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Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

Contact

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 – JULY 13, 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-225347
8 WINTER STREET Business A/Residence C-1 Zone

8 WINTER STREET LLC – C/O DANIEL ANDERSON, ARCHITECT

Variance:To construct a multifamily dwelling in the setbacks.

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

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-223456
28 DONNELL STREET – UNIT B Residence B Zone

JESSICA BODNER & DANIEL T. CHONG – C/O LEVI TOFIAS, ARCHITECT

Variance:Single-story mudroom addition requires relief because it is within the side yard setback and the property is already over the allowable GFA.   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).

Special PermitNew windows, skylight, and a door within the setback.

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

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-225121
42 DANA STREET Residence C-1 Zone

LACOLTERTON LLC – C/O STEPHEN DUBOULOZ

Variance:To add a pitched roof to an existing flat roofed accessory garage structure in order to provide a south facing sloped surface to support the installation of a solar panel array.  Relief is also sought to add wood siding to the exterior walls of the garage structure.  The addition of the new siding and roof structure will increase the non-conforming nature of the existing structure.  Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21 (Accessory Uses).

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).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-227838
49 ALPINE STREET Residence B Zone

49 ALPINE STREET REALTY TRUST – C/O YINGCHAO (ALEX) YU & SIYU HUANG

Variance:  To construct a dwelling that was originally under construction and collapsed during demolition.

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).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-228569
2 GARDEN STREET Residence C-2 Zone

GARDEN LODGE LLC – C/O SARAH L. RHATIGAN, ESQ.

Special Permit Alterations to and construction of a conforming rear addition to a nonconforming structure, resulting in an increase in the area of more than 10% (and less than 25%) of the existing structure. 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).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-226777
28 HARDING STREET Residence C-1 Zone PHILIP MCKENNA & RACHEL PARRISH

Special Permit: To add a new egress window to the 2nd floor south facing facade of the building.

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-228381
207 LEXINGTON AVENUE – UNIT 2 Residence B Zone THOMAS SMOLENSKI & NISHA SMOLENSKI – C/O CHRIS TAYLOR – ARCHITECT

Special Permit: To construct a third-floor dormer to match existing dormers.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (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 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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Page was last modified on 7/25/2023 5:24 AM
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