Fort Point Landmarks October 2022 Meeting

updated 10/13/22: with presentations.

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

Thursday, October 13, 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  929-436-2866 and entering meeting id 928 2247 0386# You can also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 23.0268 FPC        44 THOMSON PLACE

Applicant: Bernard Lebow  

Proposed work: Install building signage including metal letters on the façade and a mounted flag sign.

 APP # 23.0284 FPC       36 THOMSON PLACE 

Applicant: Nathan Turner

Proposed work: Install three new sings including a wall mounted horizontal panel, a wall mounted blade, and a wall mounted placard. 

APP # 23.0214 FPC        308 CONGRESS STREET

Applicant: Amy Auerbach

Proposed work: Install an “Automatic Caution Door” sticker on the left street-facing door on Congress Street; install handicapped access button; install new door operator mounted on interior door.

APP # 23.0283 FPC        51 MELCHER STREET removed by applicant

Applicant: Alex Munoz

Proposed work: Updates to rooftop equipment installation and at-grade equipment.

APP # 23.0169 FPC        313 CONGRESS STREET 

Applicant: Rich Posluszny

Proposed work: Demolish and remove existing carport located in the parking lot behind 313 Congress Street with no proposed change in the layout or number of parking spaces.

II. RATIFICATION OF 8/11/2022 & 9/8/2022 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

originially published 10.03.22

Fort Point Landmarks May 2022 Meeting

05/10/22: revised agenda and updated with available presentations

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

Thursday, May 12, 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 884 0359 7124# You can also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 22.1102 FPC         343 CONGRESS STREET- withdrawn by staff

Applicant: Pamela Jagiello

Proposed work: Install new signage.

APP # 22.1154 FPC         44 THOMSON PLACE

Applicant: Ashlea Andrews

Proposed work: Install new signage.

II. Administrative Review: : 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 # 22.1143 FPC         332 CONGRESS STREET
Remove and replace steel channels, repair brick masonry, repoint, and paint steel to match existing.

APP # 22.1052 FPC         15 CHANNEL CENTER STREET
Repoint rear façade.

III. Advisory Review: 

17 FARNSWORTH STREET
Proposed Work: Demolish existing parking garage and construct a new Life Sciences building.

IV. RATIFICATION OF 3/10/2022 AND 4/14/2022 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

V. STAFF UPDATES

VI. 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 05.05.22

Fort Point Landmarks April 2022 Meeting

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

Thursday, April 14, 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 860 3591 2279#/ You can also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 22.0919 FPC        305 CONGRESS STREET

Applicant: Keenan Brinn

Proposed work: Install small cell facility on an existing Boston light pole; replace existing pole to accommodate new antenna and equipment cabinet.

APP # 22.0924 FPC       A STREET

Applicant: Keenan Brinn

Proposed work: Install small cell facility on an existing Boston light pole; replace existing pole to accommodate new antenna and equipment cabinet.

APP # 22.0926 FPC        253 SUMMER STREET

Applicant: Keenan Brinn

Proposed work: Install small cell facility on an existing Boston light pole; replace existing pole to accommodate new antenna and equipment cabinet.

APP # 22.0960 FPC       44 THOMSON PLACE

Applicant: Ashlea Andrews

Proposed work: Install new signage including 1 set halo lit letters on aluminum pan sign, 1 blade sign, and 4 window vinyls.

APP # 22.1038 FPC        51 MELCHER STREET

Applicant: Alex Muñoz 

Proposed work: Build elevator shaft wall behind windows that can be seen from Necco Court.

APP # 22.1039 FPC        11 SLEEPER STREET

Applicant: Philip Marcotty

Proposed work: Replace existing transformer and associated concrete pad with transformer placed on podium; installation of flood barriers.

APP # 22.1042 FPC        12 FARNSWORTH STREET

Applicant: Philip Marcotty

Proposed work: Modifications to the loading dock at the rear of the building, modification of select windows, hardscape improvements at the rear (west) elevation. Install security cameras, new louvers, and Fire Department connection. At the roof level, install new equipment which will remain minimally visible from surrounding public ways.

II. Ratification of  10/14/2021 & 2/10/2022 Public Hearing Minutes

III. Staff Updates

IV. Projected Adjournment: 8:00PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

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

Alternates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

Fort Point Landmarks March 2022 Meeting

updated with presentations. 

