Agenda for the Feb. 9th General Meeting
by admin on 02/02/12
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Date: Thursday, February 9th, 2012
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: The Nazzaro Center, 30 No. Bennett Street
Special Presentation and Discussion 7:00 –7:40 PM
Conversation with James W. Hunt, City of Boston Chief of Environmental and Energy Services on issues affecting the sustainability of the North End/Waterfront as a residential neighborhood. The mission of the Environmental and Energy Services Cabinet is twofold: to preserve and enhance the resources of our built and natural environment and to promote affordable, efficient, reliable and safe energy systems for Boston residents. Mr. Hunt oversees the Inspectional Services Department and the Environment Department, serves as chair of the Mayor's Energy Management Board, and oversees programs and policies on green buildings, groundwater, park planning, recycling, renewable energy, and certain transportation issues.
Reports 7:40 –7:50 PM
- President’s Report
- Clean Streets Committee
- Membership Committee
- Parks and Open Space Committee
- Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee
Zoning and Licensing Applications
7:50 PM – 8:10 PM 9 Noyes Place, Robert Griffin has filed for zoning variance to expand first floor unit living space into the basement.
8:10 PM – 8:30 PM 66 Cross Street, Nick Varano's Famous Deli, Nicola Varano has filed an application with the Licensing Board for a C.V. 7-Day Malt and Wine License.
8:30 PM – 8:50 PM 396 Hanover Street, Contrada's Coffee Shop, Daniel Delia, new business owner, has filed an application with the Boston Board of Appeal to change the allowed use from “store with take-out” to “restaurant with take-out” and to transfer the condition restricting take-out service “to this petitioner only,” and has also filed an application with the Licensing Board for the City of Boston for C.V. 7-day license for sale of prepared food. New owner proposes to sell take-out breakfast items and lunch items into the early evening.
Agenda for the January 12th General Meeting
by admin on 01/11/12
Date: January 12, 2012
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennett Street
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Reports 7:00 PM –7:30 PM
President’s Report
Clean Streets Committee
Membership Committee
Parks and Open Space Committee
Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee
Zoning and Licensing Applications
7:30 PM –7:50 PM
113-113A Salem Street, Boston Barber Company, Michael DelloRusso, has applied for conditional use approval from the Boston Board of Appeal to add body art (tattoo artist) and tanning booths to the existing barber shop/salon.
7:50 PM –8:20 PM
5-6 Lathrop Place, 19 North Square and 29 North Square, Paul Revere Memorial Association, Nina Zannieri, Executive Director, has applied for conditional use approval from the Boston Board of Appeal to renovate the 5-6 Lathrop Place building for use as a visitor and education center related to the Paul Revere House and Hichborn House and to renovate the courtyard at these properties. Portions of these properties lie within the Groundwater Conservation Overlay District.
Discussion: ZLC Review Procedure 8:20–8:50 PM
Recommendation to Revise the Procedure for NEWRA Review of Certain Zoning and License Applications. The ZLC Committee will present its recommendation to change the process for NEWRA review of certain zoning and licensing applications for the purpose of simplifying the process for applicants and NEWRA when the applications are determined to be non-controversial and not having significant impact.
It's Membership Renewal time!
Renew your membership and invite your neighbors to join!
Agenda for the December 27th ZLC Meeting
by admin on 12/20/11
Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: The Pilot House, 2 Atlantic Avenue
A print-friendly version of this agenda (PDF) has been posted on the Zoning, Licensing, and Construction Committee page.
Zoning Appeals and License Applications
7:00 PM – 7:20 PM
280-292 Commercial Street, Laz Parking, has filed for renewal of its condition use permit (parking lot).
7:20 PM – 7:40 PM
65 Salem Street, Paulie's, Paul Barker, has filed an application seeking Board of Appeal approval to remove the proviso "to this petitioner only" that is attached to the existing conditional approval of take-out restaurant use.
7:40 PM – 8:00 PM
9 Noyes Place, Robert Griffin, has filed an appeal for zoning variance to expand living space into the basement.
8:00 PM – 8:20 PM
113-113A Salem Street, Boston Barber Company, Robert DelloRusso, has filed an appeal for conditional use approval to add accessory uses of body art and tanning to the existing barber shop.
8:20 PM – 8:40 PM
Brief Updates
• City’s (re)consideration of standard for closing business windows for noise control
• Development guidelines and proposed uses at Central Artery Parcels 7 and 9 • Bulfinch Triangle development projects and neighborhood supermarket
• Disposition of the City of Boston Printing Building on North Street
• Streamlining ZLC Reviews and associated NEWRA votes
For more information about ZLC Committee meetings, contact David Kubiak, ZLC Committee Co-chair, at 617-833-9564.
Clean Streets meeting tonight at 7 p.m.
by admin on 12/13/11
The December meeting of the Clean Streets committee of NEWRA is tonight.
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: the Nazzaro Center (30 N. Bennet St).
Agenda for December 8th General Meeting
by admin on 12/05/11
Date: Thursday, December 8th
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: The Nazzaro Center
A print-friendly of this agenda (PDF) has been posted on the documents page.
Reports 7:00 –7:30 PM
- President’s Report
- Clean Streets Committee
- Parks and Open Space Committee
- Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee
Zoning and Licensing Applications 7:30 PM – 7:50 PM
57-59 Cooper Street, Michele Holdings LLC has filed an appeal for zoning relief to convert first floor commercial space formerly Tecce’s Restaurant to a residential apartment. Renovate entire building. 55 Cooper Street, Michele Holdings LLC has filed an appeal for zoning relief to expand residential space (first floor and basement) and legalize building use for four residential units. Renovate entire building. 51-53 North Washington Street, Michele Holdings LLC has filed an appeal for zoning relief to convert first floor commercial space formerly Tecce's Restaurant to residential apartments and legalize the building use for eight residential units. Renovate entire building.
Development Plan for One Canal Project (Bulfinch Triangle) 7:50–8:50 PM
Sarah Barnat, Trinity Financial, Inc., will update the neighborhood on the One Canal Project, a new mixed- use building that will include approximately 21,300 square feet of ground-floor retail space and 320 residential apartment units, on the Bulfinch Triangle site bounded by Canal Street, Valenti Way, Beverly Street, North Washington Street and New Chardon Street.
Trinity’s new development proposal no longer includes a supermarket. Public review of the project pursuant to Article 80 of the Zoning Code (BRA Large Project Review) is underway. The deadline for submitting written public comments to the BRA is expected to be December 31, 2011, or soon thereafter.
