In an ongoing effort to manage urban development and comply with zoning regulations, the Boston Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has reviewed numerous cases across various wards. These cases encompass an array of projects, ranging from the establishment of new multi-family residential buildings to changes in restaurant occupancy.
Case BOA-1693782, located at 11 Dorchester Street in Ward 6, is an application from D & D Hospitality, LLC. The purpose of this case is to change occupancy to incorporate live entertainment in the existing restaurant, extending operating hours past 10:30 PM, in accordance with the proposed plans.
At 33-39 Savin Hill Avenue in Ward 15, application BOA-1698916, submitted by Kolo Dorchester Inc., proposes to remove the proviso for the restaurant at 39 Savin Hill Avenue. This change will allow the restaurant to operate under the applicant’s name.
In Ward 20, two notable cases were presented by Nidify Studio: BOA-1697197 and BOA-1697509. Both aim to convert existing detached one-story sheds from woodshops into accessory dwelling units, despite facing challenges such as insufficient lot area, rear yard, and side yard dimensions.
Another application in the same ward, BOA-1714460, submitted by Gavin Driscoll for property at 23 Wedgemere Road, seeks to renovate a single-family home by adding new bedrooms and a roof while addressing the side yard insufficiency issue as required by zoning regulations.
Ryan Bell, the applicant for BOA-1706593 at 11 Bonair Street, proposes a curb cut to expand a single-car driveway into a two-car driveway. This case touches on regulations regarding off-street parking and curb cut widths in residential areas.
At 151 Hebron Street, BOA-1684856, JCBT Architect LLC aims to erect a three-story multi-family residential building with eight units. However, the project is facing numerous hurdles including excessive floor area ratio and various setback insufficiencies. The building plans include ground-level open parking and a handicap-accessible unit.
Susan Johnson seeks approval for BOA-1702984 at 84 Dale Street to remove an existing addition and deck on the rear of her house, proposing a new addition and deck as part of a renovation plan.
Cesar Rojas, with BOA-1697485 at 148 Arlington Street, intends to change a two-family residence to three, a move complicated by zoning constraints.
West Boylston Investments LLC, under BOA-1705566, is proposing a new six-story building with 115 multi-family residential units, alongside ground-level retail and required underground parking at 1690-1700 Hyde Park Avenue.
In the same area, BOA-1709403, submitted by James Walsh at 53 Cedar Grove Street, focuses on the renovation of an existing home to add a second and third floor. This proposal, like many others, faces challenges with side and front yard dimensions.
Charlie’s project at 10 Westerly Street (BOA-1694232) is set to convert a structural third-floor apartment to a flat-top roof structure while adding unit separation.
Scott Schneider’s application at 190 L Street (BOA-1703780) aims to legalize a basement into an additional unit in a three-family dwelling, overcoming capacity challenges related to usable open space and off-street parking.
Christopher Barry’s case at 96 Chandler Street (BOA-1703095) involves a rooftop deck addition requiring specific landmark commissions’ approvals due to its design implications in the historical district.
Jeremy Jacobs III aims to renovate the building facade and roof elements at 16 Bond Street (BOA-1678910), addressing conditional and restricted use related to its location in the General Commercial Overlay District.
Cooya LLC seeks to convert a retail space into a restaurant with takeout capabilities at 75 Harrison Avenue (BOA-1691757), which is contingent on several conditional use regulations.
Matt Schuster’s project at 163 Falcon Street (BOA-1690949) plans to add a unit in an existing building while facing challenges related to off-street parking and neighborhood residential use regulations.
Urbanica Inc. is involved in multiple projects, including BOA-1709354, which includes constructing buildings with 24 affordable housing units on Seattle Street (Ward 22) and related zoning relief.
In another case, BOA-1716753 at 142-146 Saint Mary’s Street, 100 Monmouth Street LLC seeks to erect a six-story multifamily structure with 85 units along with necessary parking compliance.
S-561 Centre Street Realty Trust aims to construct a mixed-use building at 561-579 Centre Street (BOA-1649460), planning to include 12 residential units and a commercial space while navigating numerous zoning challenges.
William J O Dowd’s proposition at 15 Conry Crescent (BOA-1719485) requests significant lot modifications, focusing on demolishing an existing single-family home to rebuild accordingly. This case stipulates various relief measures for insufficient lot dimensions and yard requirements.
Curtis Clemons, in BOA-1719499, is focused on constructing a three-family dwelling at 34 Cobden Street, addressing deficiencies in lot area and usable open space.
Nicholas Saraf’s proposals at 179 West Brookline Street (BOA-1719023) emphasize structural modifications for an ongoing construction project, specifically concerning roof decks and necessary stair access.
Timothy Fraser’s application at 1 Waverly Street (BOA-1698184) seeks to demolish existing structures and construct a five-story building with 48 apartments and commercial space, all while facing extensive zoning regulations across multiple areas.
Roy Youn’s proposal at 31 Notre Dame Street (BOA-1685149) aims to replace an existing building with a 14-unit residential structure while addressing the needs for parking and dimensional regulations as per local zoning requirements.
The Board of Appeals continues to play a crucial role in overseeing development and ensuring compliance with local zoning laws in Boston, which impacts how neighborhoods evolve and adapt to changing needs and demographics.
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