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Historic Beacon Hill District

The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 5 p.m.

ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom Hearing or calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering meeting id # 966 1885 5342. You can also submit written comments or questions to BeaconHillAC@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. VIOLATION REVIEW

    APP # 25.0039 BH 27 SOUTH RUSSELL STREET

    Proposed Work: Ratification of unapproved door stain.

    APP # 25.0061 BH 15 TEMPLE STREET

    Proposed Work: Ratification of unapproved intercom system.

  2. DESIGN REVIEW

    APP # 24.1197 BH 5 WEST CEDAR STREET

    Proposed Work: change of paint color on the two-story bay window from flat black to off-white. to match the window sash and trim (See Additional Items Under Administrative Review).

    APP # 24.1195 BH 101 CHESTNUT STREET

    Proposed Work: Change color of window trim to HC-176 Annapolis Gray Benjamin Moore.

    APP # 25.0095 BH 160 MOUNT VERNON STREET

    Proposed Work: Install emergency electrical cut-off button.

    APP # 24.1187 BH 18 PHILLIPS STREET

    Proposed Work: Restoration of existing entry doors, facade windows, and alley door.  Replacement of concrete walks.  Addition of handrailing and painting of existing handrails.

    APP # 24.0975 BH 27 CHESTNUT STREET

    Proposed Work: Replace pointed arched windows. 

    APP # 25.0090 BH 54 PINCKNEY STREET

    Proposed Work: New roof deck.

  3. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

    APP # 25.0010 BH   37 BEACON STREET: Replace four total 8 over 8 sash sets at the 5th floor, Walnut Street elevation. The existing windows are non-historic. Keep the existing jambs & exterior brick moldings & fabricate new mahogany solid block sash sets. The new sash will be true divided light, double hung and use clear glass. The exterior will be glazed at each glass opening & be painted in kind to the existing exterior color. Fabricate new interior window stops and solid brass sash locks on each sash.   

    APP # 25.0002 BH   68 BEACON STREET: Replace seven sash sets; All seven new sash sets are on the River Street elevation below grade. All seven window openings are below the existing sidewalk mounted steel grilles. The existing windows are a mixture of missing sash, vents & mixed non-original windows in the basement areas. All seven existing openings are believed to have been 4 over 4 lite, double hung windows. The new sash sets will be true divided lite, double hung and 4 over 4 pane configuration. The new sash will be fabricated from South American mahogany, mortise & tenon construction and using clear glass. All the exterior glass openings will be glazed, primed & multiple coats of finish paint: Semi-gloss black to match the rest of the building. Existing jambs & brick moldings to remain.  

    APP # 25.0003 BH   81 BEACON STREET Repoint front facade 100%, mortar to match existing. Mortar Mix: 6 parts sand, 1-2 parts portland cement, 1-2 parts lime.

    APP # 25.0073 BH   74 CHESTNUT STREET: Repoint chimney and facade in kind. 

    APP # 25.0047 BH   13 LOUISBURG SQUARE: Install EV Charging Port, previously approved at other properties on the street.  

    APP # 24.1186 BH   15 TEMPLE STREET: Repoint front facade - using mortar mix in ratio of ;1 Portland, 2 lime, 7 sand, Repairs to brownstone - using Comproco Matrix, Restoration of front entrance.

    APP # 24.1199BH  15 TEMPLE STREET: Replace deteriorated square head bolts with new steel bolts, add J-bolts, remove rotten cement, secure bracket supports with new cement, fabricate and install 5 bracket supports, scrape off old paint and rust, repaint fire escape.  

    APP # 25.0082 BH: 2 WEST CEDAR STREET: Repoint front and rear facade facades. Repair building brickwork at rear.

    APP # 24.1197 BH: 5 WEST CEDAR STREET: Replace all extant triple-track, black aluminum storm windows with off-white, Allied Window Inc. HOL-B, removable lower panel storm windows (See Additional Items Under Design Review).

    APP # 25.0021 BH 22 WEST CEDAR STREET: Repoint exterior side of garden walls in alley, Repoint interior courtyard garden walls; mortar to match original as close as possible.  Mortar Mix: 6 parts sand, 1-2 parts portland cement, 1-2 parts lime.

  4. RATIFICATION OF JULY 18, 2024 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
  5. ANNUAL VOTE FOR CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
  6. STAFF UPDATES
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