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From YouTube: Zoning Board of Appeal Hearings 9-12-23 (Part 2 of 2)
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Zoning regulates the use and dimensional boundaries of privately owned buildings and land. The Zoning code is in place to protect the neighborhoods from the construction of buildings or structures that do not fit into the context of a neighborhood. The Zoning Board of Appeal hears appeals for varying the application of the Zoning Code and determines when it is appropriate to grant deviations from code restrictions.
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A
Ms
we
well
here
Mr
Valencia
here,
okay,
so
just
as
a
reminder
to
folks
we
are
a
six-member
board.
Turning
into
a
five-member
board
at
2,
20.
I
ask
for
your
your
support
in
moving
us
forward.
Thank
you.
Mr
stenbridge.
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E
Up
yes,
ma'am
chair,
so
I
just
checked
with
staff.
We
do
not
have
any
plans,
I,
don't
think
anyone's
received
those
plans
for
that
situation.
We'll
have
to
do
a
short
deferral
to
September
26th
and
I've.
Asked
Stephanie
to
reach
out
to
Mr
Christopher
ticks
to
ask
where
they
sent
those
plans
and
we
can
kind
of
put
it
on
to
the
next
agenda.
Okay,.
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A
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A
But
none
of
us
have
the
plans,
and
so
if
we
can't
even
present
the
plans,
it
would
be
a
disservice
to
discuss
it
now
so
I
understand
and
appreciate
your
patience.
It
is
two
weeks
from
now
so
I
think
we
will
see
you
then
let
me
proceed.
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I
Yes,
good
afternoon,
my
name
is
Sam
Dennis
and
I'm,
with
Platt
Anderson,
Freeman,
Architects
and
I'm.
Here
to
present
this
a
request
of
orthodimic
Center
in
essence,
we're
looking
at
a
building
that
has
a
existing
occupancy
of
daycare.
I
The
dimmick
center
would
like
to
allow
for
a
clinical
use
in
the
building
as
well,
and
their
intention
is
to
put
a
vaccination
clinic
in
the
basement
and
it's
the
dimmick
center
is
a
community
health
care
center,
which
provides
Health
Care
to
the
community.
They've
been
doing
that
for
a
long
time,
they're
very
well
run,
and
we
hope
that
everybody
will
see
this
as
a
reasonable
request.
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A
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Yes,
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board,
calling
anyone
with
the
mayor's
office
of
neighborhood
services.
At
this
time,
the
mayor's
office
like
to
defer
to
the
judge
from
this
board
some
back
information
on
the
community
process
I
understand
that
there
was
a
great
amount
of
community
support
for
this
proposal.
The
applicant
also
went
before
the
Roxbury
neighborhood
Council
and
receive
their
support,
as
well
as
being
in
contact
with
organizations
in
Jamaica
Plain
as
well
to
the
proximity
to
that
neighborhood
with
that
we'll
defer
to
the
board
this
time.
Thank
you.
Thank
you.
K
L
This
is
Kyle
Smith
of
cetera
law,
business
address
of
359
Newbury
Street
in
Boston's,
Back
Bay
I
also
have
the
owner
Syed
Anaya,
on
the
call
as
a
panelist
as
well
as
the
architect
Adam
Glassman,
to
field
questions.
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Madam
chair,
we
have
a
4
000
square
foot
parcel
which
is
in
substantial
keeping
with
other
sized
Parcels
in
our
vicinity.
As
you
can
see
from
the
site
plan,
we
lie
in
a
two
F
5000
sub-district,
but,
as
is
noted
on
the
plans,
we
are
the
threshold
between
a
two
F
5
000
sub-district
and
a
one
of
six
thousand
sub
District.
So
we
are
arguably
in
a
denser
form
of
use
as
far
as
a
zoning
code,
but
two
F
5000
is
applicable.
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The
Proposal
is
to
take
down
an
existing
single
family
structure
and
I
wrecked
a
two-family
structure.
The
far
allowable
is
0.5,
the
post
structure
would
have
a
far
proposed
of
0.92.
Our
footprint
of
our
structure
is
approximately
28
and
a
half
feet
in
width
by
approximately
46
and
a
half
feet
in
depth
for
a
footprint
of
about
1350
square
feet,
notable
other
violations,
there's
a
20-foot
front
yard
setback.
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We
have
a
proposal
of
a
just,
a
Nexus
of
10
feet
to
the
front
of
the
structure,
with
three
feet
to
the
front
of
the
decking.
You
see
the
little
entrance
way
in
the
cover
way
on
the
plans
on
your
screen.
That
is
the
three
feet
and
ten
feet:
respectively:
side
yard
required
setbacks
are
10,
feet,
left
and
right.
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The
proposal
is
a
left
foot
left
side
to
structure
with
five
feet
to
the
deck
that
you
can
see
to
the
rear
on
this,
the
elevation
that
you
see
there
and
then
10
feet
to
the
right
side
of
the
structure,
with
three
feet
to
the
decking
that
you'll
see
on
your
elevations
to
the
right.
40
feet
is
required
for
a
rear
setback.
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Our
proposal
is
23
and
a
half
feet
to
the
structure
and
15
and
a
half
feet
to
the
cantilever
deck
that
you'll
see
to
the
rear
of
the
structure
we
front
on
both
birchcroft
Street,
which
is
the
street
facing
the
structure.
As
you
see
the
elevations.
Currently,
we
also
a
butt
to
the
rear
on
George
Street,
and
the
proposal
is
to
have
a
entranceway
off
Street
off
of
George
to
permit
four
off-street
parking
spaces,
as
is
required
by
code
with
in
the
orientation
of
two
and
two
in
tandem.
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So
we
have
a
three-story
structure,
two
and
a
half
being
allowable.
You
can
see
the
proposed
root
pit
roof
pitch
with
Dormers,
slightly
set
back
to,
hopefully
reduce
massing
and
we've
provided
89
letters
of
support,
specifically
from
our
Butters
to
our
immediate
left,
immediate
right,
rear
and
front,
and
that
is
a
brief
synopsis
of
the
the
plans.
Thank.
J
Here
yes,
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board,
Connor
Newman
with
the
mayor's
office
of
neighborhood
services.
At
this
time,
the
mayor's
office
like
to
defer
to
the
Judgment
of
this
board
some
background
information
on
the
community
process.
This
went
through
a
lengthy
Community
process.
Our
office
held
three
of
Butters
meetings,
the
first
of
which
was
on
March
16th
of
2022
May,
20,
May,
24th,
2022
and
then
August
18th
2022,
based
on
pushback
from
the
community
and
feedback
from
the
butters.
J
The
applicant
has
scaled
back
the
project
three
times
after
meeting
with
the
butters,
as
well
as
the
East
River
Street
neighborhood
association
during
a
buggers
beings,
Community
meetings
with
the
East
River
Street
neighborhood
association.
There
were
many
concerned
cited,
such
as
the
upkeep
of
the
property
parking
and
concerns
about
a
proposed
multi-family,
not
fitting
in
with
the
character
of
the
neighborhood.
J
As
the
community
process
progressed,
the
owners
scaled
back,
the
height
footprint
and
square
footage
in
the
bedroom
count
of
the
proposed
structure,
as
well
as
increasing
the
amount
of
off-street
parking.
The
original
design
proposal
was
on
August,
7
2021
and
the
final
modified
design
was
finished
on
June
12
2023,
the
ersna
has
been
in
opposition
in
many
neighbors
during
the
bonus
process
have
also
expressed
their
opposition
as
well.
J
That
being
said,
we've
received
I
have
the
count
of
75
letters
of
support
from
the
outcome,
which
included
Butters,
immediate
Butters
to
the
left,
right
and
rear
of
the
property.
We've
also
received
many
letters
and
signatures
of
opposition
as
well
to
the
barish
process,
with
that
we'll
defer
to
the
board
at
this
time.
Thank
you.
Thank
you.
A
Go
ahead
good
afternoon,
my
name
is
Sharon
Corbin
Homeowner
of
30
brushcraft
Road
speaking
on
behalf
of
the
community
on
brush
crockwell,
the
homeowners.
We
oppose
this
project
due
to
the
violation
that
this
project
holds
the
parking
which
is
insufficient
for
the
residents,
as
well
as
the
neighbors.
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M
A
The
owner,
so
if
we
could
be
your
public
testimony,
that
would
be
appreciated,
Christina.
Yes,
this
is
Christina
Ellison
I'm
at
39,
George
Street
I
am
not
aware
of
79
adjacent
homeowners
in
support
of
this
project.
At
all,
everybody
in
my
surrounding
learning
opposes
this
project
because
of
the
size
it
does
not
fit
where
the
the
character
and
structures
existing.
There
is
already
an
existing
parking
problem
on
George
Street
due
to
a
three
family
games.
A
Family
and
there's
not
enough
space
now
for
people
to
park
and,
if
you
add
I,
believe
it
was
11
bedrooms
in
this
neighborhood,
it's
a
maybe
a
three
bedroom
house
or
there's
a
norm.
There's
two
to
five
cars
per
household.
We
cannot
accommodate
that
much
more
cars
on
either
Birch
Cross
or
George
Street.
The
other
thing
is
with
the
increase
in
congestion
of
people
in
the
area.
It
also
increases
potential
crime.
A
910
Andre
Rowe
was
changed
from
a
three
to
a
six
bedroom
home
without
Community
input
and
the
ambulance
from
overdose
or
whatever
was
at
that
house.
Every
two
weeks,
police
surveying
the
area
for
drug
activity
and
sales
and
and
there's
just
compounded,
you're
congesting
an
airing
but
we're
creating
a
an
eyesore
because
it
doesn't
fit
with
the
housing,
the
type
of
housing
in
this
area.
Thank
you,
Miss
Allison.
Can
we
please
proceed
with.
L
Certainly,
well
as
it
relates
to
parking
as
the
board
can
see,
we
don't
have
a
cited
violation
for
insufficiency
of
off
street
parking.
We
are
zoning
code
compliant.
L
While
we
do
propose
three
stories
where
two
and
a
half
is
allowed,
we
are
not
cited
for
excessive
height.
The
bedroom
count
was
incorrectly
cited
by
the
person
as
11.
We
are
at
seven
issues
related
to
crime
in
a
neighborhood.
A
proponent
does
not
create,
nor
can
we
directly
solve
issues
of
parking
as
well
are
issues
that
the
butter
or
the
proponent
does
not
directly
have
the
ability
to
control.
But
again
we
are
sufficient
for
required.
Off-Street
parking.
N
K
C
L
It
related
to
the
attention
to
the
site
plan
for
the
increased,
not
abusable
space
and
parking
is
the
proposal
to
reduce
the
amount
of
off
street
parking
in
the
face
sake
of
increasing
reusable
open
space.
What
is
the
design
of
the
year?
The
intent
of
the
Proviso
I.
N
I'm
letting
BPD
staff
look
at
the
site,
planning
and
I
I
know.
There's
there's
motivation
to
ensure
that
we
have
permeable
surface.
N
Usable
open
space
for
for
now
the
to
Family
Home,
and
so
it's
for
them
to
have
discussion
with
the
overall
kind
of
urban
planning
of
the
area
to
see
whether,
for
you
know
back-to-back
you
know,
spaces
is
needed.
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L
Ma'am,
so
in
this
particular
matter
we
have
a
5570
square
foot
lot.
The
Proposal
is
to
wrecked
a
single
family
structure
with
just
general
usable
livable
square
footage
in
the
basement
and
then
two
stories
above
we
have
a
width
of
the
structure
of
approximately
28
square
feet
by
again
a
depth
of
about
44
square
feet
very
similar
to
footprint
size.
To
the
last
metrics
presented
on
running
through
the
noted
violations,
we
have
pre-existing
non-conformities
as
far
as
lot
width
and
lot
Frontage
are
concerned.
60
feet
is
required.
L
Presently
the
lot
is
just
in
excess
of
40
feet.
There's
a
four
area
ratio
permissible
of
0.5.
