Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission April Public Meeting

The public is welcome to attend the Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission meeting on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 5:30 pm at Boston City Hall, Room 709. 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.

I. 5:30 PM DESIGN REVIEW HEARING 

5:30 PM 

Application 13.1117 FPC 345 Congress Street (continued review) 

Applicant: Pastoral Restaurant (tenant): Install entry marquee and signage

5:45 PM 

Application 13.680 327-337 Summer Street (continued review) 

Applicant: Synergy Investments, LLC (owner): Revisions to previously approved rehabilitation 

6:00 PM 

Application 14.942 FPC 51 Melcher Street 

Applicant: Synergy Investments (owner): Repair pedestrian bridge connecting 51 Melcher St and 281 Summer St 

6:15 PM 

Application 14.493 FPC 369 Congress Street 

Applicant: Channel Trust (owner): Install metal and simulated stone cladding system 

6:45 PM 

Application 14.946 FPC 368 Congress Street [Marriott Residence Inn] 

Applicant: Norwich Partners (owner): Install lighting and signage 

7:15 PM 

Application 14.945 FPC 338 Congress Street 

Applicant: Redgate Capital Partners (developer): Construct 6-story mixed use building on vacant lot 

II. 7:45 PM VIOLATIONS HEARING 

III. 8:00 PM ADVISORY REVIEW 

1-2 Seaport Boulevard 

Charles Reid, MS Boston Block H, LLC (owner): Proposed construction of two buildings on vacant parcel at northern terminus of 

Farnsworth and Sleeper Streets. 

IV. 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 14.714 FPC 383 Congress: Install patio 

Application 14.825 FPC 51 Melcher: Install signage 

Application 14.878 FPC 374 Congress: Replace entry bay; install transom sign 

PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 8:15 PM 

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION 

David Berarducci, Susan Goganian, John Karoff, Yanni Tsipis, Michele Yeeles 

Alternate: B.K. Boley

45 West Third Street Community Meeting

The Boston Redevelopment Authority will host a public meeting regarding 45 West Third Street development on March 20, 2014. Spaulding & Slye Investments propose to redevelop the approximately one acre site at 45 West Third Street in the South Boston neighborhood. An existing 30,000 square foot, one-story brick building will be demolished and replaced with a new mixed-use development including approximately 144,500 square feet of residential space and ground floor retail/commercial space along A Street. Parking will be provided in a partially below-grade garage. 

The site is bordered by A St., Athens St., West Third St., and the South Boston Haul Rd.

45 West Third Street Community Meeting

Thursday, March 20, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Mass Bay Credit Union

147 West 4th Street, South Boston, MA 02127

To read more about the project,visit the BRA.
BRA Project Manager: Lauren Middleton-Pratt, Lmiddleton.pratt@boston.gov, 617-918-4317

Community Meeting for Market at 12 Farnsworth

Exciting news:

There is a new market opening at 12 Farnsworth Street with plans to include a carry out (Non- Consumption) wine, beer and liquor license.

Please attend to meet the proprietor, and hear the plans for this new neighborhood market.


Thursday July 5th
6:00 PM @

MADE in FORT POINT
12 Farnsworth Street

Waterside Place Mtg, 7/26

Please be advised that there will be a community meeting regarding the
Waterside Place Project on Monday, July 26, 2010, 6:30 ­ 8:00PM, at the
Condon Elementary School, in the cafeteria, 200 D Street, South Boston. The
Core Development Group LLC, the Project Proponent, filed a Notice of Project
Change on June 30, 2010 for a phased approach to the Waterside Place
Project. Phase I, which will be located along Congress Street, is
approximately 372,300 square feet and will contain approximately 235
residential rental units, up to 185 parking spaces, approximately 72,000
square feet of retail, including a grocer and pharmacy, and approximately
14,000 square feet of office/flex space for entrepreneurial and developing
companies.

The 30-day public comment period ends on Friday, July 30, 2010.

