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Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

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Ranjit Singanayagam
Sisia Daglian
Maria Pacheco -ranjits@cambridgema.gov
sdaglian@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 29, 2021.  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-120369
35 BERKSHIRE STREET Residence C-1 Zone

BOSTONIAN INVESTMENT REALTY GROUP – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.

Variance:To construct rear decks to existing three family residential building.   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).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-124207 
63 CHILTON STREET Residence B Zone

VIKAS SAINI & JULIA ANN CROSTON – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.

Variance:To construct non-conforming addition to existing single-family structure.  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 PermitTo allow for the addition of an accessory dwelling unit and to allow for the continued use of a parking space that does not conform to the location requirements of Article 6.   Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.22 (Accessory Dwelling Unit).

Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.41.C (Parking in Front Setback). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-124307 
364R THIRD STREET Office 3A/PUD-3

KENDALL INFRASTRUCTURE LLC – C/O SALVATORE ZINNO, AGENT FOR NSTAR

VarianceTo relocate a gas regulator station from 330 Third Street, to 364R Third Street (a/k/a 21 Athenaeum Street) (the "Property").  The Property currently contains a number of fuel tanks and other structures dedicated to the provision of utilities, and is situated such that the gas regulator station will be significantly more screened from public view, making it a more appropriate location than its existing prominent location on Third Street where it is openly visible by the public.  Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.32 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).  Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

Special Permit>: To relocate a gas regulator station from 330 Third Street to the Property.  A “gas regulator station” is a permitted use under Article 4.000, Section 4.32(g)(2) of the Ordinance in the O-3A zoning district, where the Property is located, upon the issuance of a special permit by the Board of Zoning Appeal.  Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.2 (Gas Regulator Station Use in Zone O-3A).  Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-116964 
11 UNION STREET Residence C-1 Zone

ANDREW JAWA – C/O PAUL FIORE, ARCHITECT

Special Permit: Renovation and expansion of existing single-story portion of residence.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).  Art. 8.000, Sec.

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-125588
128 CHERRY STREET #1 Residence C-1 Zone

LAWRENCE ZHANG – C/O RICHARD MEDE

Variance:To enclose existing open porch on the first floor by modifying the plans approved by BZA Case 9972.

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

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-125807 
145 CONCORD AVENUE Residence C-1 Zone

MARGARET McKENNA & MARGARET McCONNEL – C/O MICHAEL WIGGINS, ESQ.

Special Permit:To construct new dormer on the third floor.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.D & Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-126732 
62 FULKERSON STREET Residence C-1 Zone

SAMUEL RIBNICK & CAROLINE LOWENTHAL

Variance:To build an addition in the rear of the house and move the deck a few feet over, both of which would extend an existing non-conforming side setback.Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

Special Permit:To install new windows on non-conforming side.Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-122612 
58 GRANVILLE ROADResidence B Zone 58 GRANVILLE LLC – ADAM MUNNELLY – C/O STEPHEN HISERODT, ARCHITECT

Special Permit: Alterations to an existing non-conforming two family residence including1) new dormers on the 3rd Floor increasing non-conforming GFA,2) addition of an egress stair and deck in the side yard setback, 3) relocation and addition of openings on a non-conforming facade facing the right side yard and 4) 3' high areaway guardrail in the rear yard setback. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.1.D & Sec. 8.22.2.D (Non-Conforming Structure).Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

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 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.

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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