The
proposed
structure
would
have
a
far
ratio
of
approximately
0.62.
We
have
a
side
yard
insufficiency,
both
laterally
left
and
right.
10
feet
of
space
distance
is
required
between
lot
size
and
structure
and
at
our
pinch,
points
left
and
right.
We
have
approximately
7.4
feet
and
7.34
feet.
L
As
of
note,
if
you
do
go
to
the
site
plan
immediately
above
the
owner
is
the
sorry,
the
proponent
owner
of
28
Redline,
also
Controls,
28
Redline,
which
is
a
structure
that
is
pre-existing
to
its
right
proposal,
is
to
memorialize
and
put
in
off
street
parking
to
service.
Both
proposed
structures,
as
you
can
see,
basically
granting
an
easement
from
end
intended
owner
of
28,
ridlawn
and
28
riblon
to
then
memorialize.
The
access
for
parking
so
be
proposed,
shared
parking
easement
to
provide
off-street
parking
to
the
rear.
Hence
we
are
not
sighted
with
parking
insufficiency.
O
Yes,
Madam,
chair,
I
have
to
make
will
be
TV,
I
have
reviewed
the
plans
and
they
do
work
there's
enough
movability
in
the
parking
area.
So
a
lot
of
things
to
go
on
record
is
approving
this
request.
J
J
We
received
one
letter
of
support
afterwards
and
we
believe
that
we've
shared
that
with
the
board
and
that's
about
all
the
community
feedback
we
have
at
this
time
refers
to
the
board.
Thank
you.
Thank.
F
K
D
A
Hello,
can
you
hear
me?
Yes,
we
can
okay.
Q
Great
I
don't
know
why
my
video
is
not
showing
so
apologies
there
I'm
an
attorney
Jim
Heffernan
of
Richmond
APC
of
176
Federal
Street
in
Boston,
Massachusetts
I'm,
here
on
behalf
of
Ellie
on
American
Legion,
Highway
LLC,
which
is
the
service
station
on
the
corner
of
Mount,
Hope
Street
and
American
Legion
Highway
and
is
owned
by
Ellie
lackas
and
is
run
with
his
son
Eddie.
Q
The
request
here
today
is
is
quite
straightforward,
as
you
can
see
on
the
plan
shown
on
there.
It
is
a
in
this
back
on
here
the
back
left
area
where
there
is
insufficient
side,
yard
and
reared
rear
yard,
set
back
to
repair
and
install
a
new
retaining
wall
along
those
back
lines.
This
is
this
is
related
to
just
to
continue
to
improve
the
site
and
site
safety.
Q
R
It
has
a
good
afternoon
Madam,
chair
and
members
of
the
board.
This
is
Diana
branchek
with
the
office
of
neighborhood
services.
At
this
time
we
defer
judgment
to
the
board.
The
project
did
hold
a
letters
meeting
on
Tuesday
August
1st,
where
three
Butters
were
in
attendance.
One
was
the
leader
of
the
Mount
Hope
Canterbury
neighborhood
association
in
American
Legion
Highway
coalition.
R
At
this
time
we
received
no
other
state.
We've
received
no
statements
of
opposition
or
support.
The
only
question
that
came
up
from
the
butters
meeting
was
if
the
project
could
look
at
the
curb
cut
that
the
Third
ramp
on
the
corner
of
Mount
Hope
in
the
American
Legion
Highway,
and
if
the
owner
could
look
at
putting
ballards
up
at
that
curb
to
make
it
less
dangerous
for
pedestrians,
and
that
was
something
that
the
Project
Lead
said
that
they
would
look
into.
R
S
N
Manager,
I
am
so
sorry
to
to
bring
this
up,
but
the
bpda
I
don't
know
if
Jeff
Hampton's
on
had
made
a
recommendation,
but
yeah
I.
B
N
T
I
mean
it
could
be
very
straightforward,
disappeared,
but
the
lack
of
plans
of
the
showing
of
The,
Green
change
and
everything
we
just
didn't
have
enough
information
to
make
a
really
good
assessment.
So
we
recommended
denial
without
prejudice
only
because
we
didn't
have
any
elevations
or
anything
showing
create
changes.
We.
U
N
K
A
K
V
Explain,
yes,
thank
you,
madam
chair
members
of
the
board,
attorney
Jeff,
Drago,
Rodrigo
and
Toscano,
but
the
business
address
of
11
Beacon
Street
here
on
behalf
of
City
Realty
and
Rise
construction,
where
the
Developers
for
the
proposed
project
and
I
also
have
Dan
RT,
just
so
you'll
hear
from
from
embach
who's
the
architect
on
the
proposal,
as
was
described,
the
proposal
before
you
went
through
a
full
article,
80
process
and
the
plan
and
you're
looking
at
a
rendering
here,
is
to
demo
an
existing
one-story
commercial
building
and
then
to
construct
a
mixed-use
building.
V
This
building
will
house
254
proposed
residential
units.
It
has
over
13
000
square
feet
of
amenity
space
in
1875
square
feet
of
retail
space.
It
would
also
hosts
63
off
street
parking
spaces
in
the
building.
This
particular
building
is
located
on
Ashford
Street.
This
is
in
a
light
industrial
area
and
has
a
number
of
commercial
or
older
industrial
properties
in
and
around
it.
This
is
one
of
the
largest
Lots
in
the
area.
It's
comprised
at
35
806
square
feet.
It's
located
near
bu's
campus
to
use
buildings
as
well
as
the
commercial
area
and
some
residential.
V
This
project
is
really
the
gateway
to
the
new
proposed
West
station
by
Mass
DOT
and
the
developers
have
been
in
conversations
between
the
city
and
Mass
DOT
on
this
project
for
the
better
part
of
five
years,
I
want
to
talk
a
little
bit
about
some
of
the
the
benefits
and
the
affordability
of
this
project.
So
as
part
of
this
proposal,
we
have
36
IDP
units,
the
majority
of
which
21
of
them
are
at
70
percent
Ami.
The
rest
are
between
60
and
then
a
few
at
40
and
one
at
50..
V
We
also
have
one
affordable
commercial
retail
space,
with
a
preference
for
a
local
community
business
and
then,
as
I
had
mentioned,
this
will
have
a
direct
connection
that
will
have
pedestrian
bus
and
Bicycle
Connection
to
the
new
proposed
West
station.
When
that
property
is
sold
to
mastiot,
the
proceeds
will
go
directly
to
the
IDP
fund
up
to
4.5
million
dollars.
That
would
bring
the
affordability
of
this
project
at
over
20
percent.
In
total.
V
The
project
also
has
a
number
of
features.
It
has
312
byte
parking
spaces
and
has
a
load.
A
gold
lead
Target
standard
it
has.
It
is
at
16
stories
plus
a
penthouse
of
17-story
building
and
the
total
lot
size
ad
mentioned
is
35
806
square
feet,
but
16
500
of
that
is
for
the
connection
to
the
West
station.
V
25
of
the
parking
spaces
will
have
EV
charging
stations
and
all
of
the
parking
will
be
accessed
via
Ashford
Street
I
want
to
talk
a
little
bit
about
the
process
that
we
went
through.
So
obviously,
this
project
went
through
a
large
project,
article
80
process.
V
We
had
three
public
meetings,
three
meetings
with
our
iag,
our
impact,
Advisory
Group
meetings
before
the
baia
and
the
Austin
civic
association
as
well,
and
then
the
I-90
task
force,
which
we
met
with
on
multiple
occasions
over
the
years
and
that's
made
up
of
many
different
Community
stakeholders
to
go
over
this
West
station
connection
proposal.
V
At
this
time,
I
just
want
to
touch
upon
the
zoning
variances
we're
here
for
one
is
for
use,
so
we
are
proposing
MFR,
and
so
we
do
need
to
use
variants
for
that.
Open
space,
50
square
feet
per
unit
would
be
required
and
we're
at
10
FAO
or
at
6.2,
and
then
height
we're
at
215
square
feet.
V
W
You
Jeff
good
afternoon
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board,
Dan
artegesis,
with
the
Mark
we're
at
580
Harrison
Ave
in
the
South
End.
The
slide
in
front
of
you
shows
a
view
of
the
building
overlooking
the
future
West
station.
W
A
couple
of
important
aspects
of
this
is,
as
Jeff
mentioned,
the
over
16
000
square
foot
area
of
the
site.
That's
going
to
be
dedicated
to
bus,
pedestrian
and
bike
access
to
West
station.
You
can
see
that
at
the
bottom
right
hand,
corner
of
this
slide
where
the
the
roadway
comes
up
and
and
the
landscape
buffer
is,
is
proposed
and
we'll
get
to
that
in
a
couple
of
slides.
W
But,
additionally,
in
terms
of
the
design
of
the
building,
we
looked
at
it
as
a
building
that
would
be
viewed
from
all
four
sides,
not
only
from
I-90
and
West
station,
but
also
from
Com
Ave
and
from
both
sides
from
bu's
campus
and
the
Alston
neighborhood.
So
a
full
360
application
of
the
facade,
creating
larger,
open
openings
on
the
two
ends
and
then
more
residential
fenestration
on
the
sides
facing
bu
and
the
residential
neighborhood.
W
In
addition
to
the
residences,
we're
proposing
a
large
amenity
space
on
the
eighth
floor-
and
you
can
see
that
exposed
in
the
the
cutout
above
the
brick
base
of
the
building
and
that's
both
an
interior
and
exterior
amenity
space
to
provide
open
space
to
the
residents
and
then
as
well
as
local
amenities
in
terms
of
large
community
room,
as
well
as
sit-down
spaces
for
people
to
work
with
in
the
building
and
then
in
addition
to
the
8th
floor
amenity
space,
we're
also
providing
an
another
amenity
space
on
the
penthouse.
W
And
you
can
see
that
at
the
top
of
the
building
at
the
front,
overlooking
the
city
of
Boston.
If
we
could
flip
to
page
six,
it's
two
slides
from
here.
Please
so
just
to
talk
about
the
I-90
interchange
plan.
We
work
very
very
closely
with
massdot
the
MBTA,
as
well
as
the
I-90
interchange
project
team,
to
look
at
this
site
and
then
the
West
station
next
to
it,
and
this
was
developed
as
the
pro
the
prime
site
for
this
West
station
access.
W
If
we
could
go
two
slides
down
from
that,
just
just
outlining
our
site
plan
and
showing
the
the
breadth
of
the
site,
that's
being
taken
up
by
the
West
station
access-
and
we
came
up
with
this-
with
based
on
input
from
sdot,
MBTA
and
and
The
Interchange
project
plan
to
make
sure
that
they
have
enough
access
or
enough
space
on
the
site
for
the
West
station
access.
If
we
could
go
to
the
next
slide,.
W
We
looked
at
this
project
and
worked
on
it
very
closely
with
the
bpda
in
terms
of
Designing
the
plan
for
both
the
current
condition
of
the
site
and
the
developed
condition
of
the
site
and
then
the
future
West
station
development.
So
this
is
an
interim
condition
so
by
the
from
the
time
that
our
building
is
built
to
when
West
station
is
fully
realized.
And
a
couple
of
important
aspects
of
this
is
the
60.
The
66
foot
and
65-foot
setback
from
our
North
property
plan.
North
property
line.
W
That
includes
the
60-foot
setback
that
we
are
providing
for
West
station
and
then
an
additional
six
feet
that
we're
pulling
the
building
back
to
provide
additional
pedestrian
access
and
from
day
one
we'll
have
our
full
pedestrian
and
bike
parking
access,
as
well
as
a
landscape
buffer
along
the
building,
which
will
be
the
final,
build
condition
for
the
access
to
West
station.
And
that
provides
a
fully
activated
facade
on
this.
On
this
side
of
our
building
buffered
by
amenity
spaces.
W
Our
bike
room,
as
well
as
two
retail
spaces
to
the
rear
and
we'll
see
that
in
the
next
slide.
