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Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

Contact

Olivia Ratay
Stephen Natola
Maria Pacheco -oratay@cambridgema.gov
snatola@cambridgema.gov
mpacheco@cambridgema.gov
67-349-6100

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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – OCTOBER 9, 2025.

Members of the public can participate or view the meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/85299551558

Or join by phone: Dial +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 - Webinar ID: 852 9955 1558

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

6:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1183283 
351 CARDINAL MEDEIROS AVENUE Residence C-1 Zone

CSE HOMES LLC-PAULO SANTOS – C/O PATRICK BARRETT

Special Permit: To add a fourth-floor unit to a pre-existing nonconforming three family that sits in 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).

6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1182932
60 VASSAR STREET Residence C-3 Zone

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – C/o TIMOTHY GREENE, AGENT FOR AT&T

Special Permit:AT&T will be adding 3 panel antennas to its existing facility on site.  AT&T will also be replacing and upgrading equipment as part of nationwide upgrades to its existing facility on site.   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).

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.

Page was posted on 9/19/2025 9:45 AM
Page was last modified on 10/7/2025 1:53 PM
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