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

Thursday, March10, 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 898 8385 3336# You can also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 22.0885 FPC  333 SUMMER STREET

Applicant: Dan DeMille

Proposed work: Replace two existing signs from “logmein” to “goto” in same size and color.

APP # 22.0894 FPC  51 MELCHER STREET

Applicant: Alex Munoz

Proposed work: Install new window louvers, new loading dock, new egress stair for Boston Fire Department, enhanced rooftop mechanical equipment, accessibility improvement on Melcher Street sidewalk.

APP # 22.0896 FPC  44 THOMSON PLACE

Applicant: Ashlea Andrews

Proposed work: Install four temporary signs in vinyl applied to window glass.

II. Advisory Review

33-41 Farnsworth Street

Proposed Work: Changes to rooftop equipment; exterior modifications at ground floor and rear of the building to  accommodate conversion to Life Sciences.

III. Ratification of 1/13/2022 Public Hearing Minutes

IV. Staff Updates

V. Projected Adjournment: 8:00PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

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

Alternates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

*Please note February 2022 meeting cancelled due to lack of complete applications.

Fort Point Landmarks July 2021 Meeting

07/06/21: updated agenda with presentation links below.

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

Thursday, July 8, 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 301-715-8592  and entering meeting id 829 7962 1250 # 

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

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 21.1106 FPC 44 THOMSON PLACE: 
Applicant: John Kiernan
Proposed work: At the roof, remove entire existing roofing assembly, edge metal, gutters, downspouts, masonry pier caps, party wall caps, and reglet flashings. Install new PVC roof assembly with PVC roof edge metal in "Lead Grey" color. Install new copper gutters and downspouts, copper caps and reglet flashings.

APP # 21.1105 FPC 44 THOMSON PLACE:
Applicant: Dina DiTommaso
Proposed Work: At the ground floor storefront, install new vinyl graphic signage and a new video telecom device at the side of the entry.

APP # 21.1103 FPC 20-30 CHANNEL CENTER STREET: 
Applicant: Philip Marcotty
Proposed Work: Install new rooftop mechanicals at the roof for change of use to research and development. Install new elevator override.

APP # 21.1002 FPC 374 CONGRESS STREET:
Applicant: Mike Miller
Proposed Work: At the Stillings Street entrance, remove main entry sign and yellow brick and replace with wood panelled enclosure to conceal dumpster located behind the sign. Add new signage to enclosure.

APP # 21.1130 FPC 308 CONGRESS STREET:
Applicant: Amy Auerbach
Proposed Work: Replace existing green roof at second story of Boston's Children's Museum. Work includes steel fortification of existing roof structure, installation of glass railing system, and lowering existing door to meet ADA requirements.

II. ADVISORY REVIEW

332 CONGRESS STREET: Modify the ground floor storefronts and entry.

III: RATIFICATION OF 5/13/21 & 6/10/21 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

IV. Staff Updates

V. Projected Adjournment: 8pm

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

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

Alternates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

originally published 07.02.21

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 February 2019 Meeting Updated

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

Thursday, February 14, 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. Violations

303 Congress Street: Ratification of unapproved temporary banner signage

II. Design Review

APP # 19.479 FPC 63 Melcher Street
Applicant: Matt Frazier JSIP, 63 Melcher LLC
Proposed Work: Request for an extension of the temporary banners.

APP # 19.760 FPC 348 Congress
Applicant: Robert Tuttle Ne Neon Sign Co
Proposed Work: At front façade, relocate previously approved blade sign adjacent to front entrance (Previously Heard on 10/11/2018).

APP #  19.70 FPC 44 Thomson Place
Applicant: Andrew Tobias; Trader Joe's
Proposed Work: Reopen historic windows, relocate entrances, awnings. Install historic signage.

III. Administrative Review/Approval

APP # 19.769 FPC 250 Summer Street (adjacent)

Proposed Work: Modify the existing telecommunication antenna that was previously approved by Commission.

