Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda
6:30 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, May 5, 2022
Contact:
Ranjit Singanayagam, Olivia Ratay, Maria Pacheco -, ranjits@cambridgema.gov, oratay@cambridgema.gov, mpacheco@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-6100
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| 6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-168852 |
| 35 WEBSTER AVENUE |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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PARVIZ PARVIZI – C/O DANIEL ANDERSON, ARCHITECT
Appeal:To appeal ISD Commissioner’s determination dated 3/17/22 that Section 8.22.1.h.1 of the Zoning Ordinance limits permitted second story additions to those that are horizontal extensions only. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.21 (Appeal).
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| 6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-164899 |
| 15 FOLLEN STREET |
Residence A-1 Zone |
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ANDREW & NANCY LO – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Special Permit:To construct a two-story rear addition in excess of the allowed gross floor area to pre-existing non-conforming structure. Also, to connect home to pre-existing detached garage, and thus convert it to an attached garage. Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure).
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| 7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-165060 |
| 204 FAYERWEATHER STREET |
Residence B Zone |
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KARL THOMAS & KEYA DANNENBAUM – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Special PermitTo renovate existing non-conforming structure by constructing rear and side additions and expanding third floor with dormers and additions. Also, to convert existing garage into an accessory apartment.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.22, 4.22.1; 4.22.2; 4.22.3; 4.22.4 (Accessory Apartment).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.D (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-163086 |
| 107 WASHINGTON AVENUE |
Residence A-2 Zone |
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DENNIS SCANNELL – C/O KEVIN RICHARD
Special Permit
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.D (Pre-existing Non-Conforming Structure).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-168347 |
| 419 PUTNAM AVENUE |
Residence C Zone |
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FRASER ALLAN – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN, ARCHITECT
Variance:New window wells and guardrails and new 2nd floor deck within existing non-conforming setbacks and building height.
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).
Special Permit New window openings within existing non-conforming setbacks.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-168418
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| 58 ANTRIM STREET
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Residence C-1 Zone
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HANNAH BRENNAN & DAVID RANGAVIZ
Special Permit: To construct a small addition and deck on the first floor, dormer on the 3rd floor and add windows on non-conforming wall. 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).
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| 8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-168459
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| 38 MT. PLEASANT STREET Residence C-1 Zone |
MATTHEW & LINDSEY RUSSELL – C/O CHRISTOPHER J. ALPHEN, ATTORNEY |
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VarianceRenovation of structure which increases the pre-existing nonconforming FAR.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Alteration of Non-Conforming Structure Not Otherwise Permitted in Section 8.22.1 and 8.22.2). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Special Permit:Windows are being replaced in their existing locations on the 1st, 2nd, and basement levels at the back of the dwelling, the kitchen windows are being relocated to fit the architecture and 2nd floor addition.The second story addition occurs within the footprint of the existing first floor kitchen - maintaining the existing non-compliant setback. Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Alteration of Non-Conforming Structure-Windows).
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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 virtually 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.
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