Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

7:00 PM Thursday, January 28, 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 – JANUARY 28, 2016, At the Senior Center,

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

7:30 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-009016-2015
11 TREMONT STREET	Residence C-1 Zone
PETER MARTIN, ARCHITECT
Variance: To build a new single story enclosed entrance porch and covered exterior stairway. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.24.4 (Minimum Front Yard).
7:45 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-009063-2015
14 HOLLY AVENUE	Residence C-1 Zone
SCOTT JOHNSON Variance: To construct an entry landing in the rear yard setback. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Alteration of Non-Conforming Structure).
Special Permit: Relocation and addition of windows and door openings in the 2 sides and rear elevation. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.1.C.D (Non-Conforming Structure).
8:00 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-009078-2015
20 CARVER STREET	Residence C-1 Zone
MARVIN & CANDACE PRESTON – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Variance: To construct addition to first floor unit of pre-existing non-conforming three unit dwelling. 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).
8:15 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-009107-2015
8 ACORN STREET	Residence C Zone
MARK SULLIVAN & ANN TIKKANEN
Variance: Addition of a new dormer to span between existing paired dormers. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Special Permit: Seeking to add (2) windows to the 2^nd fl. rear and side walls, and to replace (1) existing window at the 3^rd fl. rear wall with (2) new windows. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).
8:30 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-009080-2015
47 ROBERTS ROAD	Residence C-1 Zone
JOHN & CARLA ROBERTS – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Variance: To remove certain existing elements on pre-existing single family dwelling and construct additions that will not result in an increase in Floor Area Ratio. 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 install windows on non-conforming wall. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
8:45 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-009059-2015
1815 MASS AVENUE	Business C Zone
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS LLC – D/B/A AT&T MOBILITY – C/O TIMOTHY GREENE
Special Permit: This Application is a Eligible Facilities Request pursuant to Section 6409 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, 47 U.S.C 1455; or in the alternative, for a special permit under the Zoning Ordinances as cited above, if and to the extent necessary, all rights reserved. AT&T will be replacing 3 antennas currently installed on site. AT&T will also be adding and upgrading other telecommunications equipment as part of nationwide network upgrades. These upgrades will be within the existing equipment room or out of public view. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 (Telecommunication Facility). Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). Article 6409 – (Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation act). 9:00 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-009073-2015 141 PORTLAND STREET Industry B Zone NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS LLC – D/B/A AT&T MOBILITY – C/O TIMOTHY GREENE Special Permit: This application is a eligible facilities request pursuant to Section 6409 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, 47 U.S.C. 1455; or in the alternative, for a special permit under the Zoning Ordinance as cited above, if and to the extent necessary, all rights reserved. AT&T will be replacing 3 antennas currently on site. AT&T will also be adding and upgrading other telecommunications equipment as part of nationwide network upgrades. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 (Telecommunication Facility). Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). Article 6409 – (Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation act). 9:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-009089-2015 675 MASS AVENUE Business B Zone NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS LLC – D/B/A AT&T MOBILITY – C/O TIMOTHY GREENE Special Permit: This application is a Eligible Facilities Request pursuant to Section 6409 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, 47 U.S.C. 1455; or in the alternative, for a special permit under the zoning ordinance as cited above, if and to the extent necessary, all rights reserved. AT&T will be replacing 3 antennas currently installed on site. AT&T will also be adding and upgrading other telecommunications equipment as part of nationwide network upgrades. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 (Telecommunication Facility). Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). Article 6409 – (Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation act).

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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