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Zoning Advisory Board of Appeal hearing

The subcommittee meeting is holding a virtual hearing on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 5 p.m.

Please be advised of the following appeals to be heard on May 13, 2021, beginning at 5 p.m. and related announcements.

All matters listed on this May 13, 2021, subcommittee hearing agenda have been noticed in accordance with the enabling act. Please be advised of the following participation instructions:

The May 18, 2021, subcommittee 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 our online meeting or by calling 1-617-315-0704 and entering access code 173 479 9365.

If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please sign up online. 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.

For individuals who need translation assistance, please notify the Board at least 48 HOURS in advance either by signing up online, calling 617-635-5300, or emailing zba.ambassador@boston.gov. The ZBA Ambassador will be available within the WebEx Event from at 4 - 5 p.m. to answer questions about ZBA procedures and offer instructions on how to participate in the hearing via WebEx. Questions and/or concerns can also be emailed to the ZBA Ambassador at zba.ambassador@boston.gov.

If you wish to offer comment within the meeting platform, please use the “raise hand” function, if connected by video, or dial *3, if connected by phone. The requester will be administratively unmuted and asked to state their name, address and comment. Comments will be limited as time requires.

If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please log in to the hearing no later than 4:30 p.m. to ensure your connection is properly functioning.

Members of the community are strongly encouraged to help facilitate the virtual hearing process by emailing letters in support of or opposition to an appeal to isdboardofappeal@boston.gov in lieu of offering testimony online or from BPDA board room. It is strongly encouraged that written comments be submitted to the board at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. When doing so, please include in the subject line the BOA number, the address of the proposed project and the date of the hearing.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. HEARINGS: 5:00 P.M

    Case: BOA1145330 -Address: 165 West Canton Street Ward: 4 Applicant: Marc LaCasse Article: Article 64, Section 9.4 Town House/Row House Extension Addition of a balcony above first story Purpose: Amendment to ALT1014362 to build a roof deck per plans provided and landmarks approval. Install balcony on rear of kitchen.

    Case: BOA#1145795 Address: 165 West Canton Street Ward: 4 Applicant: Marc LaCasse Purpose: Amendment to ALT 1014362 to build a roof deck per plans provided and landmarks approval. Install balcony on rear of kitchen. Violation: Violation Description Violation Comments 9th 780 CMR 1011 Stairways 1011.12.2 Roof access shall be through a penthouse.

    Case: BOA-1161109 Address: 46 N Street Ward: 6 Applicant: George Morancy Articles: Art 68 Sec 29 Roof Structure Restrictions Art 68 Sec 8 Insufficient side yard setback Art 68 Sec 8 Excessive F.A.R. Purpose: Erect third story addition to existing structure, with front and rear decks on roof of second story.

    Case: BOA-1161110 Address: 48 N Street Ward: 6 Applicant: George Morancy Articles: Art 68 Sec 29 Roof Structure Restrictions Addition Art 68 Sec 8 Excessive F.A.R. Art 68 Sec 8 Insufficient side yard setback Purpose: Erect third story addition to existing structure, with front and rear decks on roof of second story.

    Case: BOA-1179768 Address: 697 East Eighth Street Ward: 7 Applicant: Moacir Filho Filho Articles: Art.68 Sec 29 Roof Structure Restrictions Article 68, Section 8 Side Yard Insufficient Article 68, Section 8 Rear Yard Insufficient Purpose: Existing triple deck and roof Deck replacement on the rear of the house only.

    Case: BOA-1172179 Address: 70 Gates Street Ward: 7 Applicant: Matthew Murphy Articles: Article 68, Section 29 Roof Structure Restrictions Article 68, Section 8 Front Yard Insufficient Article 68, Section 8 Side Yard Insufficient Purpose: Add third floor master suite.

    Case: BOA-1173205 Address: 68 Thomas Park Ward: 7 Applicant: Synergy Construction Group, LLC Articles: Art.68 Sec. 33 Off Street Loading Req. No parking allowed in front yard Art. 10 Sec. 01 Limitation of parking areas 5' Buffer Purpose: Proposed new curb cut off of Thomas Park to accommodate two residential off street parking spots.

