Beacon Hill Architectural Commission monthly public hearing 08/19/2021

APP # 22.0192 BH                  TREMONT STREET (Granary Burying Ground Adjacent)

Proposed Work: New cell antenna on existing pole.

APP # 22.0225 BH                 45 MOUNT VERNON STREET:

Proposed Work: Relocate deck rail approved @ June ’21 hearing.

APP # 22.0226 BH                 6 OTIS PLACE:

Proposed Work: Remove & reset existing upper deck and 4th floor front deck in-kind. Iron rail to be refurbished in the process, no revisions to existing footprint or configuration of deck (See Additional Items Under Administrative Review).

APP # 22.0012 BH        144 CHARLES STREET: (Remanded to Full Committee From 7/23 Subcommittee)

Proposed Work: Conversion of part of the property from parking to office use. Work to include; replacement of windows, addition of new windows, new light fixtures, remodel of lower level driveway, new signage master plan, new roof deck, masonry infill of several floor 1 and 2 openings, new storefront openings.

APP # 22.0227 BH                 62-66 CHARLES STREET:

Proposed Work: New storefront signage

APP # 21.1072 BH                  39-41 MOUNT VERNON STREET: (Removed By Applicant)

Proposed Work: Add six security gates to lower level windows to match existing windows with security gates.

APP # 22.0176 BH                  18 PHILLIPS STREET:

Proposed Work: Removal of (3) existing exterior building mounted lights at the east alleyway and subsequent replacement with new LED lighting mounted to the building at 1'-3" above the ground surface.

APP # 22.0077 BH                 2 PHILLIPS STREET:

Proposed Work: At garden level, replace one of the existing wood aluminum clad double hung basement windows with a wood aluminum clad casement window of the same overall size for egress.

APP # 22.0134 BH                  42 IRVING STREET:

Proposed Work: New basement wood door, replace existing roof and dormer clad in asphalt shingles in kind.

APP # 22.0155 BH                  107-109 CHESTNUT STREET:

Proposed Work: Install five chimney pots on chimney base to replace broken and cracked pots. (See Additional Items Under Administrative Review).

APP # 22.0154 BH                      150 MOUNT VERNON STREET:

Proposed Work: Relocate door knocker

APP # 22.0147 BH                  88 PINCKNEY STREET:

Proposed Work: Remove existing, small mailbox slot located in panel below left sidelite and infilled. New, larger mailbox slot to be installed vertically in panel below left sidelite to resemble condition at 32 Cedar Lane way. Replace existing double-hung windows (Units 1-3) at fourth floor -- North, front-facing façade (See Additional Items Under Administrative Review).

APP # 22.0177 BH                  133 CHARLES STREET:

Proposed Work: New store signage

APP # 22.0179 BH                  87 PINCKNEY STREET:

Proposed Work:  New hand rail

APP # 22.0124 BH                  30 CHARLES STREET:

Proposed Work:  New store signage

APP # 22.0179 BH                  112 REVERE STREET:

Proposed Work:  New store signage

APP # 22.0179 BH                  68 CHESTNUT STREET:

Proposed Work:  Replace two garden level casement windows.

APP # 22.0079 BH 25 BEAVER PLACE: Replacement of existing insulated glass panes that are failing for second floor casement windows. Existing sashes and hardware will be restored and reused, along with fresh paint of identical color.

APP # 22.0228 BH 7-9 CHARLES STREET: Replace existing mansard slate, replace with (stone) slates matching existing slates in color size and shape. Remove existing gutters and downspouts and replace with copper. Scrape sand, prime and paint existing windows and trim to match existing, Ben Moore, HC 164 Puritan Gray.

APP # 22.0091 BH   54 CHESTNUT STREET: Fire escape repairs and repainting.

APP #: 22.0162 BH   82 CHESTNUT STREET: Paint fire escapes in kind. Scrape, prime and paint trim on all three sides of building; front retail, Windows and Doors in kind. Prep and Prime Stucco all three sides of building.

