Description
The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Public Meeting,THURSDAY – MARCH 12, 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-017245-2020
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| 23 SACRAMENTO STREET
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Residence B Zone
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TAMATHA HILTON – C/O MATTHEW SIMITIS, ARCHITECT
Variance: To replace existing dormer with new dormer in slightly different location with net decrease to FAR.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).
Special Permit>: To construct a window in the setback. >
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).
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| 7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017251-2020
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| 21 HOWARD STREET
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Residence C-1 Zone
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21 HOWARD STREET, LLC – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Variance:To return first floor of previous three family structure to residential use and surrender all rights in variance granted in 1982 (BZA Case No. 4864) that authorized the conversion of the dwelling unit into a beauty shop with insufficient parking.>
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.26 (Conversion). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.12.D & Sec. 6.36.1.G (Parking).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017255-2020
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| 26 LEE STREET Residence C-1 Zone |
IRENE F. GOODMAN |
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Variance:To add a 5ft diameter metal spiral convenience stair to existing rear decks, connecting all three floors.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). & Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).
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| BZA-017254-2020
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| 304 HARVARD STREET
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Residence C-1 Zone
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APRIL STONE
Variance:To add a small grated metal landing with stairs for access to rear garden.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Special Permit>: To replace a rear window with an exterior glazed door.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).
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| 8:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017252-2020
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| 39 MT. PLEASANT STREET Residence C-1 Zone |
KAREN & ANDREW SINCLAIR – C/O MELISSA MACDONALD, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT |
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Variance: To construct a 4x10 bike shed within the side setback and a wood pergola 15x15 with decking floor within the rear setback.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21.H (Accessory Building).
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| 8:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017256-2020
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| 1971 MASS AVENUE Business C Zone |
ROCK AND ROLL DAYCARE – C/O CHRISTOPHER VUK |
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Special Permit: To reduce the required parking.
Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.36.3.B.1 (Pre-school/Daycare Center). & Sec. 6.35 (Reduction of Parking).
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| 9:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017263-2020
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| 56 MAPLE AVENUE Residence C-1 Zone |
GCD ARCHITECTS – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN |
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Variance: To construct 5 steps up to an existing rear porch per left side setback and proximity under 10’-0” to detached accessory building. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). & Sec. 5.13 (Separation of Buildings).
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| 9:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017264-2020 |
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221-227 CONCORD AVENUE Business A-1/Residence C-1 Zone |
227 CONCORD AVE NOMINEE TRUST/221-227 CONCORD AVE LLC – C/O LAUREN HARDER |
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Special Permit: To exempt basements from the calculation of GFA for 221 Concord Ave. Also seeking relief for (4) windows within 10' of
on-grade parking on the first floor of 227 Concord Ave.
Art. 2.000, (Definition of Gross Floor Area Ordinance 1379). & Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1(A) (Parking within 10').
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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.