Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request September 27-October 3, 2021
Anthony D'Isidoro
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Events
90 Braintree Street Impact Advisory group Meeting
Boston Planning & Development Agency
Monday, September 27, 2021, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Second meeting of the Impact Advisory Group (IAG) for 90 Braintree Street to discuss the project proposal.
The Project includes the demolition of the existing building to construct a new residential building containing approximately 85,000 sf of gross floor
area and approximately 120 rental units, of which 20 will be affordable units. The Project will include approximately 9,500 sf of open space to serve the Project’s residents. Approximately 60 parking spaces will be provided in a partially at grade and below-grade
garage. Ground level storage will be provided for approximately 120 bicycles.
Please use the following link to register in advance:
https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_u0C7ZC0gThmBPhHOyzYyOA
Webinar ID: 160 424 0845
Toll Free Call-In Number: 833.568.8864
Email Contact: Caitlin....@Boston.Gov
98 Cresthill Road Abutters Meeting
Monday, September 27, 2021 @ 7:00 p.m.
Proposal is to
construct a new single-family home on a vacant lot with two parking spaces. Would require zoning relief. This is an opportunity for residents to hear more about the proposal and log public comments with the Mayor’s Office. Those interested in participating
can do so here.
Email Contact: Conor....@Boston.Gov
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing
Inspectional Services Department
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
The September 28, 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/zbaSeptember28Hearing or by calling 1-617-315-0704 and entering access code 2343 185 5669.
If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please click: http://bit.ly/zbaSeptember28Comment 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.
Hearings: 9:30 am
Case: BOA-1189690 Address: 555 Washington Street Ward 22 Applicant: Russell Forsberg
Articles: Article 51 Section 16Use Regulations - Multifamily use: Conditional Article 51, Section 17Dimensional Regulations - FAR allowed: 1 Proposed: 3,574/3,500 = 1.02 (plot plan does not show the sqft. Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient Purpose : Change legal occupancy from Two Family Dwelling & Chiropractor's Office to Four Family Dwelling. This is an existing condition, no work is intended.
Email Contact: Stephani...@Boston.Gov
The hearing can also be viewed via live-stream on the City’s website. Closed captioning is available.
Boston Landmarks Commission Hearing
Boston Environment Department
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Please note: This hearing will be held virtually and not in person. To participate, please go to our Zoom meeting link, or call 301-715-8592 and enter meeting ID 850 0794 4600 #. You can also email comments through email at b...@boston.gov.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY BEGINS AT
Public Hearing 4:00 pm
II. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL: In order to expedite the review process, the commission has delegated the approval of certain work items, such as those involving ordinary maintenance and repair, restoration or replacement, or which otherwise have a minimal impact on a building's appearance, to commission staff pending ratification at its monthly public hearing. Having been identified as meeting these eligibility criteria and all applicable guidelines, the following applications will be approved at this hearing:
22.0161 AB 1741 Commonwealth Ave: Replace windows and rear door. Install balcony at second floor in the rear, replace two a/c condensers at rear, and restore and replace trim and brick.
III. BUSINESS HEARING 6:00 PM
2. Demolition Delay Hearing: 2 Oakland Street, Brighton, MA
Application #21.0287D2706
Applicant: Patrick McKenna
Review of proposed demolition of the existing house at 2 Oakland Street
Harvard Allston Task Force/Enterprise Research Campus Public Meeting
Tuesday, September 28, 2021, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Meeting of the Harvard-Allston Task Force and general public to review the proposed Harvard Enterprise Research Campus (ERC) in Allston.
The Task Force serves as the advisory body for Harvard's institutional development, the ERC, and 180 Western Ave. This meeting will be focused
on the proposed Harvard ERC development. Please note that this is a combined Task Force and Public Meeting. The meeting will begin with a 30-minute presentation of the project by the development team, followed by a 45-minute discussion of the Task Force, followed
by 45-minutes of public Q&A.
Register Here: https://bit.ly/HAFT-9-28-21
Meeting ID: 161 215 1048
Call-in Number: 833.568.8864
Email Contact: Nupoor...@Boston.Gov
Flammable Storage and Garages Remote Hearing
Inspection Services Department
Wednesday, September 29 @ 10:00 am
Phone Numbers: +1-347-396-1657
PIN: 412 698 788#
New Applications
1 Highgate
58 vehicle parking garage 1,160 gallons of gas in the tanks of vehicles
Allston Square Realty Trust
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386 Market St
17 vehicle parking garage 340 gallons of gas in the tanks of vehicles
388 Market St LLC
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Boston Licensing Board
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 @ 1:00 pm
Meeting ID: 812 4724 6464
Password: 292040
One tap mobile
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+13126266799,,87184178172#,,,,0#,,819065# US (Chicago)
Dial-in number: +1-301-715-8592 or +1-312-626-6799 or +1-646-876-9923
Meeting ID: 812 4724 6464
Password: 292040
3. Sinasi Birgun
D/B/A: Coffee Turco
483 CAMBRIDGE ST
ALLSTON, I\4A 02134
License #: L8-458716
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above - First floor coffee shop with kitchen , sandwiches and salad, basement for storage.
