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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 4, 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-148452 |
| 1350 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE |
Business B Zone |
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PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE
C/O DANIEL KLASNICK, ESQ FOR CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS
Special Permit Modify the existing rooftop mobile communications facility by removing 3 antennas, installing 3 antennas, relocating antennas on existing and replacement pipe mounts while maintaining 12 existing antennas for a total of 15 antennas (painted or covered to match) at the same location mounted to the building penthouses to match the existing antennas.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40-10.46 (Special Permit).
6409A – Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation act (aka Spectrum Act).
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| 6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-141576 |
| 321 ALEWIFE BROOK PARKWAY |
Business A Zone/AOD-5 |
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LINEAR RETAIL CAMBRIDGE #1 LLC – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Special Permit: To operate a veterinary clinic at 321 Alewife Brook Parkway.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.L (Veterinary Establishment, Kennel, Pet Shop). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-145092 |
| 700 HURON AVENUE – UNIT 06G |
PARKSIDE PLACE COMPANY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ. |
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Special Permit:To reduce required amount of parking at pre-existing multi-family residential building containing 251 units by converting portions of upper level of parking garage to a terrace.
Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.35.1 (Reduction of Required Amount of Parking). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-145977 |
| 600 MAIN STREET |
Industry B Zone |
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MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Variance: To increase the allowed gross floor area of proposed scientific research building (approved in Planning Board Case No. 375) by authorizing publicly accessible landscaped areas beneath building overhangs within the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of the site.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.34 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-144641 |
| 4 WYMAN ROAD |
Residence A-2 Zone |
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JOSHUA RESNICK & ELIZABETH OLIVER – C/O KATHLEEN FLYNN, ARCHITECT
Special Permit:(1) Proposed new landing at new kitchen door crosses setback line. This side façade is existing non-conforming. (2) Proposed new canopy / overhang at front door crosses setback line. The front façade is also existing non-conforming.
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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| 7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-147193 |
| 24 LOCKE STREET
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Residence B Zone
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RACKHAM & ADRIA KARLSSON
Special Permit: Alterations to an existing non-conforming single-family dwelling by extending the third-floor non-conforming dormer wall that falls within the side yard setback, increasing the sq. ft. on the third floor adding to the existing FAR and increasing the existing non-conforming max dormer total length. 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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| 8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-143405 |
| 6 PORTER CIRCLE
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Residence B Zone
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JEFFREY & ABAGAIL GORDON – C/O SCOTT VAUGHN, ARCHTIECT
Variance:To construct a carport attached to the house.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-140869 |
| 82 LARCH ROAD Residence B Zone |
FAWWAZ HABBAL |
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Variance:To construct new attached garage in violation of setbacks from dwelling and property line.
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).
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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.
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