Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, November 21, 2019
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 – NOVEMBER 21, 2019, 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".
| 7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017196-2019
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| 1001 MASS AVENUE
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Business B-2/Medical Marijuana Overlay District 3
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SIRA NATURALS, INC. / MICHAEL DUMAS – C/O JOSEPH D. LIPCHITZ, ESQ.
Appeal: To appeal Commissioner’s September 17, 2019 Cease and Desist Order.
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.21 (Appeal). Art. 11.000, Sec. 11.802.3 (Cannabis Special Permit).
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| 7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017194-2019
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| 101 TROWBRIDGE STREET
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Residence C-1 Zone
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TIMOTHY BURKE – C/O TIMOTHY BURKE ARCHITECTURE, INC.
Special Permit: To add a conforming addition to an existing non-conforming three-family house.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). & Sec. 8.22.1.F (10% Cap).
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| 8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017195-2019
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| 133 APPLETON STREET |
Residence B Zone |
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KEVIN BORDEN – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Variance:To enclose and expand existing rear porches, construct first and second floor additions at the rear corners of the building, to square off existing bay window on the right side of the building, raise roof, and construct covered side entry porch and uncovered rear porch. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirement). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Special Permit: Petitioner also seeks to install, relocate, and enlarge openings on non-conforming walls.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017198-2019
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| 32-34 SPARKS STREET
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Residence A-2 Zone
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CREATIVE PROPERTIES ON CENTRE, LLC – C/O LEON NAVICKAS
Special Permit:Excavate and install 3 window wells on north elevation with concrete retaining walls below grade; finished structure will be approximately 18’ from property line and >10’ from neighbor’s 3 family building; will not create hazard or obstruction. Enlarge existing basement window to provide required code-compliant emergency egress and openings for additional sunlight.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Street Facing Window Enlargement).
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| 8:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017199-2019
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| 174 ELM STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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174 ELM STREET VENTURES LLC – C/O SEAN D. HOPE, ESQ.
Variance: To add a third-floor addition to a pre-existing nonconforming single-family dwelling.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 8:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017197-2019
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10 NORUMBEGA STREET |
Residence B Zone |
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ALLISON HUBERLIE
Special Permit: To rebuild a detached garage in place. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21 (Accessory Uses).
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| 9:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017169-2019
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| 45 ORCHARD STREET |
Residence B Zone |
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DIMITER KOSTOV
Variance: Convert existing barn to dwelling unit and add two single story additions.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Special Permit: Reduction in required off-street parking. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.35.1 (Reduction in Parking).
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| 9:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017200-2019 |
| 44 COOLIDGE HILL RD. |
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JOSEF SIMON & PATRICIA TUNG – C/O KYLE SHEFFIELD, LDa ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS
Special Permit: Construct conforming addition to the south side of an existing non-conforming single-family house, resulting in an increase in FAR by 12%. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).
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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. 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 48 hours prior to hearing.