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Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

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Ranjit Singanayagam
Olivia Ratay
Stephen Natola
Maria Pacheco -ranjits@cambridgema.gov
oratay@cambridgema.gov
snatola@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 11, 2023. 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 ASE NUMBER TO VIEW APPLICATION, PLANS & OTHER SUBMISSIONS"

 

6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-215873

65 SPARKS STREET – UNIT 4                                                                         Residence A-2 Zone

FEANIL PATEL, KIERSTEN C. KERBY-PATEL, IVY LEE, BLAKE A. SESSIONS, MICHAEL O’BRIEN, BRIANNA McHORSE &

DAVID LAIBSTAIN – C/O ADAM DASH, ESQ.

Special Permit:  To construct two dormers, one on the front and one on the rear.  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.c (Alteration of Non-Conforming Structure).

 

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-216904

840 MEMORIAL DRIVE                                                                                   Office – 2 Zone                                                     

RIVERTECH ASSOCIATES II LLC – CAROLYN SEELEY, SMARTLINK AGENT

Special Permit: AT&T proposes to make minor modifications to its existing cell site at this location as part of nationwide upgrades. The proposed scope of work is to replace (12) panel antennas with (12) new panel antennas and to replace (6) remote radio units with (6) new remote radio units and its associated cabling. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunications Facility).

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

 

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-216930

1815 MASS AVENUE                                                                                          Business C Zone

LESLEY UNIVERSITY – C/O CAROLYN SEELEY, SMARTLINK AGENT

Special Permit:  AT&T proposes to make minor modifications to its existing cell site at this location as part of nationwide upgrades. The proposed scope of work is to replace (9) panel antennas with (9) new panel antennas and to replace (6) remote radio units with (6) new remote radio units and its associated cabling. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunications Facility).

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

 

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-215453

27 DANA STREET                                                                                        Residence C-1 Zone          

CREATIVE PROPERTIES ON CENTRE, LLC – C/O LEON NAVICKAS, MANAGER

Special Permit: Relocation of existing non-conforming steps and platform.   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).

 

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-215878

27 BROOKFORD STREET                                                                                Residence B Zone

MARGARET McKEEHAN & TATE HORNBECK

Special Permit:   To add windows in the setback to a proposed as of right dormer under Article 8.22.1.h.2.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). 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-216245

158 PLEASANT STREET Residence C Zone

MARIO LOPEZ & FELICIA BRADY-LOPEZ

Variance: Proposed first floor kitchen addition is to add 29sf of F.A.R space by squaring off the existing rear wing of this attached townhouse style residence. 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-216367

42 ROBERTS ROAD – UNIT 3 Residence C-1 Zone

MARILYN RANKER

Variance: Demolishing existing shed and replacing it with the same dimensional shed to be an art studio for unit 3 which creates an FAR issue and violates the front yard setback. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

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

 

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-214799

133 FAYERWEATHER STREET Residence B Zone

133 FAYERWEATHER STREET LLC – C/O DANIEL P. ANDERSON, ARCHITECT

Special Permit: Roof Collapse and structurally unstable walls resulted in demolition of more than 25% of the existing non-conforming structure.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).

 

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 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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