Fort Point Landmarks December 2023 Meeting

updated 12/14/23 at 6:15pm with 30 Thomson Place application withdrawn by applicant. 

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

Thursday, December 14, 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 985 3303 8730#.You can also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 24.0266 FPC  47 FARNSWORTH STREET (moved to admin review 12/13/23)
Applicant: Mario Watkins
Proposed Work: Install new lighting.

APP # 24.0511 FPC  333 SUMMER STREET (moved to admin review 12/13/23)
Applicant: Jason Parillo 
Proposed Work: In the same location as existing install (1) new blade sign and (1) new wall mounted sign. 

APP # 24.0513 FPC  30 THOMSON PLACE  Application withdrawn by applicant. 
Applicant: Nathan Turner
Proposed Work: At roof install condensers; at rear install wall mounted ductwork and exhaust openings.

II.  ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

APP # 24.0497 FPC  9 CHANNEL CENTER STREET
Install temporary signage.

III.  RATIFICATION OF 11/9/23 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

IV.   STAFF UPDATES

V.  PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 7:30 PM

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

originally published 12.11.23

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 October 2017 Meeting

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

Thursday, October 12, 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

18.407 FPC 5 Necco Street: 

Applicant: Peter Cavanaugh, General Electric (CE)

Proposed Work: Design updates to previously approved rehabilitation of 5 and 6 Necco Street (formerly 5 and 6 Necco Court) including: Necco Court Bridge west elevation design updates;  Necco Court Bridge east elevation paint color; window treatment at the first two floors on Necco Court and Necco Street; level 6 design updates; exterior signage; exterior lighting; and outdoor furniture and landscape.

18.392 FPC 300 Summer Street: Applicant: Marggie Lackner, The Artist Building at 300 Summer StreetProposed Work: Replace existing chiller at roof with new chiller on the existing steel dunnage with required supplemental steel; and install window grates on four ground floor windows on the north elevation alleyway to match adjacent window grates.

13.391 FPC 343 Congress Street:
Applicant: Brian Lesser, Speakeasy Group, Inc.
Proposed Work: Replace existing metal cut-out blade sign with a neon lit painted aluminum blade sign, replace existing metal cut-out sign above the existing metal canopy with a neon lit painted aluminum sign; and replace existing door handle.

18.390 FPC 47 Farnsworth Street:
Applicant: Jean-Claude Tetreault, Trillium Brewing
Proposed Work: Modify openings, construct a roof deck and bulkhead, and install signage.

18.269 FPC 253 Summer Street:
Applicant: Michael McGowan, Bergrneyer Associates, Inc.
Proposed Work: Install illuminated blade sign on Summer Street; install illuminated sign at Harborwalk window sign facing the channel; and install wall-painted signage (“Lolita”) on the Harborwalk (Continued from 9/14/2017 public hearing).

18.394 FPC 25 Thomson Place:
Applicant: Nick Makemson
Proposed Work: Installation of two exterior patio dining areas and installation of signage.

Administrative Review/Approval
18.315 FPC 311 Summer Street: Remove three sections of existing window bars from the Summer Street ground level windows.

Review and Ratification of 9/14/2017 Public Hearing Minutes

Discussion Item
Amending Section 8.0 Recommendations of the Fort Point Channel Landmark District Study Report, specifically regarding commissioner nominations.

Staff Updates

Projected Adjournment - 9:00 pm

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

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

Altemates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

originally published 10.2.17

Fort Point Landmarks September 2017 Meeting

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

Thursday, September 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).

DISCUSSION ITEM

Amending Section 8.0 Recommendations of the Fort Point Channel Landmark District Study Report. specifically regarding commissioner nominations.

DESIGN REVIEW

18.095 HPC 47 Farnsworth Street

Applicant: Jean-Claude Tetreault, Trillium Brewing

Proposed Work: Modify openings. construct a roof deck and bulkhead. and install signage.

18.267 FPC 253 Summer Street

Applicant: Kevin Burke. Burke + Design

Proposed Work: Install signage ("253") on the Melcher Street. Summer Street, and channel fagades.

18.269 FPC 253 Summer Street

Applicant: Michael McGowan, Bergmeyer Associates. Inc

Proposed Work: Relocate a Harborwalk sign and install wall-painted signage ("Lolita") on the Harborwalk and channel facades. and an illuminated metal sign panel at the rear facade.

18.268 FPC 253 Summer Street

Applicant: Stephen McDermott, CBI Consulting. Inc.

Proposed Work: Modify a loading bay opening at the rear facade; install metal plates within the former window openings in the Harborwalk (channel facade) and general masonry repairs to all facades including repointing,

replacing deteriorated face brick in-kind, and repairing cracks in the stone and brick faces using an injection grout mortar.

I8.087 FPC 5l Sleeper Street

Applicant: Lee Cooper, Hopsters Brewing Company

Proposed Work: installing paired aluminum and glass doors and transom with applied logos and "51" on the glazing; replacing an exhaust duct with a flush rimless grille; installing a signband with halo-lit logo and lettering ("Hopsters Brewing Co.") on two facades; installing hop finials on the existing patio railing and lighting on the brick piers.

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:

PROJECTS COMPLIANT WITH DISTRICT STANDARDS & CRITERIA

18.016 FPC 21 Wormwood Street: 

Replace sixteen non-historic light fixtures on various secondary facades with new black LED fixtures.

REVIEW and RATIFICATION OF August 10,2017 and August 24,,2017 MINUTES

V. STAFF UPDATES

PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 9:00 PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

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

Altemates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

originally published 9.5.17

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

Fort Point Channel Landmarks February 2016 Meeting Cancelled

UPDATE: Fort Point Landmarks meeting is cancelled for tonight, February 11th

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

Thursday, 11 February  2016

5:00 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

5:00 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

5:30 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

5:45 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

PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 6:30 PM

originally published  2.2.16

Fort Point Channel Landmarks January 2016 Meeting

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

Thursday, 14 January 2016

5:30 PM

Boston City Hall – Room 709

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. Applications are available for review during normal business hours at the office of the Environment Department. Sign-language interpreters are available upon request.

I. DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

5:30 PM
Application 16.861 FPC 344 Congress Street
Applicant: Boston Sparks Association, Inc. (owner)
Proposed Work: Remove granite curbs at one garage entrance

5:45 PM
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

5:45 PM
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

5:45 PM
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

6:15 PM
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

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 16.858 FPC 281 Summer Street: Install sign panel adjacent to entryway

PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 6:30 PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

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

Alternates: B.K. Boley, Vacancy