Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, January 8, 2015
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 8, 2015, At the Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave., First Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The following cases will be heard.
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7:00 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-005809-2014
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7 KIRKLAND ROAD
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Residence B Zone
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CORY & LILY ZIGLER-ALTSTEIN
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Variance: To construct a wood deck located at the rear yard.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21 (Accessory Use).
Special Permit: To relocate a rear door that already exists. (Relocation has already been done and was completed December 2013). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).
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7:30 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-005750-2014
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6-8 EMMONS PLACE
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Residence C-1 Zone
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21 TROY ROAD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
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Appeal: To appeal the determination of Commissioner Ranjit Singanayagam set forth in his correspondence dated
November 4, 2014 regarding the status of the private way abutting the above-captioned property.
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.21 (Appeal).
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7:45 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-005719-2014
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79 JFK STREET
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Residence C-3 Zone
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PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE – C/O MARK VERKENNIS
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Variance: Petitioner proposes a building addition that requires zoning relief for the side yard setback at the JFK Park pedestrian connector, for the height of proposed loading bays; and the width of the proposed curb cut for the loading facility. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.91 & 6.92 (Location & layout of Loading Facilities).
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8:00 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-005696-2014
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77 STANDISH STREET
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Residence B Zone
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KATHERINE LUM & RIDGELEY DUVALL
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Variance: To add a half story addition to the attic/3rd floor, consisting of 1 bedroom and a bath, by raising the roof ridge approx. 4 feet higher than existing and adding a 15 foot long shed dormer over new stairs, involving a net overall addition of 185 GFA. Reworking of the existing 2 story covered rear porch into a single story porch w/deck above is included in proposal. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.28.21 (Gross Floor Area/FAR Requirements).
Special Permit: To rework window/door locations within the right/south side setback.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.1.D (Relocation of Windows). & Sec. 8.22.1.C (Non-Conforming Structure).
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8:15 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-005790-2014
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275 FRESH POND PARKWAY
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Business A Zone Overlay
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CAMBRIDGE MOTORCAR COMPANY, LLC – VINCENT J. PANICO, ESQ.
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Variance: To erect new sign to replace deteriorating existing sign previously approved in Case #10432.
Art. 7.000, Sec. 7.16.22 (Signs).
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8:30 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-005843 -2014
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66 CHESTNUT STREET
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Residence C Zone
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MSW CHESTNUT STREET LLC – SAM WOLF - C/O SEAN D. HOPE, ESQ.
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Variance: To convert the existing residence most recently used by a non-profit as a transitional home into a two family dwelling. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.26 (Conversion).
Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.43.4 (Driveway Width). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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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.