But
additionally,
on
the
north
side
of
this
plant,
there
will
be
a
landscape
buffer
to
our
neighbors
to
the
to
the
the
West
and
a
retaining
wall
that
will
be
built
to
built
prior
to
West
station,
but
in
preparation
for
West
station
and
then
at
the
behest
of
the
bpda
and
working
with
what
this.
This.
W
This
side
yard
condition
will
be
in
the
interim,
looking
at
it
being
a
staging
area
not
only
for
the
construction
of
our
building
but
open
space
for
the
staging
of
the
construction
of
West
station.
So
looking
at
it
holistically
from
day
one
to
final
development
of
West
station,
and
this
was
really
worked
with
bpda
Transportation
as
well
as
massdot.
Next
slide,
please.
W
So
this
is
a
slide
plan
of
the
final
build
condition
and
we
have
a
representation
of
what
the
final
programming
in
the
side
yard
could
be.
The
final
development
will
be
designed
by
mastiotivo
what
we,
what
the
importance
of
this
slide
is
to
show
that
we
have
enough
space
for
two
bus
lanes:
pedestrian
access
on
both
sides
of
those
bus
lanes,
as
well
as
a
two-way,
dedicated
cycle
track.
Let's
provide
both
vehicular
bike
and
pedestrian
access
to
the
Future
West
station
and
then
in
terms
of
our
building
as
I
was
kind
of
alluding
to.
W
In
the
last
slide,
we
have
fully
activated
facade
from
the
building
entry
off
of
Ashford
Street
through
the
lobby
and
amenity
space
ample
bike,
bikes
bike
parking
in
compliance
with
the
city
of
Boston
bike,
parking
regulations
and
guidelines,
as
well
as
two
retail
spaces,
one
of
which
will
be
a
a
below
market
rate.
Community
benefit
retail
space
developed
for
day
one,
but
also
for
future
service
to
West
station.
W
One
more
there
thank
you,
and
this
is
just
a
view
from
Ashford
Street
from
the
corner
of
Ashford
Street,
looking
at
the
the
future
development
of
the
site,
the
landscape
buffer,
both
against
the
building,
as
well
as
against
our
resident
neighbors,
and
then
the
the
future
of
the
activity
of
the
bus
and
pedestrian
access
really
looking
towards
the
future
of
what
this
neighborhood
could
be
evaluating
the
density
of
development
that
is
requisite
with
a
Transit
oriented
a
perfect,
located
Transit
oriented
development
and
really
excited
for
the
future
of
the
neighborhood,
so
I'll
turn
it
over
to
any
questions
from
the
board.
B
F
Thank
you
so
today
would
you
mentioned
that
the
retail
space
is
going
to
be
affordable?
How
do
you
define
affordability
for
commercial
spaces.
V
So
we're
gonna
keep
it
well
below
market
rate.
It
was
not.
It
was
all
part
of
the
IDP
number.
It
was
just
something
we
gave
as
a
community
benefit,
so
one
it
was
important
to
the
community
to
be
a
local
business
and
it'd
be
important
that
it
be
below
market
value.
So,
obviously,
when
you
start
putting
this
out
and
get
some,
we
obviously
first
reference
is
local
but
it'll
be
below
market
value
for
the
space
for
sure.
Thank.
W
You
want
to
Sure
yes,
if
we
could
pull
up
pull
up
slide
number
six.
Please.
W
So
this
is
the
plan
developed
by
the
I-90
interchange
project
West
station
is,
if
you
see
on
the
side
where
we
have
the
pink
box
and
it's
a
site
directly
to
the
north
of
that
you
can
kind
of
see
a
curves
kind
of
amiibo-like
red
box.
That
would
be
that's
the
West
station
platform,
so
the
platform
and
the
station
itself
will
be
above
the
tracks
and
then
the
tracks
will
be
low.
There's
quite
a
bit
of
grade
change
from
Ashford
Street
down
to
the
existing
Beacon
yards
Rail
Yards.
W
So
the
site,
the
West
station
access
will
slope
up
slightly
to
provide
the
plane
the
train
platform,
but
that's
that
would
be
the
development
of
West
station
and
then
all
of
the
you
can
see
the
the
yellow
and
blue
reorientation
of
I-90
the
Pike
and
then
the
the
future
connector
roads
up
to
Cambridge
Street,
it's
right
off
of
in
terms
of
where
it
is
located
on
Comm
Ave,
it's
right
off
of
Packard's
corner
Malvern
Street
connects
to
the
curve
at
Packard's
Corner.
Y
Testify
that
going
through
their
bpda
Community
engagement
process,
the
applicant
for
76
Ashford
didn't
meet
with
the
Austin
civic
association
after
the
course
of
their
various
meetings.
The
Austin
civic
association
decided
to
vote
in
opposition
to
this
project.
The
grounds
of
opposition
are,
among
others,
density
and
height
impacts
of
the
existing
neighborhood
parking
and
traffic,
publicly
accessible,
Green,
Space
and
opportunities
for
additional
off-campus
student
housing,
which
the
ACA
Fields
will
put
additional
upward
pressure
on
rents,
making
the
units
less
affordable
for
local
residents.
The
ACA
did
send
that
letter
into
the
board.
Y
B
AA
Madam
chair
members
of
the
boy
Tony
gizzard,
representing
the
Austin
civic
association,
yeah
I
just
want
to
Echo
Frank's
comments
and
just
add
a
a
little
bit
more
well.
The
membership
did
vote
in
opposition
pretty
decisively
against
this
project.
One
of
the
concerns
about
the
height
intensity
that
that
you
see
is
it's
becoming
precedent
setting
in
our
community
all
along
the
Mass
Turnpike.
There
are
towers
that
are
being
built
even
on
Soldier,
Steel,
Road
and,
and
we
just
had
another
proposal
right
near
this
area
for
another
Tower
to
be
built.
AA
So
obviously
the
precedent
setting
you
know
we're
not
a
downtown
neighborhood
and
people
are
starting
to
get
very
concerned
that
buildings
continue
to
get
higher
and
higher,
and
these
downtown
type
buildings
are
really
taking
away
from
the
characters
Unity,
but
other
than
that
absolutely
parking
and
traffic
publicly
accessible,
Green,
Space
and
then
people
were
citing.
There's
been
a
lot
of
discussion
lately.
AA
Madam
chair,
of
course
about
the
impact
of
60
000
students
living
off
campus
and
and
the
upward
pressure
that's
putting
on
rents
for
regular
residents
in
our
community
and
with
its
location,
directly
close
to
BU.
I
know
that
I
know
City
royalty
has
been
very
good
about
undergrads,
but
in
graduate
students
nothing
wrong
with
graduate
students.
However,
it's
it's.
It's
an
additional
upward
pressure
on
rents.
They
are
outfitting
local
residents
and
that's
becoming
a
very
tenuous
situation
in
terms
of
affordability.
So
our
membership
voted
in
the
majority
to
to
oppose
the
project.
M
O
Spaces
with
regards
to
handicapped
parking,
is
there
any
proposed.
W
Yes,
there
are,
if
you
could
go
down
to
I,
believe
it's
page,
15
or
16.,
please,
the
the
handicap
accessible
spaces
are
within
the
basement,
so
the
parking
is
utilizing
the
the
grade
change,
so
access
off
of
Ashford
Street,
there's
the
surface
parking
spaces.
There
you
go
right
there,
the
park
and
then
they're
directly
adjacent
to
the
elevator
Lobby
and
the
main
building
elevators.
W
M
AB
AB
He
did
not
send
out
the
vote
for
the
Allston
civic
association
until
4
45
PM
last
night,
which
did
not
provide
ample
time
for
every
member
to
actually
vote
on
this
project
and
I
was
given
a
heads
up
by
our
artists,
who
have
been
working
in
partnership
with
this
project
to
submit
that
we
do
still
support
this
project
and
there
were
many
of
us
who
have
submitted
support
of
this
project
and
did
not
have
a
good
time
to
send
it
for
the
9
A.M
deadline
this
morning
that
Mr
desidorio
sent
for
everybody.
AB
So
I
would
just
like
to
make
sure
that
it
is
documented
that
one
as
a
renter
as
a
person
who
has
been
a
student
undergrad
graduate
and
now
is
a
quote-unquote
regular
resident
of
Boston.
That
I
fully
support
this
project,
because
new
projects
are
the
reason
I've
been
able
to
stay
in
this
neighborhood.
Thank
you.
AC
A
V
Gringo
Madam,
chair
I
also
just
two
points
that
had
come
up.
One
was
on
Rising
rents,
I
mean
this
project
really
has
a
strong
affordability
component
to
it,
I
mean
we
are
at
without
including
the
commercial
space
we're
at
over
20
percent,
and
it
also
I
heard
a
couple.
Questions
about
height
density.
You've
got
to
remember
that
16
500
square
feet
of
this
lot
is
dedicated
to
go
to
massdot,
which
would
then
in
turn
create
additional
units
of
affordable
housing,
so
that
made
the
project
go
higher
instead
of
wider.
V
In
that
respect,
and
then
I
also
know
just
to
point
out
I
believe
Nick
Carter
wanted
to
speak
from
the
BP
D.A
I
believe
he's
now.
As
an
attendee
I,
don't
know,
if
his
hand
is
up.
Z
C
V
Must
have
stepped.
Z
Away
from
my
computer
when
I
got
the
prompt,
but
thank
you
so
much
for
this
time
to
speak
in
regards
to
the
building.
As
the
council
from
the
project
mentioned,
a
very
large
part
of
this
project
is
dedicated
to
an
important
Future
Part
of
West
station,
which
will
be
a
really
important
infrastructure
piece
in
the
future
of
the
awesome,
Brighton
and
Boston
as
a
whole,
and
that
will
certainly
help
to
address
quite
a
few
of
the
concerns
around
density
and
transportation
in
this
neighborhood.
Z
Again,
we
understand
the
concerns
of
the
neighborhood,
but
there's
been
a
very
robust
process
for
this
building,
and
we
believe
that
it's
addressed
all
of
these
issues
through
that
process
and
feel
that
the
and
eat
for
the
land
here
for
the
future
West
station
is
very
important
to
the
future
of
the
awesome
awesome
bright
Mobility,
as
well
as
the
success
of
Transportation
as
a
whole
in
Boston.
A
K
N
Have
one
more
at
the
bpda
and-
and
you
can
correct
me
if
I'm
wrong,
but
I-
think
I
read
that
for
the
IDP
to
stay
affordable,
that
there
is
a
term
Associated
to
that
before
it
expires.
N
Z
Are
you
talking
about
the
IDP
and
just
sort
of.
AD
N
A
50-year
term
and
it
expires,
and
how
does
that
fit
to
ensuring
affordability.
AB
So
can
I
actually
can
I
actually
speak
on
that
because
I
am.
N
Sorry
I'm
asking
just
the
bpda
board:
if
that's
okay,
yes
Nick!
If
you
can,
please
explain
to
the
board
absolutely.
Z
N
Z
Know
just
to
be
clear,
Lizzie
would
be
a
great
person
to
speak
on
this.
She
did.
She
was
one
of
our
housing
compliance
officers,
so
she
has
an
Adaptive
knowledge
on
this
topic.
That
said,
that
is
our
standard
agreement
for
these
projects.
It's
the
one
we
used
across
the
city,
it's
the
one,
we've
been
using
for
a
very
long
time.
We
do
believe
that
every
tax,
affordable
housing
in
the
city
of
Boston,
especially
when
these.
Z
You
know
those
agreements
will
stay
in
place
for
a
very
long
time.
Additionally,
we
are,
you
know,
looking.
V
Z
Z
I'm
afraid
that's
not
my
topic
of
expertise
and
I
certainly
haven't
been.
B
D
P
P
The
zoning
violations
are
fairly
minimal
in
degree.
There's
a
rear
yard
insufficiency.
