Board approves several mechanical unit installations after placement and screening discussions
Summary
HPAR approved certificates of appropriateness for rooftop and side‑wall mechanical units at multiple properties (including 64 Pioneer, 88 Lake Street and 23 Eagle) after applicants supplied mockups and the board requested clarifications on routing, decibel ratings and visual screening.
The board approved several certificates for mechanical equipment installations after applicants presented mockups, decibel ratings and proposed mounting locations. For 64 Pioneer the presenter cited decibel ratings of 53 dB (heating) and 52 dB (cooling) and said units would be located away from Pioneer Street; the board asked for clearer elevation photos, conduit routing and finish details. Similar approvals were granted for units at 88 Lake Street and 23 Eagle after members discussed routing to limit visibility and recommended, but did not always require, screening.
Board members emphasized that units visible from public ways should be painted or screened to reduce street‑level impact and asked staff to confirm mounting details prior to final issuance of permits. The motions were seconded and passed with standard criteria cited during each vote.
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