Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

6:00 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, June 12, 2025

Contact:
Olivia Ratay, Stephen Natola, Maria Pacheco -, oratay@cambridgema.gov, snatola@cambridgema.gov, mpacheco@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-6100

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6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1165941
38-40-48-54-56 BANKS STREET	Residence C-1 Zone
LUBAVITCH OF CAMBRIDGE, INC. – C/O BENJAMIN B. TYMANN, ESQ. Variance: Renovations and additions to nonconforming structures, requiring variance due to increase in gross floor area/floor area ratio. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 19.000, Sec. 19.50 (Project Review). Art. 22.000, Sec. 22.90 (Green Factor Standard). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance). Special Permit: Certain parking requests requiring a special permit. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.56 & 4.57 (Religious Uses). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.000 (Intent and Applicability of Parking, Bicycle Parking and Loading Requirements). Art. 7.000, Sec. 7.10 (Signs). Art. 11.000, Sec. 11.200 (Incentive Zoning & Inclusionary Housing). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1165941

38-40-48-54-56 BANKS STREET

Residence C-1 Zone

LUBAVITCH OF CAMBRIDGE, INC. – C/O BENJAMIN B. TYMANN, ESQ.

Variance: Renovations and additions to nonconforming structures, requiring variance due to increase in gross floor area/floor area ratio.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 19.000, Sec. 19.50 (Project Review). Art. 22.000, Sec. 22.90 (Green Factor Standard). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

Special Permit: Certain parking requests requiring a special permit. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.56 & 4.57 (Religious Uses).

Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.000 (Intent and Applicability of Parking, Bicycle Parking and Loading Requirements). Art. 7.000, Sec. 7.10 (Signs).

Art. 11.000, Sec. 11.200 (Incentive Zoning & Inclusionary Housing). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1161831
27 JAY STREET	Residence C-1 Zone
CINDY JAO & BRIAN WU Variance: To create a shed within the accessory yard setbacks. Create private open space violation. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21 (Accessory Dimensions). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1161831

27 JAY STREET

Residence C-1 Zone

CINDY JAO & BRIAN WU

Variance: To create a shed within the accessory yard setbacks. Create private open space violation.

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

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1161542
1 PINE STREET	Residence C-1 Zone
POLLYDOODLE PROPERTIES, LLC – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ. > Special Permit: To alter existing roof line, construct dormers and third story addition within the required front setback. 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-1161542

1 PINE STREET

Residence C-1 Zone

POLLYDOODLE PROPERTIES, LLC – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ. >

Special Permit: To alter existing roof line, construct dormers and third story addition within the required front setback.

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).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1161501
133 FAYERWEATHER STREET	Residence C-1 Zone
202 MIDDLESEX AVE LLC – C/O DANIEL USTAYEV Variance: To install a parking space within the front yard setback. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.c (Off Street Parking). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1161501

133 FAYERWEATHER STREET

Residence C-1 Zone

202 MIDDLESEX AVE LLC – C/O DANIEL USTAYEV

Variance: To install a parking space within the front yard setback.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.c (Off Street Parking).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1157751
8 JAMES WAY	Residence C-1 Zone
PAUL BLAINEY & CHRISTINA MORK – C/O DAMON SIDEL, ARCHITECT Variance: First floor rear addition violates side setback Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conformance). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variances).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1157751

8 JAMES WAY

Residence C-1 Zone

PAUL BLAINEY & CHRISTINA MORK – C/O DAMON SIDEL, ARCHITECT

Variance: First floor rear addition violates side setback

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conformance).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variances).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1162478
6 SACRAMENTO STREET	Residence C-1 Zone
SACRAMENTO HOUSE, LLC – C/O DAN ANDERSON, ARCHITECT Variance: Request to change the condition previously placed by the BZA - Case #268861 from a grate over the window well to guardrails per request from Cambridge Fire Department. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.31.g (Multifamily Dwelling). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1162478

6 SACRAMENTO STREET

Residence C-1 Zone

SACRAMENTO HOUSE, LLC – C/O DAN ANDERSON, ARCHITECT

Variance: Request to change the condition previously placed by the BZA - Case #268861 from a grate over the window well to guardrails per request from Cambridge Fire Department. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.31.g (Multifamily Dwelling). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1165560
610 GREEN STREET	Residence C-1 Zone
WENDY STONE, TR. OF WENDY STONE LIVING TRUST Special Permit: To build a code compliant front entry stair to replace an existing dangerous nonconforming entry stair. 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).

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1165560

610 GREEN STREET

Residence C-1 Zone

WENDY STONE, TR. OF WENDY STONE LIVING TRUST

Special Permit: To build a code compliant front entry stair to replace an existing dangerous nonconforming entry stair.

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).

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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 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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