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Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

Location

Citywide Senior Center
806 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139

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Contact

Ranjit Singanayagam
Sean O'Grady
Maria Pachecoranjits@cambridgema.gov
sogrady@cambridgema.gov
mpacheco@cambridgema.gov
617-349-6100

Description

The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Public Meeting, THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 1, 2018, At the Senior Center

806 Massachusetts Avenue, First Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts.  The following cases will be heard.

"CLICK CASE NUMBER TO VIEW APPLICATION, PLANS & OTHER SUBMISSIONS".

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-015287-2017
1-3 HARWELL DR. & 5-7 HARRINGTON TERR. Residence C-1 Zone

STEVEN LEMLEY & ROBERT OWENS

Appeal: Petitioners' oppose the issuance of a "Commercial/Mixed Use" permit for construction of spiral staircases for fire egress.  Petitioners' propose construction of IBC/IBEC conforming egress or that permit be sought for multifamily residence through a variance, Article 8, Section 8.22 (Non-Conformance).  Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.13 & 10.21 (Jurisdiction & Standings). Sec. 10.30 (Variance). Sec. 10.20 (Appeal). Art. 1.000, Sec. 1.30 (Safety from Fire Illumination). & Sec. 1.60 (Permit Requirements).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-015229-2017
25 GLENWOOD AVENUE Residence C Zone

JOHN LODGE ARCHITECTS – C/O JOHN LODGE<

Variance:  To extend the main roof to the rear façade and to build a 2nd dormer on the north façade.  A first dormer has already been granted by the BZA, Case No: BZA-014621-2017.   Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). 

Sec. 5.28.21 (Gross Floor Area). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2 (Non-Conforming Structure).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-015306-2017
7 FAYETTE STREET RACHEL KNIPE & JON ARNASON
Residence C-1 Zone

Variance:  To rebuild front porches, install new front steps and connect porches and roof to adjacent bay.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-015308-2017
54 RESERVOIR STREET Residence B Zone

ANNLEE FOSTER – C/O CAMPBELL ELLSWORTH, ARCHITECT

Variance:  To add a modest covering over the rear entryway.  Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

Special Permit:  To add/alter windows within a required setback.  Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-015364-2018
15-17 MULLER AVENUE Residence B Zone

NICOLAS CURRIER & ELLEN HENDRIKSEN

Variance:  Addition of 2 opposing 15’ long dormers to 3rd floor.  Demo existing 2 story rear porch & replace w/smaller 1 story porch and construct a new egress stair & exterior stair within right side setback.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

8:30 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-015369-2018
33 FAYERWEATHER STREET Residence A-1 Zone

KENNETH FROOT – C/O VICTORIA McGOVERN (REPRESENTATIVE)

Variance:  To construct a conforming addition over 25% of existing non-conforming structure.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Enlargement of Non-Conforming Structure).

Art. 10.000. Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

TO VIEW BZA CASE APPLICATIONS, PLANS & SUBMISSIONS, GO TO: http://cambridgema.gov/bza, Click “Inspectional Services”, Click “Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda”.   Any information filed after the agenda has been posted can be viewed at the Inspectional Services Department located at 831 Mass Avenue, Cambridge.   Copies of this petition are also on file in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Cambridge, MA.   Interested persons may provide comments to the Board of Zoning Appeal by appearing in person at the hearing and/or may provide written comments for the Board’s consideration by mailing or delivering them to the attention of the Secretary, Board of Zoning Appeal, 831 Mass Avenue, 02139 or by emailing them to mpacheco@cambridgema.gov.  Comments must be submitted prior to the Hearing and include the Case Number.   Continued cases are not re-advertised but are posted on the office board at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall & on the same BZA Web Page.

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