Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

7:00 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, September 12, 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 – SEPTEMBER 12, 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-017147-2019
514 FRANKLIN STREET Residence C-1 Zone

PETER AND SHIRLEY KUHLMANN

Variance:To replace dilapidated garage with slightly larger garage.

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

7:45 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-017153-2019
62 CLAY STREET Residence B Zone

JENNA TAUBE SIRKIN & RENE RAMPAL CHOPRA

Variance:To raise the roof and construct a dormer partially within the side yard setback.

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

Special Permit:  To add windows within the setback.

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-017156-2019
24 CUSHING STREET Residence B Zone    

MITCHELL NELIN – C/O ADAM J. GLASSMAN R.A

Variance: To construct two 15’ shed dormers.   Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017154-2019
10 FAWCETT STREET Office 2 Zone

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

Special Permit: To modify its existing wireless facility currently operating on the penthouse facade of the building by replacing three (3) panel antennas with three (3) like kind panel antennas, and by replacing three (3) remote radio units (RRUs) with three (3) like kind RRUs.

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunications Facility).  Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

6409 of the Middle-Class tax Relief Act

8:30 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-017155-2019
13 SURREY STREET Residence C-1 Zone   

SAMIR A. BUKHARI & LYNETTE M. SHOLL – C/O SARAH L. RHATIGAN, ESQ.

Variance: To construct a rear deck within the setback and to add a new kitchen bay window.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Alteration to a Non-Conforming Structure).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

Special PermitInstallation of sliding glass door within rear setback.

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

8:45 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-017159-2019
62 GROZIER ROAD Residence B Zone

GERVASIO & MARY PAT PRADO – C/O JACK I. JOSEPH, ARCHITECT

Variance: To extend the first floor living space into the existing two-car garage leaving a single parking space and to establish an outdoor space in the front yard setback or in the alternative a special permit for a reduction in parking.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).  Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.C (Front Yard Parking).

Special Permit:To reduce parking from two to one spot.  Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.35.1 (1), (4) (Reduction in Required Parking).

9:00 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-017158-2019
112 UPLAND ROAD Residence B Zone

ANDREW HARTNESS

Variance To install a basement door on side yard accessed by uncovered stair within aggregate side yard setback; Replacement of pre-existing non-conforming metal bulkhead with glass access hatch within rear yard setback.  Replacement of deteriorated windows.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.1 (Alteration to Non-Conforming Structure).

9:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017160-2019
747 CAMBRIDGE STREET Business A Zone & Residence C-1 Zone  

747 CAMBRIDGE ST, LLC – C/O ED DOHERTY, KEMS HOLDING CORPORATION

Variance: New mixed-use building with improved ground floor space for the existing Polish Club, 9 residential units & 9 compact parking spaces.  Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).  Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.34 (Compact Spaces).

Special Permit Reduction of required parking.  Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.35.1 (Reduction of Required Parking).

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.