Manager: Sinasi Birgun
Hours of Operation: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
5. Apollonla Enterprises, LLC
D/B/A: Fuel America
114 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: L8456339
Has applied for a Common Victualler License lo be exercised on the above - First floor, approx. 1,400 sq, ft. service arealfront counter & barista bar. One customer seating room at the back of house. Kitchen & storage area behind back of house hallway. 4 egress/entrances, 2 to front sidewalk, 2 to back interior hallway. Outdoor seasonal patio (May-Sept) on private property with 16 seats, same hours as the restaurant.
Manager: Carlos Magalhaes
Hours of Operation: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PN
Email Contact: Maria....@Boston.Gov
Allston Multimodal Project Task Force Public Meeting
MassDOT
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 @ 6:00 pm
Meeting details to follow
Western Avenue Corridor Rezoning Community Meeting
Boston Planning & Development Agency
Thursday, September 30, 2021, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Please join us for a community meeting to review urban design updates for the Western Avenue Corridor and Rezoning study.
This study will update the zoning for the Western Avenue corridor and recommend multimodal transportation improvements.
For more information and updates, visit: http://www.bostonplans.org/planning/planning-initiatives/western-avenue-corridor-study-and-rezoning
Please use the link below to register for this meeting in advance:
Meeting ID: 160 495 9166
Toll Free Call-In Number: 833.568.8864
Email Contact: Mark.Mc...@Boston.Gov
Allston Brighton Recovery Celebration (Flyer Attached)
John Powell Memorial
Square Dedication
Saturday, October 2, 2021 @ 10:00 a.m.
Intersection of Lincoln Street and Everett Street
Join the Pollinator Network, community members, and John’s family for the unveiling of a new sign to commemorate
the work and passion of local artist, John Powell who
enriched Allston-Brighton.
Allston / Brighton Block Party (Flyer Attached)
150th Parish Celebration Mass
St. Columbkille Parish
Saturday, October 2, 2021 @ 4:00 pm
This year, Saint Columbkille Parish celebrates its 150th anniversary. Also, this year is the 1500th anniversary of the birth of Saint Columbkille, and the 120th anniversary of the opening of our school. Due to the Covid pandemic, we were not sure if we could have a celebration to celebrate these milestones. However, due to the improved circumstances, we were recently able to schedule Cardinal Sean O’Malley to be with us to celebrate these milestones.
Weather permitting, we hope to have a reception with refreshments after the Mass in the school plaza in the playground area. Additional information relative to the celebration will be forthcoming. Mark your calendars!
321 Market St, Brighton
Updates
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing
Inspectional Services Department
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Hearings: 11:00 am
Case: BOA-1213458 Address: 500-502 Western Avenue Ward 22 Applicant: 50 Western Avenue, LLC
Articles: Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden - Parking lot is a Forbidden use in a 3F 4000 Sub district Article 51 Section 16 Use Regulations - Parking for a fee is a Forbidden Use
Purpose: Parking for a fee.
Video: Zoning Board of Appeal Hearings 9-21-21 - YouTube
Slide the time bar to 3:34:20
Outcome: Approved with BPDA Design Review with emphasis on screening and buffering and signage if it goes into a full paid lot for three years
Case: BOA-1213461 Address: 7-9 Richardson Street Ward 22 Applicant: Rosine L. Garabedian
Articles: Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden - Parking lot is a forbidden use in a 3F 4000 sub district
Purpose: Parking for a fee.
Video: Zoning Board of Appeal Hearings 9-21-21 - YouTube
Slide the time bar to 3:34:20
Outcome: Approved with BPDA Design Review with emphasis on screening and buffering and signage if it goes into a full paid lot for three years
Re-Discussions: 12:30 pm
Case: BOA-1184282 Address: 67 Hopedale Street Ward: 22 Applicant: Linceo, LLC
Articles: Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden 2F in 1F Zone Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient
Purpose: Change occupancy from 1 family to 2 family; renovate existing basement living area as part of Unit 1; add 2 new egress windows in basement. Renovate kitchens on floors 1 and 2 and bathrooms on floors basement, 1, 2 & 3. Add exterior rear stair and deck. Add parking for 4 cars in rear yard from existing driveway as shown on plans.
