Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

7:00 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, July 11, 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, 617-349-6100

The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Public Meeting, THURSDAY – JULY 11, 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-017129-2019
1221 CAMBRIDGE STREET Business A Zone

T-MOBILE NORTHEAST LLC – C/O ADAM BRAILLARD, ESQ.

Special Permit:The Applicant proposes to modify its existing wireless facility currently operating on the rooftop of the building by replacing three (3) panel antennas, facade mounted to the existing building, with three (3) like kind panel antennas, and by replacing three (3) remote radio units with three (3) like kind RRUs.  Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). 6409 (Middle Class Tax Relief Act).

7:45 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-017095-2019
351 PEARL STREET Residence C Zone

JAMIE FORDYCE & SARAH FOSTER – C/O JOHN LODGE, ARCHITECT

Variance: To build a roof deck that protrudes into the sideyard setback.   Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017067-2019
7 PEMBERTON STREET Residence B Zone    

JOHN LODGE, ARCHITECT

Special Permit: To add three new windows to an existing residence.   Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017126-2019
17 ELLSWORTH AVENUE Residence C-1 Zone

MATT HAYES

Special Permit:To relocate and change window patterns within the setback.   Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).

8:30 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-017133-2019
58 GARFIELD STREET Residence B Zone   

NATHAN & REBECCA BEACH

Variance: To construct rear addition violating dimensional requirements.  To rebuild garage violating side and rear lot line setbacks.  To change from present use two-family residence to single family residence status.

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21 (Accessory Uses). Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

8:45 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-017135-2019
161 RAYMOND STREET #3 Residence C-1 Zone

JEFFREY ROSENBLUM & JESSICA KUH – C/O BHUPESH PATEL, DESIGNTANK INC.

Special Permit Add two new windows on 3rd floor.   Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).

9:00 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-017137-2019
77 LAKEVIEW AVENUE Residence A-1 Zone

WEILIANG SHI & XIAOLEI LI – C/O SAM KACHMAR, ARCHITECTS

Special Permit Conforming addition to a non-conforming building in excess of 10% and windows in a setback.

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

9:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017118-2019 – Re-Advertisement
90 JACKSON STREET& Residence B Zone

BLUE MAPLE LLC – C/O MARK HANLON

VarianceTo construct above grade railings within the setback.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

Special Permit To construct driveway within 5’ setback.   Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.G (Change Setback). &

Sec. 6.44.1.B (Five Foot Driveway Setback). 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.   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.