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Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

Location

Citywide Senior Center
806 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139

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Contact

Ranjit Singanayagam
Sean O'Grady
Maria Pachecoranjits@cambidgema.gov
sogrady@cambridgema.gov
mpacheco@cambridgema.gov
617-349-6100

Description

The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Public Meeting, THURSDAY – JUNE 27, 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-017132-2019
201-207 WESTERN AVENUE Business A-3 Zone

CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION – C/O ANDREW M. FUQUA, SVP & GENERAL COUNSEL

Variance:To use existing two-story building as a social center, including youth service and day care.

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.3.3.B.2 (Daycare). Sec. 4.3.3.E.1 (Social Service Center). Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 1).

7:45 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-017118-2019
90 JACKSON STREET Residence B Zone

BLUE MAPLE LLC – C/O MARK HANLON

Variance: To construct new above grade railings within the setback for new stair way to basement.

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

Special PermitTo construct driveway within 5’ setback.   Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.G (Change Setback). &

Sec. 6.44.1.B (Five Foot Driveway Setback). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017122-2019
8 FOLLEN STREET Residence A-1 Zone    

PHILLIP T. RAGON & SUSAN M. RAGON – C/O MEGAN M. KEMP, ESQ. /ADAM DASH & ASSOCIATES

Variance: To alter an existing overhang over a rear door.  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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8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017119-2019
496 MASS AVENUE Business B Zone/CSQ

CLOVER FOOD LAB – C/O ASHLEY JIMENEZ, SIGN DESIGN

Variance: To install (1) double-sided internally illuminated sign to existing façade of 7sqft and without wording.

Art. 7.000, Sec. 7.16.22 (Signs).

8:30 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-017125-2019
225 GROVE STREET Residence A-2 Zone   

WALID KHALIDI – C/O ROBERT LINN

Special Permit: To alter a single-family residence in zoning district (A-2) to provide one accessory apartment perSection 4.22.1.  Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.22.1 (Accessory Apartment).

8:45 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-017127-2019
238 BROOKLINE STREET Special District- 9

ROY HODGMAN

VarianceTo construct a conforming addition to a non-conforming building over 25%.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).

9:00 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-017094-2019
44 WEBSTER AVENUE Residence C-1 Zone

ERIC ZACHRISON

Variance To add living space to the third floor of the building to accommodate (3 bedrooms) with a flat roof.

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

9:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017116-2019
500 HURON AVENUE Residence B Zone

ERIC ZACHRISON

Variance To add living space to the 3rd floor using two, 15’ dormers on either side of the roof.

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

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.


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