Tuesday, July 23, 2019, 7:00 p.m.

Farnsworth House, 90 South Street

Agenda

1. Introductions of members.

2. Review/approve minutes of the 6/25/19 Council Minutes.

3. Announcements:

• 3.1 Second announcement of 1 vacancy on the Council in Area C (Woodbourne, Jamaica Hill, Moss Hill, Pondside).

• 3.2 Second announcement of 2 vacancies on the Council in Area A (Hyde Square, Jackson Square, Egleston Square).

4. Old Business:

• 4.1 Update from Bylaws Committee.

5. Working and Ad Hoc Committee reports/recommendations:

• 5.1. Education Ad Hoc Committee:  Update.

• 5.2. Zoning Committee: Recommendation regarding the petition by 41 Pershing Road to renovate attic space and convert to additional living space; construct roof dormer and new stairs to attic; new space to include master bedroom, closet, and bathroom.  

• 5.3. Public Service Committee: 1).  A VOTE supporting the request of 3700 Wash LLC, doing business as “Eugene O’Neill’s”, at 3700 Washington Street for a 7-day common victualler all-alcohol beverage license, with a 1:00am closing hour, with Melissa Hunt as manager, and also for an entertainment license for four TVs, trivia, karaoke, and up to three live performers.  2). A VOTE to write a letter to the City of Boston Chief of Streets asking for striping and enforcement of the fire lane on Robinwood Avenue.

• 5.4. Housing & Development Committee: Update on discussion of the City’s Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP) and current efforts to update the IDP.

• 5.5. Parks + Ad Hoc Committee: Update on JP Park Audit.

6. New business.

7. Adjournment.

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.