III. RATIFICATION OF 12/13/2018 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES 

IV. Staff Updates

V. PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 7:0O

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

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

Alternates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

originally published 01/30/19

Fort Point Channel Landmarks September 2016 Meeting

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

Thursday, 8 September 2016

5:30 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

5:30 PM Previously presented 7/201617.251
FPC 25 & 44 Thomson PlaceApplicant: John Kiernan, Fort Point Channel Investors, LLC (Applicant)Proposed Work: Widen the sidewalk in two locations on Thomson Place and one location2 on Stillings Street.

5:45 PM Previously presented 7/2016 17.252 FPC 44 Thomson Place

Applicant: John Kiernan, Fort Point Channel Investors, LLC (Applicant)Proposed Work: Remove the parking lot and surrounding landscape from the lot adjacent to 44 Thomson Place, and create a plaza with pavers, lighting, built-in benches, moveable furniture, and green spaces.

6:00 PM

17.245 FPC 9 Channel Center Street

Applicant: Dan McGrath, Berkeley Investments, Inc.(Applicant)

Proposed Work: Install two light fixtures and a security camera adjacent to the entryway; install tenant signage on the left side and building signage on the right side of the entryway.

6:15 PM

16.1569 FPC 308 Congress Street

Applicant: Marisa Lava, Boston Children’s Museum (Applicant)

Proposed Work: Remove and replace the bronze anodized aluminum-clad plywood infill panels at eleven former window and loading bay openings fronting Sleeper Street.

6:30 PM Previously presented 4/2014

17.246 FPC 338 Congress Street

Andrew Wang, CBT Architects (Architect)

Proposed Work: Modify ground floor storefront infill to accommodate floodproofing requirements.

6:45 PM

17.143 FPC 313 Congress Street

Applicant: Haril Pandya, CBT Architects (Architect)

Proposed Work: Modify the location of the entryway infill and replace the pavers, ceiling paneling, and lighting; install metal halo-lit lettering “Three Thirteen” within the masonry archway; install light fixtures at the fourth floor cornice; paint all of the white windows, paneling and trim on the vertical bays black; install black applied aluminum muntins to create multi-lite configurations on all of the sashes at the Congress Street façade and the first three vertical bays at the secondary side façades.

PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 7:15 PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

David Berarducci, Susan Goganian, John Karoff, Michele Yeeles, Vacancy

Alternates: B.K. Boley, Thomas Rodde

Fort Point Channel Landmarks July 2016 Meeting

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

Thursday, 14 July  2016

5:30 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

5:30 PM

16.1757 FPC 319 A Street

Applicant: Paul Boutchia, BRG 319A LLC (Applicant)

Proposed Work: Remove existing building signage; install a marquee with "Oak & Rowan" signage at the A Street entrance; install one "319A" non-illuminated metal sign panel on the vacant lot façade; install two internally illuminated "319A" signs on the A Street and Pastene Alley façades; install two sign plaques "Entrance to 319 A" one on the Pastene Alley façade and one on the vacant lot façade; and install applied lettering "Entrance to 319 A" on the glazing at a door fronting Pastene Alley.

6:00 PM

16.1759 FPC 64 Sleeper Street

Applicant: Liza Meyer, City of Boston Parks & Recreation Dept. (Applicant)

Proposed Work: Constructing a children's park with plantings and play features with parking below.

6:30 PM Previously presented 5/2016 – new ownership and new design team

16.1760 FPC 22 Boston Wharf Road

Applicant: Lisa Serafin, Redgate (Applicant)

Proposed Work: Modify the existing building and alter previously approved two-story rooftop addition with stair and elevator bulkhead.

7:00 PM Previously presented 11/2015

16.1771 FPC 10 Boston Wharf Road

Applicant: David McMahon, McMahon Architects (Architect)

Proposed Work: Install signage; install a temporary seasonal vestibule; install infill at an entryway fronting Boston Wharf Road; and reduce previously approved scope of work by eliminating the wood panels on the brick façade

7:15 PM

16.1769 FPC 44 Thomson Place

Applicant: John Kiernan, Fort Point Channel Investors, LLC (Applicant)

Proposed Work: Remove the parking lot and surrounding landscape from the lot adjacent to 44 Thomson Place, and create a plaza with pavers, lighting, built-in benches, moveable furniture, and green spaces.

7:30 PM

16.1770 FPC 25 & 44 Thomson Place

Applicant: John Kiernan, Fort Point Channel Investors, LLC (Applicant)

Proposed Work: Widen the sidewalk in two locations on Thomson Place and one location on Stillings Street.

