Allston-Brighton Needs Assessment on Wednesday, September 27 from 5:30 PM–7:00 PM. Staff and interpreters will be available to answer questions about the project and the survey with a brief presentation at 6:00 PM.
Meeting ID: 161 096 2961
Toll-Free Call-in Number: 833.568.8864
Email Contact: Ben.Zu...@Boston.gov
Virtual Abutters Meeting (226-228 Washington St)
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 @ 6:00 pm
Proposal: Construct new 6 unit multifamily residential dwelling. Raze existing building on separate SF permit..
Link: https://bit.ly/226washington
Passcode: 820 2874 9589
By Phone: +1 309 205 3325
Access Code: 820 2874 9589#
If you cannot attend this meeting, have any questions or comments about this proposal, or need interpretation services, please contact in advance: Frank Mendoza Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services (617) 635-2678 | francis.men...@boston.gov
Please note, the City does not represent the owner(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s),. The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident’s positions on this proposal. This flyer has been dropped off by the proponents per the city’s request.
The Hill Memorial Baptist Church Site Neighborhood Meeting (Flyer Attached)
Parks Fitness: Tai Chi with Joe
Boston Parks and Recreation, Boston Public Health Commission
Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Thursday, September 28, 2023, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from September 28, 2023, until November 2, 2023
Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, is used as a slow-moving exercise to achieve relaxation and stress reduction. Tai Chi offers benefits for the body, mind and spirit."
Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite. This will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates if there are changes or cancellations due to the weather.
Brighton Common
30 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton
Virtual Abutters Meeting (140 Chestnut Hill Ave)
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Thursday, September 28, 2023 @ 6:00 pm
Proposal: Installation of new 140' emergency communications tower, foundation, equipment shelter and generator.
Link: https://bit.ly/140chestnut
Passcode: 841 4993 7053
By Phone: +1 309 205 3325
Access Code: 841 4993 7053#
If you cannot attend this meeting, have any questions or comments about this proposal, or need interpretation services, please contact in advance: Frank Mendoza Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services (617) 635-2678 | francis.men...@boston.gov
Please note, the City does not represent the owner(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s),. The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident’s positions on this proposal. This flyer has been dropped off by the proponents per the city’s request.
Latinx Identities: Struggles, Perspectives, and Critiques (Flyer Attached)
ONS Field Fridays Allston-Brighton
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Friday, September 29, 2023, 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from February 10, 2023, until December 29, 2023
Stop by to ask a question or share a concern with Allston-Brighton Liaison, Frank Mendoza.
Twin Donuts
501 Cambridge St, Allston
Email Contact: francis.men...@boston.gov
Battle of the Bands, Fundraiser for Boston Children’s Hospital (Flyer Attached)
Allston-Brighton Needs Assessment Community Walk
Boston Planning & Development Agency
Saturday, September 30, 2023, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Please note: this event, originally scheduled for Saturday, September 23 has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 30, 2023.
Join the AURA team at the Fields West Bar to learn more about the ongoing Allston-Brighton Needs Assessment. Have your voice heard as part of the community-wide survey, and enjoy the free community event.
Email Contact: Ben.Zu...@Boston.gov
Updates
Boston Public Improvement Commission Hearing (Updates Pending)
Thursday, September 21, 2023 @ 10:00 am
Utility Pole Hearing
UP 1. On a petition by Eversource Energy for a Utility Pole Installation within Gardner Street, Brighton, to install one new private guy anchor to be located on its northerly side generally east of Malvern Street.
Video: Zoning Board of Appeal Hearings 9-12-23 (Part 2 of 2) - YouTube
Slide the time bar to 2:22:25
Outcome: Approved with BPDA Design Review.
Zoning Advisory Board of Appeal Hearing (Updates Pending)
Inspectional Services Department
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Hearings 5:00 pm
Case: BOA-1480464 Address: 44 Blenford Road, Ward: 21 Applicant: Amir D Youshaei
Article(s): Article 50, Section 29 Side Yard Insufficient Article 50, Section 29 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Purpose: Confirm occupancy as a 2-family dwelling. Extension of living space from Unit 1 into basement as per plans. Correct violation
Public Comments
1035 Commonwealth Avenue (PDA Comment Due by September 28, 2023)
https://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/1035-commonwealth-avenue
175 North Harvard Street (DPIR Comment Due by September 29, 2023)
https://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/175-north-harvard-street
22-24 Pratt Street (PNF Comment Due by October 13, 2023)
https://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/22-24-pratt-street
