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Hotel Project Seeks Major Zoning Changes

BOSTON-This city could see the development of a major new hotel project if the zoning commission approves the changes sought by its developers, Sawyer Enterprises and Loews Hotels. The project has the support of the mayor's office.

By Naomi Grossman | Updated on July 19, 2001

BOSTON-A major new hotel project could be developed here in the heart of the city if the zoning commission approves the changes sought by the developers, Sawyer Enterprises and Loews Hotels. The project, the Loews Hotel Boston development, already has the approval of the Boston Redevelopment Authority.

The $150-million project would be 25 stories high and would 390 rooms, a 3,500-sf lobby, a restaurant and a 121-space underground garage. The project, which would be located at the corner of Tremont and Stuart streets, reportedly has the support of city Mayor Thomas M. Menino, along with the BRA approval, but that does not guarantee that the zoning change request will be granted.

The developers have already requested a zoning change for the project last year, but the commission did not allow the change, insisting that the project receive BRA approval first. The zoning change being requested by the developers involves changing the area into an urban renewal district, which would enable the project to reach its proposed height of 274 feet. If the zoning commission denies the request, developers would have two more chances to win a change.

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