Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council, June 25, 2019 at 7:00 pm at 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.


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