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Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

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Ranjit Singanayagam
Olivia Ratay
Maria Pachecoranjits@cambridgema.gov
oratay@cambridgema.gov
mpacheco@cambridgema.gov
617-349-6100

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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – DECEMBER 1, 2022. 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-199523
1654 MASS AVENUE Residence C-2 Zone

CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS – C/O ELLEN W. FREYMAN, ESQ.

Special Permit:  Modification of Existing Wireless Communications Facility.  To accommodate new wireless technologies, Verizon Wireless proposes to remove (2) existing Beta and Gamma CDMA Antennas from existing mast pipes and install (3) new MT6407-77A Antennas on existing mounting pipes, (1) new combiner, as well as additional hardware for RFDS located inside of existing equipment room. All new equipment will be wrapped or painted to match all existing equipment.  Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).  6409 (Federal Middle Class Tax Relief Act – Spectrum Act).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-200775
575 MEMORIAL DRIVE Residence C-3 Zone

T-MOBILE NORTHEAST LLC, FOR HRB MA HOLDINGS LLC – C/O ADAM F. BRAILLARD, ESQ.

Special Permit:  The Applicant proposes to modify its facility currently located on the facade of the existing building by replacing the existing nine (9) panel antennas with nine (9) new like-kind panel antennas, as well as replacing the three (3) RRUs with six (6) new like kind RRHs and replace ancillary radio equipment and cabinets. All of the antennas associated with the Proposed Facility will be located in the same locations as the existing antennas, and all antennas will be painted to match the color of the facade of the building. Consequently, the visual change to the Applicant’s existing facility will be de minims.  Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).  6409 (Federal Middle Class Tax Relief Act – Spectrum Act).

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-200776
89 THIRD STREET Residence C-1 Zone

LESATELE LLC – C/O TALANOA LESATELE

Variance To add a roof deck in the rear that violates the side yard setback.

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. 10.30 (Variance).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-200398
9 KASSUL PARK Residence B Zone

KAMAND B. SHAIBANI, ARCHITECT/CONTRACTOR

Variance:Enclosing existing rear porch and adding additional square footage that reduces the required distance between the primary structure and the garage. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21 (Distance Between Buildings).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

Special PermitThe proposed rear addition will further reduce the existing non-conforming side setback.  Add windows to existing non-conforming wall.  To transform the existing garage into an additional dwelling unit.  Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c & Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.22.1 (Alteration of Accessory Building). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-201304
5 ELLSWORTH AVENUE Residence C-1 Zone

ELLSWORTH 5 LLC – C/O MATT HAYES

Special PermitAlteration of non-conforming structure with enlargement that is not more than 25% and create openings on a non-conforming wall.  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).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-199221
25 KELLY ROAD #3 Residence C Zone MATTHEW WALLACE

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

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-198928
2 BREWER STREET Residence C-1 Zone RE STUDIO LLC – C/O THEODORE GALANTE, AIA

Variance: To remove a non-conforming shed and build a new single car garage while maintaining all other off-street parking.

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

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21 (Accessory Structure). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

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 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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