Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Thursday, March 26, 2026
Contact:
Olivia Ratay, Stephen Natola, Maria Pacheco -, oratay@cambridgema.gov, snatola@cambridgema.gov, mpacheco@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-6100
The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – MARCH 26, 2026.
Members of the public can participate or view the meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/85299551558
Or join by phone: Dial +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 - Webinar ID: 852 9955 1558
"CLICK CASE NUMBER TO VIEW APPLICATION, PLANS & OTHER SUBMISSIONS".
6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1196534
585 KENDALL STREET PUD-3/Office 3-A ZONE
TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS – C/O CHARLES LERAY, ESQ.
Variance: Takeda Pharmaceuticals global research and development center to add proposed wall sign that is internally illuminated, larger, and at a greater height than otherwise allowed at this location.
Art. 7.000, Sec. 7.16.22.C (Wall Sign Area, Height, and Illumination).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1200071
78 THORNDIKE STREET Residence C-1 Zone
76-78 THORNDIKE STREET LLC – C/O SCOTT ZINK
Special Permit: To renovate and add to the existing home, including raising the ridge of the existing roof approximately three feet in order to add ceiling height to the first, second, and third floors of the home.
This will increase the pre-existing nonconformity in the front yard 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).
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
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.
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.