Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda
6:00 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, May 14, 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 – MAY 14, 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 ON CASE NUMBER TO VIEW APPLICATION, PLANS, ETC. "
6:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1205579
79 SHERMAN STREET Open Space
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE – C/O BILLY BENDER FROM WESTON & SAMPSON
Variance: To build a new municipal facility salt shed that will exceed the allowable height and sit within the front yard setback. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.35 (Open Space District). Art. 10.000. Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Special Permit: To allow for the continued use of a Municipal Facility at this location that will lose its use status with the demolition of the existing structures on the lot. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.33.f.4 (Municipal Service Facility).
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.25 (Non-Open Space Uses in Open Space Districts). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1206059
60-64 WINTER ST #64 Residence C-1 Zone
MIKE HANRAHAN- C/O TONY DAVLIN
Special Permit: To build a 2nd and 3rd floor addition that sits in the front yard setback.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c.d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1206543
75 BROADWAY OFFICE-2 ZONE/ PUD-KS/ PUD-7
MIT VOLPE FEE OWNER LLC – C/O MICHAEL WYTHE
Variance: To install a Biogen wall sign exceeding maximum allowed sign area, internal illumination dimensional standards, and maximum placement height from ground.
Art. 7.000, Sec. 7.16.22.C (Wall Sign Area, Height, and Illumination).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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.