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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – MAY 19, 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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| "CLICK CASE NUMBER TO VIEW APPLICATION, PLANS & OTHER SUBMISSIONS". |
| 6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-171153 |
1 BRATTLE SQUARE |
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PIEDMONT-ONE BRATTLE SQUARE I, LLC – C/O ADAM BRAILLARD, ESQ. FOR T-MOBILE NORTHEAST LLC
Special Permit
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-171694 |
| 179 SIDNEY STREET |
Special District 10 |
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FIRST C-G LIMITED PARTNERSHIP - C/O ADAM BRAILLARD, ESQ. FOR T-MOBILE NORTHEAST LLC
Special Permit: To modify its existing wireless telecommunications facility currently operating on the rooftop of the building, by replacing six (6) existing panel antennas and nine (9) tower mounted amplifiers (TMAs) with six (6) new panel antennas and (6) new remote radio units (RRUs). All of the proposed placement antennas will be installed on the façade of the penthouse and painted to match the color of the building and concealed within faux vent pipes on the rooftop of the building. Also, the Applicant proposes to replace its radio cabinets and ancillary equipment within the existing equipment room within the building and out of view. 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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| 7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-165280 |
| 131 SHERMAN STREET |
Residence B Zone |
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131 SHERMAN ST LLC – C/O FERNANDO DALFIOR
Variance:The existing building is a nonconforming structure used as a restaurant that will be converted to a single-family home. Under this proposal, the existing building envelope will remain the same as it has throughout recent history with no additions. Work will include mainly aesthetic changes on the exterior and interior layout reconfiguration. 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).
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| 7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-163850 |
| 1075 CAMBRIDGE STREET |
Business A Zone |
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CLOVER FAST FOOD, INC. C/O JUSTIN KELLY & CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON
Special Permit To use a portion of 1075 Cambridge St previously occupied by Bisq restaurant, to provide additional space for Clover's existing bakery operations. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.0 & Art. 11.000, Sec. 11.30 (Fast Order Food Establishment). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-170043 |
| 281 CONCORD AVENUE |
Business A-1 Zone |
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281 CONCORD LLC – C/O XIAOGUANG (CATHY) WANG
Special Permit:We are pivoting to private and corporate events to use our space on the first floor and garden area, such as wedding showers, weddings, baby showers, birthday parties and so forth. We hope to also offer limited-seating, limited-hour openings for neighbors to meet and have a glass of beer or wine and hors d'oeuvres and potentially listen to live music.
Art. 4.000. Sec. 4.35.I-1 (Commercial Recreation Establishment). & Sec. 4.35.G (Night Club). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-170035 |
| 238 BROOKLINE STREET
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Special District 9
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ROY HODGMAN – C/O THOMAS ROSE, ARCHITECT
Variance:To amend case BZA-017217-2019 previously granted which was to construct a conforming addition to a non-conforming building over 25%. Structure was not built to approved plans and has exceeded the allowable FAR. Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).
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| 8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-170524 |
| 11 GRAY GARDENS EAST
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Residence A-2 Zone
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THADDEUS & JULIANA DAVIS – C/O PETER BEMIS, ENGINEERING DESIGN CONSULTANT, INC.
VarianceTo modify the spa plans approved in BZA Case no. BZA-107421 that does not comply with minimum side yard setback.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21.H (Accessory Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-165777 |
| 50 CHURCH STREET Business B Zone |
50 CHURCH ST. REALTY TRUST – C/O TING-HO TAM & BARRY TAM |
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Special Permit: To operate a bubble tea shop strictly serving bubble tea drinks and beverages, no food at this location.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.0 & Art. 11.000, Sec. 11.30 (Fast Order Food Establishment). 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.