Fort Point Landmarks May 2025 Meeting

 THE FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION
will hold a public hearing on:
Thursday, May 8, 2025
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 986 4677 7275#. You may also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 25.0820 FPC revised 311 Summer Street

Applicant: Daniel Brennan

Proposed Work: Review for seasonal outdoor dining patio on private property for Five Iron Golf consisting of 28 seats, 7 tables and planters used for patio enclosure.

II.  ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

APP # 25.0832 FPC 25 THOMSON PLACE: Installation through the mortar joints of 11" x 25" sign on exterior of 25 Thomson Place.

APP # 25.0846 FPC 326 A STREET: Repair and replace existing gutter and flashing in kind.

III.  RATIFICATION OF 2/13/25 & 3/13/2025 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

IV.  STAFF UPDATES

V.  PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 7:30 PM

Members: David Berarducci, Susan Goganian, Thomas Rodde, Vacancy, Vacancy Alternates: Vacancy, Raber Umphenour

Fort Point Landmarks November 2023 Meeting

 THE FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

will hold a public hearing on:

Thursday, November 9, 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 963 6282 0363#.You can also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 24.0394 FPC      25 THOMSON PLACE

Applicant: Levi Martin
Proposed Work: Install new blade sign and light.

II.  RATIFICATION OF 10/23/23 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

III.   STAFF UPDATES

IV.  PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 7:00 PM

Fort Point Landmarks October 2023 Meeting

updated 10/11/23 with presentations,

 THE FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

will hold a public hearing on:

Thursday, October 12, 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 963 6282 0363#.You can also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 24.0224 FPC  THOMSON PLACE
Applicant: James Gillen
Proposed Work: Continued from the September 14th FPCLDC hearing. Install (5) canopies at office building entries; Add additional catenary lighting to match the existing (removed by applicant) and the addition of building lighting to uplight the building facades. 

APP # 24.0308 FPC   25 THOMSON PLACE 
Applicant: Daniel Brennan
Proposed Work: Install new double-stroke, direct-applied Neon lit wall sign; install new 3' x2' banner flag. Moved to Administrative Review by staff.  

APP # 24.0238 FPC   374 CONGRESS STREET (removed by applicant)
Applicant: Donna Bennett 
Proposed Work: Build a new 6th floor roof deck level with existing penthouse. Roof deck to include custom pergola, bench, lounge and bar-style seating along with lush plantings and greenery.

APP # 24.0266 FPC    47 FARNSWORTH STREET (removed by applicant)
Applicant: Mario Watkins
Proposed Work: Install new roof lighting. 

APP # 24.0349 FPC    15 CHANNEL CENTER STREET
Applicant: Andrea Sonan
Proposed Work: Removal of non-functioning, rusting fire escapes at rear.

II.   ADVISORY REVIEW

APP # 24.0321 FPC     7 CHANNEL CENTER STREET
Applicant: Phil Marcotty  
Proposed Work: Redevelopment of the existing property at 7 Channel Center including the construction of a new 9-story building.

III.  ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

APP # 24.0137 FPC   9 CHANNEL CENTER STREET: Drill (1) hold through rear wall and install pipe and metal grill located next to existing vent.

APP # 24.0287 FPC   15 CHANNEL CENTER STREET: Replace two blue stones to match existing, repoint in kind.

APP # 24.0349 FPC 15 CHANNEL CENTER STREET: Emergency repair at rear to window lintels and masonry wall.

APP # 24.0308 FPC 25 THOMSON PLACE: Install new double-stroke, direct-applied Neon lit wall sign; install new 3' x2' banner flag.

IV.  RATIFICATION OF 9/14/23 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

V.   STAFF UPDATES

VI.  PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 7:30 PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

Members: David Berarducci, Susan Goganian, Lynn Smiledge, Vacancy, Vacancy

Alternates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

originally published 10.04.23

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

Fort Point Landmarks April 2023 Meeting

updated 4/12/23: linked available presentations below.

THE FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

will hold a public hearing on:

Thursday, April 13, 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  971 0904 8361#.You can also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 23.0783 FPC  CONGRESS STREET, SLEEPER STREET and A STREET

Applicant: City of Boston 

Proposed Work: Install receptacles on existing street lights along Congress and Sleeper street that would provide 24-HR power. Removal of following provisos from approved application 23.0515 FPC: Look into ways to mitigate pigeon issue on A Street; Preference for raw galvanized metal as opposed to painted black; Bike racks embedded when installed to make them more sturdy as opposed to surface mount installation.  

PP # 23.0812 FPC   25 THOMSON PLACE

Applicant: Nate Turner

Proposed Work: Continuation of 23.0654 FPC - replace existing transom glazing with louvers for mechanical equipment. 

