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Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

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Ranjit Singanayagam
Sisia Daglian
Maria Pacheco -ranjits@cambridgema.gov
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mpacheco@cambridgema.gov
617-349-6100

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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – JUNE 10, 2021.  Members of the public can participate or view the meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NcNyR-ejToKfzmFibageZg

Or join by phone:  Dial +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 - Webinar ID: 843 1709 7972

 

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

 

6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-116393                                                                     Residence C-1 Zone 

14 BIGELOW STREET

REED SHEA

Variance:  To construct a 2-story addition at the rear of house.  Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

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

 

Special Permit:  To exempt the basement from GFA and to relocate/add windows and doors.

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).   Article 2.000, Sec. 2.16 (Definition of Basement FAR).

 

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-108452

45 BLANCHARD ROAD #1                                                                               Residence B Zone

BRIAN DEPORZIO, NICHOLAS DEPORZIO, TR. & KATLYN COVENEY

Variance:  To allow to provide overnight, postoperative care in my home to 1 (one) canine at a time, in need of this care.

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.L (Veterinary Establishment, Kennel, Pet Shop or Similar Establishment).

 

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-117337

145 WILLOW STREET – UNIT 1                                                                     Residence C-1 Zone

145 WILLOW STREET LLC – C/O ANDREW PLUMB

Variance: To construct a new three-family dwelling within front, side, and rear yard setbacks.  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: Exempt the basement floor area from being included in the building's gross floor area and reduce number of required parking spaces.  At. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.35.1 (Reduction in Required Parking).

Art. 2.000, Sec. 2.16 (Definition of Basement FAR). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

 

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-117396

41 MAGOUN STREET                                                                                     Residence B Zone                                                 

NEHEET TRIVEDI & KATE McGOVERN

Special Permit:  To construct two shed dormers in attic, reconstructing and extending the existing deck three feet, and modifying windows and a door in the side yard setback.  Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.1.D (Window Alterations), Sec. 8.22.2.C & Sec. 8.22.2.D (Non-Conforming Structure) & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

 

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-114770

8 DAY STREET                                                                                                   Residence B Zone

HAWTHORNE DEVELOPMENT VENTURES, LLC – C/O BRIAN LAVELLE

Special Permit:  Alter existing and add new window openings within the side yard setback, enlarge an existing third-floor dormer, and construct two bump-outs on the side walls of the building to accommodate new fireplaces. 

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

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

 

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-117068

159 CHILTON STREET

Residence B Zone

CHARLIE LIU & PATRICE LIU – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.

Special Permit: To construct two story rear addition to accommodate an expanded rear entry with mudroom and an enlarged bathroom on second floor to pre-existing non-conforming two-family dwelling. 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).

 

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-117398

114 & 118-122 CLAY STREET

Residence B Zone

DANIEL STAMOS & JANICE STAMOS – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.

Variance: To subdivide pre-existing lots that were unintentionally merged as the result of an acquisition by adjoining property owner in 2008. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements) Sec. 5.15 (Subdivision). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

 

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-117680

114 CLAY STREET Residence B Zone

DANIEL STAMOS & JANICE STAMOS – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.

Variance: Seeking relief from driveway setback requirements and parking aisle widths for proposed new structure on proposed, subdivided lot at 114 Clay Street. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.42 (Parking Aisle Widths). & Sec. 6.44.1 (Driveway Location).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

 

8:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-118920

40 LAND BOULEVARD PUD-2

HPT CAMBRIDGE LLC – KRISTINA COTTONE, AT&T AGENT

Special Permit: AT&T proposes the following modifications on the existing telecommunications site; remove (2) antennas, and install (2) new antennas, (6) new Remote Radio Units, and (1) DC Only Squid. The proposed modification will not increase the height nor footprint of the existing wireless facility. 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 and Job Creation Act).

 

 

 

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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