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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
Maria Pacheco
Sean O'Grady /ranjits@cambridgema.gov
mpacheco@cambridgema.gov
sogrady@cambridgema.gov
617-349-6100

Description

The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Public Meeting, THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 27, 2020, at the Senior Center,806 Massachusetts Avenue, First Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts.  The following cases will be heard.

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

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017240-2020
19 CLARY STREET Residence C-1 Zone

MICHELE POTASHMAN – C/O ADAM J. GLASSMAN / GCD ARCHITECTS

Variance: To construct a rear addition increasing the existing non-conforming floor area ratio.

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

7:45 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-017241-2020
10 CANAL PARK Business A Zone/PUD-4

NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC (“AT&T”) - C/O MICHAEL R. DOLAN, ESQ.

Special Permit: To modify the telecommunication facility as follows: remove 3 existing panel antennas (1 per sector) and replace them with an equal number of new panel antennas on new mounting brackets; remove 6 remote radio units and replace them with 12 remote radio units (for a gain of 6 remote radio units); install 3 surge arrestors, 3 diplexers, and 6 power cables and other equipment all as per supporting statements and plans submitted.  Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49). (Telecommunication Facility).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). & 6409 (Middle-Class Tax Relief Act).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017243-2020
391 CONCORD AVENUE #2 Residence B Zone    

PATTY GOODMAN – C/O EARL CONNOR, BRADY-BUILT SUNROOMS

Variance:To install a factory build sunroom on an existing deck.

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

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017242-2020
20 CRAIGIE STREET Residence A-2 Zone

GREGORY LEGAULT

Variance: Addition of a residential elevator shaft to a conforming wall, that protrudes into the required rear yard setback.

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

8:30 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-017246-2020
17 CUSHING STREET Residence B/Business A-1 Zone   

RICHARD VON TURKOVICH

Variance:To up-convert from a 4 family to a 5 family with the installation of an accessible basement apartment with insufficient parking.  Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.26 (Conversion of Dwellings).

Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.35 (Relief from Parking Requirements).

8:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA- 017249-2020
42 MAPLE AVENUE Residence C-1 Zone

DOUGLAS OKUN, ARCHITECT

Variance: To build landing with steps down to yard area on the back of the house.

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

Special PermitTo install sliding door to that landing in the rear of the house and install windows on the side of the house.

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

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.   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 48 hours prior to hearing.

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