P
P
The
project
also
requires
an
iPod
special
permit,
as
there
is
an
iPod
overlay
currently
pending
in
East
Boston
and
I'll
talk
a
little
bit
about
how
efforts
have
been
made
to
comply
with
as
many
aspects
of
the
pending
plan
as
possible
and
the
far
excessive.
The
maximum
in
this
sub-district
is
one,
and
this
proposes
1.46.
So
it's
a
fairly
minor
deviation
from
the
maximum.
P
Far
the
mix
of
units
is
there's
one
smaller
one
bedroom
on
the
ground
floor,
adjacent
to
the
garage
entrance
there
on
the
right
hand,
side
of
the
image
that's
660
square
feet.
There
are
two
two
bedroom
units
of
approximately
900
square
feet
and
two
three
bedroom
units
of
1250
square
feet,
so
nice
mix
of
unit
sizes
for
this
particular
area
next
slide.
P
This
is
the
existing
site
plan.
Just
want
to
orient
you
to
this
property.
The
gray
shaded
area
is
the
existing
house.
The
white
open
area
to
the
sort
of
right
of
that
is
an
open
patio
area,
and
then
the
lot
is
L-shaped
the
property
on
the
corner.
One
swift
Terrace
is
also
an
L-shaped
lot,
so
that
building
you
see
behind
the
patio
area
is
the
neighbor's
garage
and
the
house
at
number.
One
is
there
on
that
rounded
corner.
So
this
lot
is
L-shaped,
as
is
the
adjoining
lines
of
their
interlocking
L's.
P
So
this
is
the
proposed
I
plan
with
the
new
structure
they're
on
which
depicts
a
little
bit
better,
the
oh
there
we
go
the
L
shape
of
the
lot
so
on
the
lower
portion
left
hand,
side
of
the
image
is
the
building
jutting
out
a
little
bit
in
the
back,
but
we
have
a
20-foot
rear
setback
at
that
portion
of
the
lot
to
the
neighbor
to
the
back
and
then
the
top
part
of
the
L-shaped
is
three
feet
set
back
from
the
rear
yard,
and
that
is
the
neighbor's
garage
there.
P
In
the
back
you'll
note
across
the
front
of
the
building,
there's
a
10
foot
private
way
and
then
there's
a
sidewalk.
The
current
condition
is
that
is
completely
occupied
by
a
brick
wall
and
a
patio
area
is
going
to
be
opened
up,
so
the
sidewalk
is
going
to
be
much
more
open
in
dimension
and
feel
which
allows
for
that
landscaped
area
in
the
front
and
just
an
enhancement
of
the
existing
condition.
A
AF
Sure,
yeah
and
I
can
expand
them
a
little
bit
and
I'll
try
to
summarize
so,
as
Mark
said,
we're
proposing
a
five
minute.
Building
we'll
have
one
one
bedroom,
two
two
bedrooms
and
two
three
bedrooms:
the
one
bedroom
will
be
on
the
ground
floor,
adjacency
to
the
parking
there
will
be
one
two
bedroom
and
one
three
bedroom
in
levels.
AF
Two
and
three
levels:
three
have
access
to
a
private
roof
deck
level;
two
they
have
Terrace
and
access
to
a
balcony
and
I'd
like
to
just
briefly
mention
some
important
aspects
of
the
design
decisions.
We
believe
that
the
proposed
project
into
stockhol
and
all
of
our
decisions
were
made
carefully
to
ensure
the
compliments
and
enriches
the
the
immediate
neighborhood.
AF
For
example.
The
introduction
and
placement
of
the
Gable
reflects
that
six
of
the
seven
Neighbors
on
Swift
Terrace
up
Gable
roofs,
we've
additionally
utilized
the
Gable
to
break
up
the
massing
in
compliance
with
the
zoning
ordinance,
our
height
31
foot.
Six
and
three
stories
match
the
context,
but
we've
designed
a
Manser
to
soften
the
impact
of
the
third
story
as
it
slopes
away
from
from
the
street
and
both
of
our
neighbors
and
as
Morgan
mentioned
talk
briefly
about
these
setbacks.
We
are
multimodal.
AF
We
are
zero
multimodal,
but
compliant
we're
at
zero.
On
the
Gable
end,
we're
at
two
feet
away
from
a
lot
line
in
the
front
front
yard
set
back
at
the
mansert.
We
are
abutting
that
10
foot
private
way
like
Mark
mentioned
that
is
located
between
the
sidewalk.
In
our
lot
line
we
did.
We
are
aligned
with
ones
who
have
Terrace
for
three
continuity
in
the
front:
facade
our
side
yard
setbacks
are
compliant,
but
we're
providing
three
feet
on
the
Southeast,
which
is
plan.
AF
I,
guess,
plan
West,
here
to
our
left
here,
six
six
feet:
Northeast
facing
one
Swift
in
zero
along
the
tail
of
the
property
facing
one
Swift's
garage.
We
have
increased
the
Northeast
setback
in
the
latest
iteration,
to
add
the
least
between
our
proposed
projects
in
one
swift,
which
encroaches
one
feet
over
the
lot
line,
and
you
can
see
that
on
the
plan
right,
our
rear
yard
setback
is
compliant
on
the
tail
end
of
the
property
and
it's
non-compliant
on
the
narrow
end.
AF
We
are
three
feet
along
the
narrow
end,
and
that
is
six
feet
from
the
abutting
one
Swift
Street
Garage,
which
is
not
present
in
this
one,
but
I
believe
you
can
see
it
in
the
survey
and
I.
Think
with
that.
I'll
turn
turn
that
turn
back
to
you,
mark
work
for
questions
and.
P
Madam
chair
packages
very
quickly
address
the
pending
East
Boston
plan
and
mindful
of
the
bpda's
recommendation
when
this
was
originally
proposed
as
a
somewhat
larger
project,
but
we
we
have
carefully,
of
course,
taken
a
look
at
all
of
the
pending
plan
requirements
and
we're
compliant
with
a
maximum
number
of
units,
and
the
plan
is
six.
We
have
five.
Maximum
height
is
three
stories.
We
have
three
stories:
maximum
building
depth
of
70
feet,
we're
at
55
on
the
left
and
32
on
the
right.
Minimum
permeable
space
is
30.
P
We
have
30
percent
we've
achieved
near
compliance
with
maximum
lot
coverage.
60
percent
lot
coverage
is
in
the
plan.
We
have
68
minimum
front
yard
2.5
feet.
We
have
two
feet:
a
minimum
rear
yard,
33
percent
of
lot
depth
and
we're
at
27
percent.
So
we've
we've
to
strive
to
achieve
as
much
compliance
with
the
pending
plan
as
possible
and
again,
the
zoning
violations
are
minor
in
degree.
A
Thank
you
for
offering
that
any
any
questions
from
the
board.
N
Yeah
Mark,
can
you
please
tell
us
or
the
architect
what's
in
front
of
the
property
I'm
trying
to
understand
I
know
it's
there's
a
property
that
is
the
sub
district,
is
CE
and
I
can't
tell
on
the
Google
Map,
what's
inside
a
large
and
closed
gated
fence
across.
P
The
street
yeah,
that
is,
the
neighbor's
property,
where
they
Park
vehicles.
N
P
P
That's
further
down
further
down
Swift
Terrace,
as
you
go
down
the
street,
the
house
next
door
and
then
the
building
next
door
is
a
three-story
Condo
building,
that's
relatively
new,
so
it's
residential
in
character
for
sure
for
certain
okay.
F
A
question
I'm
sure
I,
I
I
am
looking
at
the
Google
Maps
and
I
see
a
couple
of
big
things:
trees
in
the
back
and
those
three
is
part
of
the
property,
and
if
so,
what
are
you
plant?
The
trees.
P
AH
AI
Hi
this
is
David,
like
speaking,
there
are
several
trees
that
are
not
on
our
property
line,
which
will
not
be
affected
or
within
our
property
parcel,
and
there
is
one
tree
that
is
on
our
parcel
that
we
will
be
maintaining
we'll,
also
be
adding
a
tree
on
our
front
lawn
and
we'll
be
applying
through
tree
EC
for
two
new
sidewalk
trees
as
well,
for
maintenance
of
all
the
existing
trees
and
then
three
additional
trees.
AI
AE
P
So
it's
not
a
zoning
violation,
but
one
of
the
planning
principles
outlined
in
the
pending
plan
is
maximum
building
width
of
50
feet.
We
have
64
feet,
but
that
in
part
has
to
do
with
the
L
shape
of
the
lot.
So
the
lot
is
longer
across
the
front
and
it
has
the
little
L
jog
in
the
back,
whereas
some
of
the
other
lots
are,
you
know
more
traditional
Square
Lots.
Ours
is
longer
across
the
front,
thus
being
able
to
make
the
building
a
little
wider.
P
AJ
J
Yes,
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board,
Connor
Newman
with
the
mayor's
office
of
Neighborhood
Services,
the
sun,
mayor's
opposite
to
defer
to
the
board
at
this
time,
ons
hosts
in
the
voters
meeting
in
2022.
Reportedly
there
were
Noah
Butters
present
at
the
time
the
applicant
then
went
on
to
meet
with
the
Harvard
view,
neighborhood
association
in
March
and
April
of
2023..
The
group
ultimately
voted
11
in
favor
in
19,
opposed
to
the
proposal.
Residents
noted
that
they
appreciated
the
developer
at
trying
to
work
with
the
neighborhood
in
making
changes.
J
O
Yes,
I
wanted
to
respond.
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board,
Thomas
barraza's
question.
The
building
across
the
street
right
at
the
corner
has
been
very
controversial,
to
say
the
least.
O
This
stories
going
around
that
he
has
expanded
on
property
that
he
doesn't
own
and
there
he
does
store
commercial
vehicles
in
that
building
and
it's
closed
off.
You
can't
see
in
it
and,
quite
frankly,
it's
a
blight
on
that
whole
area,
which
is
really
quite
nice
and
I
just
want
to
respond
to
Mr
baraz's
question
because
it's
it's
called
the
don't
and
it
is
disgusting.
Thank
you.
Okay,.
A
Hi
good
afternoon
for
starters
to
Mr
jamico
I
live
in
that
dump
and
I
got
all
variances
from
this
very
same
zba.
So
please
stop
commenting
on
where
I
live.
You've
got
a
lot
of
nerds,
sir
excuse.
O
Me
are.
O
A
AG
AJ
A
Laughing
I'm
trying
to
cut
them
off
so
that
you
can
speak
so
pleadings
proceed.
Thank
you
for
your
courtesy,
I
appreciate
it.
The
fees
that
Mr
Link
talks
about
he
can't
put
them
on
the
sidewalk.
First
of
all,
there
is
a
hydrant
there.
Secondly,
handicapped
people,
you
cannot
put
a
tree
on
a
sidewalk
like
that,
because
handicapped
people
can't
get
around
and
the
tree
in
the
back.
A
M
A
M
I'm
trying
to
unmute
you
we
do
have
to
press
star
three,
but
if
the
caller
781-500
2030,
can
you
if
you
are
going
to
give
testimony,
can
you
press
start
doing
your
phone.
A
Okay,
hello,
the
speaker
on
the
phone
seems
to
have
gotten
on
so
why
don't
we
let
him
finish:
Miss
Bartlett
and
then
we'll
Turn
to
You
call
her
with
781-500.
Can
you
proceed.
U
K
Hi
I'm
I'm,
Caroline
and
I
live
at
15,
Swift
Terrace,
which
is
two
houses
down
in
a
new
development
that
was
built
in
2018,
and
we
have
three
units
and
three
parking
spaces
in
a
guest
Park.
You
can
space
Outback.
K
Was
five
units
to
five
parking
spaces?
I
I,
really
like
that
they're
working
with
tree
easty,
which
is
a
program
offered
through
the
community
to
enhance
the
canopy
in
in
East
Boston,
which
is
really
helpful
with
the
airport
and
all
the
the
exhausts
and
teams
we
get
from
the
the
transportation.
