Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

6:30 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, October 6, 2022

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6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-191375
700-704 HURON AVENUE	Residence C-3 Zone
STARRY, INC. FOR THE PARKSIDE PLACE COMPANY – C/O ADAM BRAILLARD, ESQ. Special Permit: To install on the rooftop of the existing building fifteen (15) small scale beam antennas, ten (10) small scale 5GHz antennas and eight (8) MetroLinq small scale antennas, together with junction boxes and additional supporting equipment. As further described on the attached Plans, the average size of the proposed antennas is approximately 12-inches. Further, all of the antennas will be façade mounted on the existing penthouses and painted to match the color of the building. The Applicant also proposes to install 1 equipment cabinet and 1 battery backup cabinet mounted out of view inside the building. The Applicant's proposal complies with Section 6409 of the Spectrum Act as the collocation of the antennas is not a substantial change to the existing base station. The Applicant's proposal also complies with the OTARD Rule because none of the antennas are greater than 1 meter and the antennas are designed to receive and transmit fixed wireless broadband internet signals. Moreover, the Applicant's proposal complies with Section 4.32 and 10.4 of the City of Cambridge Zoning Ordinance. 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) OTARD (Federal Rule 47 C.F.R. §1.4000).

6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-191375

700-704 HURON AVENUE

Residence C-3 Zone

STARRY, INC. FOR THE PARKSIDE PLACE COMPANY – C/O ADAM BRAILLARD, ESQ.

Special Permit: To install on the rooftop of the existing building fifteen (15) small scale beam antennas, ten (10) small scale 5GHz antennas and eight (8) MetroLinq small scale antennas, together with junction boxes and additional supporting equipment. As further described on the attached Plans, the average size of the proposed antennas is approximately 12-inches. Further, all of the antennas will be façade mounted on the existing penthouses and painted to match the color of the building. The Applicant also proposes to install 1 equipment cabinet and 1 battery backup cabinet mounted out of view inside the building. The Applicant's proposal complies with Section 6409 of the Spectrum Act as the collocation of the antennas is not a substantial change to the existing base station. The Applicant's proposal also complies with the OTARD Rule because none of the antennas are greater than 1 meter and the antennas are designed to receive and transmit fixed wireless broadband internet signals. Moreover, the Applicant's proposal complies with Section 4.32 and 10.4 of the City of Cambridge Zoning Ordinance.

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) OTARD (Federal Rule 47 C.F.R. §1.4000).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-191234
141 PORTLAND STREET	Industry B Zone
KENDALL SQUARE ENTITY, INC. – C/o MICHAEL R. DOLAN, ESQ. Special PermitTo mount six (6) panel antennas (two (2) antennas per sector) concealed within six (6) fiberglass chimneys (two (2) chimneys per sector) on the main roof of the building. The proposed antennas will be mounted at the antenna centerline heights of 133’ AGL, extending to a top height of 136’ AGL. The height of the proposed fiberglass chimneys and antennas will not exceed the height of any existing penthouse or any of the existing wireless communication services antennas on the roof of the building. DISH will also install twelve (12) Remote Radio Units, and three (3) over voltage protection devices on the roof of the building. DISH will install equipment on a proposed equipment platform on the roof of the building. 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-191234

141 PORTLAND STREET

Industry B Zone

KENDALL SQUARE ENTITY, INC. – C/o MICHAEL R. DOLAN, ESQ.

Special PermitTo mount six (6) panel antennas (two (2) antennas per sector) concealed within six (6) fiberglass chimneys (two (2) chimneys per sector) on the main roof of the building. The proposed antennas will be mounted at the antenna centerline heights of 133’ AGL, extending to a top height of 136’ AGL. The height of the proposed fiberglass chimneys and antennas will not exceed the height of any existing penthouse or any of the existing wireless communication services antennas on the roof of the building. DISH will also install twelve (12) Remote Radio Units, and three (3) over voltage protection devices on the roof of the building. DISH will install equipment on a proposed equipment platform on the roof of the building. 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-188687
50 INMAN STREET	Residence C-1 Zone
JAMESON ROGERS – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN, ARCHITECT Special Permit To construct new rear addition and dormers. 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).

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-188687

50 INMAN STREET

Residence C-1 Zone

JAMESON ROGERS – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN, ARCHITECT

Special Permit To construct new rear addition and dormers. 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).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-190504
75 ORCHARD STREET	Residence B Zone
CECILE & FREDERIC BARTHELEMY – C/O CAMPBELL H. ELLSWORTH, ARCHITECT Special PermitTo add/alter windows within a required setback. Extend a rear deck within a required setback, at 75 Orchard Street. Owner is taking a pre-existing 2-family structure and creating a 1-family structure. 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).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-190504

75 ORCHARD STREET

Residence B Zone

CECILE & FREDERIC BARTHELEMY – C/O CAMPBELL H. ELLSWORTH, ARCHITECT

Special PermitTo add/alter windows within a required setback. Extend a rear deck within a required setback, at 75 Orchard Street.

Owner is taking a pre-existing 2-family structure and creating a 1-family structure. 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).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-188958
24 UNION STREET	Residence C-1 Zone
LIN LIN – C/O JOSEPH LUNA, ARCHITECT Variance:To convert the existing hip roof into a gable roof with dormers and windows on all four sides. To park within the front yard setback. Art. 5,000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.c (Front Yard Parking). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance). Special PermitTo create 2 curb cuts. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.43 (Curb Cuts). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-188958

24 UNION STREET

Residence C-1 Zone

LIN LIN – C/O JOSEPH LUNA, ARCHITECT

Variance:To convert the existing hip roof into a gable roof with dormers and windows on all four sides. To park within the front yard setback.

Art. 5,000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.c (Front Yard Parking). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

Special PermitTo create 2 curb cuts. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.43 (Curb Cuts). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-191365
42 DANA STREET Residence C-1 Zone	LACOLTERTON LLC – C/O STEPHAN DUBOULOZ
Special Permit: To install new, enlarged and relocated openings on a nonconforming façade facing the side yard. 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. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-191365

42 DANA STREET Residence C-1 Zone

LACOLTERTON LLC – C/O STEPHAN DUBOULOZ

Special Permit: To install new, enlarged and relocated openings on a nonconforming façade facing the side yard.

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. 10.40 (Special Permit).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-190731
78 ELLERY STREET Residence C-1 Zone	JENNA LARSON & JACOB SMIGIEL
Special Permit: Reconfigure existing roof and gable end to create additional 2nd floor living space. Construct new windows, sun tunnels & skylights in existing non-conforming 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).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-190731

78 ELLERY STREET Residence C-1 Zone

JENNA LARSON & JACOB SMIGIEL

Special Permit: Reconfigure existing roof and gable end to create additional 2nd floor living space. Construct new windows, sun tunnels & skylights in existing non-conforming 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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