Zoning Board of Appeal

• Date: June 02, 2026
• Time: 09:30 AM
• Governing Body: Boston Zoning Board of Appeal
• Meeting Type: Virtual Hearing via Zoom
• Board Members Present: Norm Stembridge, Giovanny Valencia, Alan Langham, Mr. Bernal, and the Chair.

The Board reviewed and voted on the minutes from the following previous hearings:

• May 14, 2026
• May 19, 2026
• Outcome: Approved (5-0).

The Board considered extensions for the following cases:

1. BOA 1567009: 13 Alexander Street
2. BOA 1436577: 110-118 Terra Street
3. BOA 1435582: 110-118 Terra Street
4. BOA 1577058: 2-10 Hitchborn Street
5. BOA 1299109: 252-252A Chamin Avenue

• Outcome: All extensions granted (5-0).

• BOA 1839863 (841-847 Morton Street): Deferred to a later date due to incorrect advertisements and a pending Notice of Project Change (NPC).
• BOA 1837592 (3 Moore Street): Deferred to July 28, 2026, at the petitioner's request for a full board.
• BOA 1814618 (163-165 Hillside Street): Deferred to June 16, 2026, to allow for further plans review.
• BOA 1833514 (176 L Street): Deferred to June 16, 2026, at 11:30 AM.

• Proposal: Finish an existing basement to create a playroom, guest room, bathroom, and hobby space.
• Public Testimony: Siggy Johnson (ONS) reported support from the Brighton Alston Improvement Association. Neighbor Ben and Anabella Gomez (BAIA) spoke in support.
• Outcome: Approved (5-0).

• Proposal: Convert a two-family dwelling into a three-family dwelling and add two parking spaces.
• Public Testimony: Siggy Johnson (ONS) and Tony D'Isidoro (Alston Civic Association) expressed support, with the ACA requesting no undergraduate rentals.
• Outcome: Approved (5-0).

• Proposal: Construct a seven-story hotel with 96 guest rooms. The project includes four drop-off spaces but no long-term on-site parking.
• Zoning Relief: FAR 5.68 (1.0 max), Height 93 feet (35 feet max), and no rear yard setback (20 feet required).
• Discussion: Attorney George Maranci noted the project is transit-oriented. Jacob Simmons (City Realty Group) stated that underground parking would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars per space. Tony D'Isidoro (ACA) expressed concerns regarding parking congestion.
• Outcome: Approved (5-0).

• Proposal: Add three two-bedroom units to the rear of an existing three-unit building, totaling six units, with six parking spaces using permeable pavers.
• Public Testimony: Siggy Johnson (ONS) noted abutter opposition regarding open space. Tony D'Isidoro (ACA) supported the project after revisions to setbacks.
• Outcome: Approved with a proviso for BPDA design review of the site design (5-0).

• Proposal: Construct a six-story infill residential building with 36 units (total 64 on site), including six income-restricted units.
• Public Testimony: Conor Newman (ONS) and Tony D'Isidoro (ACA) supported the project, noting no displacement of current tenants.
• Outcome: Approved (5-0).

• Proposal: Rogerson House senior housing expansion. Phase 1 includes a six-story building with 41 affordable units and a memory care facility.
• Discussion: Jeremy Vieira (Rogerson Communities) noted the project was scaled back from 71 units. Parking is for staff only, costing approximately $350,000 per below-grade space. Abutter Sally Zimmerman opposed the height and parking variances.
• Outcome: Approved (5-0).

• Proposal: Erect a new three-story, three-family residential building on a vacant lot, with one unit offered as affordable.
• Public Testimony: Jeremy Bembry (ONS) reported no abutter opposition. Anastasia (Councilor Worrell's Office) expressed concerns regarding the lack of homeownership units, though the applicant clarified they are homeownership.
• Outcome: Approved with a proviso for design review of rooftop mechanicals (5-0).

• Proposal: Change occupancy from a two-family to a three-family dwelling by adding a basement unit and a dormer.
• Discussion: Attorney Jeff Drago confirmed the basement ceiling height is 7'6". Resident Bob expressed concerns about density and parking on the street.
• Outcome: Approved (5-0).

• Issue: A remand from Suffolk Superior Court to review the decision regarding rooftop structures.
• Discussion: Architect Park McDowell argued the rooftop features were thoughtfully reviewed by the BPDA. Abutter attorney Robert Hopkins opposed the project due to light and air impacts.
• Outcome: Previous decision affirmed; rooftop structures approved (5-0).

• Rules and Regulations: The Board discussed and voted to adopt proposed rules and regulations for the body.
• Outcome: Approved (5-0).