AK
K
AG
AG
AG
Office
there's
been
significant
changes
to
the
project
and
based
on
community
feedback
and
a
split
decision
by
the
corresponding
neighborhood,
the
group
Council
colettos
and
support
at
this
time.
Thank
you.
Thank.
A
N
Also
Madam
chair,
if
Mr
Locas
can
also
just
quickly
mention
whether
he
has
a
but
director
but
her
support
of
one
I
believe
not
nine
Swift
Street
and
the
property
at
the
rear
located
at
447,
Frankfurt
Street.
P
Yes,
number
nine
was
Mr
Fran
Emmett,
who
was
on
the
phone
and
David
lank?
Can
you
address
the
one
at
rear?
I
know
that
you
were
working
with
those
folks
a
lot?
Yes.
AI
447
Frankfurt
street
is
directly
to
our
rear
and
we
weren't
able
to
get
in
touch
with
the
other
three
condominium
units
we
weren't
able
to
get
in
touch
with
the
first
two
floors.
But
the
third
floor
is
very
communicative
with
us.
They
were
very
concerned
about
their
view.
AI
Actually,
so
we
we
performed
a
height
study
and
did
modify
the
building
in
order
to
have
it
sit
a
little
bit
lower
on
the
grade
so
as
to
allow
a
full
story
above
our
building
to
so
that
their
view
would
be
completely
unimpacted
and
they
actually
did
provide
a
letter
of
support
for
the
project
which
has
been
submitted
to
the
zba
public
input.
Okay,.
P
And
then
I'm,
not
sure,
I'm
sure,
if
you
wanted
me
to
address
there,
there
was
a
statement
made.
I
didn't
really
hear
a
question
about
the
one
bedroom
on
the
ground
floor,
but
if
Pedro
the
architect
could
just
describe
it,
it's
it's
a
one
bedroom
apartment
of
approximately
660
square
feet
that
shares
the
ground
floor
with
in
in
part
the
parking
area.
P
So
I'm
not
sure
what
the
question
was:
okay,
that's
what
that's
what
that
is?
Okay,.
N
Madam
chair
I
would
like
to
move
forward
with
emotion
of
of
approval,
I
think
that
that,
given
its
location
on
a
corner,
you
know
right
in
proximated
to
cemetery,
to
some
residential
to
some
open
area.
I
think
the
block
can
take
a
little
bit
more
of
the
of
the
density
that
is
is
being
requested
so
I'm
moving
forward
with
a
motion
of
approval.
N
X
K
D
G
Yes,
Mr
secretary
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board
attorney
Ryan
Spitz,
with
Adams
and
moranti
business
address
of
168
H
Street
first
floor
of
South
Boston
joining
me
today
is
the
applicant
Anthony
Monahan,
as
well
as
the
architect
Eric
zackerson.
This
is
a
proposal
that
combined
two
Parcels
to
erect
a
new
four-story
building
with
four
residential
units,
which
will
be
home
ownership.
The
new
lot
size
will
be
approximately
2
289
square
feet,
with
approximately
five
thousand
five
hundred
and
thirty
three
square
feet
of
living
space.
G
This
is
going
to
require
relief
for
insufficient
lot
size
as
well
as
the
floor
area
ratio.
Five
thousand
square
feet
of
lot
size
will
be
required
for
the
four
units
in
this
sub-district.
Further
we
are
proposing
a
2.36
far
and
a
2.0
is
what
is
compliant
but
consistent
with
some
recently
approved
projects
within
this
neighborhood.
G
Our
proposal
is
located
within
a
multi-family
residential
zoning
sub-district.
The
current
site
consists
of
an
existing
dilipitated
single-family,
as
well
as
a
vacant
lot
that
is
being
combined.
The
ground
floor
will
consist
of
a
parking
garage
on
the
left
side
for
two
full-size
Vehicles,
along
with
the
mechanical
room
unit,
1
will
be
located
to
the
adjacent
of
the
ground
level
parking
which
will
consist
of
a
one
bedroom,
one
bath
living
room
and
a
kitchen
with
an
estimated
square
footage
of
665
square
feet
unit.
G
Two
approximately
1440
square
feet
is
located
on
the
second
floor,
which
will
consist
of
a
three
bedroom
two
bath
and
an
open
contact,
kitchen,
dining
and
living
room.
There
will
also
be
a
small
balcony
located
off
the
rear
of
the
property
unit.
Free
in
unit
4
will
range
from
approximately
1330
square
feet
to
1360
square
feet,
which
will
be
a
bi-level
unit.
On
the
third
and
fourth
floor.
Both
units
will
consist
of
three
bedroom
two
bath
and
an
open
concept,
kitchen
dining
and
living
room.
G
There
will
also
be
small
balconies
located
only
on
the
third
level
off
of
the
front
of
the
property.
We
have
additional
violations
for
Building
height.
We
recite
it
for
excessive
height,
but
I
believe
this
was
an
error
as
40
feet
is
compliant
in
this
sub
district
and
the
proposal
calls
for
exactly
40
feet
further.
We
were
cited
for
the
max
allowed
height
on
a
parcel
due
to
a
text
Amendment
to
the
zoning
code,
that,
when
demolishing
that
existing
structure
that
structure's
height
is
the
max,
that
is
a
valid
violation.
Again.
G
The
proposal
cost
for
40
feet,
which
is
compliant
under
article
68..
We
were
cited
for
an
open
space
violation.
Again.
We
believe
this
was
an
error.
During
the
review
we
required
to
provide
2
200
square
feet
per
unit
in
The.
Proposal
calls
for
a
thousand
and
five
square
feet:
approximately
684
square
feet
on
the
ground
level,
98
square
feet
on
level,
2
and
223
square
feet
on
level
three.
We
have
a
violation,
front
front
yard.
The
existing
conditions
of
the
homes
on
the
street
provide
zero
setback,
a
weather
due
to
the
narrowness
of
the
sidewalk.
G
On
these
small
side,
streets
of
South
Boston,
they
are
approximately
three
feet
wide
and
the
bpda's
recommendation
was
to
proposal
to
change,
to
provide
approximately
an
additional
setback.
We
provided
two
feet
additional
to
allow
for
more
of
a
front
yard
setback
with
a
five
feet:
sidewalk
accessibility
path
on
this
street,
unlike
any
other
of
these,
recently
approved
projects.
Again
they
were
all
provided
at
a
zero
foot.
Setback
on
the
front
yard,
rear,
guide
violation
is
possible.
G
We
last
thing
we
were
excited
for
insufficient
parking,
maneuverability
we're
providing
two
full-size
garage
parking
spaces,
which
is
in
line
with
the
city's
new
guidelines
for
reducing
dependency
on
private
Vehicles.
However,
during
the
community
process,
we
requested
to
provide
more
parking.
G
The
owner
entered
into
release
agreement
for
the
abetting
property
that
has
parking
for
a
three-year
lease
to
provide
an
additional
off-site
parking
space
for
these
units.
And,
lastly,
one
thing
I'd
like
to
highlight
that
the
description
stated:
roof
decks
and
again
those
roof
decks
were
actually
removed
during
the
community
process.
That
was
one
of
the
big
concerns
with
the
neighbors.
So
at
this
point,
I'm
going
to
pause
for
any
questions,
comments
or
concerns
from
the
board.
G
So
the
left
side,
if
you're
looking
at
the
building
on
directly
on
the
left-hand
side,
is
an
actual
vacant
lot
and
then
the
Garage
space
on
the
right
the
building
actually
will
not
be
in
the
line
anymore.
According
to
the
bpda's
recommendations,
originally
it
was
aligned
at
the
zero
foot
setback,
but
we
actually
allowed
for
a
setback
to
increase
the
sidewalks
in
these
small
streets
in
South
Boston
that
only
allow
for
a
three
foot
wide
sidewalk.
So.
N
Two
I
I'm
seeing
two
building
one
building
yeah
right
here,
so
the
the
property
line
is
I've
not
seen
buildings
very
on
the
property
line
either.
B
G
So
we're
we're
actually
we're
we're
actually
set
back
under
the
additional
two
feet
to
allow
for
the
three
foot
to
allow
for
an
actual
five
foot
wide
sidewalk
for
accessibility.
N
Okay,
I
just
wanted
to
make
sure
that
you
are
improving
the
sidewalk
accessibility
or
that
it
is
close.
It's
similar
to
the
adjacent
property.
Yes,.
AD
Good
afternoon
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board
for
the
final
time,
I'm
Anna
white,
with
the
mayor's
office
of
Neighborhood
Services
RNs,
hosted
a
Butters
meeting
for
222
Bowen
Street
on
May
31st
2023.
around
half
a
dozen
of
Voters
attended.
The
meeting
concerns
were
raised
about
parking
and
shadows.
AD
Subsequently,
the
proponent
added
additional
parking
and
conducted
a
shadow
study
which
was
shared
with
the
butters
ons,
has
received
22
letters
of
support
in
the
Cityside
neighborhood
association
is
remaining
neutral
because
in
their
words
the
proponent
has
removed
the
roof
decks
and
secured
several
abutting
parking
spaces
for
at
least
three
years.
At
this
time,
we'd
like
to
defer
judgment
to
the
board.
Thank
you
very
much.
Thank.
AK
You
good
afternoon
and
all
of
us
president
Link's
office.
The
councilor
would
like
to
go
on
recording
support
based
on
a
good
Community
process,
compromises
on
quality
of
life
issues
like
the
removal
of
reflex
and
increasing
the
throne
setback
for
accessibility.
The
counselor
respectfully
asked
that
the
proponent
continue
working
with
the
community
of
inequality
of
Life
issues
during
the
construction
phase.
Thank
you
thank.
AL
You
miss
Cameron
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board,
Paul
Sullivan
of
the
city
council
last
Michael
Flaherty,
although,
although
there
was
significant
Community
went
into
drafting
article
68
to
our
project
that
you
weren't
married
Council
feels
that
this
is
one
of
them
I'd
like
to
go
on
record
and
support.
Thank
you.
F
K
A
D
A
AM
Good
afternoon
Madam
chairman
member
support,
my
name
is
David
Higgins,
with
an
address
of
12
or
Lane
Street
in
Dorchester.
Hopefully,
I
won't
keep
keep
you
guys
too
long.
Yeah,
please
go
to
The
Madam
Ambassador
go
to
the
first
slide,
which
is
the
the
plans
please
foreign.
AM
AM
Okay,
members
of
the
board,
this
is
the
proposed
single
family
home
of
approximately
2
000
square
feet.
On
the
fourth
floor,
is
the
entry
door
to
the
right
I
have
a
hot
bathroom
in
front?
Is
a
living
room,
I
have
a
kitchen
and
a
dining
room,
then
I
walk.
We
walk
up
the
stairs
to
the
second
floor,
where
we
have
three
bedrooms
and
two
bathrooms
with
the
master
bedroom
and
a
bathroom
for
the
2G
adjacent
bedrooms.
AM
This
house
is,
you
know
we
can
move
down
to
just
a
little
bit
lower
to
see
the
elevations
Madame
ambassador
in
in
my
thinking.
This
was
because
it's
at
the
rate
of
the
property
and
I
have
just
finished
a
property
just
similar
to
this
close
across
the
the
lot.
My
thinking
is
a
barn
style
of
a
of
a
house,
so
it
looks
like
like
a
like
a
barn
again.
If
this
is
approved,
maybe
we
can
talk
to
the
PPD
in
a
design
review
and
maybe
fine-tune
something
that
would
work.
AM
AM
Members
this
this
is
this
lot
is
kind
of
a
a
pork
chop
lot
it's
up
in
the
corner
in
the
top
right
hand,
corner
of
of
eight
number
18
Plainfield,
which
is
now
80.
AM
Last
size
is
approximately
8
688
square
feet.
This
area
is
F1,
5000.
AM
I
have
approximately
of
approximately
3680
square
feet
and
for
the
law
I
have
some
I
have
some
violations,
which
is
two
homes
under
one
lot,
which
nothing
we
can
do.