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 applicable guidelines, the following applications will be approved at this hearing:

16.1762 FPC 33-41 Farnsworth Street: Remove two banner signs and associated armature; and install two halo-lit metal sign panels flanking the entryway with concealed conduit.

PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 8:00 PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

David Berarducci, Susan Goganian, John Karoff, Michele Yeeles, Vacancy

Alternates: B.K. Boley, Thomas Rodde

Fort Point Channel Landmarks June 2016 Meeting

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

Thursday, 10 June  2016

5:30 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
5:30 PM
Application 16.1556 FPC 34 Farnsworth Street
Applicant: Barry Sussman, Craft Beer Cellars (Applicant)
Proposed Work: Install two window decals (a Craft Beer Cellars logo and “Phone: 857.233.2867 Facebook: cbcfortpoint Twitter: @cbc_fortpoint”).

5:45 PM Previously presented 5/2016 and 3/2016
Application 16.1101 FPC 363 Congress Street
Applicant: Denis Dowdle, Madison Properties (Applicant)
Proposed Work: Modify previously approved chain link fence around the perimeter of the transformer.

6:00 PM Previously presented 5/2016 for Advisory Review
Application 16.1557 FPC 25 Thomson Place
Applicant: John Kiernan, Fort Point Channel Investors, LLC (Applicant)
Proposed Work: Removing non-historic infill and installing windows; modifying openings to create at-grade openings; and installing signage.

6:15 PM Previously presented 5/2016 for Advisory Review
Application 16.1558 FPC 44 Thomson Place
Applicant: John Kiernan, Fort Point Channel Investors, LLC (Applicant)
Proposed Work: Removing non-historic infill and installing windows; modifying openings to create at-grade openings; and installing signage.

6:30 PM Previously presented 5/2016 for Advisory Review
Application 16.1559 FPC 47 Farnsworth Street
Applicant: John Kiernan, Fort Point Channel Investors, LLC (Applicant)
Proposed Work: Removing non-historic infill and installing windows; modifying openings to create at-grade openings; and installing signage

6:45 PM
Application 16.1560 FPC 250-253 Summer Street
Applicant: Susan Twomey, Bergmeyer Associates, Inc. (Applicant)
Proposed Work: Creating new openings and modifying the walls and ceilings within the harbor walk; install lighting; remove non--historic paint from the masonry walls; install rooftop mechanical equipment.

II. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW / APPROVAL:

Application 16.1561 BB 250-253 Summer Street: Work at the secondary rear façades, including replacing deteriorated face brick with new brick; repointing; and applying a masonry binder and water repellent to the deteriorated brick faces.

PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 8:00 PM

Fort Point May Gathering With City Council President Wu, Future Retail Shopping & Committee

 Fort Point Neighborhood Association

 Meeting for the Neighborhood

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

 6 pm sharp

 Factory 63

 63 Melcher St.

featuring 

Boston City Council President Michelle Wu

introducing 
75 Seaport
A Hampshire House Restaurant
75 Seaport Boulevard
seeking a 7 day full liquor licesne

with a special presentation

Thomson Place Retail Redevelopment

25 & 44 Thomson Place and 47 Farnsworth

John Kiernan, Invesco

Nathan Turner, Margulies Perruzzi Architects

and

Neighborhood Updates

Fort Point Festival, Fort Point Open Studios, 
7 Channel Center & More...

*** featured restaurant: Committee***

originally posted 5.17.16

Fort Point Channel Landmarks May 2016 Meeting

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

Thursday, 12 May  2016

5:30 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. 

DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

5:45 PM
Application 16.1413 FPC 34 Farnsworth Street
Applicant: Barry Sussman, Craft Beer Cellars (Applicant)
Proposed Work: Replace vinyl banner sign in-kind with new lettering “Craft Beer
Cellars”; and installing UV film to the display windows.

6:00 PM Previously presented 2/2012; and 2/2009 for Advisory Review
Application 16.1418 FPC Summer Street, Congress Street, and Boston Wharf Road
Applicant: Deneen Crosby, Crosby|Schlessinger|Smallridge (Applicant)
Proposed Work: Reconfigure roadway and install bike lane; replace concrete
sidewalks, granite curbs, street lights, and street trees; and install new benches,
bike racks, bollards, and newspaper corrals.

