Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request March 29-April 4, 2021

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Harvard University

3/21/21-3/27/21

New Positive Cases: 27

Current in Isolation: 37

Current in Quarantine: 41

Boston College

3/22/21-3/28/21

New Positive Cases: 57

Current in Isolation: 66 (40 in isolation housing, 26 recovering at home)

Boston University

3/21/21-3/27/21

New Positive Cases: 56

Currently in Isolation: 52

Events

67 Hopedale Street Abutters Meeting

Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Monday, March 29, 2021, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Change occupancy from a one family to a two family. Renovate existing basement living area as a part of unit one, add two new egress windows to the basement. Renovate kitchen on floors one and two and renovate bathrooms on basement, first, second, and third floors. Add rear deck and stairs. Add four parking spaces to the existing driveway

This is an opportunity to learn more about the proposal and log public comments with the Mayor’s Office.

Those interested can find the meeting link here: http://bit.ly/67Hopedale

Passcode: iX3QQPMY3x5

By Phone: +1-408-418-9388 United States Toll

Access Code: 129 044 9983

If you cannot attend this meeting, have any questions or comments about this proposal, or need interpretation services, please contact in advance:

Email Contact: Conor....@Boston.Gov

Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing

Inspectional Services Department

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

The March 30, 2021, hearing will be held virtually via video teleconference and telephone via the webex event platform.

Interested persons can participate in the hearing REMOTELY by going to http://bit.ly/zbaMar30hearing or by calling 1-617-315-0704 and entering access code 129 742 3565.

If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please click http://bit.ly/zbaMar30comment. 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: 9:30 am

Case: BOA-1160394 Address: 39 Dustin Street Ward 21 Applicant: John Walsh

Articles: Article 51 Section 8 Use Regulations Use: Three (3) Family Dwelling: Forbidden Article 51 Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 51 Section 9 Building Height (# of Stories) Excessive Article 51 Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 56. Off Street Parking & Loading Req Off Street Parking Design / Maneuverability. Proposed Parking spaces do not comply dimensionally. Tandem Parking is not permitted Article 10, Section 1 Limitation of Area Limitation of Area of Accessory Uses

Purpose: Confirm Occupancy as an existing Two Family Dwelling. Construct a new 3 story addition with decks. Change Occupancy from a Two Family Dwelling to a Three Family Dwelling. Hard Copy

Case: BOA-1158216 Address: 1515-1525 Commonwealth Avenue Ward 21 Applicant: DIV 1515 Commonwealth, LLC

Articles: Article 29 Section 4 GPOD Applicability Applicable due to erecting a building having a total gross floor area in excess of five thousand (5,000) square feet Article 51, Section 8 Use Regulations Artist Live / Work Use : Forbidden Article 51, Section 9 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient 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 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient

Purpose: Erect a new building to contain 253 residential units (including 8 artist live/work units), related amenity spaces and parking garage.

Email: Stephani...@Boston.Gov

The hearing can also be viewed via live-stream on the City’s website. Closed captioning is available.

Boston Licensing Board Violation Hearings

Tuesday, March 30, 2021, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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1) Beau Geste XXV LLC , D/B/A: Doubletree Guest Suites, Location: 400 Soldiers Field Rd Allston, MA 02134, License#: LB-101635, Notice/Violation#: 004570, Category: INNAL

Date: 02/02/2021 Notice: Nuisance - premise generated 103 calls for service, 47 BPD reports in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.

Email Contact: Maureen....@Boston.Gov

Western Avenue Corridor Study Public Meeting

Boston Planning & Development Agency

Tuesday, March 30, 2021, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Please join members of the Western Avenue Corridor Study and Rezoning team virtually as we present our preliminary recommendations for new zoning.

For more information about the Western Ave Corridor Study please visit bit.ly/westerncorridor.

Register at bit.ly/westernavemar30

Toll free call in number: (833) 568 - 8864
Meeting ID: 160 386 5779

Translated materials, interpretation services, and disability accommodations may be requested by contacting us before March 26, 2021 at Gerald...@Boston.gov, or 617.918.4438. For more information, visit bit.ly/westerncorridor.

Email Contact: Gerald...@Boston.Gov

Let’s Talk About Gardens

Friends of the Faneuil Library & Brighton Garden Club

Tuesday, March 30, 2021 @ 7:00 pm

Join us online for a panel discussion on gardening followed by an open question and answer session.
Koletta Kaspar will talk about herb gardening, Lynn Rhenisch about container gardening, and Charlie Vasiliades about water features.

Email fofl...@friendsofthefaneuil.org for the Zoom link and to submit specific questions for the panelists.

