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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – JUNE 9, 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-170721 |
| 27 CRAIGIE STREET |
Residence A-1 Zone |
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27 CRAIGIE ST. NOMINEE TRUST – KARL D. IAGNEMMA – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Special PermitTo construct conforming additions to pre-existing non-conforming single-family dwelling.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-170706 |
| 14 GRANVILLE ROAD |
Residence B Zone |
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14-16 GRANVILLE, LLC – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Variance:To expand existing rear decks to enable egress for all units. Construct rear basement entry and new 2nd story porch within the front setback. Install a window well that will create a change in mean grade and thus will increase the height of the 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).
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| 7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-174527 |
| 241 GROVE STREET |
Residence A-2 Zone |
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PATRICK DOWNES & JESSICA KENSKY – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Variance: To create a second dwelling unit in the lower level of pre-existing single-family dwelling and construct portion of expanded garage into the front setback. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional requirements). Sec. 5.26 (Conversion). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.31.B (Two Family).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Special Permit: To construct a rear addition to existing non-conforming 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-171481 |
| 5 COTTAGE COURT |
Residence C Zone |
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LISA & PAUL MUSCO – C/O CHRIS ROYER
Special Permit To construct front door overhang, side deck with steps and install new windows at rear of house, all of which will encroach on setbacks. 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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| 7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-169773 |
| 54 JFK STREET |
Business B Zone / HSQ |
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LT HARVARD SQ. INC. – C/O SO LIM TING
Special Permit:To operate a fast-food formula business "Moge Tee".
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.0 & Art. 11.000, Sec. 11.30 (Fast Order Food Establishment). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA- 172275
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| 65 BANKS STREET Residence C-1 Zone |
LUBAVITCH OF CAMBRIDGE, INC. – C/O RABBI HIRSCHY ZARCHI |
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Variance:A BZA special permit was issued in 2021 to operate a daycare at 65 Banks St BZA-121039. Due to an increase in demand for the petitioner's daycare and educational services, we would like to finish and utilize the basement space of the existing structure to accommodate more families and children from the community. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Alteration of Enlargement of a Non-Conforming Structure Not Otherwise Permitted in Section 8.22.1 and 8.22.2 of the Ordinance).
Special Permit: To expand the day care use from the first and second floor into the basement.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.33.B.3 (Day Care Use). Sec. 4.56.C.2 (Institutional Use Regulations). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-170726 |
| 10 HAZEL STREET
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Residence B Zone
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JOAN WHEELIS – C/O DEBORAH P. FAWCETT, ESQ.
VarianceNew construction exceeding F.A.R., and projections into required side yard setbacks.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-167013 |
| 49 ALPINE STREET Residence B Zone |
49 ALPINE STREET REALTY TRUST – C/O MICHAEL WELSH, ESQ. |
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Variance: To park in the front yard setback.Convert a single family into a two-family home by increasing floor area and creating a new violation of GFA. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.26 (Conversion).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.C (Front Yard Parking). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Special Permit: Reduction of parking and extension of building into the non-conforming side yard setback.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.D (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.35 (Reduction of Parking).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 8:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-170145 |
| 10 VAN NORDEN STREET Residence B Zone |
JOHN DENEHY – C/O SHANNA BOUGHTON |
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Special Permit: To create a third-floor addition within the non-conforming structure and reframe dilapidated roof, roof height does not change. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, 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 > 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.