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Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

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

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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – JUNE 15, 2023. 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-221853
2-4 GOODMAN ROAD – UNIT 1 Residence C-1 Zone

GOLDIE EDER ON BEHALF OF 2-4 CONDOMINIUM TRUST CO-OWNERS PHILIP BROWN & RONNIE LITTENBERG

Special Permit:   Extension of existing front stair way to extend further into setback.  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).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-214485
66 CLIFTON STREET Residence B Zone

JULIA HALLMAN AND AARON RUBIN – C/O EDRICK VANBEUZEKOM, AIA

VarianceTo construct a 2nd story addition to provide a bedroom and a bathroom, as previously granted in
BZA-109178 which has expired.  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-219565
27 JAY STREET Residence C-1 Zone

TREETOP INVESTMENTS, LLC – SID GEHLOT – C/O EDRICK VANBEUZEKOM, AIA

Special Permit:To amend previously approved special permit plan under BZA-182526 to raise the roof with a steeper pitch and dormers on each side in order to increase the number of bedrooms.  The existing structure is non-conforming to FAR (floor area ratio) as well as front, rear, and right-side setbacks on a lot that is nonconforming to lot area and lot width.  Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

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

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-218540
4 WINSLOW STREET Residence B Zone

YUGON KIM & KIRRA NEWMAN

Variance: Addition of an open at-grade parking space within the front yard setback to allow for owner the ability to charge an electrical vehicle at the property.  Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).

Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.c (Parking in Front Yard Setback).  Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

Special Permit:Adding parking will require the relocation of the existing non-conforming entrance porch and will continue not to meet setback regulations.  Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-218944
51 KELLEY STREET Residence B Zone

KENT CHRISTMAN

Variance To remove and replace non-conforming single-family home, including foundation, with new foundation and structure substantially similar in size and character to existing structure, in approximately the same location on the lot.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

 

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-217962

210 BENT STREET                                          Industrial A-1 Zone

VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. - C/O JENN ROBICHAUD, AGENT BARLO SIGNS

 

 

Variance: To install one internally illuminated "V" logo wall sign.

Art. 7.000, Sec. 7.16.22.c (Wall Sign). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

 

8:00 P.M. CASE NO.
BZA-219312 621 CAMBRIDGE STREET Business A Zone

RPI CAMBRIDGE STREET LLC – C/O SARAH L. RHATIGAN, ESQ.

Special Permit:Installation of three vertical single-car lifts in the building.

Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.43.5.a (Special Permit to Allow Tandem Parking). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-219254
19-25 THIRD STREET – UNIT 25/2 Residence C-1 Zone KEVIN SCHLABACH – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN, R.A

Variance: To construct new dormers and modify existing roof deck.

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).

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.

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