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Board of zoning Appeal Agenda

Location

Citywide Senior Center
806 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139

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Contact

Ranjit Singanayagam
Sean O'Grady
Maria Pachecoranjits@cambridgema.gov
sogrady@cambridgema.gov
mpacheco@cambridgema.gov
617-349-6100

Description

The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Public Meeting, THURSDAY – JUNE 30, 2016, At the Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave., First Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts.  The following cases will be heard.

CLICK CASE NUMBER TO VIEW DOCUMENTATION:

7:30 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-010292-2016

79 KIRKLAND STREET

Residence C-1 Zone

DERICK SNARE  

Variance:  To construct an addition to the attic space.

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

7:45 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-010312-2016

1108 CAMBRIDGE STREET  

Business A  Zone

PIZZA ANYTIME CORPORATION- SHANIKA A. DYCE – C/O TERRENCE MORRIS, ESQ.

Special Permit:  To establish a fast order food restaurant at 1108 Cambridge Street.

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.0 & Art. 11.000, Sec. 11.30 (Fast Order Food Establishment).

Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.36.5.0 & Footnote 6 (Parking). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-010288-2016

45 BREWSTER STREET 

Residence A-1 Zone

ROBERT & ALICIA VON REKOWSKY – C/O SEAN D. HOPE, ESQ.

Variance:  To construct an addition.

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

Special Permit:  To alter windows within the setback.

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

8:l5 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-010350-2016

23 HAWTHORN STREET

Residence A-2 Zone

23 HAWTHORN NOMINEE TRUST – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.   

Variance:  To construct additions on second and third floor of existing single family dwelling and exceed the fifteen foot height limit on accessory garage by 5 feet.  Work also includes remaining stair tower and portions of second floor.

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

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21.K (Accessory Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

Special Permit: To construct windows on a non-conforming wall.

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Windows on a Non-Conforming Wall). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

8:30 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-010252-2016

40 ERIE ST. -200 SIDNEY ST. & 95 WAVERLY ST.  

Special District - 8

BMR SIDNEY RESEARCH CAMPUS LLC – C/O RYAN D. PACE, ESQ.

Variance:  To install two (2) monuments signs each measuring thirty (30) square feet on the property.  Each sign will be located in a separate location on the property.  Although one of the monuments signs is permitted, a variance is required to install the second monument sign.   Art. 7.000, Sec. 7.16.22.A (Signs).

8:45 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-009659-2016

9 CHALK STREET  

Residence C-1 Zone

THOMAS ROSE, ARCHITECT

Variance:  To replace existing side entry deck with roofed entry porch.  

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.1 (Non-Conforming Structure).

9:00 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-010315-2016

62 PUTNAM AVENUE

Residence C-1 Zone

BRADY BUILT SUNROOMS – C/O KEVIN KIELER

Variance:  Addition of sunroom on a flat roof.

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

9:15 P.M. CASE NO: BZA-010359-2016

69-73 JAY STREET                                                       Residence C-1 Zone

JUNOT DIAZ – C/O SEAN D. HOPE, ESQ.

Variance:  To install a bay window on the right side of the property and increase the height of front bay by 2’7”.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements0. Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

Special Permit: To add window(s) within the setback.

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

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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