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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – MARCH 14, 2024. Members of the public can participate or view the meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/85299551558
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| 6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-255839 |
| 20 FAIRMONT AVENUE |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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ROBB W. JOHNSON & RICHARD J. GOSSELIN
Special Permit: Demolish existing non-conforming front porch/stairs within the front-yard setback and replace them with a substantially smaller porch/stairs that will still be non-conforming. 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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| 6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-255390 |
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407 CONCORD AVENUE |
Residence B Zone |
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EMORY J. CLARK & XONNABEL G. CLARK – C/O SOHEIL FATHI
Variance: To increase outdoor capacity, hours of operation & use of music and entertainment outside on occasion.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.0 (Fast Order/Quick Service Food Establishment). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-253928 |
| 36-4 IRVING STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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TOMMY LEUNG & LEWIS N. PERKINS – C/O JOHN BUCKLEY, ARCHITECT
Special Permit:To relocate windows and front door, install skylight and relocate deck within front yard 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).
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| 7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-255955 |
| 1 BRATTLE SQUARE |
Business B Zone |
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BCSP 9 OBS PROPERTY LLC – C/O DANA JALBUENA
Special PermitTo operate a formula business ice cream shop in Harvard Square.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.0 & Art. 11.000, Sec. 11.30 (Fast Order Food or Quick Serve Establishment).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-255546 |
| 320 BENT STREET |
Industry A-1 Zone |
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MBA-ROGERS STREET, LLC -C/O RYAN LLC – C/O PAMELA JAGIELLO, SIGNS BY J. INC.
Variance To install one wall, sign higher than permitted height.
Art. 7.000, Sec. 7.16.22.c (Wall Sign). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-242189 |
| 2 ELLSWORTH PARK |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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SARA TOOMEY & NIEN-HÊ HSIEH
Special Permit: To slightly expand the first-floor deck from a previously approved Special Permit #183218.
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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| 8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-254785 |
| 5 PHILLIPS PLACE Residence A-2 Zone |
QIONG JIANG – C/O DOUGLAS OKUN, ARCHITECT |
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Special Permit: Expanding the rear of the building to make it more suitable for a contemporary living and building a new 2-car garage. 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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| 8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-257802 |
| 17 FIFTH STREET Residence C-1 Zone |
PETER HAHN & STUART CRAIG – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ. |
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Variance: To construct first and second floor rear additions to pre-existing nonconforming single-family.
Install window wells and first and second story decks. 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).
Special Permit: To install openings within the setback.
Art. 8.000, 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 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.