Please mail comments to:
KRISTIN KARA
BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ONE CITY HALL SQUARE, 9TH FLOOR
BOSTON, MA 02201



or email to: kristin.kara.bra@cityofboston.gov


Kristin Kara
Senior Project Manager
Boston Redevelopment Authority
One City Hall Square
Boston, MA 02201
Phone: 617-918-4263
Fax: 617-742-7783

Meetings Scheduled to Discuss Proposed Street Cleaning Ordinance

Two press releases from Councilor Linehan's office on his proposed "No Tow" street cleaning ordinance for South Boston:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 1, 2010
Contact: Tim Brown, 617-635-3203, Timothy.Brown@cityofboston.gov

Street Cleaning/ Towing Community Meetings

City Councilor Bill Linehan and the Boston Transportation Department will hold three community meetings in South Boston to discuss the Councilor’s proposed ‘No Tow’ Street Cleaning Program. Under the program, towing will be suspended and violators will receive a $100 ticket in the South Boston neighborhood. The City of Boston will determine whether or not to implement Councilor Linehan’s proposal based upon the outcome of these meetings, so it is important residents make every effort to attend.

Community Meetings:

Monday, June 7th 6:30 pm – Joseph P. Tynan School, 650 East Fourth Street

Tuesday, June 8th 6:30 pm – James Condon Elementary School, 200 D Street

Thursday, June 10th 6:30pm - St. Brigid’s Parish, 841 East Broadway

Councilor Linehan encourages all South Boston residents to offer their feedback in any way. Please contact his office with any questions or comments: 617-635-3203 or Bill.Linehan@cityofboston.gov

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 1, 2010
Contact: Tim Brown, 617-635-3203, Timothy.Brown@cityofboston.gov

Councilor Linehan’s Last Ditch Effort for “No-Tow” Street Cleaning Program

Councilor Linehan has drafted an ordinance that would allow the implementation of a “No-Tow” Street Cleaning Program in South Boston. The matter will be presented at a public hearing of the Boston City Council on Monday April 5th at 2:30 PM. Under the program, towing will be suspended and violators will receive a $100 ticket. Councilor Linehan believes the Public Works & Transportation Department can assess the program over the spring months by using this tool. Linehan’s goal is the permanent elimination of towing by private contractors in South Boston.

"I believe we can effectively clean our streets without towing," Linehan explains. "This plan will demonstrate we can improve street cleaning, increase compliance and use a less punitive approach that makes better use of our resources."

The “No-Tow” proposal will allow the City to capture more revenue while creating a greater deterrent to get cars off the street. The burden of the fine will now be equally applied with no monies going to private tow companies. Violators also won't experience the added hassle of retrieving their vehicle.

With the increased ticket, the City will have a greater capacity to clean around cars and any debris left behind by the sweeper. The plan also presents a more “green” alternative to the current program by conserving resources, discontinuing the environmentally unfriendly practice of towing and decreasing the amount of idling by multiple City vehicles while they wait for the police to authorize each tow.

Councilor Linehan credits the Mayor's office for improved and expanded street cleaning efforts during the winter months. Both offices worked together to change the hours of operation for street cleaning in South Boston from 8am-4pm to 9am-5pm. This modification has been a huge success, allowing residents an extra hour to get their vehicles off the road in the morning hours.

With the “No Tow” Street Cleaning Program, Councilor Linehan has created a new transportation zone, “Zone C”, encompassing the entire South Boston neighborhood. It is important to note that Councilor Linehan’s proposal can only be implemented if the Boston Public Works & Transportation Department adopts and uses the new “Zone C”. If the program is successful, the City will have the power to expand the boundaries of “Zone C” to include other neighborhoods.

Following the Monday’s City Council hearing, Councilor Linehan will ask that the ordinance be put to a vote of the full Council. Councilor Linehan strongly encourages all residents to offer their feedback in anyway. Please make every effort to attend Monday’s hearing, call Councilor Linehan’s office or call the Mayor’s hotline at 617-635-4500.

The Boston City Council’s Committee on Government Operations will convene on Monday, April 5th at 2:30 PM. The hearing will be in the Christopher A. Iannella Chamber on the Fifth Floor of Boston City Hall. Members of the public who wish to testify should arrive five minutes early to sign in.

Written comments can be sent to Nathan Pham at Nathan.Pham@cityofboston.gov or mailed to Boston City Council, One City Hall Square- Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02201. Councilor Linehan can be reached at 617-635-3203 or by email at Bill.Linehan@cityofboston.gov.