Description
The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Public Meeting, THURSDAY – MAY 30, 2019, at the Senior Center 806 Massachusetts Avenue, First Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The following cases will be heard.
"CLICK CASE NUMBER TO VIEW APPLICATION, PLANS & OTHER SUBMISSIONS".
| 7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017113-2019
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| 2046 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
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Business A-2 Zone
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McCABE’S PORTER LLC – D/B/A SHINE SQUARE PUB – C/O KIMBERLY S. COURTNEY, ESQ.
Appeal: To Appeal a zoning decision by Inspectional Services Commissioner Ranjit Singanayagam, which formed the basis for a denial decision by the Cambridge License Commission on March 29, 2019. Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.20 (Appeal).
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| 7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017102-2019
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| 106 OTIS STREET #3
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Residence C-1 Zone
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COURTNEY CRUMMETT – C/O SEAN D. HOPE, ESQ.
Variance:To construct second and third floor decks partially within the side yard setback and exceeding the allowable Gross Floor Area.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017106-2019
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| 711 CONCORD AVENUE |
Office 1 Zone/AOD-3 PARKWAY OVERLAY |
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FO GUANG BUDDHIST TEMPLE – C/O SEAN D. HOPE, ESQ.
Variance: To construct a second-floor addition located within the front and side yard setback.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Art. 20.000, Sec. 20.95.32 (Restriction in Required or Provided Yards). & Sec. 20.64 (Parkway Overlay District (Front Yards).
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| 8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017107-2019
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| 216-218 LEXINGTON AVENUE
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Residence B Zone
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THOMAS & NISHA SMOLENSKI
Variance: Increase in nonconformity of building height due to lowering of average grade.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Special Permit: Fenestration changes within a setback, alteration and enlargement (including dormer) to a nonconforming structure not more than 25% increase in area or volume. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Enlargement of Non-Conforming Structure).
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| 8:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017110-2019 |
| 116 MAGAZINE STREET |
Residence C Zone |
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GUILLERMO TROTTI & DAVA NEWMAN – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Variance:To convert non-conforming laundromat to a single-family use and construct second story addition.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). & Sec. 5.22.1 (Private Open Space).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Special Permit: To reduce parking requirements of one space. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.12(d) & Sec. 6.35.1 (Parking).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 8:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017114-2019 |
| 273 UPLAND ROAD (REAR) |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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LEESTEFY JENKINS – C/O SEAN D. HOPE, ESQ.
Variance: To construct a one-story addition to a pre-existing non-conforming detached rear dwelling that is within the rear/side yard setback and exceeds the allowable gross floor area. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 9:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017115-2019 |
| 30 BERKSHIRE STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
| 30 BERKSHIRE STREET LLC – C/O JAMES HEFFERAN, NAVEM PARTNERS |
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Variance To construct three unit dwelling slightly bigger than the building that was damaged by fire in violation of dimensional standards. As previously approved by the BZA on August 28, 2017 (Case: BZA-013619-2017). Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Special Permit: To park cars within 5 feet from property line. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.B & G (Parking Setbacks).
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| 9:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017104-2019 |
| 194R PROSPECT STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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PETER J. & SUZANNE W. MARTIN – C/O CHRISTOPHER LOGAN, AIA
Variance: To convert existing parking area into living space. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Special Permit: To allow one additional parking space, tandem layout in the Common Driveway of 194 Prospect St.
Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.43.5 (Parking).
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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. 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 appearing in person at 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.