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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 Pacheco,ranjits@cambridgema.gov
sogrady@cambridgema.gov
mpacheco@cambridgema.gov
617-349-6100

Description

The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Public Meeting, THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 13, 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-017224-2019
62 REED STREET Residence B Zone

62 REED STREET, LLC – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.

Variance: To convert existing three family dwelling to a two family dwelling and to relocate structure approximately 3’to the left and to replace the rear corners of the building with a new, two story addition. 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 To allow for the installation of windows on a non-conforming wall.

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-017236-2019
97 SIXTH STREET Residence C-1 Zone

ROBERTO AMAYA & NATERCIA AMAYA – C/O KARLA TINKJIAN, DESIGNER

Variance: To construct a 3rd floor addition to a pre-existing non-conforming two unit dwelling unit.

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).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017234-2019
100 CAMBRIDGEPARK DRIVE Office 2-A/AOD 6

LONGFELLOW REAL ESTATE PARTNERS – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.

Variance: To construct new elevator shaft for freight elevator and enclose existing covered walkway surrounding the base of the building.  Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.32 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017229-2019
93 WINDSOR STREET esidence C-1 Zone

WINDSOR NINETY THREE LLC – C/O RICHARD C. LYNDS, ESQ.

Variance:To operate a full sit down restaurant serving alcohol with no entertainment.

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.F.1 (Restaurant with Alcohol). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

8:30 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-017237-2019
70 PARK AVENUE Residence B Zone   

CYNTHIA CARPENTER & JESSE WINCH – C/O MARK STEVENS, AIA

Variance: To add an entry canopy over the proposed relocated rear entry door.

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 To install windows and doors in the setback and to build dormers in excess of 10% increase in volume.

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

8:45 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-017238-2019
273 UPLAND ROAD

AMANDA W. BOWEN, TR. – C/O SARAH LIKE RHATIGAN, ESQ.

Variance:  To allow for the parking of two (2) compact cars within the front yard setback, in an area that has been used for the parking of one (1) vehicle.   Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.C (Parking Setbacks). & Sec. 6.34 (Parking Space Size Allocation). 

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

9:00 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-017239-2019
137 ERIE STREET Residence C-1 Zone

SATU & CYRUS MEHTA – C/O MARK PHILBEN

Special Permit:To increase the size of a window in the setback.  

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

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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