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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 – MAY 5, 2022.  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-168852
35 WEBSTER AVENUE Residence C-1 Zone

PARVIZ PARVIZI – C/O DANIEL ANDERSON, ARCHITECT

Appeal:To appeal ISD Commissioner’s determination dated 3/17/22 that Section 8.22.1.h.1 of the Zoning Ordinance limits permitted second story additions to those that are horizontal extensions only.   Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.21 (Appeal).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-164899
15 FOLLEN STREET Residence A-1 Zone

ANDREW & NANCY LO – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.

Special Permit:To construct a two-story rear addition in excess of the allowed gross floor area to pre-existing non-conforming structure.  Also, to connect home to pre-existing detached garage, and thus convert it to an attached garage.  Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

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

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-165060
204 FAYERWEATHER STREET Residence B Zone

KARL THOMAS & KEYA DANNENBAUM – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.

Special PermitTo renovate existing non-conforming structure by constructing rear and side additions and expanding third floor with dormers and additions.  Also, to convert existing garage into an accessory apartment.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.22, 4.22.1; 4.22.2; 4.22.3; 4.22.4 (Accessory Apartment).

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

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-163086
107 WASHINGTON AVENUE Residence A-2 Zone

DENNIS SCANNELL – C/O KEVIN RICHARD

Special Permit

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

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

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-168347
419 PUTNAM AVENUE Residence C Zone

FRASER ALLAN – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN, ARCHITECT

Variance:New window wells and guardrails and new 2nd floor deck within existing non-conforming setbacks and building height.

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 New window openings within existing non-conforming setbacks.

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

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-168418
58 ANTRIM STREET Residence C-1 Zone

HANNAH BRENNAN & DAVID RANGAVIZ

Special Permit: To construct a small addition and deck on the first floor, dormer on the 3rd floor and add windows on non-conforming wall. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.D & Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).

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

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-168459
38 MT. PLEASANT STREET Residence C-1 Zone MATTHEW & LINDSEY RUSSELL – C/O CHRISTOPHER J. ALPHEN, ATTORNEY

VarianceRenovation of structure which increases the pre-existing nonconforming FAR.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Alteration of Non-Conforming Structure Not Otherwise Permitted in Section 8.22.1 and 8.22.2). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

Special Permit:Windows are being replaced in their existing locations on the 1st, 2nd, and basement levels at the back of the dwelling, the kitchen windows are being relocated to fit the architecture and 2nd floor addition.The second story addition occurs within the footprint of the existing first floor kitchen - maintaining the existing non-compliant setback. Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

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

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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