    Case: BOA-1163284 Address: 1008-1010 Tremont Street Ward: 9 Applicant: JC Barbershop, LLC Article: Art. 50, Section 28 Use: Conditional Barber shop use is a conditional use in this zoning subdistict, when located in the first or ground floor Purpose: Build out of a Barbershop (This is a change in occupancy as well).

    Case: BOA-1145416 Address: 96 Warren Street Ward: 12 Applicant: Robert Bulger Article: Article 50, Section 29 Side Yard Insufficient Purpose: Install 30" x 30" concrete pads, install 4" concrete, cut 12' out of roof to install dormer. Furnish and install complete dormer, including window, walls, etc. *See attached Contract for further details.*

    Case: BOA-1166344 Address: 7 Victoria Street Ward: 13 Applicant: Lai Kha Articles: Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 65, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Purpose: Remove and replace 2 existing dormers to include a full length dormer & remove and replace existing 1st floor addition to include the removal of soil in the basement and crawlspace to create a finish ceiling height of 8 feet in the basement & crawl space add an addition to the rear of the existing dwelling on top of the 1st floor rear to tie in the 2nd flr to be part of the 1st flr to include a 1/2 bath plus electrical see plans submitted total square footage on all 3 floors is 3,921 Remove & replace existing front porch in the same footprint See attached plans.

    Case: BOA-1029463 Address: 55 Church Street Ward: 15 Applicant: Ana Orti z Articles: Art. 10 Sec. 01 Limitation of off street parking areas Article 65, Sec 65 41 Off Street Loading Req. 65 41.4.a) Location 65 41.5 a) Design Purpose: Requesting a curb cut for an existing driveway for two off street parking spaces. ZBA

    Case: BOA-1134172 Address: 16 Malcom Road Ward: 19 Applicant: David L. Naimark & Roy G. Thomas Articles: Article 55, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 55, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Purpose: Renovate an existing 3 season porch to a 4 season porch, new bathroom in basement, relocate laundry, build a new deck and patio as per plans.

    Case: BOA-1165301 Address: 185 Russett Road Ward: 20 Applicant: Yvonne Schreiner Articles: Article 56, Section 8 Floor Area Ratio Excessive You will need relief from the BOA (Board of Appeals) Article 56, Section 8 Front Yard Insufficient You will need relief from the BOA (Board of Appeals) Article 56, Section 8 Rear Yard Insufficient You will need relief from the BOA (Board of Appeals) Purpose: Repair garage, add master bedroom and bath. Add dormers to attic.

    Case: BOA-1166262 Address: 51 Dow Road Ward: 20 Applicant: Gregory Stack Article: Article 56. Section 8 Side Yard Insufficient Purpose: Sun Room Deck. 

    Case: BOA-1167559 Address: 287 Bellevue Street Ward: 20 Applicant: Matthew Maiona Articles: Art. 09 Sec. 01 Reconstruction/Extension of Non-Conforming Bldg <25% Conditional Art. 56, Section 8 Insufficient rear yard setback Art. 56, Section 8 # of allowed stories has been exceeded Article 56, Section 8 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Purpose: Add a third floor addition as per plan.

  2. RE-DISCUSSION: 5:00 P.M

    Case: BOA-970452 Address: 1 Brigham Street Ward: 1 Applicant: Lily Zhuang Articles: Article 53 Section 9 Dimensional Regulations Open Space Article 53 Section 57 Application of Dimensional Req (5) Visibility across a corner lot Article 53 Section 56.5.a Parking maneuverability Design Purpose: Parking for 1 car.

    Case: BOA- 1151329 Address: 64 Radcliffe Road Ward: 18 Applicant: Vanessa Denaud Articles: Article 69 Section 9 Lot Area for Additional Dwelling Units Insufficient Article 69 Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 69 Section 29 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Off Street Parking Insufficient Purpose: Change of Occupancy from a Single Family Dwelling to a Two (2 ) Family Dwelling. Renovation is completed, one floor added with 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom to the existing floor, the existing permit Number of the alteration #ALT 893962.

    Case: BOA-1124052 Address: 181 Maple Street Ward: 20 Applicant: Kendall Dacey Articles: Article 56, Section 8 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 56, Section 8 Front Yard Insufficient Article 56, Section 8 Side Yard Insufficient Purpose: Single Family Building; adding front porch and rear addition to the existing building in order to create another bedroom and bathroom in the home.

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