6:30 PM Previously presented 3/2016
Application 16.1101 FPC 363 Congress Street
Applicant: Denis Dowdle, Madison Properties (Applicant)
Proposed Work: Install porous asphalt paving, electric vehicle parking, light poles
and a valet booth; removing the chain link fence and installing internally
illuminated bollards and a 6’-0” tall black chain link fence with barbed wire along
Congress Street; and an 8’-0” tall black chain link fence with barbed wire around
the utility equipment.

6:45 PM Previously presented 11/2015 for Advisory Review
Application 16.1414 FPC 22 Boston Wharf Road
Applicant: Daniel McGrath, Berkeley Investments, Inc. (Applicant)
Proposed Work: Construct a two-story rooftop addition with a two-story stair and
elevator bulkhead; create new window openings at the first, sixth and seventh 
floors on the secondary façade fronting Q Park; and modify one storefront
opening fronting Boston Wharf Road to accommodate a door flanked by display
windows with a transom above.

V. ADVISORY REVIEW 

7:00 PM 

7 Channel Center Street 

Applicant: Berkeley Investments, Inc. (Owner) and Handel Architects (Architect) Proposed Work: Demolish the existing three-story warehouse and construct a twenty-three story building with rooftop mechanical equipment. 

7:30 PM 

25 & 44 Thomson Place, and 47 Farnsworth Street 

Applicant: Fort Point Channel Investors, LLC (Owner) and Sean Curran (Applicant) Proposed Work: Remove infill and modify openings, create at-grade entrance(s), and install signage. 

PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 8:00 PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

David Berarducci, Susan Goganian, John Karoff, Michele Yeeles, Vacancy Alternates: B.K. Boley, Thomas Rodde 

Fort Point Channel Landmarks March 2016 Meeting

Update 3/9/16: The correct meeting start time is 5:30 pm. 

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

Thursday, 10 March  2016

5:30 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

5:30 PM Previously presented: 14 January 2016

Application 16.921 FPC 376 Congress Street

Applicant: Bill Lukashok, Hill Country Boston, LLC (Tenant)

Proposed Work: Modify storefront openings, replace storefront infill, replace two banner signs, install a marquee, and install a canopy and patio

6:00 PM Previously presented: 14 January 2016

Application 16.907 FPC 44 Thomson Place

Applicant: John Kiernan, Fort Point Channel Investors, LLC(Owner)

Proposed Work: Remove infill and modify openings, create at-grade entrance(s), and install signage

6:00 PM Previously presented: 14 January 2016

Application 16.908 FPC 25 Thomson Place

Applicant: John Kiernan, Fort Point Channel Investors, LLC(Owner)

Proposed Work: Remove infill and modify openings, create at-grade entrance(s), and install signage

6:00 PM Previously presented: 14 January 2016

Application 16.909 FPC 47 Farnsworth Street

Applicant: John Kiernan, Fort Point Channel Investors, LLC(Owner)

Proposed Work: Remove infill and modify openings, create at-grade entrance(s), and install signage

6:45 PM

Application 16.1099 FPC 27-43 Wormwood Street

Applicant: John Moran, Alpine Advisory Services (Applicant)

Proposed Work: Install twelve telecommunication antennas, twelve remote radio heads, and three junction boxes on the smokestack, all painted to match the underlying masonry.

7:15 PM

Application 16.1101 FPC 363 Congress Street

Applicant: Denis Dowdle, Madison Properties (Applicant)

Proposed Work: Install porous asphalt paving, electric vehicle parking, light poles and a valet booth; removing the chain link fence and installing internally illuminated bollards and a 6’-0” tall black chain link fence with barbed wire along Congress Street; and an 8’-0” tall black chain link fence with barbed wire around the utility equipment.

7:45 PM

Application 16.1102 FPC 9 Channel Center Street

Applicant: Dan McGrath, Berkeley Investments (Applicant)

Proposed Work: Modify a loading bay fronting Medallion Avenue.

8:00 PM

Application 16.1104 FPC Various Locations

Applicant: Kosta Jovanovic, Crown Castle (Applicant)

Proposed Work: Modify three light poles to accommodate telecommunications equipment.

PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 8:30 PM