Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda
6:00 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, July 30, 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 – JULY 30, 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".
6:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1218215
1 CORCORAN LANE Residence C-1 Zone
CAMBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY – C/O MARGARET MORAN AND CLARA FRADEN, CEO
Special Permit: The Cambridge Housing Authority is requesting a Special Permit for two non-conforming curb cuts along Thingvalla Ave. that are located within 25' of an intersection.
Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.43.4.b (Intersection Curb Cut Location). Sec. 6.43.5 (Special Permit Provisions).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1218525
162 OTIS STREET Residence C-1 Zone
ELAD SHOUSHAN & SHELLY MILLER SHOUSHAN – C/O SARAH L. RHATIGAN, ESQ.
Variance: In connection with a partial demolition (preserving the existing foundation) and new construction of a residential structure on the original building footprint, the Petitioner seeks to extend the building back, in violation of side setbacks, extending beyond the pre-existing non-conforming footprint of the pre-existing non-conforming structure that was demolished (above the foundation) due to safety concerns.
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).
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.