Fort Point Landmarks May 2023 Meeting

updated 5/11/22 with presentations.

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

Thursday, May 11, 2023

6:00 PM

This hearing will be held virtually and NOT in person. 

You can participate in this hearing by going to the Zoom meeting link or by

calling  929-436-2866 and entering meeting id   995 6454 2847#.You can also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

PP # 23.0588 FPC   280 SUMMER STREET

Applicant: David Woolaver

Proposed Work: Re-cladding all of the rotted window wooden trim with a matching aluminum.  Continued from the April 13, 2023 hearing. 

APP # 23.0898 FPC  25 THOMSON PLACE

Applicant: Brook Hindle 

Proposed Work: Installation of temporary SAV vinyl sticker signage to the windows. 

APP # 23.0917 FPC   5 NECCO STREET

Applicant: Sherry Clancy 

Proposed Work: Relocate west wall of existing transformer fence 1-4' closer to the transformer as well as landscaping improvements. 

APP # 23.0920 FPC    51 MELCHER STREET

Applicant: Alex Munoz 

Proposed Work: Streetscape improvements along Melcher Street including tree pits, bike racks and bollards; streetscape and accessibility improvements at the Melcher and A Street intersection including accessible curb ramps. Continued from the March 9, 2023 hearing. 

APP # 23.0907 FPC   17 FARNSWORTH STREET

Applicant: Nick Cassaro 

Proposed Work: Convert the existing building to office and laboratory uses. The new building will have a building height of approximately 67 feet compatible with the height of adjacent buildings to the north and south; a mechanical penthouse set back from Farnsworth Street; other rooftop mechanical equipment screened from view; a metal-frame facade with punched windows on its easterly and westerly facades to reflect the area’s post-industrial character.

II   RATIFICATION OF 4/11/23 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

III  STAFF UPDATES

 IV  PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 7:30 PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

David Berarducci, Susan Goganian, John Karoff, Lynn Smiledge, Vacancy, Alternates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy 

originally published 5.4.23

Conservation Commission Meeting February 1st

The Boston Conservation Commission (ConCom) will hold its next Wednesday bi-weekly public hearing on:

February 1, 2023

6:00 pm

Zoom 

Dial-in audio: 929-205-6099

Meeting ID: 686 458 2044#

The Commission reviews projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose in order to protect the interests of the public and private water supply, groundwater, prevention of pollution, flood control, prevention of storm damage, protection of fisheries and land containing shellfish, and protection of wildlife habitat. View Full Agenda

Neighborhood Agenda Item

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1911 and BOS File No. 2023-002 from Nitsch Engineering on behalf of Seaport Square Development Company LLC for proposed roadway improvements including roadway widening, median installation, plantings, utility adjustments, electrical pole construction, and electrical conduit installation, located at Congress St, West Service Road, Boston Wharf Road, and the Summer Street Bridge, South Boston, MA (LSCSF)

Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

Notice of Intent (NOI) for DEP File No. 006-1910 and BOS File No. 2023-001 from Beals and Thomas, Inc. on behalf of BentallGreenOak for the proposed redevelopment of an existing parking garage into a 4-story laboratory/office building, located at 17 Farnsworth St, South Boston, MA (LSCSF). View NOI from Jan 18th meeting.

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1903 from Nitsch Engineering, Inc. on behalf of DIV Black Falcon, LLC for the proposed 4-floor addition to an existing building, the expansion of the existing parking lot, and other associated improvements, located at 88 Black Falcon Avenue, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, 100-foot Buffer to Coastal Bank). View NOI from Jan 18th meeting.

You can also submit written comments or questions to cc@boston.gov or via Twitter.