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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 – APRIL 27, 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 CASE NUMBER TO VIEW APPLICATION, PLANS & OTHER SUBMISSIONS".

6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-212851
179 SIDNEY STREET – A/K/A 80 ERIE STREET Special District

FIRST C-G LIMITED PARTNERSHIP – C/O CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS – ELLEN W. FREYMAN, AGENT

Special Permit: There are currently nine (9) existing antennas located on the rooftop of the subject property, six (6) of which, Verizon Wireless proposes to remove and replace with six (6) new updated antennas. The remaining existing antennas, two of which are located in RF friendly cannisters (one in each) and a third antenna located on a mounting pipe will be relocated, along with the cannisters, as better shown on the Plans. Additionally, the proposal includes the installation of three (3) new Remote Radio Heads (RRHs) as well as updated support equipment and cables as shown in greater detail on the Plans.   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).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-209796
11-15 DOVER STREET Residence B Zone

KENNETH S. CHIN, KEN SAM CHIN, FONDA CHIN – C/O KERRY COYNE

Variance: To convert existing 3 residential/ 1 commercial units into 4 residential units. Add 2 dormers, one of each side, along back part of house allowing the rooms at the rear of the top floor to be more usable space. Proposed dormers are each less than 15’ in length and within side setbacks; the dormers increase the interior ceiling height and create FAR.  Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

Sec. 5.26 (Conversion). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-214584
88 HOLWORTHY STREET Residence B Zone

STEPHEN SILLARI & SILLARI ENTERPRISES, LLC – C/O DANIEL ANDERSON, ARCHITECT

Variance To add a new two-family detached structure at rear of lot that exceeds FAR and lot area per dwelling unit.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-213260
8 HUBBARD PARK ROAD Residence A-1 Zone

ELIZABETH CARROTT MINNIGH, TR. OF THE 8 HUBBARD PARK TRUST – C/O MICHAEL W. WIGGINS, ESQ.

Special Permit: Alteration but not enlargement of preexisting nonconforming (maximum building height exceeded) gable dormer. Proposed alteration would maintain dormer plan but alter dormer roof from gable style to hipped "turret" style. Height to ridge would remain the same. 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-214850
7 SHEPARD STREET Residence B Zone

ALISON GANT – C/O JESSICA SNARE, SPRING HILL DESIGN

Variance: To add a dormer at the rear of the house. 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).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-214163
2-4 GOODMAN ROAD – UNIT 1 Residence C-1 Zone GOLDIE EDER

Special Permit: Extension of existing footprint of stairs in length by 2 feet. The width of the stairs is not changing. The new stairs will create more setback from the street (Goodman Road). 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-214367
1043-1059 CAMBRIDGE STREET Business A/Residence C-2B Zone 1043 CAMBRIDGE STREET LLC – C/O JAMES HEFFERNAN & DAVID LYONS

Variance:To amend the previously approved plans in case (BZA-122191) by building an elevator vestibule.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-197491
283 WASHINGTON STREET Residence C-1 Zone DAVID K. KRIKORIAN

Variance: To extend front entry into the required front yard setback by removing existing non-code compliant stair and replacing it with a new code compliant stair. 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).

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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