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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 – MAY 28, 2015, At the Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave., First Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts.  The following cases will be heard.

7:15 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-006684-2015

45 FRANCIS AVENUE   

Residence A-2 Zone  

PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE – C/O DIANE GRAY

Variance:  To install 7 non-illuminated signs that require relief for area, number and height.  

Art. 7.000, Sec. 7.16.21.B (Signs).

 

7:30 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-006009-2015 – Re-Hearing

30 BRATTLE STREET     

Business B Zone - HSQ

CITIZENS BANK – C/O JAMES G. WAGNER, ESQ.  

Variance:  To allow up to 525 sq. ft. of signage on 30 Brattle Street for three retail tenants (Citizens Bank, Bob Slate Stationer, and Leather World) in 24 signs, panels, and banners.   Art. 7.000, Sec. 7.16.22 & 7.16.3 (Signage).

 

7:45 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-006158-2015 – Re-Hearing

10 CANAL PARK    

Business A Zone/PUD-4

SPRINT SPECTRUM, L.P. – C/O ANNE K. REYNOLDS, ESQ.      

Special Permit:  To add three (3) new panel antennas to the Petitioner’s previously approved and currently operating wireless communications facility at the Property, to be façade mounted on the existing screen wall on the rooftop of the building, together with three (3) new remote radio head (RRH) antennas to be mounted on the screen wall directly below the three (3) new panel antennas.  Additionally, the Petitioner proposes to add one (1) new equipment cabinet to be located on the existing rooftop equipment platform, together with supporting equipment.

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility).   Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

 

8:00 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-006744-2015

562 FRANKLIN STREET     

Residence C-1 Zone

THE HOUSE @ FRANKLIN STREET LLC – C/O EDWARD A. GOTTLIEB, ESQ.  

Variance:  To install exterior stairways to second floor, to build 2-story rear addition.

Art. 5.000, Sec.  5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).  Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.10, 8.20, 8.21, 8.22 & 8.22.1 (Non-Conforming).

 

Special Permit:  Relocation and an addition of windows and doors and add a bulkhead.

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).

8:15 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-006699-2015

29 GURNEY STREET  

Residence B Zone

HERRICK HAWKINS  

Variance: To expand and reconstruct existing front porch and deck closer to the left side property line.

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

 

8:30 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-006701-2015

32-34 VALENTINE STREET     

Residence C-1 Zone

ANDREW McAFEE – C/O CAMPBELL ELLSWORTH, ARCHITECT

Variance: To raise eave (volume) within required setback; allow cantilevered window seat to touch ground within required setback; allow cantilevered fireplace to touch ground within required setback.  

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

Special Permit: To modify window & door openings within required setback.

Art.  8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).

8:45 P.M.  CASE N0: BZA-006742-2015

174 LAKEVIEW AVENUE                                                                                Residence B Zone

SHIPPEN L. PAGE & ANNE ST. GOAR – C/O SHIPPEN L. PAGE, ESQ. & JULIA S. POWELL, ESQ.

Variance:   To add a greenhouse on the south side of the existing family room.  

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

9:00 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-006768-2015

111 GROZIER ROAD                                                                                         Residence B Zone

LAURA HARDER

Special Permit:   To add and alter windows and enclose a first floor covered porch on facades within the side and rear setback.  Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).  Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Setback, Non-conforming Structure).  Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

 

COPIES OF THIS PETITION ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, CITY HALL CAMBRIDGE MA.  CASES CAN BE REVIEWED AT INSPECTIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, LOCATED AT 831 MASS AVENUE.  CONTINUED CASES ARE NOT ADVERTISED BUT POSTED IN THE OFFICE BOARD AT CITY CLERK'S OFFICE CITY HALL.

INTERESTED PERSONS MAY PROVIDE COMMENTS TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEAL BY APPEARING IN PERSON AT THE HEARING OR MAY PROVIDE WRITTEN COMMENTS FOR THE BOARD’S CONSIDERATION BY SENDING OR FAXING THEM TO THE ATTENTION OF THE SECRETARY (BOARD OF ZONING APPEAL), 831 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, 02139/FAX 349-6183. COMMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE HEARING AND INCLUDE THE CASE NUMBER.

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