The
last
size
is
is,
as
I
said,
eight
thousand
I
have
approximately
three
thousand
six
hundred
and
three
thousand
six
hundred
and
sixty
eight
square
feet
for
this
lot.
If
it's
subdivided
from
the
5
000
square
feet
of
the
number
18
and
my
my
setbacks
is,
you
know
my
side
yard
step
back
is
10
feet.
AM
I
have
10
feet
on
my
right
side
and
I
have
approximately
17
feet
on
the
left
side,
and
my
rear
setback
is
25
feet.
I
have
approximately
20
feet.
I
would
like
to
just
can
talk
a
little
bit
about
about
these
other
houses
that
I
have
built
in
2020
I
bet
and
which
is
a
lot
of
a
a
it
was
an
as
of
right
law.
It's
a
single
family
home
on
5
000
square
feet.
AM
It
is
now
finished
and
rented
and
I
lot
B,
which
is
18
and
18
or
I
built
in
2021
as
of
right
as
well.
It's
appraised
as
as
8
806,
888
square
feet
and
a
lot
B2
is
actually
16
plain
street
again.
This
was
and
as
of
right
lot
built
up
in
2022
early
23,
it
is
finished
and
it
is
rented
to
doctors.
I
I
came
to
this
board,
maybe
over
a
year
and
a
half
ago,
to
seek
improvements
for
number
12
R,
which
is
at
the
top
left
hand
side.
AM
If
you
can,
if
actually
in
Europe,
under
on
your
bottom
right,
I
I
seek
approval
and
got
approved
for
number
12r,
which
I
have
moved
into
myself.
It
is,
it
is
five
bedroom,
it's
a
four
bedroom,
actually,
four
bedroom
home
and
and
I
reside
in
it
myself.
I
did
get
improvements
from
zpa
just
to
get
back
to
number
six
number
18
or
Madam
Ambassador.
If
you
could
go
to
the
geothermal
so
for
for
one
second,
just
so
I'd
like
to
just
hit
on
Iran.
AM
Is
this
I
plan
to
use
a
geothermal
heat
for
number
16,
which
is
which
is
reduces
my
carbon
Brooklyn
to
almost
zero?
We
don't
use
gas,
you
know,
I,
think
it's!
The
future
of
the
city,
I
haven't
heard
much
many
houses
and
many
many
developers
talking
about
this
today
in
in
the
presentations.
AM
But
again
we
plan
to
do
geothermal
heat,
which,
which
puts
pipes
about
anywhere
from
300
to
400
feet
into
the
ground
and
takes
up
the
heat
from
the
ground
in
the
in
this
in
the
winter
and
puts
the
the
heat
down
into
the
ground
in
the
summer.
So
again,
you
know
this
will
be
a
a
great,
a
great
opportunity
to
do
this,
and
hopefully
I
can
I
can
do
this.
I
can
add
this
to
so
many
other
houses
that
I've
built.
So
again,
that's
geothermal.
AM
AM
AH
Yes,
good
afternoon,
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board.
My
name
is
Ross
Cochran,
the
mayor's
office
of
Neighborhood
Services,
the
applicant
has
completed
their
Community
process,
our
office
held
in
the
boaters
meeting
on
May
3rd
of
this
year,
where,
where
14
of
people
were
in
attendance
and
all
were
opposed
to
the
project.
In
addition,
I
have
received
11
emails
in
opposition
to
the
project,
as
well
as
a
petition
containing
19
signatures
from
a
voters.
You
are
in
opposition.
AH
Additionally,
there
are
seven
letters
of
support
among
four
houses
on
fire
with
the
zba
as
of
July
2023.
in
this
area
there
are
two
Civic
associations,
one
Senate
opposed
the
project
previously
and
another
civic
association
does
not
take
stances
on
development.
Thus,
there
are
no
layers
of
support
or
opposition
from
this
group.
At
this
time,
I'd
like
to
defer
to
the
sports
judgment.
Thank
you.
AN
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board,
chairman
of
the
city
council,
at
Frank
Baker's
office,
we're
in
opposition
of
this
project
today,
mainly
because
all
of
the
butters
are
not
supporting
the
project.
I,
don't
know
if
the
board
would
cause,
but
when
the
South
will
candidate
applied
for
the
Plain
Street
I-12
location,
he
communicated
to
the
neighbors
that
he
would
feed
the
rest
of.
It
is
open
space
and
and
really
big
backyards,
and
now
he
has
come
back
and
asked
for
an
additional
household.
The
neighbors
think
it
was
disingenuous.
AL
Michael
Flaherty
Edwardson
is
a
council
Baker's
office,
Council
Bill,
regular
opposition.
M
S
anyone
else,
okay,
I'll
go
to.
Did
we
hear
from
Mark
Lynch,
okay,
go
ahead.
A
H
My
name
is
Mark
Lynch
I'm,
a
resident
of
28
Saranac
street
I
was
a
neighbor
and
I
fully
support
the
development
of
the
single
family
at
18
on
Main
Street
Davis
Dave
has
done
great
work
before
born
I.
Think
it's
allowed.
He'll
continue
to
do
so.
Thank
you.
AJ
I'm
sorry
good
afternoon,
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board.
My
name
is,
and
I
reside
in
20
point.
B
AJ
I
am
in
first
of
all
of
David
Higgins
work.
This
is
my
second
year
exhausting
my
work
at
Austin,
Publix
and
I
was
a
single
mother
with
two
children,
one
in
college,
the
other
one
in
high
school.
It's
been
an
awesome
opportunity
to
really
perform
that
street
specifically
and
in
the
house.
David
has
been
such
an
amazing
job,
he's
a
great
landlord
and
he's
incredible
with
other
houses
as
well.
Thank
you.
Okay,.
M
AL
Good
afternoon
Madam,
chairman
woman
and
members
of
the
board
Christopher
Lundy
at
12,
Plain
Street
and
I,
fully
support
David
Evans
building
I've
been
a
tenant
for
him
for
about
four
years
and
I.
Think
he's
made
the
neighborhood
a
lot
better
and
just.
AL
M
AO
M
AO
A
AP
Chris
hello,
my
name
is
Martin
Sweeney
I
live
at
31,
Rosaria
Street
I
am
a
director
of
utter
actually,
I
will
be
a
director
of
this
proposed
house,
it'll
be
directly
behind
my
home.
The
only
people,
speaking
in
support
of
this
project
are
actually
tenants
of
Mr
Higgins
and
a
neighbor
that
lives
a
nine
minute
walk
away.
Now,
that's
a
nine
minute
walk
away
according
to
Google
Maps,
the
neighbors
are
in
opposition
to
this
project,
because
Mr
Higgins
has
been
disingenuous
throughout
the
five-year
process
of
all
of
these
homes.
AP
When
he
built
the
first
two
homes
on
Plain
Street,
he
had
promised
off-stream
parking
in
the
rear.
We
still
haven't
seen
that,
if,
if
anybody
wants
to
see
current
photos
of
the
site,
I
can
show
you
some
abandoned
vehicles.
He's
apparently
already
started
digging
a
hole
of
some
kind,
possibly
for
the
geothermal.
The
Green
Space
promise
has
not
been
delivered
on
and
he's
just
been.
A
he's
been
a
bad
neighbor
disingenuous
throughout
this
whole
process
has
cried
poor
mouth
throughout
the
entire
thing
and
I
believed
the
lot
size
he
referenced
is
not
accurate.
AP
So
if,
if
it's
possible,
I
was
wondering
if
we
could
get
him
to
submit
a
an
actual
stamped
site
plan
with
with
the
actual
actual
lot
measurements
and
with
regards
to
12
our
plane
street
I'm,
not
sure
he
has
an
occupancy
permit
on
that.
Yet
that
was
in
historic
bond
that
he
tore
down
without
permission
and
claimed
afterwards
got
approval
retroactively.
He
really
just
can't
be
trusted.
He
hasn't
been
faithful
to
the
neighbors
again,
I
am
in
opposition,
along
with
all
of
the
other
direct
deputies
that
aren't
tenants.
AP
AQ
Good
afternoon
my
name
is
Patrick.
Allen
I
live
at
106
Oakton
Ave
I'm
in
opposition
of
this
project
for
the
sole
purpose
of
last
time
with
the
zba
Met
Mr
Higgins
was
asked
to
present
or
come
back
to
the
direct
abundance
and
also
the
Neighbors,
which
he
did
not
do
so.
For
that
reason,
I
opposed
the
project.
A
No
problem:
do
you
want
to
briefly
respond
to
that
before
we
turn
to
board
members?
Yes,.
AM
Yes,
Madam
Joe
I'm,
actually
taken
back
by
that
by
the
all
them
comments.
I
would
just
like
to
give
a
big
briefs
of
losses
of
who
I
am
I've
been
building
in
the
Rochester.
Please.
AM
AM
In
regards
to
a
meeting
with
with
the
brothers
I've
tried
on
on
many
occasions,
I've
been
I've
lived
here
and
I've
worked
here
for
the
last
seven
years
and
some
of
these,
these
supporters
that
who
live
behind
me
they
refuse
to
communicate
and
and
have
a
conversation
about.
You
know
a
realistic
conversation
about
what
we
should
do,
what
we
should
do
there
there's.
You
know
it
is
a
huge
lot.
It's
almost
32
000
square
feet.
A
AM
Well,
you
know
things
have
things
have
changed
we
have
had
covered
since
that
people
are
working
from
home.
You
know
this.
Is
this?
This
single
family
helps
would
work
here.
You
know
I,
as
I
said,
I've
been
trying
to
meet
with
people
all
the
time
and
and
if
people
want
to
want
to
talk
to
me,
I'm
I'm,
working
on
sites,
I
work
on
site
six,
seven
days
a
week
here.
So
if
people
want
to
talk
to
me.
N
AE
And
the
reasons
I'll
support
that
are
I,
think
the
setbacks
are
reasonable.
They're,
maintaining
the
open
space
around
the
proposed
dwelling
and
I
think
there's
an
opportunity
with
design
review
to
make
it
appear
more
as
accessory
I.
Think
they've
tried
to
do
that
with
the
footprint
and
maybe
can
get
there
with
the
height
and
a
half
story
about
the
Second
Story.
D
A
A
D
N
N
A
Yep,
yes,.
AR
N
AR
And
apprenticeship.
AS
Yes,
hello,
Madam
chairman
and
chair
and
Lord
I
apologize
due
to
the
time
change,
I
I'm
in
an
Uber
on
my
way
to
the
airport,
I
hope
my
sound
was
okay
with
all
of
you.
AS
Thank
you.
So
what
you
see
before
you,
as
a
single
family,
three-story
house,
proposed
in
the
Northwest
section
of
Charlestown,
if
you
would
possibly
go
to
the
first
image
in
the
drawing
set
I,
can
explain
a
little
bit
about
the
context
very
quickly.
AS
AR
AS
AS
Exactly
so,
this
is
a
fairly
if
that
first
slide
with
just
the
context,
I'll
be
very
quick.
This
is
a
unique
site
in
Charlestown,
in
that
in
1917,
the
street
was
cut
off
for
the
building
of
the
Charleston
Battalion
Army
at
Armory,
which
left
this
site
as
a
demolished
site
where
they
turn
around
at
the
end.
So
this
is
right
now,
a
site
that
is
not
being
it's
underutilized
and
has
some
different
proportions
from
its
neighbors.
We
have.
AS
It
is
a
1122
square
foot
site
we're
proposing
sixteen
hundred
square
feet
of
livable
space.
A
parking
space
takes
up
170
square
feet
at
the
broken
floor
and
420
square
feet
of
basement
storage
space,
not
living
space.
AS
AS
Due
to
the
portions
of
the
lot
and
also
the
the
performance
it's
required
of
this
building,
we
are
requesting
a
small
variance
of
three
feet
for
received
into
the
rear
yard
setback.
We
are
a
shallow
a
lot,
so
the
requirement
is
15
feet.
