Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

6:30 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, June 15, 2023

Contact:
Ranjit Singanayagam, Olivia Ratay, Stephen Natola, Maria Pacheco -, ranjits@cambridgema.gov, oratay@cambridgema.gov, snatola@cambridgema.gov, mpacheco@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-6100

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6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-221853
2-4 GOODMAN ROAD – UNIT 1	Residence C-1 Zone
GOLDIE EDER ON BEHALF OF 2-4 CONDOMINIUM TRUST CO-OWNERS PHILIP BROWN & RONNIE LITTENBERG Special Permit: Extension of existing front stair way to extend further into 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).

6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-221853

2-4 GOODMAN ROAD – UNIT 1

Residence C-1 Zone

GOLDIE EDER ON BEHALF OF 2-4 CONDOMINIUM TRUST CO-OWNERS PHILIP BROWN & RONNIE LITTENBERG

Special Permit: Extension of existing front stair way to extend further into 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).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-214485
66 CLIFTON STREET	Residence B Zone
JULIA HALLMAN AND AARON RUBIN – C/O EDRICK VANBEUZEKOM, AIA VarianceTo construct a 2nd story addition to provide a bedroom and a bathroom, as previously granted in BZA-109178 which has expired. 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).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-214485

66 CLIFTON STREET

Residence B Zone

JULIA HALLMAN AND AARON RUBIN – C/O EDRICK VANBEUZEKOM, AIA

VarianceTo construct a 2nd story addition to provide a bedroom and a bathroom, as previously granted in
BZA-109178 which has expired. 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).

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-219565
27 JAY STREET	Residence C-1 Zone
TREETOP INVESTMENTS, LLC – SID GEHLOT – C/O EDRICK VANBEUZEKOM, AIA Special Permit:To amend previously approved special permit plan under BZA-182526 to raise the roof with a steeper pitch and dormers on each side in order to increase the number of bedrooms. The existing structure is non-conforming to FAR (floor area ratio) as well as front, rear, and right-side setbacks on a lot that is nonconforming to lot area and lot width. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d & Sec. 8.22.2.c (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-219565

27 JAY STREET

Residence C-1 Zone

TREETOP INVESTMENTS, LLC – SID GEHLOT – C/O EDRICK VANBEUZEKOM, AIA

Special Permit:To amend previously approved special permit plan under BZA-182526 to raise the roof with a steeper pitch and dormers on each side in order to increase the number of bedrooms. The existing structure is non-conforming to FAR (floor area ratio) as well as front, rear, and right-side setbacks on a lot that is nonconforming to lot area and lot width. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

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

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-218540
4 WINSLOW STREET	Residence B Zone
YUGON KIM & KIRRA NEWMAN Variance: Addition of an open at-grade parking space within the front yard setback to allow for owner the ability to charge an electrical vehicle at the property. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.c (Parking in Front Yard Setback). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance). Special Permit:Adding parking will require the relocation of the existing non-conforming entrance porch and will continue not to meet setback regulations. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-218540

4 WINSLOW STREET

Residence B Zone

YUGON KIM & KIRRA NEWMAN

Variance: Addition of an open at-grade parking space within the front yard setback to allow for owner the ability to charge an electrical vehicle at the property. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).

Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.c (Parking in Front Yard Setback). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

Special Permit:Adding parking will require the relocation of the existing non-conforming entrance porch and will continue not to meet setback regulations. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-218944
51 KELLEY STREET	Residence B Zone
KENT CHRISTMAN Variance To remove and replace non-conforming single-family home, including foundation, with new foundation and structure substantially similar in size and character to existing structure, in approximately the same location on the lot. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-218944

51 KELLEY STREET

Residence B Zone

KENT CHRISTMAN

Variance To remove and replace non-conforming single-family home, including foundation, with new foundation and structure substantially similar in size and character to existing structure, in approximately the same location on the lot.

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

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-217962
210 BENT STREET Industrial A-1 Zone VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. - C/O JENN ROBICHAUD, AGENT BARLO SIGNS
Variance: To install one internally illuminated "V" logo wall sign. Art. 7.000, Sec. 7.16.22.c (Wall Sign). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-217962

210 BENT STREET Industrial A-1 Zone

VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. - C/O JENN ROBICHAUD, AGENT BARLO SIGNS

Variance: To install one internally illuminated "V" logo wall sign.

Art. 7.000, Sec. 7.16.22.c (Wall Sign). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO.
BZA-219312	621 CAMBRIDGE STREET Business A Zone
RPI CAMBRIDGE STREET LLC – C/O SARAH L. RHATIGAN, ESQ. Special Permit:Installation of three vertical single-car lifts in the building. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.43.5.a (Special Permit to Allow Tandem Parking). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO.

BZA-219312

621 CAMBRIDGE STREET Business A Zone

RPI CAMBRIDGE STREET LLC – C/O SARAH L. RHATIGAN, ESQ.

Special Permit:Installation of three vertical single-car lifts in the building.

Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.43.5.a (Special Permit to Allow Tandem Parking). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-219254
19-25 THIRD STREET – UNIT 25/2 Residence C-1 Zone	KEVIN SCHLABACH – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN, R.A
Variance: To construct new dormers and modify existing roof deck. 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).

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-219254

19-25 THIRD STREET – UNIT 25/2 Residence C-1 Zone

KEVIN SCHLABACH – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN, R.A

Variance: To construct new dormers and modify existing roof deck.

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).

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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 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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