Fort Point Landmarks February 2018 Meeting

updated 2/6/18: presentations added and revised agenda

The FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION will hold a public hearing on:

Thursday, February 8, 2018

6:00 PM

Boston City Hall - Piemonte Room (5th Floor)

After 5:30 pm, enter and exit City Hall at the Dock Square entrance on Congress Street 

(across from Faneuil Hall).

Subject of the hearing will be applications for Certificates of Design Approval on the agenda below, review of architectural violations and such business as may come before the commission, in accordance with Ch. 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended.from Faneuil Hall).

Design Review

14.945 FPC 338 Congress Street: Continued review of Application 14.945 FPC related to installation of art wall. Cancelled by applicant, will submit at later date.

18.839 FPC 22 Boston Wharf Road: Extend installation of temporary banner currently installed over the top three parking garage levels to June 30, 2018.

18.808 FPC 25 Thomson Place: Install an aluminum wall sign at entrance.

18.835 FPC 249 A Street - Streetlight: Replace existing light pole with new light pole that includes telecommunications antenna on top and associated equipment in its base.

18.813 FPC 313 Congress Street: Remove two existing first story windows at side elevation and install entry doors and steel canopy; extend sidewalk; and add planter.

18.841 FPC 253 Summer Street: Construct outdoor patio and pergola adjacent to southwest face of building.

 Administrative Review/Approval
18.392 FPC 300 Summer Street: At north (alley) elevation install four ground floor window grates matching window grates at adjacent windows.

Review and Ratification of December 14, 2017 Public Hearing Minutes

Vote to recommend that the Boston Landmarks Commission amend Section 8.0 Recommendations of the Fort Point Channel Landmark District Study Report, specifically regarding commissioner nominations.

Staff Updates

Projected Adjournment - 8:00 pm

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

David Berarducci, Susan Goganian, John Karofl Lynn Smiledge, Vacancy

Altemates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

originally published 1.29.18

Fort Point Channel Landmarks April 2017 Meeting

The FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION will hold a public hearing on:

Thursday, 13 April 2017

5:30 PM

Boston City Hall - Piemonte Room (5th Floor)

After 5:30 pm, enter and exit City Hall at the Dock Square entrance on Congress Street 

(across from Faneuil Hall).

Subject of the hearing will be applications for Certificates of Design Approval on the agenda below, review of architectural violations and such business as may come before the commission, in accordance with Ch. 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended.

I. DESIGN REVIEW

17.984 FPC 253 Summer Street

Applicant: Jared Eigerman, Dalton & Finegold

Proposed Work: Reclad the infill at the Summer Street entryways; replace the brass handrail with painted steel; and replace the granite pavers.

17.1002 FPC 253 Summer Street

Applicant: Susan Twomey, Bergmeyer Associates. Inc.

Proposed Work: Install wall painted signage (Lolita) at two locations; modify Harborwalk light fixtures; install new light fixtures on the channel facade;remove infill at openings fronting the channel; and modify the design of the paired entry doors fronting Necco Court.

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL: In order to expedite the review process, the commission has delegated the approval of certain work items, such as those involving ordinary maintenance and repair, restoration or replacement, or which otherwise have a minimal impact on a building's appearance, to commission staff pending ratification at its monthly public.hearing. Having been identified as meeting these eligibility criteria and all applicable guidelines, the following applications will be approved at this hearing:

PROJECTS COMPLIANT WITH DISTRICT STANDARDS & CRITERJA

17.974FPC 26 Thomson Place: Replace the roofing membrane system, and associated

insulation, flashing, and gutters in-kind.

III. REVIEW and RATIFICATION OF January 12,2017 MINUTES

IV. STAFF UPDATES

PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 6:30 PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

David Berarducci, Susan Goganian, John Karoff, Lynn Smiledge, Michele Yeeles

Altemates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

originally published 4.4.17

Fort Point May Gathering With City Council President Wu, Future Retail Shopping & Committee

 Fort Point Neighborhood Association

 Meeting for the Neighborhood

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

 6 pm sharp

 Factory 63

 63 Melcher St.

featuring 

Boston City Council President Michelle Wu

introducing 
75 Seaport
A Hampshire House Restaurant
75 Seaport Boulevard
seeking a 7 day full liquor licesne

with a special presentation

Thomson Place Retail Redevelopment

25 & 44 Thomson Place and 47 Farnsworth

John Kiernan, Invesco

Nathan Turner, Margulies Perruzzi Architects

and

Neighborhood Updates

Fort Point Festival, Fort Point Open Studios, 
7 Channel Center & More...

*** featured restaurant: Committee***

originally posted 5.17.16

Fort Point Channel Landmarks March 2016 Meeting

Update 3/9/16: The correct meeting start time is 5:30 pm. 

The FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION will hold a public hearing:

Thursday, 10 March  2016

5:30 PM

Boston City Hall – Piemonte Room (5th Floor)

After 5:30 pm, enter and exit City Hall at the Dock Square entrance on Congress Street

(across from Faneuil Hall).

Subject of the hearing will be applications for Certificates of Design Approval on the agenda below, review of architectural violations and such business as may come before the commission, in accordance with Ch. 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended. 

I. DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

5:30 PM Previously presented: 14 January 2016

Application 16.921 FPC 376 Congress Street

Applicant: Bill Lukashok, Hill Country Boston, LLC (Tenant)

Proposed Work: Modify storefront openings, replace storefront infill, replace two banner signs, install a marquee, and install a canopy and patio

6:00 PM Previously presented: 14 January 2016

Application 16.907 FPC 44 Thomson Place

Applicant: John Kiernan, Fort Point Channel Investors, LLC(Owner)

Proposed Work: Remove infill and modify openings, create at-grade entrance(s), and install signage

6:00 PM Previously presented: 14 January 2016

Application 16.908 FPC 25 Thomson Place

Applicant: John Kiernan, Fort Point Channel Investors, LLC(Owner)

Proposed Work: Remove infill and modify openings, create at-grade entrance(s), and install signage

6:00 PM Previously presented: 14 January 2016

Application 16.909 FPC 47 Farnsworth Street

Applicant: John Kiernan, Fort Point Channel Investors, LLC(Owner)

Proposed Work: Remove infill and modify openings, create at-grade entrance(s), and install signage

6:45 PM

Application 16.1099 FPC 27-43 Wormwood Street

Applicant: John Moran, Alpine Advisory Services (Applicant)

Proposed Work: Install twelve telecommunication antennas, twelve remote radio heads, and three junction boxes on the smokestack, all painted to match the underlying masonry.

7:15 PM

Application 16.1101 FPC 363 Congress Street

Applicant: Denis Dowdle, Madison Properties (Applicant)

Proposed Work: Install porous asphalt paving, electric vehicle parking, light poles and a valet booth; removing the chain link fence and installing internally illuminated bollards and a 6’-0” tall black chain link fence with barbed wire along Congress Street; and an 8’-0” tall black chain link fence with barbed wire around the utility equipment.

7:45 PM

Application 16.1102 FPC 9 Channel Center Street

Applicant: Dan McGrath, Berkeley Investments (Applicant)

Proposed Work: Modify a loading bay fronting Medallion Avenue.

8:00 PM

Application 16.1104 FPC Various Locations

Applicant: Kosta Jovanovic, Crown Castle (Applicant)

Proposed Work: Modify three light poles to accommodate telecommunications equipment.

PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 8:30 PM