We
are
at
12
feet
and
we
also,
as
a
point
of
a
strange
point
of
note,
being
what
width
is
five
one
hundredths
of
a
foot
off
of
the
20-foot
requirement.
AS
Given
the
history
of
the
site,
we
are
hopeful
that
the
board
will
see
favorably
on
those
five
100
of
a
foot.
So
in
the
process
we've
met
with
our
neighbors
on
several
occasions,
both
before
and
after
filing
our
application
and
as
a
result,
we've
been
able
to
shrink
significantly
two
things.
AS
We
have
tried
to
keep
the
Met
character
while
also
anchoring
this
unique
corner
on
the
end
of
the
street,
which
has
not
gotten
a
lot
of
attention
in
years
past
compared
to
its
neighbors
and
is
starting
to
be
able
to
get
that
attention.
Come
into
its
own
and
then
the
last
thing
I'll
say
is
that
for
variants,
for
the
rear
yard
that
we
are
seeking
is
really
in
keeping
with
the
character
there.
Many
many
additions
to
many
of
the
surrounding
buildings
that
make
the
rear
yards
even
smaller
than
the
natural
flute.
Thank
you.
C
AS
AT
Imagine
the
board
Sean
green
with
the
mayor's
office
of
Neighborhood
Services
and
the
Buddha's
reading
was
held
to
nine
Armory
Street
on
July
25th.
He
was
well
attended.
Residents
had
concerns
with
the
size
and
scope
of
the
proposed
project.
This
office
has
received
four
letters
and
support
and
one
in
opposition,
which
was
sent
by
the
Charleston
preservation
Society,
whose
objections
pertain
to
lot
with
the
Riyad
open
space
movement
design.
With
that,
we
would
defer
our
judgment
to
the
board.
AU
Yes,
Madam
chair
my
members
of
the
board.
My
name
is
Patrick
swooney
I'm,
an
attorney
261,
Main,
Street,
Charleston
I
would
represent
immediate
about
his
piano
and
Rachel
wolsfeld.
They
live
at
55,
Baldwin
Street,
and
on
that
property
I
mean
my
clients
opposed
the
Project,
based
on
the
fact
that
the
structure
is
much
too
large
and
not
appropriate
for
this
I
think
that's
evidenced
by
the
number
and
type
of
of
variances
that
are
required.
AU
I
also
know,
but
I'm
not
sure
if
the
board
will
be
reading
in
the
letter
of
the
Charleston
preservation
Society,
where
they
they
listed
at
least
four
different
problems
that
we
have
with
it,
and
they
went
on
to
note
that
it's
incompatible
with
plan
child
stop,
which
is
just
wrapping
up
now,
including
aspects
of
very
odd
setback,
open
skills,
as
well
as
the
illumination
of
off
street
parking
for
residential
buildings
under
six
and
the
prohibition
against
garages
off
of
a
Main
Street
entrance
that
Charlestown
preservation
went
on
to
suggest
they
would
support
a
variants
that
eliminates
the
parking
and
that,
at
this
point
they
ask
that
the
request
being
denied
I'm,
also
not
sure
if
the
bpda,
binding
and
suggestion
of
denial
will
be
reading
to
the
record.
AU
AU
It
seems
to
me
to
be
somewhat
that
you
need
that.
We
have
a
situation
here
where
this
board
is
being
asked
to
Grant
variances,
to
allow
a
structure
be
built
on
property
that
another
city
agency
has
said
no
struck,
no
structure
should
be
built.
The
bpda
slash
bra
has
this
down
is
open
space
and
I.
Think
the
the
opposition
by
bbda
speaks
to
that,
as
does
the
opposition
by
the
Charlestown
preservation
society
and
my
client.
There
have
been
meetings.
AU
The
the
changes
were
a
increase
of
two
feet
in
the
real
yeah
I
I.
Don't
think
that
that's
extremely
significant
you.
AU
I
am
in
lowering
of
the
height
by
two
feet.
For
all
those
reasons,
and
for
the
reasons
it's
set
forth
in
those
Communications
that
have
been
filed
with
the
board
I'd
ask
that
the
request
be
denied.
A
Jeff
I,
don't
know
you
can,
can
you
address
the
Hamilton
Hampton
from
BPD?
Can
you
address
the
LDA
comment.
T
If
there
is
an
lva
that
limits
the
use
of
this,
that
would
have
to
be
changed
to
allow
this
proposal
to
go
for
I
wasn't
made
aware
of
one,
but
we
do
have
staff
here
at
the
agency
who
sole
responsibility
is
to
keep
the
ldas
and
the
urban
renewal
plans
here.
So
that's
something
that
would
have
to
be
looked
at.
T
So,
yes,
we
stand
by
our
recommendation.
He
was
denial
without
prejudice.
The
setbacks
were
inappropriate.
We'd,
like
the
increase,
open
space
and
increased
permeable
surface
space
also
were
not
in
favor
of
the
parking
garage
being
on
the
street.
We've
recommended
to
not
without
prejudice.
A
Mr
Joyce.
Do
you?
Can
you
quickly
respond
to
those
comments
about
the
LDA
and
you
know
other
other
comments.
AR
Basically,
on
the
LDA,
my
client
was
advised
by
the
bpda
to
go
forward
on
the
variants
before
they
would
entertain
a
negotiation
on
the
LDA
to
release
the
restrictive
provision,
which
is
normal
practice.
I'm
told
the
PDA
makes
you
go
to
the
board,
get
your
zoning
variants
first
and
then
come
back
and
renegotiate
the
negotiate,
the
LDA
and
pay
the
release
fee
and
go
on
your
way
and
build.
AR
Your
house
and
I'd
also
suggest
that,
quite
frankly,
based
on
what
I
know
of
this,
the
parking
is
something
that's
been
requested
by
all
the
Neighbors
on
the
street
and
other
than
the
two
people
that
are
opposing
it
and
that
to
build
it
in
such
a
way
that
it's
an
auto
electric
house.
It
needs
that
extra
space
in
the
back
to
accommodate
it,
and
it
is
a
shell
a
lot
and
it's
different
than
peculiar
from
all
the
other
ones
on
the
street.
B
AS
A
AS
I'm,
sorry
might
I
answer
one
of
the
questions
from
attorneys,
Sweeney
and
the
architect.
That's
possible.
It.
AS
Yep
go
ahead:
okay,
I
will
just
say
that
I
am
on
the
plan.
Charleston,
Ing
and
I
do
know
that
specifically
they're
looking
for
when
possible,
putting
a
parking
spot
garage
door
on
the
side.
Lot
is
not
possible
on
the
slot.
The
lot
is
too
shallow
to
put
a
par
in
sideways,
and,
yes,
all
the
neighbors
requested
that
there
be
a
parking
lot,
a
parking
spot
kept
on
site.
AS
AE
A
motion
may
I
ask
a
question
before
making
a
motion.
I
know
that
there's
some
passageways
on
the
plot
plan
and
I'm
just
concerned
about
those
relative
to
the
setbacks.
Can
you
speak
to
what
those
passageways
are,
or
you
know
what
purpose
they
serve.
AS
Absolutely
the
original
easement
is
a
backyard
Amusement
for
Access,
as
I
have
learned.
That
was
originally
for
horses,
in
fact,
but
now,
of
course,
is
a
means
of
egress
for
some
other
buildings,
we've
maintained
the
forefoot
width
and
a
minimum.
Actually
it's
much
higher
than
this,
but
a
minimum
of
seven
feet.
A
fight
for
that
means
of
egress
for
the
others.
AE
AE
D
H
AV
John
Moran
Alpine
advisory
services
with
the
mailing
address
of
130
Beach
Road
Orleans
Mass
Madam
chair.
We
are
seeking
both
g-card
and
building
code
relief.
Would
you
prefer
that
I
move
on
the
G
card?
First
sure
you
can
get
them
together?
Okay,
this
is
a
gut
rehab
of
a
building
which
triggered
g-card
requirements.
AV
AV
Well,
here
we
are,
what
we
are
proposing
is
the
customary
hatch
as
access
through
a
roof
deck
as
designed
it
complies
with
the
zoning
code
and
means
all
the
dimensional
requirements.
However,
under
the
State
Building
Code,
a
head
house
is
required.
If
a
head
house
was
proposed,
it
would
create
a
zoning
violation
and
it
would
also
alter
the
profile
of
the
roof
in
the
street
profile.
The
property
is
in
the
South
End
landmarks
District.
AV
It
would
conserve
the
uniformity
of
the
strength
scape,
which
is
one
of
the
determining
aspects
of
the
South
End
landmarks
designation,
but
submit
that
the
hatch
is
an
acceptable
compliance
alternative
to
this
renovation
of
the
in
change
of
occupancy
to
a
single
family
dwelling,
which
will
be
fully
sprinkled
as
a
gut
Rehabilitation.
It
must
comply
with
the
new
construction
requirements.
The
building
will
remain
within
the
range
of
all
fire
equipment
and
safety
vehicles,
and
for
those
reasons,
we
request
to
support
Grant,
a
variance
to
install
a
hatch.
Thank
you.
J
Yes,
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board,
Connor
Newman,
with
the
mayor's
office
of
Neighborhood
Services.
This
time
the
mayor's
office
refer
to
the
Judgment
of
this
board,
our
office
hosting
the
butters
meeting
on
June
of
2023.
There
were
no
opposition
from
a
Butter's
present
and
unaware
of
any
letters
and
supporter
opposition
that
we've
received
without
referred
to
the
board
at
this
time.
Thank
you.
AK
M
H
M
A
Javier
I
was
going
to
say:
yes,
we
vote
on
them
together,
but
you
tell
me
yeah.
E
A
E
A
A
You
may
I
have
a
second
second
Mr
stanbridge.
AQ
D
AW
Yes,
good
afternoon,
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board
attorney
Nick
cesulla,
McDermott
quality
and
Miller
28
State
Street
in
Boston
with
me
today
is
Jeff
Rand
from
Irving
Revere
LLC.
You
could
see
the
building
that
were
in
question,
Madam
Ambassador,
if
you
could
just
scroll
back
up
quickly.
This
is
the
building
here
on
the
corner
of
Revere
Street
and
Garden
Street
Jeff
Mr
Rand
has
owned
the
building
since
2003,
so
for
about
20
years.
AW
The
storefront
that
you
could
see
here
right
at
the
corner
has
been
vacant
since
2020,
so
right
around
covid,
and
has
you
know
that's
the
reason
for
the
requests
of
changing
occupancy
here
from
residential
to
residential?
Excuse
me
for
this
space
next
slide,
I'll
be
very
quick.
Madam,
chair,
I,
promise.
I
know
it's
been
a
long
afternoon
already.
This
is
just
the
location
of
the
project.
Again,
it's
in
the
Boston
Proper
zoning
District,
that's
on
the
corner
of
Revere
Street
in
gar,
Garden,
Street
and
Irving
Street
as
well.
AW
You
can
see
here
it's
in
a
h.265
zoning
sub-district
which
allows
residential
and
it's
in
the
Beacon
Hill
historic
district.
Next
slide
again.
This
is
just
the
the
request
in
front
of
the
board
today
we
do
need
zoning
relief
for
off-street
parking
and
sufficient,
because
we
are
technically
adding
two
residential
units
and
also
usable
open
space
and
sufficient
again,
because
we
are
adding
two
residential
units.
There's
no
expansion
to
the
existing
building
envelope.
AW
AW
This
is
just
the
existing
floor
plan.
Only
showing
you
the
one
floor,
that's
changed
out
of
the
whole
building.
You
can
see
on
the
right
hand,
side
that
office
space
and
the
commercial
space
as
it
is
today,
which
would
be
changed
to
residential.
There
is
a
residential
unit
already
on
this
floor.
On
the
left
hand,
side
of
the
page
next
slide-
and
this
is
just
a
proposed
again
same
floor
floor
plan-
same
Garden
level.