APP # 23.0784 FPC   9 CHANNEL CENTER STREET- moved to administrative review

Applicant: 9 Channel Center LLC

Proposed Work: Installation of window at rear loading dock. Same design as approved in 2016 (APP #16.1102 FPC).

APP # 23.0588 FPC   280 SUMMER STREET

Applicant: David Woolaver

Proposed Work: Recladding all of the rotted window wooden trim with a matching aluminum.  

APP # 23.0759 FPC  253 SUMMER STREET

Applicant: Hazel Wood Hopkins 

Proposed Work: Install a non-illuminated blade sign @ 24" circle, at the entrance on Summer Street. 

APP # 23.0810 FPC  NECCO STREET AND MELCHER STREET- moved to administrative review

Applicant: Sherry Clancy

Proposed Work: Includes one (1) raised crosswalk on Melcher Street and two (2) new ramps; one (1) raised crosswalk on the west side of Necco Street at Necco Court and one (1) new ramp; one (1) conventional crosswalk on Necco Street connecting Necco Court east as well as sidewalk repair/replacement on the west side of Necco Street between Melcher Street and Necco Court. 

 II  ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

 III RATIFICATION OF 3/9/23 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

 IV STAFF UPDATES

 V  PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 8:15 PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

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

Alternates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

originally published 4.5.23

Fort Point Landmarks March 2023 Meeting

updated 03/07/23 with design review poject presentations.

 THE FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

will hold a public hearing on:

Thursday, March 9, 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  914 8329 9515#.You can also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 23.0654 FPC 25 THOMSON PLACE

Applicant: Nate Turner

Proposed Work: Replace existing transom glazing with louvers for mechanical equipment. 

APP # 23.0655 FPC 25 THOMSON PLACE

Applicant: Nate Turner

Proposed Work: Proposed Work: Install signage including lit lettering, blade sign and menu placard. 

APP # 23.0651 FPC THOMSON PLACE

Applicant: Paul Connolly

Proposed Work: Install signage and wayfinding graphics.

APP # 23.0652 FPC 12 FARNSWORTH STREET

Applicant: Philip Marcotty 

Proposed Work: Install two gas heaters at south end of the outdoor dining area which will be attached to the underside of the existing canopy structure. 

APP # 23.0588 FPC  280 SUMMER STREET withdrawn by applicant 

Applicant: David Woolaver  

Proposed Work:  Reclad all rotted wooden window trim with matching aluminum. See additional items under administrative review.

APP # 23.0624 FPC 332 CONGRESS STREET

Applicant: Matthew Wessling 

Proposed Work: Install new through-wall flashings after removal of displaced brick atop existing cast iron channels that will be removed and replaced. See additional items under administrative review. 

APP # 23.0645 FPC 381 CONGRESS STREET moved to administrative

Applicant: Matthew Wessling 

Proposed Work: At rear elevation (south) facing Summer Street: removal and replacement of 500 square feet of brick units. See additional items under administrative review. 

APP # 23.0623 FPC 263 SUMMER STREET moved to administrative

Applicant: Matthew Wessling 

Proposed Work:  Removal of steel embedded in the masonry wall and securement of loose metal. See additional items under administrative review. 

APP # 23.0590 FPC   44 FARNSWORTH STREET

Applicant: David Barbagallo

Proposed Work:  Install antennas along the existing gamma sector.

APP # 23.0653 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.

II. 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:

► Applicants whose projects are listed under this heading NEED NOT APPEAR at the hearing. 

APP # 23.0590 FPC 332 CONGRESS STREET: Repoint mortar joints, replace damaged brick, repair cracked stone, replace sealant at window perimeter joints, window glazing joints, metal-to-metal window frame joints, cast iron masonry joints and all penetration perimeter joints, cast iron and wood surfaces will be scraped, primed and repainted - all to match existing.

APP # 23.0645 FPC 381 CONGRESS STREET: At rear elevation facing Summer Street: in kind repointing of brick mortar joints; removal of spalled/cracked brick faces and replaced in kind; application of clear water repellent to the entire area.

APP # 23.0622 FPC 44 FARNSWORTH STREET: Replace sealants at window perimeter joints, window glazing joints, metal-to-metal window frame joints, brick masonry expansion joints, and precast concrete panel to panel joints matching colors of the sealants installed at the north elevation.

APP # 23.0623 FPC 263 SUMMER STREET: Repoint chimney to match existing;

repoint brick mortar joints to match existing; replace spalled brick unit(s) in kind; replace spalled limestone unit(s) in kind and add supplemental anchoring prior to limestone

repair; remove failed sealants and replace existing sealants to match existing color and profile, repaint 1st floor wood window mullions to match existing.

APP # 23.0588 FPC 280 SUMMER STREET: withdrawn by applicant 

At front and rear elevations repoint masonry in kind, install caulking at all window perimeters.

