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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – OCTOBER 27, 2022. Members of the public can participate or view the meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/85702655517
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| 6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-195222 |
| 80 SHERMAN STREET |
Residence C-3 Zone |
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T-MOBILE NORTHEAST LLC FOR BRICKYARD REALTY TRUST – C/O ADAM BRAILLARD, ESQ.
Special Permit: Existing facility consists of nine (9) panel antennas and remote radio units (RRU) within a 6’ x 6’ x 10’ faux chimney on the rooftop of the building, along with ancillary equipment on the rooftop and within the building. The Applicant proposes to modify its existing facility by replacing the existing nine (9) panel antennas with nine (9) new panel antenna, by replacing the RRUs with like-kind RRUs, and by replacing the existing faux chimney with two new faux chimney measuring 7’-6”x7’-6”x10’ each. Similar to the existing facility, all of the antennas associated with the facility will be concealed within faux chimneys and out of view from the public.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
6409 (Federal Middle Class Tax Relief Act – Spectrum Act).
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| 6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-189522 |
| 14 RICE STREET |
Residence B Zone |
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JONATHAN LEWIS & ALISON GOLDBERG – C/O JOHN LODGE, ARCHITECT
Special Permit: We are proposing to turn an existing accessory building (a 750 SF carriage house) from an office into a dwelling unit by adding a kitchen and a bathroom. There are no proposed changes to the building's exterior. The existing pair of parking spaces are in tandem and as such are non-conforming. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2 (Non-Conforming Structure).
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.221.1 (Conversion of an Accessory Building into an Accessory Apartment). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-194179 |
| 8 WINTER STREET |
Business A Zone |
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8 WINTER STREET LLC – C/O DANIEL P. ANDERSON, ARCHITECT
VarianceTo construct a new structure that violates yard setbacks. Art 5.000, Sec. 5.31-5.33 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Special Permit Extension of height into a more restrictive district.
Art. 3.000, Sec. 3.32.1 (District Boundaries). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-195058 |
| 245 HAMPSHIRE STREET |
Business A Zone |
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LUBAVITCH OF CAMBRIDGE INC. – C/O HIRSCH ZARCHI
Variance:Extension of an existing permitted roof deck to the property line. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.33 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-194724 |
| 91-93 CHILTON STREET |
Residence B Zone |
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JENNAH EPSTEIN-SANTOYO, ALEJANDRO EPSTEIN-SANTOYO, DANIEL EPSTEIN & ROZANN KRAUS
Special Permit To construct new gable roof and addition of two 15' dormers. 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).
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| 7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-191571 |
| 44 MAY STREET Residence C-1 Zone |
YAO WU> |
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Variance: The ISD letter dated June 15, 2022, stated that "Pursuant to Article 4, Section 4.30 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance, livestock is not allowed in the city. Please cease and desist this activity immediately."I'm requesting the city revoke the order issued in the letter which prohibits our keeping of chickens in the backyard and allow me to bring them back, for they were gifts from a dear friend of my autistic son to provide emotional support and help him build routines.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.30 (Table of Use Regulations). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-193947 |
| 154 THORNDIKE STREET Residence C-1 Zone |
FBA THORNDIKE STREET LLC – C/O DAVID GROSSMAN, MANAGER |
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Variance: Existing parking space does not meet zoning ordinance, relief required to keep existing space.
Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.(a) (Setbacks). & Sec. 6.44.1.(c) (Front Yard Parking). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-196036
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| 16 BRATTLE CIRCLE Residence B Zone |
CHARLES ROSE |
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Special Permit:To add one canopy above each of the two entrances (Brattle Circle andBrattle Street), and to replace the existing landing and steps at Brattle Street entrance. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d & Sec. 8.22.2.c (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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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 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.