Boston Landmarks Commission Public Hearing

24.0969 BLC - CHARLES RIVER ESPLANADE - DARTMOUTH LAGOON

Applicant: Esplanade Association

Reinstallation of the 1993 three-column fountain in the center of the Dartmouth Lagoon. The new fountain will be substantially larger than the most recent fountain (installed in 2007) and will include up-lighting. The fountain will help to mitigate many current problems in the lagoon such as algae plumes, mosquitoes, and odor.

• Commissioner Comments 
• Public Feedback

24.1016 AB - 4 CHISWICK ROAD

Applicant: Qi Chen

Replace five second-story windows in-kind.

24.1021 AB - 5 LEAMINGTON ROAD

Applicant: Alcindo Silva

New HVAC and sprinkler system.

24.1099 BLC - 401 PARK DRIVE, FENWAY- THE LANDMARK BUILDING

Applicant: Brian Meyer, ARE-MA Region No. 111, LLC

Rooftop changes to accommodate lab spaces at the top floor of the building. Applicant has confirmed that that the work is not visible from any public way. 

24.1129 SB - 261 WEST NEWTON STREET

Applicant: Ben Rogan

Repair in-kind and replace 22 windows to match appropriate historic configuration.

24.1006 SB - 13-15 ALBEMARLE STREET

Applicant: Harrison Levitsky

Repoint facade in-kind, repaint window trim in-kind, repair brownstone at entry, lintels, and sills with Comproco Mix and paint to match existing. Repaint window grates and apply water sealer to the building.

24.1015 SB - 70 ST. BOTOLPH STREET

Applicant: Carolyn Barry, Boston Housing Authority

Replace windows and repoint facade in-kind, replace storefront in-kind, replace existing gate with new metal gate.

DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT & VOTES

24.0969 BLC - CHARLES RIVER ESPLANADE - DARTMOUTH LAGOON

Reinstallation of the 1993 three-column fountain in the center of the Dartmouth Lagoon. The new fountain will be substantially larger than the most recent fountain (installed in 2007) and will include up-lighting. The fountain will help to mitigate many current problems in the lagoon such as algae plumes, mosquitoes, and odor.

• Report from Design Review Chair & One Vote on Application 24.0696

24.0613 BLC - 450 WALNUT AVENUE, BOSTON, MA 02130

RENOVATION OF WHITE STADIUM LOCATED IN FRANKLIN PARK 

Rehabilitation of White Stadium, which includes substantial renovations and additions to existing stadium. The White Stadium Design Review Subcommittee has held three public design review hearings over the past two months. The subcommittee will report back to the full commission tonight in order to give their findings and recommendations.

• Report from Subcommittee Chair & One Vote on Application 24.0613

ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS

• Report from Design Review Chair on Administrative Approval Items & One Vote

PETITIONS, STUDY REPORTS, & DESIGNATIONS

#239.11 HORTICULTURAL HALL, 247 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON, MA

Amended study report posted 6/12/2024,  STUDY REPORT LINK

• Vote to Accept Study Report &  Vote to Designate

ARTICLE 85 HEARING - DEMOLITION DELAY 

THE WARREN THEATER, 272 WARREN STREET, ROXBURY, MA 02108

• BLC will follow the legislative script for the demo delay ordinance

RATIFICATION OF HEARING MINUTES

• Review and Vote to Approve the minutes of the 06/11/24 hearing

STAFF UPDATES

•   Next BLC hearing on July 9, 20024 at 6pm

VI. ADJOURNMENT