Boston Landmarks Commission

20.799.19 Commonwealth Avenue Mall (Between Arlington Street and Kenmore Street): Landscape and lighting improvements at the Collins statue and Garrison Statue.

20.800.4 Boston Common - Boston Common Garage and Parade Ground: Repair to below ground garage structure to prevent water infiltration. Work includes removal of and replacement of grass, top soil and sub-grade materials with limited asphalt walk path removal , repair of sub surface structures, repair of area drain bodies and piping, protection of tree and root structures, installation of temporary walk paths, and protection of Pope John Paul II Monument.

20.787.229.07 Charles River Esplanade: Replace existing utility pole located opposite and south of Blossom Street and attach a wireless communications antenna at the top of the new pole and side-mounted communication shroud containing radio equipment.

20.788.229.07 Charles River Esplanade: Replace existing utility pole located in vicinity of the intersection of Storrow Drive and Charles River Dam Road and attach a wireless communications antenna at the top of the new pole and side-mounted communication shroud containing radio equipment.

20.798.245.11 Harvard University Medical School: Change design of previously approved ADA ramp located between Gordon Hall and the Countway Library. Proposed work includes removing an existing stair, installing ramp, and rebuilding a new staircase.

20.801.134 Hutchinson Building: At corner storefront, remove roller gates, and replace windows and window frames.

20.725.28 Boston Young Men's Christian Union Building, 48 Boylston Street: Installation of exterior signage including: two blade signs at Boylston Street façade; and two awnings and a blade sign at the east elevation of the building along Marty’s Way.

20.801.134 Richard Bond House: Demolish two storage sheds and later addition to house, and construct two blocks of rowhouses, each containing four units.

20.792.5 Boston Common - Frog Pond: Temporary placement of bistro tables, chairs, picnic tables, and planters adjacent to the Frog Pond Pavilion – location, design, and layout remains unchanged since 2010 season.

20.791.5 Boston Common - Frog Pond: Temporary placement of Carousel between the Parade Ground and the west end of the Frog Pond , along with ticket booth, fencing and ramp– location, design, and layout remains unchanged since 2010 season.

20.790.5 Boston Common - Brewer Fountain Plaza: Temporary placement of bistro tables, chairs, and umbrellas - layout remains unchanged since 2012 season.  A piano and food trucks will be present daily.

Discussion and Vote on Design Review Applications

Review and Ratification of hearing minutes from 1/14/2020 and 1/28/2020

Discussion and Vote on BLC recommendation  for the approval of the City of Boston through the City Council and Mayor of a preservation restriction agreement pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 184 Section 32 on the Thomas Bailey Aldrich House, 59 Mount Vernon Street to be held by Historic New England.

Preliminary Hearing: Petition #267.20: Richards-Follett-Pfaff Stables, 39 Stanhope Street, Boston, MA: Discussion and vote to accept for further study a petition to designate the Richards-Follett-Pfaff  Stables, located at 39 Stanhope Street, Boston, MA, as a Boston Landmark. TO BE RESCHEDULED

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