Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, November 17, 2016
Location:
Citywide Senior Center
806 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge
Contact:
Ranjit Singanayagam, Sean O'Grady, Maria Pacheco, ranjits@cambridgema.gov, sogrady@cambridgema.gov, mpacheco@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-6100
The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Public Meeting, THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 17, 2016, At the Senior Center,
806 Massachusetts Ave., First Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The following cases will be heard.
" CLICK CASE NUMBER TO VIEW APPLICATION, PLANS & OTHER SUBMISSIONS".
| 7:30 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-011702-2016 |
| 20 SUMNER ROAD | Residence B Zone |
| PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE – C/O W. KEVIN CAHILL |
| Variance: To build addition and alteration requiring relief with respect to maximum ratio of floor area to lot area and alteration and enlargement of a non-conforming structure and use. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).
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| 7:45 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-011523-2016 |
| 15 WENDELL STREET | Residence C-1 Zone |
| JULIA MINER STUDIO – C/O JULIA MINER |
| Variance: To raise the roof by 5’ and install an east facing dormer at the rear of the house and to increase the size of the west facing dormer on the 3rd floor. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
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| 8:00 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-011633-2016 |
| 4 HUTCHINSON STREET | Residence B Zone |
| MELISSA MACDONALD Variance: Propose a new bike shed within side setback of property. There is an existing shed in rear corner, which is located against rear and side fence, within both setbacks. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21.H (Accessory Use). |
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| 8:l5 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-011652-2016 |
| 955 MASS AVENUE | Residence C2-B Zone |
| T-MOBILE NORTHEAST LLC – C/O RICARDO M. SOUSA, ESQ. Special Permit: To modify its existing Wireless Telecommunications Facility by collocating three (3) new L700 antennas on the existing building, together with supporting equipment. All three (3) proposed antennas will be façade mounted to the existing penthouse on the roof of the building, adjacent to the existing antennas and painted to match the existing building. The Applicant’s proposal complies with Section 6409 of the Spectrum Act as the collocation of antennas is not a substantial change to the existing base station. Moreover, the Applicants proposal complies with Section 4.32 and 10.4 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunications Facility). Article 6409 (Middle Class Tax Relief & Job Creation Act). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 8:30 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-011658-2016 2500 MASS AVENUE Business A-2 Zone T-MOBILE NORTHEAST, LLC – C/O RICARDO M. SOUSA, ESQ. Special Permit: To modify its existing Wireless Telecommunications Facility by collocating three (3) new L700 antennas on the existing building, together with supporting equipment. The Applicant is also proposing to relocate two (2) of the proposed antennas, one (1) of which will be replaced during this upgrade. The relocated antennas will be concealed behind a new fiberglass screen wall. The Applicants proposal complies with Section 6409 of the Spectrum Act as the collocation of antennas is not a substantial change to the existing base station. Moreover, the Applicants proposal complies with Section 4.32 and 10.4 of the Cambridge Zoning Code. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). Article 6409 (Middle Class Tax Relief & Job Creation Act). |
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| 8:45 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-011686-2016 146-148 PEARL STREET Residence C Zone |
| 146-148 PEARL ST. LLC – C/O CAMPBELL ELLSWORTH, ARCHITECT Special Permit: Relief from the required 5’ driveway setback to property line and to park tandem in the driveway. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.43.5.A (Parking Special Permit). & Sec. 6.44.1.B (Parking Setback).
9:00 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-011713-2016 6 THINGVALLA AVENUE Residence B Zone |
| CHRISTOPHER TIPPER & SHONA SIMKIN Variance: To build a 2 story addition off rear of house. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).
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TO VIEW BZA CASE APPLICATIONS, PLANS & SUBMISSIONS, GO TO: http://www.cambridgema.gov/inspection/Zoning/boardofzoningappeal, 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.