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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 2, 2021. 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-129154 |
| 155 CHARLES STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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BRYAN MCLAUGHLIN
Special Permit:To alter an existing non-conforming one family including: 1) increase in non-conforming GFA resulting from change in roof slope and increase in Roof Height. 2) addition of new dormers on the 3rd Floor increasing non-conforming GFA, 3) relocation and addition of openings on a non-conforming façade and 4) setback relief at rear and side yards resulting from the increase in roof height.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.1.D & 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-133276 |
| 20 LARCHWOOD DRIVE |
Residence A-1 Zone |
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EMILY MA, JOHN MISTOVICH & TUSCAN WEST – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Special Permit: To construct enclosed front entry, a two-story addition and a single-story addition with deck above, also sited within the front setback. Petitioner also seeks to construct two story rear addition. 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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| 7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-130355 |
| 45 REGENT STREET |
Residence B Zone |
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DANIEL A. SMITH & ELAINE SOO HOO
Special Permit:Extension of existing second floor deck.
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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| 7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-132561 |
| 14 LEONARD AVENUE |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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14 LEONARD LLC – C/O BRIAN LAVELLE
Special Permit: To allow construction of a second-floor uncovered deck at the rear of the house.
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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| 7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-106926 |
| 4 ABERDEEN COURTResidence B Zone |
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MARC & JENNIFER RICHARDS
Variance:To relocate a shed, built over the property line, back onto the petitioner’s property, in the setback.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21.H (Accessory Uses). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).
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| 7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-131990
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| 301 VASSAR STREET
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Special District-11
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MIT – C/O KELLEY BROWN, PLANNING OFFICE
Variance:The dormitory building is primarily in SD-6, but the section at 301 Vassar Street is in SD-11.Setback relief is needed to allow matching building wall and proportions in SD-6 and SD-11. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.32 (Front, Side and Rear Yard Setbacks).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-127832 |
| 2 MERCER CIRCLE
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Residence A-2 Zone
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ALLISON COOK – C/O MAGGIE BOOZ, ARCHITECT
Variance:To build two sections of one-story additions to the right and left of an existing non-conforming one-story addition on 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).
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| 8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-130250 |
| 1775 MASS AVENUEResidence B Zone |
NEWPORT ROAD CONDOMINIUM TRUST C/O THAYER & ASSOCIATES INC. & NORMAN GOPIN, PROPERTY MANAGER |
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C/O MARC A. MAXWELL, AIA
Special Permit: Alterations to two existing bedroom window openings (one front yard and one side yard) to create compliant Egress/Rescue size openings and height from bedroom floor level. Installation of an egress/rescue well from the front bedroom window, encroaching on the front yard setback.Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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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