Senator Mike Barrett on Climate Change

Tuesday, March 30, 2021 @7:00 pm

Join Senator Will Brownsberger for a discussion of the legislation recently signed into law by Governor Charlie Baker with Senator Barrett, the lead senator on the bill.

Join Zoom Meeting
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Boston Licensing Board

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 @ 1:00 pm

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6 L. Cleveland Circle, LLC

D/B/A: Cafe Landwer

375 Chestnut Hill Av

Brighton, MA 02135

License #: LB-99832

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines & Malt w/ Liqueurs License has petitioned for a change of LLC Manager, and has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business – From: Robert Miller To: Adelina Keshishian. Attorney: Adam R. Barnosky

15 Boston Barrels, Inc.

D/B/A: Commonwealth Ave Wines & Spirits

1229 Commonwealth Ave

Allston, MA 02134

License #: LB-101992

Holder of a Retail Package Store All Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above - To: 1227 Commonwealth, Inc. DBA Wild Duck (same location). Niral Patel, Manager. 11:00 PM Closing Hour.

Attorney: Carolyn M Conway

16 Verc Enterprises, LLC

D/B/A: Verc Allston Gulf

198 Western Ave

Allston, MA 02134

License #: LB-423824

Holder of a Retail Package Store Wines and Malt Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above - To: Nouria Energy Retail, Inc. DBA Nouria 198 Western Avenue (same location). John Pszeniczny, Manager. Closing hour at 11:00 PM.

Attorney: Louis A. Cassis

20 Food House Inc.

D/B/A: Friendship BBQ Allston

103 Brighton Ave

Allston, MA 02134

License #: LB-446813

Has applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day Malt & Wine License to be exercised on the above - Premises is a single story building with two front entrances and a separate back entrance. The unit to be licensed consists of approximately 2000 sq. ft. with seating for 63. There is a full commercial kitchen in the back of house and 2 handicap restrooms, counter, and dining room in the front of house. The basement space is for storage.

Manager: So Lim Ting

Closing Time: 1:00 AM

22 Panda Legend, Inc.

D/B/A: Kao BBQ

83 Harvard Ave

Boston, MA 02134

License #: LB-446060

Has applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day Malt & Wine License to be exercised on the above - The premises (located at 83-85 Harvard Ave) is a single-story building with basement space; one entrance and two exits. The total square footage is about 2,200 with a seating capacity of 60.

Manager: David Q Liu

Closing Time: 11:30 PM

Attorney: Wei Jia

Email Contact: Maria....@Boston.Gov

Boston Ward 22 Democratic Committee Virtual Meeting

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 @ 7:00 pm

The Boston Ward 22 Democratic Committee conducts the official business of the Massachusetts Democratic Party in Boston Ward 22, which includes Allston and Brighton.

For meeting details contact Bernadette Lally at ward22c...@gmail.com

Allston Brighton Health Collaborative Network Meeting

Thursday, April 1, 2021, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

The Allston Brighton Health Collaborative (ABHC) is a collaboration of organizations devoted to working together to promote and improve the health and wellbeing of the Boston neighborhoods of Allston and Brighton. We maintain broad goals and an inclusive strategy in order to:

– Understand neighborhood social determinants of health and their impacts

– Through ABHC members, engage with residents in dialogue and strategic planning around the assessment and response to unmet community needs

– Support the assessment of and response to unmet community health and wellness needs

– Support and promote the work of individual ABHC members and their constituents to reduce health disparities and increase healthy living.

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

Updates

Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing

Inspectional Services Department

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Hearings: 9:30 am

Case: BOA-1122507 Address: 100-102 Brooks Street Ward 22 Applicant: George Morancy

Articles: Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 51, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 9 Section 1 Extension of Nonconforming Use

Purpose: Construct new two story vertical addition with shed dormers on existing footprint. Construct new exterior front porch and rear deck. Full interior and exterior renovations; building to be fully sprinklered; three existing off street parking spaces approved per use of premises permit 4117/2004.

