Boston Landmarks Commission

22.0575.0178 – South Market Building, 100 South Market Street CONTINUED FROM 12/14/2021: Exterior work including seating area with trellis and new signage.



22.0839.0135 – Pope-Cahner’s Building, 219-223 Columbus Avenue: At penthouse redesign window layout, replace windows and doors, replace lead-coated copper cladding, and relocate chimney.

22.0796.0026 – Federal Reserve Bank (Langham Hotel), 250 Franklin Street: Revisions to a previous application related to provide code compliant access to the terraces. Work includes installation of a reversible platform with concrete pavers and a black metal apron to prevent trash from collecting below the platform. Existing railings will be repaired and new movable planters and furniture will be added to the terraces. Handrails and a stair will be added to the Reserve Terrace, a new non-permanent ramp will be added at the entry doors, and an actuator will be attached to the adjacent fence to create a fully accessible entrance on both terraces.

During the construction of the approved entrance ramp on Pearl Street, additional poured concrete cheek walls were added that were not on the previously approved plans. These cheek walls were required for structural reasons. To remediate the exposed poured concrete the applicant is proposing cladding them in reclaimed Deer Isle granite with hammered and wire finish.

22.0840.0056 Back Bay Fens, Boston Fire Alarm Building - 59 Fenway: Replace roofing and repoint masonry.

22.0859.004 Boston Common: Placement of bistro tables, chairs, picnic tables, and planters adjacent to the Frog Pond Pavilion under the existing Jumbrella for 2022 season.  Location, design, and layout have not changed since the 2010 season. 

22.0860.004 Boston Common: For 2022 season installation of 60 bistro tables, 150 chairs, and 16 umbrellas surrounding the Brewer Fountain.  In addition a piano and two food trucks will be located in this area as in past years.

22.0861.004 Boston Common: Installation of a seasonal carousel between the Parade ground and the west end of the Frog Pond beginning April 15, 2022-October31, 2022. 

22.0835.0223 Christian Science Church Complex, 250 Massachusetts Avenue: At Mother Church Extension Edifice install split wood astragal at six paired wood sets of doors to conceal weather stripping.

22.0837.0006 International Trust Company Building, 45 Milk Street: Restore windows, repair storefront, repair masonry and stucco, replace area of black rubber membrane roof in-kind, and restore marble steps.

22.0826.0095 Richards Building, 112-116 State Street: At rear elevation repair and repoint masonry.

22.0823.0141 Sears Building, 201 Brookline Avenue: At roof install exhaust fan concealed by existing HVAC equipment.

1. Discussion and Vote on Design Review Applications.

The Design Review Committee will present summaries of applications and make recommendations for a vote on each agenda item discussed at the Design Review Hearing, which met earlier.

2. Preliminary hearing re-publicized for petition #277.21 Union Street, Charlestown, MA Architectural Conservation District

3. Preliminary hearing re-publicized for petition #274.21 Mt. Calvary Church Campus, 9-13, 15, 17 Otisfield Street, Roxbury, MA.

4. Demolition Delay Hearing: 44 Robeson Street, Jamaica Plain, MA

Application # 22.0504D2882

Applicant: Joshua Brandt, FSL 44 Robeson LLC

Review of proposed demolition of the existing house at 44 Robeson Street

5. Demolition Delay Hearing: 1905 Centre Street & 1911 Centre Street West Roxbury, MA

Applications # 20.0709D2600 & 20.0708D2599

Applicant: Anthony DiLetzia, C. A. D. Builders, LLC

Review of proposed demolition of the existing former bank at 1905 Centre Street and house at 1911 Centre Street.

6. Review and ratification of public hearing minutes from 2/8/2022

7. Staff Updates

8. Projected Adjournment - 8:30pm