With no development project reviews on the docket, the Community Alliance of Mission Hill’s May meeting focused on an open discussion of neighborhood issues for over 90 minutes.

Some of the topics that were covered included the fate of several historical Mission Hill buildings, city parking proposals, and farmer’s market costs and inventory.

Several CAMH members spoke up to support a demolition delay for a house at 3-4 Folsom Ave. and is considered one of the oldest standing houses in the neighborhood.

The city’s landmark commission is nominating the building to be reviewed for landmark status, and the demolition order for the building has been delayed until August 1, according to CAMH member Kara Verrochi.

CAMH President Martin Beinborn pointed out that the building is of interest not just because of the age, but because of the unique cupola and the existence of some of the last gas lanterns in the neighborhood.

Beinborn said he believes that the house is currently occupied by students, and that the current owner is likely looking to build something to house more renters or students, noting the owner also has properties in Allston and Brighton. He encouraged CAMH members to send letters to the city supporting the preservation of the house, adding that there have been about 20 letters filed in support of preserving it so far, including one from the Boston Preservation Alliance.

According to the city assessor’s website, 3-4 Folsom Ave. is owned by Ridges Beta, LLC out of Marlborough and has an assessed value of just over $1.8 million.

There was also discussion of the demolition request for the former Eblana Brewery site on Heath Street. The site has fallen into disrepair and there have been several proposals to redevelop the property over the past decades, including a residential loft project.

The property was also rented out recently as a transfer station to construction companies, according to one CAMH member.

Newton-based Triad Alpha Partners purchased the Heath Street brewery property in 2013. 

Beinborn noted that there had also been some discussion about redeveloping the property as a new brewery.

There was also some discussion about potential city council changes to parking regulations that would allow for minimal parking requirements for market-rate residential development. The CAMH took a vote recommending the council not implement the parking changes at this time and delay its vote.

There was also a discussion of the Mission Hill Farmers’ Market at Brigham Circle and the desire to have a greater variety of affordable, local produce at the market. One member also noted that there is also an EBT program that allows for benefit holders to purchase up to $80 of fruits and vegetables at farmers’ markets with EBT benefits.