The ZLC will hold a meeting about one item, 81-81A Prince Street, on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 7:00 pm, via Zoom.
Meeting Agenda 81-81A Prince Street 81 Prince Street, LLC has applied to the Board of Appeal for a change of occupancy from four apartments and one store to five apartments. The ground floor commercial space will be renovated and converted to a 2-bedroom residential unit extending into the basement. A new roof deck will be constructed over an existing ell in the rear of the property. The property is located in a Multifamily Residential/Local Services Subdistrict of the North End Neighborhood Zoning District. Violations arise under Article 54 of the Boston Zoning Code, Section 10 (floor area ratio excessive and rear yard insufficient), and Section 21 (off-street parking insufficient). The applicant advises that the existing floor area ratio is 3.82 and the proposed is 3.89. The floor area ratio applicable throughout the district is 3.0. Anyone seeking further information should contact Attorney Daniel J. Toscano at 617-391-9444 or dtoscano@dtlawpc.com Join the Meeting via Zoom Clickable link Click here to join the meeting. Meeting Login Information Meeting ID: 841 9614 7918 Passcode: 227331 One tap mobile +13017158592,,82588017345#,,,,*416296# US (Washington D.C) +13126266799,,82588017345#,,,,*416296# US (Chicago) Additional Information Visit Zoom's website. Meeting Summary This meeting occurred as scheduled, via Zoom, on January 14, 2021. Votes Nando Trattoria: NEWRA voted 19-5 in support of this proposal. 25 Atlantic Avenue: NEWRA voted 0-41 (with one abstention) against this proposal. Video Archive A recording of this meeting is available for viewing on YouTube. The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 7 pm, via Zoom. Details on using Zoom are provided at the bottom of this post.
Meeting Agenda 7:00 pm - Welcome 7:05 pm - Rep. Aaron Michlewitz Representative Michlewitz will discuss legislative initiatives and the budget, and answer questions. Voting Items 7:50 pm - Nando Trattoria, 391-395 Hanover St. (former Green Cross Pharmacy) Nando 393 Hanover, Inc has applied to the Boston Licensing Board to approve the purchase and transfer of the seven-day all alcohol beverages license held by Zuma's Tex Mex Grill at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Nando's Trattoria will have approx. 42 seats (36/table; six/bar). The license calls for a 2:00 am closing and the applicant has proposed closing hours of 1 am Friday and Saturday and midnight Sunday-Thursday. Contact attorneys William Ferullo and Ryan Gazda, 617-946-4000, wferullo@mqmllp.comand rgazda@mqmllp.com. 8:00 pm - 25 Atlantic Ave. J3 Design & Development proposes to construct a five-story, six-unit residential building. All units are three bedrooms and two duplex and four single-floor units are planned. The first floor is for parking and there is a common roof deck for all tenants. The property is in a multi-family residential subdistrict. Zoning violations arise under Article 32 of the Boston Zoning Code, Section 4 (Groundwater Conservation Overlay District Applicability) and Article 54, Section 18 (roof structure restrictions). With respect to the latter, the ISD refusal letter notes the height of the proposed new construction exceeds the prior height of an existing building, and Section 18 specifics the height of a building existing as of June 24, 1985. The refusal letter also notes that projections located above the public sidewalk will require approval from the Dept. of Public Works. Contact Jessica Simons 857-408-8143; attorney William Ferullo, 617-946-4000, wferullo@mqmllp.com. Renew Your 2021 NEWRA Membership Online https://www.newra.org/membership.html Meeting Summary This meeting occurred as scheduled, via Zoom, on December 16, 2020. Video Archive A recording of this meeting is available for viewing on YouTube. The North End/ Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold a joint meeting with the North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC), to hear from local elected officials. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 7 pm, via Zoom.
Meeting Agenda 7:00 pm – Discussion with Elected Officials • Sen. Joe Boncore • Councilor Lydia Edwards • Councilor Annissa Essaibi George • Rep. Aaron Michlewitz • Mayor Martin Walsh Join your North End Waterfront neighbors to hear from our elected officials on state and city resources, budgets and other issues important to your family and business. There will be time for your questions during the call or you may email them in advance to newra.board@gmail.com or newncboston@gmail.com. |
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