Zoning Board of Appeal, June 16, 2026
Approved: Two seven-unit mixed-use buildings at 610 & 612 Chaminade, unanimous
What happened
On June 16, 2026, Boston approved Two seven-unit mixed-use buildings at 610 & 612 Chaminade (unanimous).
The Boston Zoning Board of Appeal heard numerous variance and conditional-use appeals on 2026-06-16, approving several residential and mixed-use projects including a 6-unit dwelling at 65-71 Main Street (BOA 1833678), a 6-unit at 35 Notre Dame Street (BOA 1827322), and a 7-unit m…
- Jurisdiction
- Boston, MA
- Date
- June 16, 2026
- Decisions
- 30 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (4)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsRear deck
Awaiting final voteFifth residential unit
ApprovedVehicle cosmetic repair use
ApprovedLive entertainment after 10:30
ApprovedFree sample: decision 1 of 30
Deferral of 78 Bunker Hill Street
Applicant requested deferral to re-advertise because updated drawings were not reflected in the advertisement. Deferred to July 28th. Case VOA-181-7120.
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Key Decisions (30)
Deferral of 78 Bunker Hill Street
178 Wells Street held pending plan review (first pass)
Three-family townhouse at 2832 Appleton Street / Everton Street
New two-family dwelling at 66-66A Cedrus Avenue
Eight-unit condominium at 26/30 Bird Street
Attic extension at 501 Talbot Avenue
Triple-decker at 19 Green Oak (Brenham Street)
Two-family conversion at 24 Alaska Street
Six-unit homeownership building at 35 Notre Dame Street
New building at 18 Dell Avenue
Two-to-three family conversion with decks/roof deck at 25 Upton Street
Fifth residential unit at 65-71 Main Street, Charlestown
Vehicle cosmetic repair use at 450 William F. McClellan Highway
178 Wells Street deferred to August 11
Live entertainment after 10:30 at 61 Brookline Avenue (Loco Fenway)
Companion dwellings at 1 & 2 Hopkins Place
Deferral of 87 Morris Street companion cases
Deferral of 34 Spring Garden Street
Deferral of 163-165 Hillside Street
Deferral of 62 L Street
Creative art studio at 1526-1530 Dorchester Avenue (Modern Party Art)
Two-to-four family conversion at 439 Walnut Avenue
Two seven-unit mixed-use buildings at 610 & 612 Chaminade
Appeal of Article 85 demolition delay at 3-4 Folsom Avenue
Appeal of Article 85 demolition delay at 595 East 7th Street
Appeal of Article 85 demolition delay at 744 East 4th Street
Withdrawal of interpretation at 62-66 Converse Street
Five single-family townhomes at 29 Plain Street
Fourth-story addition at 176 Pella Street (L Street)
Rear deck at 360 Princeton Street
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Development Activity (20)
Three-family townhouse at 2832 Appleton Street
Residential
New two-family dwelling at 66-66A Cedrus Avenue
Residential
Eight-unit condominium at 26/30 Bird Street
Residential
Attic extension at 501 Talbot Avenue
Residential
Triple-decker at 19 Green Oak
Residential
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Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Boston continues to see steady infill and conversion demand, with…
Sentiment
Neighborhood associations show mixed sentiment, opposing added height/bulk (176 Pella…
Commercial Demand
Adaptive reuse of vacant commercial storefronts is active, with new…
Infrastructure
Boston Landmarks Commission Article 85 demolition-delay determinations are being successfully…
Who spoke
20 distinct speakers; 9 identified names.
All speaker roles: 3 Staff, 1 Public, 9 Applicant Rep, 4 Board Member, 1 Applicant, 1 Clerk, 1 Chair.
Identified name roles: 8 Applicant Rep, 1 Staff.
Speaker sample: Adam Ricci, Applicant Rep.
8 more identified names in Pro: 7 Applicant Rep, 1 Staff.
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Zoning terms (13)
81 recorded timestamps
- approved (9 timestamps)
- motion to approve (7 timestamps)
- zoning (20 timestamps)
- residential (9 timestamps)
- setback (7 timestamps)
- variance (4 timestamps)
Decision moments (29)
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