Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council

Tuesday, June 25, 2019, 7:00 p.m.

Farnsworth House, 90 South Street

Agenda (rev. 6/25/19)

1. Introductions of members.

2. Review/approve minutes of the 5/28/19 Council Minutes.

3. Announcements.

• 3.1. Second announcement of vacancy on the Council in Area C (Woodbourne, Jamaica Hill, Moss Hill, Pondside).

4. Old Business

• 4.1 Vote on Just Cause removal of Bruce Marks from the Council for failure to attend at least 7 of the last 12 Council meetings.

• 4.2 Presentation by Outreach Committee.

• 4.3 Presentation by Bylaws Committee.

5. Working Committee reports/recommendations:

• 5.1. Zoning Committee: 1). A request by 32 Rockview Street to add a 3500 square foot addition to existing three-family residence creating a four-family residence.  2).  A request by 44 and 46 Marmion Street to construct a new three-family residence with roof deck on vacant land at 46 Marmion Street and add a third story to existing two-family residence and change occupancy to a three-family residence at 44 Marmion Street. There will be six off street parking spaces to be shared by both buildings with 5 on 46 Marmion Street and 1 on 44 Marmion Street. 3). A request by 121 Brookside Avenue to consolidate parcels for combined 8,679 square foot parcel and construct a four-story mixed-use 23 unit building with 2 artist live-work spaces and 21 residential condominiums.  4).  A request by 32 Perkins Street to renovate existing three-family dwelling and expand into basement to create an 11-room lodging house with renovated kitchens and bathrooms. 5). A request by 32R Perkins Street to demolish existing carriage house and construct a new 6-room lodging house. One of two dwellings on same lot. 6). A request by 9 Rockwood Street to remove/repair walls on rear single-story room, install new roofing over room and over patio; build roof over rear patio, interior renovations.

• 5.2. Public Service Committee: A VOTE to accept Omer Hecht as a community member of the Public Service Committee.

• 5.3. Housing & Development Committee: 1).  A VOTE to join the IDP Coalition to request change Inclusionary Development Policy Update to include: 2). An update on the Shattuck Redevelopment process.

• 5.4. Environment, Parks, and Energy Committee:  Accepting nominations for a new Chair

• 5.5. Education Ad Hoc Committee:  Update on partnering with Boston Public Schools for the upcoming school year.

6. New business.

7. Adjournment.

Agenda

1. Introductions of members.

2. Review/approve minutes of the 4/23/19 Council Minutes.

3. Announcements.

• 3.1 First announcement of vacancy on the Council in Area C (Woodbourne, Jamaica Hill, Moss Hill, Pondside)

4. Presentation by Councilor Annissa Essaibi-George.

5. Committee reports/recommendations:

• 5.1. Public Service Committee:  A VOTE to support the petition of Blue Nile, Inc., d/b/a “Blue Nile Restaurant”, at 389 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain for a change in its seven-day common victualler malt and wine license to seven-day common victualler wine, malt beverages and liqueurs. 

• 5.2. Housing & Development Committee: 1).  A VOTE to approve a letter to Tim Davis, BPDA re: JPNC supports the request of the IDP Coalition for the BPDA to hold a meeting in Jamaica Plain to discuss the City’s Inclusionary Development Policy Update; JPNC offers to help host such a meeting.  2). A VOTE to approve and collect community support for our annual letter to MA Dept. of Transportation re: Arborway Yard to include funding for a permanent bus facility in DOT’s Capital Improvement Plan, support the continued and future use of Arborway Yard as a bus facility, transfer 8 acres of land for community use, address current blight at the Yard & provide an MBTA contact person who can handle neighbors’ complaints/questions re noise/light/fumes, etc., and involve the community in further discussion about development of the site.

• 5.3. Zoning Committee:  1).  A VOTE to approve the petition of 67 Forest Hills Street to construct a new three-family house per plans; 2).  A VOTE to deny the petition of 197-201 Green Street to consolidate parcels to create one new lot, raze existing structure, and erect a four-story mixed use building with twenty-three (23) residential units, one retail space, and six (6) off-street parking spaces;3).  A VOTE to deny the petition of 11 Minton Street to renovate building and add a third-floor addition, including dormers and pitched roof, and install sprinkler system; 4). A VOTE to approve the petition of 17 Chestnut Avenue to change occupancy from commercial to three-family residential building, renovate building to add a story, and install sprinkler system.; 3). A VOTE to approve the petition of 137 Carolina Avenue and 71 Call Street, 73-73A Call Street, and 77-79 Call Street to allow 417 square feet of land to be conveyed from 137 Carolina to abutting project on Call Street, design changes to new construction of four attached three-story, two-family dwellings with eight residential units in all, create six (6) off-street parking spaces; 4). A VOTE to approve the petition of 79-81 Spring Park Avenue to install skylights and finish attic space for home art studio space.  

• 5.4. Environment, Parks, and Energy Committee: Accepting nominations for a new Chair.

• 5.5 Education Ad Hoc Committee:  Updates on mobile enrollment centers and efforts to recruit new members.

6. New business.

• 6.1 June Meeting to include Updates on Bylaws and outreach efforts.

7. Adjournment.