Complete washdown of the building using mild, environmentally friendly wa

II. RATIFICATION OF 1/12/23, 2/9/23 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

III. STAFF UPDATES

IV. PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 8:15 PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

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

Alternates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

orignally published 03.02.23

Fort Point Landmarks February 2023 Meeting

updated 02/06/23 with presentations.  

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

Thursday, February 9, 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 992 8653 0419#.You can also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 23.0569 FPC 36 THOMSON PLACE

Applicant: Nate Turner

Proposed Work: Revise placard signage size and location. 

APP # 23.0571 FPC 25 THOMSON PLACE

Applicant: Nate Turner

Proposed Work: Install (2) louvers.

APP # 23.0568 FPC 12 FARNSWORTH STREET

Applicant: Phil Marcotty

Proposed Work:  Replacement of property's roofing; new head house to enclose previously approved rooftop level ductwork; replacement of skylights over two existing head houses.

II. RATIFICATION OF 1/12/2022 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

III.   STAFF UPDATES

IV.  Projected Adjournment 8pm

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

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

Alternates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

originally published 01.31.23

Fort Point Landmarks August 2022 Meeting This Thursday

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

Thursday, August 11, 2022

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 929-205-6099 and entering meeting id 810 4777 1835# You can also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 22.1421 FPC   25 THOMSON PLACE
Applicant: Bernard Lebow

Proposed work: Install one 11’ x 25’ black aluminum plaque below existing plaque into the mortar joints.

APP # 23.0035 FPC   372 CONGRESS STREET
Applicant: Andrew Lafuente

Proposed work: Using existing metal frame replace fabric and painted signage of valance and awnings.

APP # 23.0079 FP   300 A Street

Applicant: Gabriel Zavala

Proposed work: Paint various existing front facade features.

APP # 22.1262 FPC   303 CONGRESS STREET

Applicant: Dorothy Deak

Proposed work: Installation of sunshade.

APP # 23.0025 FPC   HARBORWALK ADJCENT TO 5 NECCO STREET

Applicant: ARE-MA Region 74, LLC

Proposed work: Install Chapter 91 Interpretive sign on the Harborwalk consisting of a 2’ x 4’ graphic featuring historic images sitting on a 4’ high black powder coated base to be attached to an existing deck platform.

II. RATIFICATION OF 7/14/2022 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

III. STAFF UPDATES

IV. PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 8:00 PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

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

Alternates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

Fort Point Landmarks August 2019 Meeting

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

Thursday, August 8, 2019

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.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 20.089   FPC 25, 26,30, 35 & 36 Thomson Place
Applicant: Fort Point Channel Investors, LLC
Proposed Work: Work at the sidewalk including installing a raised speed table consisting of brick with granite curb to align flush with the north and south side of Thomson Place, removing an existing ramp, and associated sidewalk repairs. Work at the front facade of 25 & 26 Thomson and 35 & 36 Thomson, including installing spanned catenary lighting across Thomson Street.  

APP # 19.1456 FPC   27-43 Wormwood Street
Applicant: New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC
Proposed Work: Work at the Wormwood Smokestack, including installing three new panel antennas, shifting the location of the existing panel antennas to accommodate the new antennas, and installing port holes at the base of the smokestack and the antenna level to accommodate new interior cabling.

APP # 20.069 FPC 346 Congress Street
Applicant: ImagineOne Industries
Proposed Work: Work at the front elevation, including installing a banner sign and associated flagpoles, a blade sign, and sign at the storefront sign band.  

II.  Ratification of 07/11/2019 Public Hearing Minutes

III. Staff Updates

IV. Projected Adjournment: 7:00 PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

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

Alternates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

originally posted 7.30.19

Fort Point Landmarks June Meeting

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

Thursday, June 13, 2019

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.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 19.1210 FPC  25 Thomson Place 
Applicant: Chad Lehy; Stack + CProposed Work: At rear façade, install new signage and window graphics.

APP # 19.1229 FPC    55 Thomson Place
Applicant: Andrew Roy; Vantage Builders, Inc.
Proposed Work: Install new roof deck.

APP # 19.1276 FPC    15 Channel Center Street
Applicant: Jennifer Mecca; Midway Artist Studios
Proposed Work: At Medallion Avenue, install loading dock platform and replace existing multi-pane window with a garage door.

APP # 19.1283 FPC    333 Summer Street
Applicant: Kell Reardon
Proposed Work: At rear of property facing Pastene Alley, upgrade existing opening by replacing existing double door and sidelights with a new overhead door, add security card reader.

APP # 19.1293 FPC    25 Thomson Place
Applicant: Glenn Rechtenbauch; Bed, Bath & Beyond, One King's Lane
Proposed Work: Update storefronts at Thomson Place and Stillings Street for new tenant. Work will include new signage, window decals, wall plaques, and entry doors.

