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Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

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Ranjit Singanayagam
Olivia Ratay
Maria Pacheco -ranjits@cambridgema.gov
oratay@cambridgema.gov
mpacheco@cambridgema.gov
617-349-6100

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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – APRIL 28, 2022.Members of the public can participate or view the meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/85702655517Or join by phone:  Dial +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 - Webinar ID: 85702655517

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

6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-160097
54 WASHBURN AVENUE Residence B Zone

WASHBURN AVE REALTY ASSOCIATES, LLC – GARY R. HOULE – C/O DENISE A. CHICOINE, ESQ.

Special PermitTo allow use for educational purposes on land leased by a non-profit educational corporation, social service center, or other institutional use.  No change in the physical structure.  Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.33.b.1 (Use of structures for educational purposes on land leased by a non-profit educational corporation).  Sec. 4.33.e.1 (Social Service Center).  Sec. 4.33.h.4 (Institutional use not listed in any other category).

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

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-163881
130 CUSHING STREET Residence B Zone

YIDEBEN REALTY LLC – C/O SHAOJUN XIE

Variance Extension of living space into the basement and attic.  Change in fenestration and sunken patio inside yard.  Rear two story addition. Dormer additions which exceed the Roof Dormer Design Guidelines, legalize existing parking incurring both an accessory use violation at rear lot line and open space violation.  Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).

Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.b (Parking Setbacks). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-164908
40 RESERVOIR STREET Residence A-1 /A-2 Zone

RESERVOIR HILL NOMINEE TRUST – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.

Special Permit:To construct conforming addition to existing nonconforming structure which will increase GFA by less than 25% of existing structure.  Petitioner also seeks to excavate a basement stairwell that will impact the median grade and thus, increase the nonconforming height of the existing structure by approximately 6 inches.   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).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-165327
27 FAYERWEATHER STREET Residence A-1 Zone

JOSEPH GLENMULLEN, MANAGER OF FAYERWEATHER ST. LLC – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.

Variance:  To increase height of roof of both the accessory dwelling unit structure and the existing garage.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.22 (Accessory Structure).  Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

Special Permit:  To construct portions of front and rear additions and basement entry with railing within the required side yard setback to non-conforming pre-existing two family dwelling and install window wells.  Also, to convert existing rear garage to an accessory dwelling unit and install window wells within the required setback.  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-163144
25 WALKER STREET Residence B Zone

TAYLOR RHODES LOWE & MALAVIKA REDDY – C/O CAMPBELL ELLSWORTHY, ESQ.

Special Permit:To add/alter windows within the required setback. 

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-164245
141 FIFTH STREET Residence C-1 Zone

THE ZHUCHEN, LLC & JIA YU – C/O CHRISTOPHER CHAN, ARCHITECT

Special PermitTo construct new roof deck and new door/windows and changes to windows in setbacks.

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).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-166320
145 WILLOW STREET #1 Residence C-1 Zone

145 WILLOW ST. LLC – C/O ANDREW PLUMB

VarianceTo edit previously approved BZA-117337 by making adjustments to east and west windows in order to comply with code and within the setbacks. Also, include larger overhang on the west side in order to prevent ice build up on the accessible path of travel.

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).

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-167200
309 PEARL STREET Residence C Zone SAM & SCARLET BATCHELOR

Variance: To install driveway less than the required minimum 10 ft. and park within the front setback.

Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.a.c (Layout of Off-Street Parking Facilities). Sec. 6.43.4.a (Minimum Width of Driveway).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

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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