APP #: 22.0137 BH 62-66 CHESTNUT STREET: Clean, scrape and repaint all exterior wooden surfaces. This includes all trim and sills surrounding windows and doorways. Paint will be a match to existing color. 

APP # 22.0155 BH 107-109 CHESTNUT STREET: Repair chipped masonry on chimney in spalled areas. Install wire lathe. Apply new stucco coating.  (See Additional Items Under Design Review).

APP # 22.0166 BH 28 GARDEN STREET: Replace all front facing (non-historic) windows. All windows on floors one and three will be wood, 6 over 6, double hung, true divided light. Floor two will be 6 over 9 double hung wood true divided lights.

APP # 22.0199 BH 9 HANCOCK STREET: Replace three total (non-historic) 6 over 1 windows at the parlor level (1st floor, top of stairs) at the front elevation. Windows will be 6 over 1 light, double hung, true divided light sash sets in original frames. Original frames, brick molding and wood sills are in good condition and will remain.

APP # 22.0200 BH 50 JOY STREET: Repair building facade masonry to match existing using cement lime mix.

APP # 22.0153 BH 31 MOUNT VERNON STREET: Exterior masonry repair to mitigate water damage, covering approximately the northeastern most 10' of brickwork up to the 3rd floor window sill (rightmost along Hancock Street, see attachment). Existing mortar will be repointed and water sealed, as will the 3rd floor sill. New mortar will be color-matched, as will replacement brownstone if any is needed.

APP # 21.1072 BH 39-41 MOUNT VERNON STREET: Cut and point one side of chimney and opposite wall at penthouse balcony. Replace approx. 10 bricks and apply clear sealer. Coat previously coated wall to match. All repairs to match existing.

APP # 22.0229 BH 72 MYRTLE STREET: Cut and repoint mortar joints at party wall.

 APP # 22.0153 BH 79 MYRTLE STREET: Replace all existing (non-historic) 6 over 1 windows at the front elevation, fifth (top) floor unit 5. Windows will be 6 over 1 lites, wood, double hung sash sets in existing frames.

APP # 22.0226 BH 6 OTIS PLACE Spot re-pointing and brick repair as needed on the façade. Replace eight front-facing windows with 4th floor center door and flanking fixed side lites (all equally sized as per current configuration). Replacing 10 rear-facing windows as per current configuration) (See Additional Items under Design Review).

APP #: 22.0162 BH 10 OTIS PLACE: Replace 6 total 6/6 wood windows at the front elevation, fourth floor, unit 4A. 

APP # 22.0147 BH 88 PINCKNEY STREET: Repair existing painted wood treads / risers at entry  paint to match existing (Benjamin Moore Black "HC-190" / semi-gloss sheen), Repair existing fourth floor dormer (existing roofing and trim are exhibiting significant deterioration): material replacement in-kind and paint to match existing. Replace existing downspout with copper and replace associated cast iron boot in-kind (See Additional Items Under Design Review).

APP # 22.0230 BH 112 REVERE STREET: Replace chain link fence to match neighboring property.

APP # 22.0231 BH 33 RIVER STREET: repoint front elevation 100% matching existing mortar mix in color and aggregate. Scrape, prime and paint to match existing second floor front bay including windows BM076.

APP # 22.0074 BH 38 WEST CEDAR STREET: Cut out joints and repoint brick masonry rear of building, repair concrete chimney cap, replace angle irons over eight windows, and replace windows sills for 8 windows, caulk windows, prime and paint, repair joints on front pavement. All work to match existing.

APP # 22.0165 BH   39 WEST CEDAR STREET: Replace two total front elevation and 2 total rear elevation top floor dormer windows. New 6 over 6 true divided light, mahogany wood double hung sash sets.

APP # 22.0210 BH 56 WEST CEDAR STREET: Repair water table granite in kind.