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.
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
Applicant: Nate Turner
Proposed Work: Replace existing transom glazing with louvers for mechanical equipment.
Applicant: Nate Turner
Proposed Work: Proposed Work: Install signage including lit lettering, blade sign and menu placard.
Applicant: Paul Connolly
Proposed Work: Install signage and wayfinding graphics.
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APP # 23.0588 FPC 280 SUMMER STREET withdrawn by applicant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.
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.
Applicant: David Barbagallo
Proposed Work: Install antennas along the existing gamma sector.
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