II. Administrative Review/Approvals
APP # 19.1265 FPC    30 Thomson Place: Remove roof deck, parapet caps, parapet wall panels and edge metal. Replace PVC roof membrane, parapet wall flashings, roof edge metal, copper gutter and downspout. Replacements are to match existing.

III. Ratification of 51912019 Public Hearing Minutes

IV. Staff Updates

V. Projected Adjournment: 7:3O PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

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

Alternates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

Fort Point Landmarks May 2019 Meeting

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

Thursday, May 9, 2019

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.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING 

APP #19.876 FPC      355 Congress Street 
Proposed Work: New addition to fire escape at rear of structure.

APP #19.1156 FPC      25 Thomson Place 
Proposed Work: At side patio install three wood posts and light fixtures

APP #19.1156 FPC      308 Congress Street (Milk Bottle) 
Proposed Work: Remove existing beaded board pine siding, install new composite beaded board siding. Remove 6 over 1 vinyl windows and install 6 over 1 fiberglass windows with applied muntin bars. Remove existing hollow metal door and frame and install new painted composite trim and door.. Remove existing exterior light fixtures and install new gooseneck light fixtures. Install new HOOD signage with down lighting. Replace fabric on existing window and door awnings new fabric. Install new kitchen exhaust. Create custom painted sheet metal air intake hood to replicate existing.

II.  RATIFICATION OF  4/11/2019 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES 

III.  STAFF UPDATES 

PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 7:00 PM EST 

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

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

Alternates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

Fort Point Landmarks March 2019 Meeting

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

Thursday, March14, 2019

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.

I. Design Review

APP # FPC 19.875 FPC       44 Thomson Place 

Applicant: Andrew Tobias, Trader Joe's

Proposed Work: Install Signage

APP # FPC 19.843 FPC       22 Boston Wharf Road

Applicant: Hazel Wood Hopkins

Proposed Work: Install Citizens Bank Signage and Branding

APP # FPC 19.860 FPC       25 Thomson Place 

Applicant: Paul Gibbs

Proposed Work: At front façade, install signage, menu board and new entry.

APP # FPC 19.876 FPC       355 Congress Street 

Applicant: Ernani Guimaraes 

Proposed Work: At rear façade, add additional flight of stairs to existing fire escape.

II. Administrative Review

APP # 19.874 FPC           355 Congress Street:  

Repair existing fire escape at the rear of the structure in kind.

APP # 19.882 FPC           370 Congress Street:  

At rear, side and front façade, repoint and replace brick in kind. Repair cracks in brick masonry on rear and side elevations.

APP # 19.865 FPC           21 Wormwood Street:  

Install two new exterior windows at penthouse level, not original to the structure.

III Ratification of 2/14/19 Public Hearing Minutes

IV Staff Updates

Projected Adjournment: 8:00 pm

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

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

Alternates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

originally published 3.08.19

Fort Point Landmarks March 2018 Meeting

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

Thursday, March 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).

I. DESIGN REVIEW

18.841 FPC 253 Summer Street

Applicant: Christopher Jamison, COJE Management Group

Proposed Work: Continued review of application heard on 2/6/18 to review patio proposal, updates to lighting; patio furniture; and bar tile finishes.

14.945 FPC 338 Congress Street

Applicant: Emily O’Neil, Fort Point Arts Community

Proposed Work: Continued review of application heard on 12/17/17 regarding the installation of art wall on Farnsworth St. façade.

18.689 FPC 25 Thomson Place

Applicant: Mark Blair, VP bartaco Design

Proposed Work: At side façade install outdoor dining patio and corresponding signage.

II. 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& CRITERIA

18.897 FPC 332 Congress Street

Applicant: P.J. Spillane Company Inc.

Proposed Work: At front façade, repair brick spandrels, replace deteriorated steel channel headers, repoint brick and replace the sealant joints.

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION 

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

Fort Point Landmarks December Meeting

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

Thursday, December 14, 2017

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

18.690 FPC 303 Congress Street: At front facade install aluminum blade sign

18.687 FPC 258 Summer Street - Sidewalk: Replace an existing light pole with a new light pole that includes telecommunication equipment within its base and an antenna attached at the top.

17.247 FPC 27-43 Wormwood Street: Repair existing smokestack and modify existing wireless communications facility. 

18.689 FPC 25 Thomson Place: At front façade install wall signage and sidewalk patio dining area; and install rooftop mechanical equipment.   

Review and Ratification of November 9, 2017 Public Hearing Minutes and November 30, 2017 Sub-committee Public Meeting Minutes

Commissioner Nominations

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 - 8:00pm

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

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

Altemates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

originally published 12.7.17i