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Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

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Ranjit Singanayagam
Olivia Ratay
Maria Pacheco -ranjits@cambridgema.gov
oratay@cambridgema.gov
mpacheco@cambridgema.gov
617-349-6100

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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – JULY 28, 2022. Members of the public can participate or view the meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/85702655517

Or join by phone:  Dial +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 - Webinar ID: 85702655517

"CLICK CASE NUMBER TO VIEW APPLICATION, PLANS & OTHER SUBMISSIONS"

 

6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-180689

84 BISHOP ALLEN DRIVE                                                                            Business B Zone

CITY OF CAMBRIDGE – C/O MICHAEL MONESTIME

Special Permit:   To extend the use previously granted in Case #163746 for Outdoor Entertainment and Recreation Facility, Outdoor Retail or Consumer Service Establishment not otherwise defined, and a Temporary Outdoor Retail or Consumer Service Use.  

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.36 (Outdoor Retail or Consumer Service Establishment). & Sec. 4.36.d (Outdoor Entertainment & Recreation Facility).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

 

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-178804

201 CHARLES STREET                                                                                     Residence C-1 Zone

JEFFREY HODESS & MICHELLE GOLDMAN – C/O EDRICK VANBEUZEKOM, ARCHITECT

Variance:   To build two separate two story additions to gain much needed living space for their family.  

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).

 

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-172873

36 HAWTHORN STREET #2                                                                            Residence B Zone

BLAIR TRIPPE – C/O MICHAEL GERVAIS

Special Permit:  Add window in rear of property, in old open porch area, requesting relief from set-back requirements.

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c (Non-Conforming Structure).  Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

 

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-179227

19 LEONARD AVENUE                                                                                Residence C-1 Zone           

19 LEONARD AVE LLC – C/O SIDDHARTH GEHLOT

Special Permit:  To create new window openings in a side yard setback, construct a one-story addition in excess of gross floor area and setback to pre-existing nonconforming structure, and construct a window well in excess of allowable height.

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).

 

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-179416

80 ALPINE STREET                                                                                       Residence B Zone

2 TREE, LLC - C/O TALANOA LESATELE

Special Permit:  To raise existing third story roof.   

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).

 

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA- 180806

56 PARK AVENUE Residence B Zone

CHRISTOPHER & VICTORIA TOLLES

Special Permit: To construct a new roof with dormers to create a third story with deck in excess of the allowed gross floor area and setbacks but conforming to allowable height. Also, create new openings in a side yard setback.

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).

 

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-181771

11 SACRAMENTO PLACE

Residence B Zone

11 SACRAMENTO LLC – C/O SARAH LIKE RHATIGAN, ESQ.

Special Permit: Alteration of and addition to a pre-existing, non-conforming, two-family structure that increases Gross Floor Area/Floor Area Ratio and Height but does not create any new non-conformities. Allow open parking within five feet of a building wall containing windows of habitable rooms at basement or first floor. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.a, g (Driveway Setbacks). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Alteration to Pre-existing Non-Conforming Structure).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

 

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-179628

131 FIFTH STREET Residence C-1 Zone

TREETOP INVESTMENTS, LLC – C/O SIDDHARTH GEHLOT, MANAGER

Special Permit: To add a rear first floor patio door, changes to windows on all sides.

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c (Alteration of Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

 

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.

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