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Back Bay Architectural Commission

The Back Bay Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 4:30 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 Meeting or calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering meeting id # 984 7435 1438. You can also submit written comments or questions to BackBayAC@boston.gov.

Public testimony begins at

Discussion Topics

  1. Violations - 4:30pm

    VIO.25.0948 200 BEACON STREET:

    Violation: Unapproved planter at front of building.

    VIO.25.0949 36 GLOUCESTER STREET:

    Violation: At rear elevation unapproved installation of mechanical equipment.

  2. Design Review - 5:00pm

    APP # 25.0618 BB 135 MARLBOROUGH STREET

    Proposed Work: At rear addition replace roof structure and roofing in-kind, enlarge existing masonry door opening, and install a 36 inch wide wood door.

    APP # 25.0588 BB 173 BEACON STREET

    Proposed Work: At roof extend existing deck toward rear of building.

    APP # 25.0584 BB 124 BEACON STREET

    Proposed Work: At rear elevation redesign upper level (between floors 9 and 10) roof and rear wall.

    APP # 25.0658 BB 131 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE

    Proposed Work: At roof change location of previously approved HVAC units and install mechanical screening. WITHJDRAWN BY APPLICANT

  3. Administrative Review/Approval

    APP # 25.0627 BB 265 BEACON STREET: At front facade entry install postal key box below existing intercom/buzzer.

    APP # 25.0619 BB 311 BEACON STREET: At rear elevation repair existing fire escape.

    APP # 25.0643 BB 351 BEACON STREET: At side elevation repair existing fire escape.

    APP # 25.0535 BB 483 BEACON STREET: At rear elevation replace four third-story windows with historically appropriate wood windows.

    APP # 25.0623 BB 903 BOYLSTON STREET: At front facade replace second story wood windows in-kind and replace first-story entry door and storefront window.

    APP # 25.0634 BB 903 BOYLSTON STREET: At front facade install wall sign.

    APP # 25.0663 BB 1 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At window glazing at 20 fourth-story windows and 19 fifth-story windows.

    APP # 25.0592 BB 44 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: Remove outdated mechanical equipment and install eight heat pumps at the uppermost roof.

    APP # 25.0654 BB 6 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At roof replace existing roof deck and black rubber membrane roofing in-kind.

    APP # 25.0657 BB 167 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At fourth-story replace seven non-historic vinyl windows with historically appropriate wood windows.

    APP # 25.0648 BB 222 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At third-story replace sixteen one-over-one wood windows in-kind.

    APP # 25.0649 BB 337 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At front facade replace three second-story one-over-one wood windows in-kind.

    APP # 25.0655 BB 51 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: At facade replace existing wall sign.

    APP # 25.0610 BB 46 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade and side elevation install new wall and window signage.

    APP # 25.0671 BB 71 NEWBURY STREET: At rear elevation replace two fourth-story one-over-one wood windows in-kind.

    APP # 25.0605 BB 108 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade install wall sign.

    APP # 25.0670 BB 172 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade install wall sign.

    APP # 25.0620 BB 242 NEWBURY STREET: At rear elevation repair existing fire escape.

    APP # 25.0662 BB 332 NEWBURY STREET: At facade replace existing blade sign.

  4. Ratification of 2-12-2025 Public Hearing Minutes
  5. Staff Updates
  6. Projected Adjournment - 6:30pm
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