Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

7:00 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, December 1, 2016

Location:
Lombardi Building
831 Massachusetts Ave.
Basement Level Conference Room
Cambridge

Lombardi Basement Conference Room, 831 Mass Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139

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 – DECEMBER 1, 2016, At the Lombardi Basement Conference Room, 831 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The following cases will be heard.

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

7:30 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-011418-2016

650 E. KENDALL STREET

Office 3A Zone/PUD 3

SHIRE – C/O KIRSTIN BROWN, NORTHSTAR PRES

Variance: To erect a sign at the 6th floor exceeding maximum size and height.

Art. 7.000, Sec. 7.16.22.C (Signs). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.31 (Variance).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-011655-2016

12 HARDING STREET

Residence C-1 Zone

MS. DINA RUGAMAS – C/O BENJAMIN LEE, ARCHITECT

Variance: To construct two dormers at the attic level.

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

Special Permit: To install one new window and door at basement level.

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

8:00 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-011793-2016

30 LOPEZ STREET

Residence C Zone

30 LOPEZ STREET LLC – C/O SEAN D. HOPE, ESQ.

Variance: To locate parking in the rear yard violating open space.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

Special Permit: To permit a shared driveway, to locate parking within 10’ to habitable rooms and to allow a driveway/parking within 5’ of the side-yard setback. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.43.6 & Sec. 6.44.1.G (Parking Special Permit).

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

8:l5 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-011794-2016

24 LOPEZ STREET

Residence C Zone

30 LOPEZ STREET LLC – C/O SEAN D. HOPE, ESQ.

Variance: To locate parking in the rear yard violating open space.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

Special Permit: Relief for a shared driveway, and to allow a driveway/parking within 5’ of the side-yard setback.

Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.43.6 & Sec. 6.44.1.G (Parking Special Permit). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

8:30 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-011834-2016

51 TROWBRIDGE STREET #3 Residence C-1 Zone

MICHEL DAHAN – C/O BHUPESH PATEL, DESIGNTANK INC (CLIENT REP.)

Variance: To enlarge the floor area existing attic space by constructing a symmetrical dormer on both sides to create loft space for storage. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

8:45 P.M. CASE NO:

BZA-011838-2016

330 HARVARD STREET Residence C-1 Zone

330 HARVARD ST. REALTY LLC – C/O ARA BARSOUMIAN

Special Permit: To add basement egress windows in a non-conforming facade.

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

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.