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 2021 Meeting

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

Thursday, August 12, 2021

6:00 PM

This hearing will be held virtually and NOT in person. 

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

or by calling 929-205-6099 and entering meeting id 864 4568 0088# 

You can also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.gov 

I.  VIOLATIONS 

APP # 22.0127 FPC 253 SUMMER STREET

Applicant: : COJE Management Group, Chris Jamison

Proposed Work: Ratify installation of speakers, heaters, and additional lighting at the patio.

APP # 22.0120 FPC THOMSON PLACE

Applicant: Applicant: Paul Connolly

Proposed Work: Ratify removal of trees and pits along Thomson Place.

II. DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 21.0994 FPC 364-372 CONGRESS STREET

Applicant: Applicant: Mike Shunta

Continued from 6/10/2021 hearing: Remove existing smokestack at roof and install new roofing system, install new flashings and moldings to match existing.

APP # 22.0113 FPC 22 THOMSON PLACE

Applicant: Jason Parillo

Proposed Work: Install new signage at main entrance on existing sign band

APP # 22.0072 FPC 300 A STREET

Applicant: Dyer Brown & Associates

Proposed Work:  At the main roof, demolish one (1) RTU and install three (3) new RTUs.

APP # 22.0125 FPC 12 FARNSWORTH STREET

Applicant: Philip Marcotty

Proposed Work: Replace existing loading dock and stairs at rear of building. At roof, repair two (2) brick head houses, install mechanical equipment, and expand existing mechanical penthouse.

III  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. 

APP # 22.0118 FPC 11 & 47 Farnsworth Street, 12-44 Thomson Place: Repoint all facades, replace/reset displaced brick, replace window sealants, replace and paint corroded steel.

IV  RATIFICATION OF 6/10/2021 & 7/8/2021 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

V  STAFF UPDATES

VI  Projected Adjournment: 8pm

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

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

Alternates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

originally published 08.05.21

Fort Point Landmarks June 2021 Meeting Tonight

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

Thursday, June 10, 2021

6:00 PM

This hearing will be held virtually and NOT in person. 

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

or by calling 929-205-6099 and entering meeting id 850 5871 0856 # 

You can also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.gov 

I.  Business Meeting

The purpose of this meeting is to review and discuss the new online application system. 

II Violations

APP # 21.0754 FPC   253 Summer Street 

Applicant: COJE Management Group
Continued from the 4/08/2021 FPCLDC Public Hearing. Proposed work: Ratify a patio expansion, including the installation of pavers, planters, lighting, furniture, and associated landscaping (Violation # VIO.21.009). Install new planters.

III DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 21.0979 FPC          21 Wormwood Street *MOVED TO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

Applicant: Benner Construction

Proposed work: Construct a roof deck and replace an existing window with a new exterior door for deck access.

APP # 21.0993 FPC          26 Thomson Place 

Applicant: Back Bay Sign

Proposed work: At the ground floor storefront install a wall sign, illuminated blade sign, and vinyl window graphics.

APP # 21.0994 FPC        364-372 Congress Street

Applicant: Claremont Companies

Proposed work: At the roof, demolish an abandoned circular brick chimney; install a new roofing system, flashing, and moldings

APP # 21.0995 FPC        300 A Street

Applicant: Dyer Brown & Associates

Proposed work: At the main roof, demolish five (5) RTUs and install two (2) new RTUs. At the lower loading dock roof install new condenser units, mechanical screening, and complete associated structural work.

IV  Discussion and Vote on Proposed Permanent Signage at Properties Receiving Community Preservation Act Funding

V  Administrative Review/ Approval

APP # 19.1276 FPC          15 Channel Center Street: At Medallion Avenue, install a loading dock platform and replace an existing multi-pane window with a garage door (Extension of Certificate of Design Approval issued July 1, 2019 and approved at the June 13, 2019 FPCLDC public hearing.)

APP # 21.0979 FPC          21 Wormwood Street 

Applicant: Benner Construction

Proposed work: Construct a roof deck and replace an existing window with a new exterior door for deck access.

VI  Ratification of 5/13/2021 Public Hearing Minutes

VII Staff Updates

VIII  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 Channel Landmarks November 2015 Meeting

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

Thursday, November 12, 2015

5:30 PM

Boston City Hall – Piemonte Room

After 5:30 p.m., 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. Applications are available for review during normal business hours at the office of the Environment Department. 

I. 5:30 PM DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

Application 16.464 FPC 364-372 Congress Street (continued)
Applicant: Caffè Nero (tenant): Install awnings, signage, patio furniture, railings and planters

5:45 P.M.
Application 16.693 308 Congress Street
Applicant: Boston Children’s Museum (owners): Conduct complete masonry restoration, including the potential restoration of sealed window openings, replacement of metal spandrel panels, etc.

6:00 P.M.
Application 16.694 5 Channel Center
Applicant: Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (tenant): Install photo-voltaic array at roof of elevator override.

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 the staff pending ratification at its monthly public hearing. Having been identified as meeting these eligibility criteria and all relevant guidelines, the following applications will be approved at this hearing:

Application 16.555 308 Congress Street: Repair/repoint/clean masonry

III. 6:15 P.M. ADVISORY REVIEW

22 Boston Wharf Road: Berkeley Investments, Inc., has requested an advisory hearing regarding a proposed 2-story addition at the property, including the introduction of ground-floor retail space.

PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 7:00 P.M.