Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, March 14, 2019
Location:
Citywide Senior Center
806 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge
Contact:
Ranjit Singanayagam, Sean O'Grady, Maria Pacheco, ranjits@cambridgema.gov, sogrady@cambridgema.gov, mpacheco@cambridgema.gov, 61-349-6100
The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Public Meeting, THURSDAY – MARCH 14, 2019, At the Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Avenue, First Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The following cases will be heard.
"CLICK CASE NUMBER TO VIEW APPLICATION, PLANS & OTHER SUBMISSIONS".
| 7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017069-2019
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| 7 GIBSON STREET
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Residence B Zone |
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ROBERT W. LIVINGSTON
Variance:To remove existing detached garage and rebuild a detached structure for home office use not conforming to setbacks. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.30 & 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21 (Accessory Structure).
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| 7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017066-2019 |
| 11 BUENA VISTA PARK
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Residence C-1 Zone |
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THE 11 BUENA VISTA PARK CONDOMINIUM TRUST – C/O THOMAS BURKE, TR.
Special Permit: To enlarge and relocate windows and open up 2 blocked up windows at their original size.
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-017070-2019
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| 43 BROOKFORD STREET |
Residence B Zone |
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EVERSOURCE ENERGY – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Special Permit: To replace existing structure containing a gas regulator station with a new structure and to add a second curb cut on lot. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.2 (Gas Regulator Station). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.43.5.C (Curb Cut).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017071-2019
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| 18 MIDDLESEX STREET
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Residence B Zone
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EvB DESIGN – C/O EDRICK VanBEUZEKOM, AIA
Variance: To construct a 2-story addition which will extend the front of the house which is non-conforming to the front yard setback and will also increase the FAR to a small increase above the allowed maximum of .5, increasing from .47 to .51. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.20 (Non-Conforming Structure).
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| 8:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017072-2019 |
| 68 SPARKS STREET |
Residence A-1 Zone |
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68 SPARKS STREET, LLC – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Special Permit:To enclose first floor side porch at rear of structure and enlarge elevator shaft, previously approved in Case BZA-016737-2018, by less than 8 sf. 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). |
| 8:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017073-2019 |
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1876 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE |
Business C Zone |
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NGOC TRAN
Special Permit: Yoki Express would like to continue the operation of a fast order food restaurant at 1876 Mass Avenue.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.0 & Art. 11.000, Sec. 11.30 (Fast Order Food Establishment).
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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. 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 appearing in person at 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.