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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 25, 2021. Members of the public can participate or view the meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zm1ysGjbTiGhvj4Aja1bRw
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| 6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-105529 |
| 31 HIGH STREET #31 |
Residence B Zone |
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ALDO SESIA – C/O ADAM J. GLASSMAN, R.A.
Variance:To construct two (2) 15'-0" dormer additions.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).
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| 6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-105802 |
| 383 WINDSOR STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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JAMESON ROGERS – C/O ADAM J. GLASSMAN, R.A.
VarianceTo construct 3rd story addition and rear decks per existing non-conforming FAR and setbacks and increasing GFA of an existing non-conforming structure by more than 20%. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).
Special PermitTo construct new and enlarged window openings and propose exclusion of basement from the calculation of the GFA.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). & Art. 2.000, Footnote 16 (Basement Exemption from GFA).
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| 7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-103314 |
| 2615 MASS AVENUE |
Residence B Zone |
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FRANK P. FIORENTINO, CPA, TR. – C/O JESSE D. SCHOMER, ESQ.
Variance:Construction of 2 dimensionally compliant accessory structures (Canopies) over the existing fuel pump islands.
No change, extension, or alteration to the pre-existing, non-conforming use (Gas Station) or building/structures is proposed.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21.K (Height, Accessory Structures).
Special Permit: Construction of 2 dimensionally compliant accessory structures (Canopies) over the existing fuel pump islands.
No change, extension, or alteration to the pre-existing, non-conforming use (Gas Station) or building/structures is proposed.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2 (Non-Conforming structure). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21.K (Height, Accessory Structures).
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| 7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-106354
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| 33 BRISTOL STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone
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RON WITTE & SARAH WHITING – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Variance To convert existing warehouse to a single-family residence and an office.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.34.D (General Office).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.1.C & Sec. 8.22.3 (Residential Conversion/Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Special Permit: Reduction in the required amount of parking for the office use.
Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.35.1 (Reduction of Required Amount of Parking). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-106662 |
| 599, 605 MASS AVE & 2-12 ESSEX STREET |
Business B Zone/CSO |
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MORRIS NAGGAR – CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS – C/O DANIEL D. KLASNICK, ESQ.
Special Permit: To remove 4 antennas mounted to rooftop equipment shelter at 599 and 605 Mass. Avenue buildings. Install 4 antennas inside of false penthouse enclosure mounted on the rooftop of the 2-12 Essex Street building. Install 2 remote radio heads & surge protector mounted to ballast frame behind of proposed false penthouse. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40-10.46 (Special Permit). 6409A (Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (aka Spectrum Act).
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| 7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-106149
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| 169 BENT STREET
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Industry A-1/Residence C-1 Zone
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ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL TRUST – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Variance: To enclose area between two existing structures resulting in the creation of a single structure.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.34 (Table of Dimensional Requirements (setback). 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-106913 |
| 33 GORE STREET |
33 GORE STREET LLC – C/O SARAH L. RHATIGAN, ESQ.
Business A/Residence C Zone/ECHO
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Variance:Expansion by building up and constructing addition squaring off the right-rear side of a pre-existing, non-conforming two-family dwelling, adding two-residential units to the building, which is situated on a merged lot. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Sec. 5.13 (Distance Between Buildings). & Sec. 5.26 (Conversion).
Special Permit: Expansion by building up and constructing addition squaring off the right-rear side of a pre-existing, non-conforming two-family dwelling, adding two-residential units to the building, which is situated on a merged lot. Special permit relief necessary to extend ECHO and Res C-2B zoning to the entire lot, to allow expansion of building height up within setbacks, for a waiver of parking requirements, and to allow two tandem parking spaces in the existing driveway. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.35.1 (Reduction of Required Parking). Sec. 6.43.2 (Access for Off Street Parking Spaces). Sec. 6.44.1.G (Setbacks for on Grade Open Parking Spaces). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Alteration of Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 3.000, Sec. 3.32.1 (Extension of Less Restrictive Dimensional Provisions).
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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.
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