Fort Point Landmarks February 2025 Public Meeting

updated 2/13/25 with application presentations.

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

Thursday, February 13, 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 955 0057 3484# You can also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 25.0466 FPC  332 CONGRESS STREET 

Applicant: Daniel Brennan

Proposed Work: Replace single entry door; Replace two fixed windows with accordion style operable windows; Paint pilasters, portion of cornice, and entry doors; Install (3) three sconce light fixtures; Install blade sign at far left pilaster; Install individual letter signage affixed to an LED raceway Center on two windows; install vinyl window decals at entry door. Continued from the 12/12/24 Public Hearing. 

APP # 25.0521 FPC         259-267 SUMMER STREET 

Applicant: Adam Burns

Proposed Work: Selective updates to the southern façade, replacing one column of masonry window infills with historic windows spanning floors 1-8; replace one column of louvers on floors 2-8. Remove the infill of three at-grade windows and replace them with historic windows. Continued from the 1/23/25 Public Hearing. 

APP # 25.0531 FPC 266 SUMMER STREET Moved to Administrative Review
Applicant: Erik Minneart
Proposed Work: Installation of two new 16" round 
non-illuminated blade signs; Installation of decal on building entry door.

II.  Administrative Review

APP # 25.0573 FPC 5 NECCO STREET: Installation of storefront and blade signage for Backyard Fitness that includes halo lit channel letters and logo; Installation of "Coming Soon" vinyl decals for existing storefront entrance to be removed at the end of April 2025 (removed by applicant).

APP # 25.0531 FPC 266 SUMMER STREET Installation of two new 16" round non-illuminated blade signs; Installation of decal on building entry door (moved from design review by staff).

II. RATIFICATION OF 1/23/25 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

II.  STAFF UPDATES

IV. PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 7:30 PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

Members: David Berarducci, Susan Goganian, Thomas Rodde , Vacancy, Vacancy

Alternates: Vacancy, Raber Umphenour

originally published 02.10.25

Fall Happenings This Week & Next

updated 9/23 with Boston Landmark Commission meeting, Gillette presentation and survey.

9:18:  Spoke Gallery presents "Independence Day-A work in progress", a solo exhibition by acclaimed photographer Sylvia Stagg-Giuliano, from 6pm to 8pm with a hybrid gallery talk at 7pm.Spoke Gallery is located at 844 Summer Street.

9/19: Stone Living Lab Seminar: Commonwealth Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer from 2pm to 3pm to hear about climate resilience throughout the state.

9/19: 232 A Street Chapter 91 hearing at 2:00 pm or 232 A Street Chapter 91 hearing at  6:00 pm. View Project plans and documents by visiting the EEA ePLACE Public Access Portal  and entering 24-WW16-0002-APP in the “Record ID” field. Comments to Susan You by 10/11.

9/19: Gillette Site Tour & Community Workshop from 5pm to 7pm to reimagine 31 acres along the Fort Point Channel in advance of filing a master plan.  View virtual tour, presentation, and complete the feedback survey. For more information, visit GilletteBostonUpdates. 

9/21:  Gillette Site Tour & Community Workshop from 10am to 12pm. Alternate date for those unable to attend on Thursday. Meet at 1 Gillette Park. View virtual tour, presentation, and complete the feedback survey. For more information, visit GilletteBostonUpdates. 

9/21: 24th Annual South Boston Street Fest rescheduled to 9/28 due to rain  

9/23: Save the Harbor virtual MBC Metropolitan Beaches Climate Workshop at 10am featuring tools, experts and advocates to increase resiliency, while preserving access to our public beaches. Register.

9/24: FPNA Neighborhood Gathering from 6pm to 8pm at 15 Necco and via zoom.

9/24: Boston Landmark Commission at 6pm to hear two Administrative Approval Items for Fort Point:

25.0191 FPC 266 SUMMER STREET Replacement of existing entry door and fire stair door due to damage and wear. Note new door leaves to match the proportion and color of existing doors. Provide new 4 ft offset stainless steel bar pulls at each door.

25.0203 FPC 35 CHANNEL CENTER STREET Emergency repair due to leaks - Repointing of deteriorated mortar joints along the top two (2) floors of the exterior rear elevation. Replacement mortar will match existing.

9/25: Boston Harbor Use Forum- Reserved Channel Development from 8:30am to 10am. The project will  reimagine a 42-acre business park along the west side of the Reserved Channel. 

9/25 WEBINAR: BERDO Compliance for Condominium Associations | Boston.gov from 6pm to 8pm. At this event, the Environment Department will also announce the release of the new BERDO Compliance Handbook for Condo Associations.

9/27: Deployables Day, a citywide training exercise on temporary flood protection, a resource fair for property owners still considering temporary flood protection and a look at accessibility during a flood storm event, from 10am to 3pm. 

9/28: 24th Annual South Boston Street Fest from 11am to 4pm along I and L streets on East Broadway. With over 100 small businesses, artists, and nonprofits setting up booths, there'll be something for everyone. 

originally published 9.16.24