Video: Zoning Board of Appeal Hearings 9-21-21 - YouTube
Slide the time bar to 4:30:10
Outcome: Approved with BPDA Design Review
Boston Cannabis Board Voting Agenda
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 @ 1:00 pm
Agenda
Note: Pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the BCB, the May 12, 2021 BCB agenda had two (2) equity applications and zero (0) non-equity applicants. Two non-equity applicants were notified that they met the BCB rules and regulations for a completed application; however, they did not submit the final hearing materials on time or asked for a deferral. Therefore two additional non-equity applicants are being heard this month to reflect the non-equity agenda items that were not heard in May.
6. Applicant: CastleLeaf, LLC
Proposed Licensed Premise: 100 Leo M. Birmingham Parkway, Brighton
License Type: Recreational Cannabis Dispensary License & Product Manufacturer Proposed Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday 10:00am - 9:00pm Sunday 10:00am-7:00pm.
Equity Status: Non-Equity Applicant
Date of Initial Application: November 4, 2019
Date of Filing with Inspectional Services Department: November 4, 2019
Date of Community Meeting: June 14, 2021
THERE IS A BUFFER ZONE CONFLICT
Video: Boston Cannabis Board Voting Hearing - September 22, 2021 - Virtual - YouTube
Slide the time bar to 16:25
Outcome: Conditionally grant pending a ZBA variance of the buffer zone
Boston Public Improvement Commission Meeting
Thursday, September 23, 2021 @ 10:00 am
PH 1. On a joint petition by WJG Realty Company LLC, Allston Yards Phase A LLC, and Railyard Residential LLC for the Widening, Relocation, and Extension of the existing right-of-way lines of Arthur Street (public way), Brighton, located between Hichborn Street and Guest Street.
(NB 9/2/2021) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Widening Relocation and Extension Plan, Arthur Street, (Public Road), Allston,” 1 sheet dated May 18, 2021.
Video: Public Improvement Commission Hearing 9-23-21 - YouTube
Slide the time bar to 16:40
Outcome: Approved
PH 2. On a joint petition by WJG Realty Company LLC, Allston Yards Phase A LLC, and Boston Landing LLC for the Widening, Relocation, and Extension of the existing right-of-way lines of Guest Street (public way), Brighton, located between Arthur Street and Everett Street.
(NB 9/2/2021) As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Widening Relocation and Extension Plan, Guest Street, (Public Road), Allston,” 4 sheets dated May 18, 2021.
Video: Public Improvement Commission Hearing 9-23-21 - YouTube
Slide the time bar to 26:30
Outcome: Approved
PH 3. On a petition by Allston Yards Phase A LLC for the Vertical Discontinuance of portions of Guest Street (public way), Brighton, located on its southerly side at 56 Everett Street, generally between Arthur Street and Everett Street, vertically above the grade of the sidewalk.
(NB 9/2/2021) As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Vertical Discontinuance Plan, Guest Street, Allston,” 2 sheets dated May 18, 2021.
Video: Public Improvement Commission Hearing 9-23-21 - YouTube
Slide the time bar to 29:30
Outcome: Approved
PH 4. On a set of petitions by WJG Realty Company LLC for the making of Specific Repairs within the following public ways in Brighton:
Arthur Street – between Hichborn Street and Guest Street;
Guest Street – between Arthur Street and Everett Street;
Everett Street – generally at Guest Street.
(NB 9/2/2021) As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repairs Plan, Verizon, Arthur Street, Guest Street, Everett Street, Allston,” 7 sheets dated May 18, 2021.
Video: Public Improvement Commission Hearing 9-23-21 - YouTube
Slide the time bar to 32:40
Outcome: Approved
PH 5. On a petition by Allston Yards Phase A LLC for the granting of an Earth Retention License for the installation of
a temporary earth support system within Guest Street (public way), Brighton, located at 56 Everett Street, generally between Arthur Street and Everett Street.
(NB 9/2/2021) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Temporary Earth Retention Plan, Guest Street, Boston,” 1 sheet dated June 25, 2021.
Video: Public Improvement Commission Hearing 9-23-21 - YouTube
Slide the time bar to 39:25
Outcome: Approved
Public Comments Requested:
EEA No. 16320 – Enterprise Research Campus Project Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR Comment Due by October 8, 2021)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9l16kuaykkesf9s/ERC_DEIR_FINAL-080221.pdf?dl=0
1170-1190 Soldiers Field Road (PNF Comment Due by October 18, 2021)
http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/1170-soldiers-field-road
30 Leo M. Birmingham Parkway (PNF Comment Due by October 18, 2021)
http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/30-leo-m-birmingham-parkway
Harvard Enterprise Research Campus (100-112 Western Avenue) (DPIR Comment Due by October 25, 2021)
http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/harvard-enterprise-research-campus
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