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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 8, 2024. Members of the public can participate or view the meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/85299551558
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| 6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-252574 |
| 83 WINTER STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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TORRINGTON WINGTER LLC – KEN WANG – C/O DUO (ALAN) YU, MOMO DESIGN & BUILD
Variance: To add a new basement unit that creates floor area ratio and add exterior stair and egress window well.
>Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.26 (Conversion).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Alteration to Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-249521 |
| 8 HOLLY AVENUE |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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8 HOLLY AVE, LLC – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Special Permit: To re-construct and expand existing front porch and enclose portions of existing rear porch. Petitioner also seeks to install windows, a window well, and utility door on non-conforming walls. 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).
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| 7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-253736 |
| 141 OTIS STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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PAUL DIXON – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN, ARCHITECT
Variance: To construct dormer and 3rd floor rear addition and small deck.
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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| 7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-254334 |
| 2154 MASS AVENUE |
Business A-2 Zone/Mass Ave Overlay |
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LAVERTY REAL ESTATE TR. – ROBERT LAVERTY & CHARLES LAVERTY, TRUSTEES – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Special Permit: To allow use of premises as an animal services facility operated by RiverDog.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.L (Animal Services Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-250990 |
| 2 ALEWIFE PARK |
Special District - 3 |
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IQHQ-ALEWIFE LLC – DAVID J. SURETTE – C/O KEVIN GAUGHAN
Variance To allow for a restaurant use on the ground floor of Building No. 2 of the Alewife Park Project (the “Project”) located at36-64 Whittemore Avenue in the Special District 3 Zoning District. Art. 17.000, Sec. 17.32.2 (Permitted Non-Residential Uses).
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.f.1 (Restaurant Use). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-254230 |
| 218 HAMILTON STREET |
Residence C Zone |
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NOOR JOHNSON, ZACHARY HUNTER – C/O EDRICK VANBEUZEKOM, AIA
Variance: To add a 2nd story addition to the rear of the house, over the existing one-story structure and raise the roof over the existing front portion of the building and add dormers on each side which increases the gross floor area more than 25%. 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 Permit Addition of windows on the side of the house which is nonconforming.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-247514 |
| 114 INMAN STREET – UNIT 114 |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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EILEEN McCULLOUGH
Variance: To enlarge an existing addition on the second floor which further violates floor area ratio.
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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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.
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