Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, July 13, 2017
Location:
Citywide Senior Center
806 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge
Contact:
Ranjit Singanayagam, Sean O'Grady, Maria Pacheco, ranjits@cambridgema.gov, sogrady@cambridgema.gov, mpacheco@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-6100
The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Public Meeting, THURSDAY – JULY 13. 2017, At the Senior Center
806 Massachusetts Avenue, First Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The following cases will be heard.
(CLICK CASE NUMBER TO VIEW APPLICATION, PLANS & OTHER SUBMISSIONS".)
| 7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-013396-2017 |
| 2510 MASS AVENUE |
Business A-2 Zone |
|
BIG CORNER REALTY TRUST – C/O MARC RESNICK, TR.
Special Permit:Seeking continuation of special permit granted in BZA Case: BZA-006135-2015 allowing the operation of a pet care and pet store. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.L (Veterinary Establishment). & Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.36.5.L.2 (Parking Requirements).
|
| 7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-013356-2017 |
| 11-13 PLYMOUTH STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
|
13 PLYMOUTH LLC – C/O SEAN D. HOPE, ESQ.
Special Permit:To convert basement space into living area and to add/alter windows within the setbacks.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
Art. 2.000, (Footnote 16).
|
| 7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-013467-2017 |
| 71 MT. AUBURN STREET |
Business B/Harvard Square OD |
|
ZAMBRERO NE OPERATIONS LLC – C/O KEVIN P. CRANE, ESQ.
Special PermitTo convert existing fast order food establishment (Boloco) to a different fast order food establishment (Zambrero with continuing Mexican style cuisine. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.0 & Art. 11.000, Sec. 11.30 (Fast Order Food Establishment).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
|
| 8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-013489-2017 |
| 137 MT. AUBURN STREET |
Residence B Zone |
|
BAILE BEAG 11, LLC – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Variance: To replace existing structure with a new two family dwelling on the lot.
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).
Special PermitReduction in required parking. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.36 (Reduction of Parking). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
|
| 8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-013562-2017 |
| 195 BINNEY STREET |
Industry A Zone |
|
T-MOBILE NORTHEAST LLC – C/O RICARDO M. SOUSA, ESQ.
Special Permit The Applicant proposes to construct and operate a new Wireless Communication Facility which will consist of nine (9) panel antennas and six (6) Remote Radio Head Units, which will be completely concealed within three (3) faux chimneys installed on the roof of the existing building on the property. The proposed faux chimneys will be painted to match the existing building. Each proposed faux chimney will house three (3) panel antennas and two (2) remote radio head units.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunications Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
|
| 8:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-013611-2017 |
| 35-37 BERKSHIRE STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
|
KHF PLYMOUTH, LLC – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Variance:Petitioner seeks to reconstruct nonconforming three family structure that was recently destroyed by fire and add an additional dwelling unit in the basement. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3, 8.23 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Special PermitTo allow for windows on a nonconforming wall and to provide three parking spaces for four dwelling units.
Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.35.1 (Reduction in Required Parking). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Windows). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
|
| 8:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-013619-2017 |
| 30 BERKSHIRE STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
|
MICHAEL WORKMAN
Variance: To construct three unit dwelling slightly bigger than the building that was damaged by fire in violation of dimensional standards. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Special PermitTo park cars within 5 feet from the property line. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.B & G (Parking Setbacks).
|
TO VIEW BZA CASE APPLICATIONS, PLANS & SUBMISSIONS, GO TO: http://cambridgema.gov/bza, Click “Inspectional Services”, 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. 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 appearing in person at 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.