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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – JUNE 25, 2026.
Members of the public can participate or view the meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/85299551558
Or join by phone: Dial +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 - Webinar ID: 852 9955 1558
"CLICK CASE NUMBER TO VIEW APPLICATION, PLANS & OTHER SUBMISSIONS".
6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1212288
162 OTIS STREET Residence C-1 Zone
ELAD & SHELLY SHOUSHAN – C/O SARAH L. RHATIGAN, ESQ.
Variance: Construction of a rear addition that violates side setback requirements for the district.
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).
6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1213144
3 PHILLIPS PLACE Residence C-2 Zone
NEXUS LEGACY DEVELOPMENT LLC – C/O SARAH L. RHATIGAN, ESQ.
Variance: Proposed change of use from historical use as university offices to a non-institutional office use, due to office use not being allowed in the district and pre-existing structure being non-conforming as to setbacks and private open space. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.34.a.b.c and d (Office Uses). Sec. 4.12 (Use Not Permitted as of Right). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1208103
71 CHERRY STREET Residence C-1 Zone
MARGARET FULLER NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE, INC. – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Variance: To subdivide existing lot into two separate lots. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.15 (Subdivision). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1211946
55 MT. PLEASANT STREET Residence C-1 Zone
MATTHEW J. HANNA & ERIKA D. ABBAS HANNA – C/O KEVIN G. RICHARD, GC
Special Permit: To construct a 2nd floor roof deck within the front yard setback.
Art 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c&d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1212178
402 RINDGE AVENUE Residential C-2 Zone
RINDGE TOWER APARTMENTS LLC – C/O ADAM BRAILLARD, ESQ. FOR T-MOBILE NORTHEAST LLC
Special Permit: To modify its existing facility, which currently consists of three (3) sectors of three (3) panel antennas each, totaling nine (9) panel antennas and six (6) RRUs, by adding a fourth sector of antennas, consisting of the addition of two (2) like-kind panel antennas and two (2) like-kind RRUs on the façade of the building at the same heights as the existing antennas, along with ancillary cables and a cable tray along the roof deck of the building. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facilities).
6409-Federal Middle Class Tax Relief Act (Spectrum Act). Art. 10.000. Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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.
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.