AW
You
can
now
see
the
two
extra
dwelling
units
on
the
lower
level
unit
11
on
the
lower
part
of
the
screen
unit
12
on
the
top
just
taking
the
place
of
those
two
other
spaces
that
where
they
are
the
laundry
space
in
the
office
space
next
slide.
AW
This
is
just
to
show
the
board
just
the
the
specific
spaces
we're
looking
at
changing.
You
can
see
plenty
of
light
and
air
plenty
of
availability.
The
space
on
the
right
is
that
former
commercial
laundry
looking
out
onto
the
street
from
the
back
corner
next
slide.
AW
I
refuse
a
letter
just
so
you
can
see
it
again
on
street
parking
insufficient
useful,
open
space
insufficient.
Both
of
these
are
just
a
matter
of
changing
that
existing
space
in
the
building
from
office
and
laundry
to
to
residential
units
next
slide,
I
believe
it's
just
I
wish
the
board
has
a
copy
of
and
I'm
sure
the
mayor's
office
will
speak
to
it's
just
the
letter
of
non-opposition
from
The
Beacon
Hill
civic
association,
who
we
met
with
in
August
and
I.
AW
Believe
next
slide
is
just
a
thank
you
slide
and
again,
no
expansion
to
the
existing
building
on
below
all
the
renovations
redesign
kind
of
reconfiguration
will
be
within
the
building.
It's
currently
underutilized
and
vacant
space
which
we're
just
looking
to
better
use.
We've
tried
to
find
a
commercial
tent
for
the
space
and
we've
been
unable
to
do
it.
Due
to
you
know,
Market
changes
since
covet,
so
the
thought
was
to
change
this
this
area
within
the
building
to
residential
units,
so
Madam
chair.
Thank
you
happy
to
answer
any
questions
that
you
may
have
thank.
F
AW
Yeah
yeah,
thank
you.
Mr
Hampton
board
member
Valencia.
This
is
only
a
net
increase
of
two
units,
so
in
these,
existing
residential
units
have
been
there
for
decades.
So
our
understanding
is
this
would
not
trigger
the
inclusionary
development
policy,
because
this
is
just
a
net
increase
of
two
units.
What's
there
now
is
I
believe
even
I
would
assume
predates
the
zoning
code.
It
certainly
predates
the
IDP,
so
this
was
not
our
understanding
is
this
would
not
trigger
any
inclusionary
commitment
as
a
result.
Okay,
thank
you.
AW
J
J
Yes,
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board,
Connor
Newman,
with
the
mayor's
office
of
Neighborhood
Services.
This
time
the
mayor's
office
like
to
defer
to
the
Judgment
of
this
board
some
back
information
on
the
community
process
on
as
hosted
a
Butters
meeting
where
no
concerns
were
raised
by
those
present
the
applicant
went
on
to
meet
with
the
Beacon
Hill
Civic
associations,
zoning
and
Licensing
Board,
which
is
a
non-opposition
to
this
proposal,
aren't
aware
of
any
concerns
at
this
time,
we'd
like
to
defer
to
the
board.
Thank
you.
AE
T
A
A
AE
D
C
C
D
A
Boston
with
me,
Charlotte
Hannah,
the
founders
CEO
of
the
applicant
entity,
and
it
pleases
the
boil
giving
a
high
level
overview
is:
there
is
no
construction
associated
with
this
and
then
I'm
happy
to
review
the
plans.
So
this
is
an
existing
medical,
cannabis
establishment
that
has
been
in
operation
for
several
years.
These
plans
were
previously
approved
by
a
prior
iteration
of
this
board.
A
Presently
this
establishment
is
10
AM
to
8
PM.
Again,
we
will
be
maintaining
those
hour
of
operations
at
seven
point
of
sale,
service
areas
which
will
be
maintained.
There
are
14
interior
cameras
which
are
operating
24
7.,
as
well
as
two
exterior
cameras.
Obviously,
no
color
consumption
is
permitted
and
the
establishment.
A
AS
A
A
Announcer
Michael
Floyd
and
with
that
I'm
happy
to
go
through
the
plans,
even
though
there
are
no
changes
or
whatever
to
answer
any
questions,
let's
pause
and
see
if
there
are
questions
from
the
board.
AX
Hi
and
good
afternoon,
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board
came
through
Shirley
from
the
mayor's
office
of
Neighborhood
Services,
our
office
held
in
the
butters
meeting
in
May,
where
support
was
shown
from
the
abutters
and
they
also
received
support
from
the
Blackstone
Franklin
Square
neighborhood
association
and
they're,
also
known
as
good
neighbors
by
the
community
and
everyone's
looking
forward
to
this
Edition.
At
this
time,
we're
actually
like
to
defer
to
the
board.
Thank
you.
AK
Good
afternoon
Madam
official
members
of
the
award
council
president
Link's
office,
the
customer
would
like
to
call
recording
support
and
provider
a
support
letter
to
the
board
based
on
our
group
Community
process.
The
proposal
also
has
supported,
have
support
the
Blackstone
Franklin
neighborhood
association,
for
many
reasons,
including
the
activation
of
this
area
of
grace
to
the
building
and
track
record
Being,
A,
responsive
and
Good
Neighbor
in
the
community.
Thank
you.
M
A
D
AO
Yes,
thank
you,
madam
chair
members
of
the
board.
My
name
is
Johanna
Schneider,
with
the
law
firm
of
heavenly
and
barring
75
State
Street
with
me.
I'm.
A
zoom
today
are
Milad
and
mani,
farahani
the
developers
and
Rob
Del
Savio
and
Ryan
Sprague
from
Embark
the
project
architect.
We
are
here
today
with
a
proposal
to
replace
an
existing
used
car
dealership
on
Cambridge
Street
in
Allston,
with
33
units
of
rental
housing,
which
includes
five
IDP
units.
This
is
really
an
ideal
site
for
a
residential
project
of
this
scale.
AO
B
AO
Noted
this
was
in
article
80,
small
project
review
project.
We
work
closely
with
BBA
staff
during
the
course
of
that
review
in
order
to
leverage
this
Transit
Rich
location
by
providing
no
on-site
parking
while
focusing
on
promoting
the
use
of
biking
and
walking,
we're
also
contemplating
and
providing
a
robust
TDM
program
that
will
include
providing
each
Lieutenant
with
a
300
voucher
for
the
mode
of
transportation
of
their
choice.
Consistent
with
several
of
the
newer
developments
in
the
immediate
vicinity,
the
building
will
be
six
stories.
It
will
have
an
SAR
of
3.64.
AO
The
project
also
includes
approximately
a
thousand
square
feet
of
tenant
amenity
space
and
34
secure
bike
parking
spaces.
The
project
will
be
providing
over
2
000
square
feet
of
open
space,
and
we
are
significantly
increasing
landscaped
and
pervious
area
on
site
in
terms
of
unit
mix,
we're
proposing
a
mix
of
studios
and
one
two
and
three
bedroom
units.
There
will
be
six
Studios
18,
one
bedrooms,
seven,
two
bedrooms
and
two
three
bedrooms.
AO
So,
in
response
to
community
Commons,
we
have
a
relatively
no
low
number
of
student
units
compared
to
comparable
projects
in
the
neighborhood,
and
all
of
the
units
will
be
generously
sized.
As
I
said,
five
of
the
units
will
be
IDP
units
at
the
70
percent
Ami
level.
That
includes
a
three-bedroom
unit
that
will
create
an
opportunity
for
families,
and
that
was
specifically
added
at
the
encouragement
of
council
Braden's
office.
We're
really
pleased
to
have
been
able
to
do
that
in
terms
of
uni
account.
We
have
more
than
15
percent
on-site,
affordable
and
by
square
footage.
AO
The
project
is
also
providing
a
number
of
public
benefits,
including
providing
all
electric
Building
Systems
and
closing
existing
curb
cuts
on
the
site,
as
well
as
implementing
multiple
enhancements
to
the
public
Realms
such
as
blue
landscaping
and
Street
trees,
in
addition
to
dramatically
improving
the
public
realm.
Closing
these
two
existing
career
cuts,
which
are
approximately
60
feet
in
width,
allows
us
to
address
a
concern
that
we
heard
from
the
neighborhood,
and
that
we
know
is
an
important
issue
city-wide,
which
has
to
do
with
the
neighborhood
impacts
of
drop-offs
and
deliveries
on
the
local
Street
Network.
AO
We've
spoken
with
BTD
and
we've
requested
that
what
is
currently
curbs
cut
space
in
front
of
the
building
be
subject
to
short-term
parking
restrictions
in
order
to
accommodate
deliveries,
move-ins
move
out
and
ride
share
pigments
about
the
site.
They've
had
no
objection
to
it.
To
date,
we
have
requested
that
the
duration
would
that
be
approximately
15
minutes.
Another
benefit
I
should
mention
is
that
we
will
be
making
an
in-kind
contribution
to
the
city's
route
57
study,
which
is
an
offshoot
of
the
Alston
Brighton
Mobility
study.
AO
We've
undergone
a
robust
review
process,
including
multiple
presentations
to
the
Holston
civic
association,
two
Community
meetings,
meetings
with
councilor
Braden's
office,
and
we
were
unanimously
approved
by
the
bpda
board
on
June
15th.
We've
also
provided
to
this
board.
Seven
letters
of
support
from
Neighbors
the
project
site
is
split
between
two
zoning
districts,
the
CC1
and
the
one
F
three
thousand.
We
do
require
dimensional
relief
and
a
conditional
use
permit
for
multi-family
use.
AO
At
this
point,
I
know
it's
been
a
long
day
and
we're
last
up
I'm
happy
to
walk
through
our
compliance
with
the
zoning
criteria,
to
turn
things
over
to
the
project
architect,
to
present
the
plans
in
more
detail,
or
we
can
just
pause
and
take
questions
from
the
board.
Whatever
would
be
most
useful,
I.
Y
Yes,
good
afternoon,
Madam
chair
members,
the
board
Frank
Mendoza,
awesome,
Brighton
liaison
for
the
mayor's
office
of
Neighborhood
Services.
Our
office
did
receive
one
letter
of
opposition
from
the
neighbor
at
533
Cambridge
Street,
which
the
board
should
have
on
file.
We
also
did
receive
a
letter
of
opposition
from
the
Austin
civic
association
on
the
grounds
of
black
parking
traffic
congestion,
Public,
Safety
density,
no
on-site,
pickup
and
drop-offs,
which
they
were
concerned
would
conflict
with
street
parking
and
the
dedicated
bike
and
bus
lanes.
That
letter
should
also
be
on
file
for
the
board.
Y
M
AA
Yes,
good
afternoon,
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board
Tony
DeSoto,
representing
the
Austin
civic
association.
The
members
did
vote
at
opposition
to
the
project.
Council
did
mention
a
key
issue
that
has
been
out
there
since
day,
one
the
fact
that
the
significant
lot
coverage
there's
no
parking
and
there's
no
on-site
pickup
and
delivery
structure
in
place.
So,
as
you
know,
Cambridge
Street
at
Union,
Square
Austin,
is
a
very
busy
intersection.
AA
A
lot
of
traffic
bus
traffic,
all
kinds
of
truck
traffic
and
the
plans
for
that
Corridor
is
to
do
a
bus
lane
to
do
a
dedicated
bike.
Lanes
and
of
course,
you
have
on-street
parking
and
the
issue
with
pickup
and
deliveries
on
stream,
certainly
conflict
in
a
public
safety
way
with
the
bite
and
bus
lanes
and
and
rush
hour
traffic
and
all
about
so
density
two
which
gets
to
the
law
coverage
issue.
Those
issues
have
been
out
there
since
day,
one
and
the
membership
chose
to
vote
in
opposition.
X
AY
I
think
it's
a
great
addition
to
the
community
I'm
also
I
support.
You
know
the
parking
issue
here,
I
think
it's
a
great
opportunity.
Also,
you
know
a
residential
area.
I
think
you
know
definitely
helps
the
community
out.