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Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

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Ranjit Singanayagam
Olivia Ratay
Maria Pacheco -ranjits@cambridgema.gov
oratay@cambridgema.gov
mpacheco@cambridgema.gov
617-349-6100

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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – OCTOBER 7, 2021.  Members of the public can participate or view the meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/85702655517

Or join by phone:  Dial +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 - Webinar ID: 85702655517

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

6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-134123
13 KIRKLAND PLACE Residence C-3 Zone, Institutional Overlay District, Kirkland Pl. Transition Overlay District

PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE – C/O ALEXANDRA OFFIONG, HARVARD PLANNING

Variance:To create window wells to meet life safety requirements that will lower the average mean grade and therefore increase the height, requiring relief with respect to required distance to another building on same lot.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements) & Sec. 5.13 (Minimum Distance to a Building on Same Lot).

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-134484
5 SACRAMENTO STREET Residence B Zone

PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE – C/O ALEXANDRA OFFIONG, HARVARD PLANNING

Variance: To create window wells to meet life safety requirements that will lower the average mean grade and technically increase the nonconforming height.   Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements – Height).

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).  Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

Special Permit: Convert pre-existing institutional health clinic to institutional housing.

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.56.C.8 (Dormitory Use). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). 

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-137449
55 RAYMOND STREET Residence A-2 Zone

53 RAYMOND ST. LLC – C/O ZAC CARDWELL, AIA

Variance:To construct a single-family home violating setback and use part of the building as an accessory apartment.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). & Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.22 (Accessory Apartments).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-138453
7 HEALEY STREET Residence A-2 Zone

DAVID & MARY MCELROY

Special Permit: To enlarge window on non-conforming structure. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).

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

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-138047
14-16 MYRTLE AVENUE Residence C-1 Zone

LILY LEE – C/O JOOKUN LIM

Special Permit:Modification to front porch, existing non-conforming within setback, with additional 37 sq. ft. to accommodate separate entry to units. Existing structure exceeded max. FAR   Installation of window wells which is within the setbacks but will alter the height of building affecting setback requirements. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). 

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.D (Non-Conforming Structure).  Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-138603
382-392 HARVARD STREET Residence C-1 Zone

PLUMOSA LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY – C/O NATHAN WONG

Variance:To construct 2 egress window wells and 2 egress areaways at the Basement Level which will lower the mean grade around the building thereby increasing nonconforming Building Height and increasing the required setback at a non-conforming side yard. 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: Toadd and relocate openings on a facade that does not conform to the yard requirements.

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-141574 
6 SARGENT STREET Residence B Zone

CHRIS DURBIN – C/O STEVE MOON

Variance: To install window well facing the street that will increase the height beyond 35'.To install the egress window in the basement and add solar panels to the roof, we want to add a set of stairs to the back for a 2nd means of egress. Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non- Conforming Structure).

Special Permit: Add new openings to the rear facing wall which is non-conforming.

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-141100
110 HAMPSHIRE STREET Residence C-1 Zone 110-112 HAMPSHIRE STREET – DND HOMES – C/O DANIEL ANDERSON, ARCHITECT

Special Permit: Construction of window wells within non-conforming yard setbacks increasing the height of the building not creating a height violation. Change in window openings within non-conforming yard setbacks.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C & 8.22.2.D (Non-Conforming Structure).

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

8:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-143046
103 SPRING STREET Residence C-1 Zone TIMOTHY FORD

Variance: Extension of existing 1 story in front of dwelling and adding a second story to this addition.

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

TO VIEW BZA CASE APPLICATIONS, PLANS & SUBMISSIONS, GO TO: https://www.cambridgema.gov/inspection/zoning.aspx at top of page, click “Calendar” > Click hearing date >

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 by appointment only.   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 participating virtually during 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 48 hours prior to hearing.

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Page was last modified on 7/25/2023 5:27 AM
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