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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – MARCH 24, 2022. 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-159242 |
| 134 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE |
Special District-6/Residence C-3 Zone |
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MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – C/O KELLEY BROWN, CAMPUS PLANNING
Variance:To conduct a food service (Kiosk/Food Stand) on the first floor of this building.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.F.4 (Food Stand or Kiosk).
Special Permit: Reduction of required parking spaces. Parking for occupants is to be provided in the existing campus inventory.
Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.35.1 (Reduction of Required Parking). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.34 (Special Permit Criteria).
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| 6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-163746 |
| 84 BISHOP ALLEN DRIVE |
Business B Zone |
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CITY OF CAMBRIDGE – C/O MICHAEL MONESTIME
Special Permit: Starlight Square has been operating as an Outdoor Entertainment and Recreation Facility, Outdoor Retail or Consumer Service Establishment not otherwise defined, and a Temporary Outdoor Retail or Consumer Service Use. Outdoor Entertainment and Recreation Facility in the Bus B zone requires a Special Permit, which is hereby requested. Previously, Starlight Square has been operating under an executive order suspending zoning enforcement during the COVID-19 emergency. Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.36 (Outdoor Retail or Consumer Service Establishments). & Sec. 4.36.D (Outdoor Entertainment & Recreation Facility).
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| 7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-161807 |
| 239 BROOKLINE STREET |
Special District 9
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JENNIFER & BRIAN ALBRECHT – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Variance:To construct roof over proposed porch on Allston Street frontage and relief from 10' minimum separation requirement for accessory structures. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.13 (Minimum Distance Between Buildings).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Special Permit: To construct rear addition, dormers, and new rear entry to single family dwelling.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.D (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-161743 |
| 77 PRENTISS STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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YUVAL BEN-DOV – C/O ADAM DASH & ASSOCIATES
Special Permit: To enclose 2 existing rear porches which currently sit within the rear setback, as a result the exterior stairs will shift further into the pre-existing non-conforming setback and the Applicant will add windows and doors that will be within the setback for which applicant is requesting a special permit for the alteration/enlargement to the pre-existing non-conforming structure. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C & Sec. 8.22.2.D (Pre-existing Non-Conforming Structure).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-161353 |
| 49 SARGENT STREET |
Residence B Zone |
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DEBRA & RICH THOMPSON – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN, ARCHITECT
Variance:Construction of a new single-family house to replace the existing obsolete single-family structure that has low ceilings, non-code compliant stairs, and numerous structural deficiencies. Also, maintain the existing garage. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21.H (Setbacks for an Accessory Building). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Special Permit: To maintain existing driveway which is not conforming to setback.
Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.B, G (Driveway Requirements). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-161669 |
| 11 ELLSWORTH AVE – UNIT 1 |
Residence C-1 Zone
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AARON PAUL – C/O ANDREW THOMPSON
Special Permit: To install 3 skylights on the 3rd floor but they fall inside the set-back limitations for this property.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.D & 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).
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| 8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-162048
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| 56 CREIGHTON STREET
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Residence B Zone
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DUNCAN MacARTHUR – C/O ROBERT LINN, ARCHITECT
Variance: To cover an exterior courtyard on the second level within the volume of the existing building.This will increase the overall GFA which has been approved in prior BZA hearings. The layout of the glass block on the north wall has been slightly modified from approved plans and a solar canopy is proposed over 3 of the approved parking spots on the MBTA lot line. Relief is sought to construct an accessory structure within 5' of the property line. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.31 (Accessory Uses). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-162710 |
| 123 HANCOCK STREET Residence C-1 Zone |
SAM WOLFF C/O HEATHER SOUZA, ARCHITECT |
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Construction of a two-family dwelling towards the side and rear of the property.The lot will consist of 3 dwelling units including existing 2 family that will be converted into a single.Relief on rear yard setback and FAR due to ceiling height at basement exceeds 6'-11" therefor included in FAR calculations. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Special Permit:
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| 8:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-163050 |
| 133 FAYERWEATHER STREET Residence B Zone |
133 FAYERWEATHER STREET LLC – C/O DANIEL P. ANDERSON, ARCHITECT |
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Special Permit: Extension of two existing non-conformities, FAR and side yard encroachment by the addition of a third floor.Changes to window openings in the non-conforming side yard elevations. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C & Sec. 8.22.2.D (Non-Conforming Structure). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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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 > dquo; 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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