Video: Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing 3-23-21 - YouTube

Slide the time bar to 1:42:35

Outcome: Approved with BPDA Design Review

Case: BOA-1152875 Address: 35 Hunnewell Avenue Ward 22 Applicant: Robert Manley

Articles: Article 51, Section 8 Use Regulations Three Family in a two family subdistrict – Forbidden Article 51, Section 8 Use Regulations TABLE A Footnote #5 – Basement units are forbidden Article 51, Section 9 Excessive F.A.R. - .6 max Article 51, Section 9 # of allowed stories exceeded – 2.5 story max Article 51, Section 9 Insufficient front yard setback – 20’ req. Article 51, Section 9 Insufficient rear yard setback – 30’ req. Art. 09 Sec. 01 Reconstruction/Extension Conditional Dimensional – Existing F.A.R. is nonconforming of Nonconforming Bldg Art. 51 Sec. 56 Off street parking requirements Location: footnote (4) No parking allowed in required front yard two spaces (other parking shown are pre-existing) Art. 51 Sec. 56 Off street parking requirements 5’ buffer requirement

Purpose: Convert from a two family to a three family, enclose second floor porch, and create additional living space in the basement and on the second and third floors to include third floor addition with decks per plans submitted.

Video: Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing 3-23-21 - YouTube

Slide the time bar to 1:54:10

Outcome: Deferred to June 8, 2021 @ 12:30 pm

Recommendations: 11:30 am

Case: BOA-1065297 Address: 16 Dustin Street Ward: 22 Applicant: Alex Norman

Article: Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive

Purpose: Amendment to ALT399170. Built out basement according to submitted floor plan. RE-DISCUSSION: 5:00 PM

Video: Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing 3-23-21 - YouTube

Slide the time bar to 2:12:00

Outcome: Deferred to April 15, 2021 subcommittee

Re-Discussions: 12:30 pm

Case: BOA-1014112 Address: 59A Strathmore Road Ward 21 Applicant: A Limited Liability Company, LLC

Article(s): Article 51 Section 9 Insufficient additional lot area/unit Article 51 Section 9 Excessive F.A.R. Article 51 Section 9 Excessive height Article 51 Section 9 Insufficient open space/unit Article 51 Section 9 # of allowed stories exceeded Article 51 Section 9 Insufficient side yard setback Article 51 Section 9 Insufficient rear yard setback Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient

Purpose: Seeking to change the occupancy from four residential units to five residential units. Also, to add a fifth floor addition and renovate.

Video: Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing 3-23-21 - YouTube

Slide the time bar to 3:07:35

Outcome: Deferred to June 29, 2021 @ 12:30 pm

Reconsideration: 1:00 pm

Case: BOA-1143574 Address: 449 Cambridge Street Ward 22 Applicant: ALP 449 Cambridge Owner, LLC pursuant to Article 5-3, of the Board’s 02/02/2021 Decision to Deny requested relief to demolish existing structure; construct new multi-family residential building, with 127 units and approximately 80 parking spaces. Includes ground floor retail. Associated with 2 Emery Road project. Articles: Article 51, Section 16 Use Regulations MFR is a conditional use in a CC 1 subdistrict Article 51 Section 17 Floor area ratio is excessive Article 51, Section 17 Rear yard is insufficient Article 51, Section 17 Building height in feet is excessive Article 51, Section 17 Open usable space is insufficient Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient

Purpose: Demolish existing structure; construct new multi family residential building, with 127 units and approximately 80 parking spaces. Includes ground floor retail. Associated with 2 Emery Road project.

Video: Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing 3-23-21 - YouTube

Slide the time bar to 4:55:20

Outcome: Approved Re-Hearing with Proviso a Revised Proposal be presented

Case: BOA-1143565 Address: 2 Emery Road Ward 22 Applicant: ALP 449 Cambridge Owner, LLC pursuant to Article 5-3, of the Board’s 02/02/2021 Decision to Deny requested relief to demolish existing; construct new multi-family residential building, with 39 units. Associated with 449 Cambridge Street ERT1123317.

Articles: Article 51, Section 19 Use: Forbidden MFR is a Forbidden use in a LI 1 subdistrict Article 51, Section 20 Floor area ration is excessive Article 51, Section 20 Rear yard is insufficient Article 51, Section 20 Building Height in feet is excessive Article 51, Section 20 Open usable space is insufficient Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient

Purpose: Demolish existing; construct new multi family residential building, with 39 units. Associated with 449 Cambridge Street, ERT1123317.

Video: Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing 3-23-21 - YouTube

Slide the time bar to 4:55:20

Outcome: Approved Re-Hearing with Proviso a Revised Proposal be presented

Boston Public Improvement Commission Hearing

Thursday, March 25, 2021 @ 10:00 am

New Business

NB 3. 525 Lincoln Street, Cambridge Street; Brighton – Specific Repairs – On a petition by Allbright Realty LLC

Video: Public Improvement Commission Hearing 3-25-21 - YouTube

Slide the time bar to 1:20:00

Outcome: Referred to public hearing meeting on April 15, 2021

Public Comments Requested: