What: requests for variances from the flood design requirements (City Code 27-117, via 27-103) so designated historic buildings can be substantially improved: 46 Savage St (AE 11 zone, after-the-fact for work permitted 2015-2018) and City Fire Stations 2 and 3 at 262 and 264 Meeting St and 46 1/2 Wentworth St (AE 10 zone).
Where it stands: Both requests (BOAA2026-00736 and 00738) are on the 2026-11-09 agenda. Outcomes not yet known.