Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

6:30 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, March 25, 2021

Contact:
Ranjit Singanayagam, Sisia Daglian, Maria Pacheco, -, ranjits@cambridgema.gov, Sdaglian@cambridgema.gov, mpacheco@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-6100

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6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-107887
11-13 CLIFTON STREET	Residence B Zone
PATRICIA CALDWELL Special Permit: Re-construct existing non-conforming 2 story porch and enclose first story porch as part of the house. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-107887

11-13 CLIFTON STREET

Residence B Zone

PATRICIA CALDWELL

Special Permit: Re-construct existing non-conforming 2 story porch and enclose first story porch as part of the house.

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-108265
77 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE	Residence C-3, Res C-3B, SD-6, SD-8, SD-11, BB Zones
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – C/O KELLEY BROWN Variance: To install ninety-one (91) wayfinding signs and three (3) special identity signs that need variances for installation. The proposed signs requiring variances exceed at least one of the following requirements: the limitations per building, height, area, or location for free-standing signs. Art. 7.000, Sec. 7.16.21.B (Area, Number, Height & Location of Signs). & Sec. 7.16.22 (Area of Sign).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-108265

77 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

Residence C-3, Res C-3B, SD-6, SD-8, SD-11, BB Zones

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – C/O KELLEY BROWN

Variance: To install ninety-one (91) wayfinding signs and three (3) special identity signs that need variances for installation. The proposed signs requiring variances exceed at least one of the following requirements: the limitations per building, height, area, or location for free-standing signs. Art. 7.000, Sec. 7.16.21.B (Area, Number, Height & Location of Signs). & Sec. 7.16.22 (Area of Sign).

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-108519
9 OAKLAND STREET – UNIT 1	Residence C-1 Zone
MOLLY WOLF & PATRICK MASCIA – C/O SEAN D. HOPE, ESQ. Variance:To construct a second dwelling that requires side yard setback and landscape relief. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.48 (Landscape Buffer). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance). Special Permit: To park cars in tandem and within the 5' side yard setback. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.b (Parking in the 5’ setback). & Sec. 6.43.2 (Tandem Parking). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-108519

9 OAKLAND STREET – UNIT 1

Residence C-1 Zone

MOLLY WOLF & PATRICK MASCIA – C/O SEAN D. HOPE, ESQ.

Variance:To construct a second dwelling that requires side yard setback and landscape relief.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.48 (Landscape Buffer).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

Special Permit: To park cars in tandem and within the 5' side yard setback.

Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.b (Parking in the 5’ setback). & Sec. 6.43.2 (Tandem Parking). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-109125
66 REED STREET – UNIT 1	Residence B Zone
JUDITH SILVAN VarianceTo in-fill an open area to create gross floor area on the first floor. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-109125

66 REED STREET – UNIT 1

Residence B Zone

JUDITH SILVAN

VarianceTo in-fill an open area to create gross floor area on the first floor.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-108723
135 & 137 ELM STREET	Residence C-1 Zone
JORDAN & ELIZABETH DOLMAN & HEATHER PIERCE & ERIC LEE – C/O CAMPBELL ELLSWORTH, ARCHITECT Variance: Two (2) units in this four (4) unit condominium, #135 and #137, are requesting zoning relief to build a 3rd story addition to expand their living space. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-108723

135 & 137 ELM STREET

Residence C-1 Zone

JORDAN & ELIZABETH DOLMAN & HEATHER PIERCE & ERIC LEE – C/O CAMPBELL ELLSWORTH, ARCHITECT

Variance: Two (2) units in this four (4) unit condominium, #135 and #137, are requesting zoning relief to build a 3rd story addition to expand their living space. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-109095
143 HAMILTON STREET	Residence C-3 Zone
143-145 HAMILTON ST. LLC – C/O MATT MARSHALL Special Permit: To construct a roof deck putting the GFA at 25%. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-109095

143 HAMILTON STREET

Residence C-3 Zone

143-145 HAMILTON ST. LLC – C/O MATT MARSHALL

Special Permit: To construct a roof deck putting the GFA at 25%.

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-96217
173 COOLIDGE HILL	Residence A-1 Zone
GIOVANNI PARMIGIANI Variance: To add an entry roof overhang. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance). Special Permit: To add four (4) windows to the side of the house. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-96217

173 COOLIDGE HILL

Residence A-1 Zone

GIOVANNI PARMIGIANI

Variance: To add an entry roof overhang.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

Special Permit: To add four (4) windows to the side of the house.

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-109452
56 CREIGHTON STREET Residence B Zone	DUNCAN MACARTHUR – C/O ROBERT LINN, ARCHITECT
Variance: To construct an addition to an existing structure. A previous version of this has been approved by the Board BZA-95066 but the layout has been modified due to a mistake discovered in the certified plot plan. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). & Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-109452

56 CREIGHTON STREET Residence B Zone

DUNCAN MACARTHUR – C/O ROBERT LINN, ARCHITECT

Variance: To construct an addition to an existing structure. A previous version of this has been approved by the Board BZA-95066 but the layout has been modified due to a mistake discovered in the certified plot plan.

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

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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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