Zoning Notices

Introduction

From time to time requests for building permits are denied because of zoning code violations. In such cases, the applicant may appeal to the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal for relief from the zoning code. Before a case can be heard by the ZBA, applicants must first inform their neighbors about their proposed project and then present their case before the JHA Board.

In other zoning cases, the institutions in our residential community might be planning property improvements or developments. Institutions work closely with the JHA to schedule public meetings to address residents’ concerns.

The dates of any public information meetings or zoning cases scheduled to go before the JHA Board are listed below.

To inquire about as-of-right projects, which are not presented before the JHA Board, please contact Boston’s Inspectional Services Department: www.cityofboston.gov/isd.

To address concerns, contact the JHA Zoning Committee: zoning@jamaicahills.org.

Notices

Zoning Presentations: April 14, 2010 at 7:30 pm, Springhouse

(1) 1005R Centre Street

Proposed Project: Replace 7′ x 8′-4″ three-season porch with 9′ x 12′ three-season porch

Violations: Insufficient side and rear yards. (Article 55, Section 9)

(2) 985 Centre Street

Proposed Project: Construct two arbors in front yard

Violations: Insufficient front yard. (Article 55, Section 9)

Zoning Presentation: October 14, 2009 at 7:30 pm, Springhouse

Petitioner: Hossein Hodjat

Proposed Project: “Construct rear shed dormer, front A-frame dormer and shed dormer; renovations”

Violation: Floor Area Ratio Excessive (Article 55, Section 9)

Zoning Presentation: September 9, 2009 at 7:30 pm, Springhouse

Petitioner: Liam Lydon

Proposed Project: Four hip roof dormers

Violation: Extension of non-conforming uses and reconstruction and extension of non-conforming buildings (Article 9 Section 1)