Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

6:30 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, February 9, 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-206165
20 FARRAR STREET	Residence A-2 Zone
SCHERI FULTINEER – C/O DUNJA VUJINIC Variance To provide a single off-street parking space in the front yard setback. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.c (Parking in Front Yard Setback). 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 Permit: To build a small second story addition over an existing single-story portion of the house that violates the side yard setback and add and relocate windows on non-conforming sides. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-206165

20 FARRAR STREET

Residence A-2 Zone

SCHERI FULTINEER – C/O DUNJA VUJINIC

Variance To provide a single off-street parking space in the front yard setback. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.c (Parking in Front Yard Setback).

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 Permit: To build a small second story addition over an existing single-story portion of the house that violates the side yard setback and add and relocate windows on non-conforming sides. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-206313
56 STEARNS STREET	Residence C-1 Zone
MARY B. ELSTON – C/O MATTHEW J. SIMITIS, AIA Special Permit: Removal of existing rear single story mudroom and porch, and replacement with two story addition. New window locations at addition and existing walls. New front entry door in existing location. 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).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-206313

56 STEARNS STREET

Residence C-1 Zone

MARY B. ELSTON – C/O MATTHEW J. SIMITIS, AIA

Special Permit: Removal of existing rear single story mudroom and porch, and replacement with two story addition. New window locations at addition and existing walls. New front entry door in existing location. 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-206433
5 DANA PLACE	Residence C-1 Zone
THOMAS J. SNOW & LYDIA-AGATHA KNAB VarianceTo rebuild and enlarge a rear deck to conform to current building code and increase safety. 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-206433

5 DANA PLACE

Residence C-1 Zone

THOMAS J. SNOW & LYDIA-AGATHA KNAB

VarianceTo rebuild and enlarge a rear deck to conform to current building code and increase safety.

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).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-206407
65 SPARKS STREET – UNIT 4	Residence A-2 Zone
FEANIL PATEL, KIERSTEN KERBY-PATEL, IVY LEE, BLAKE SESSIONS, MICHAEL O’BRIEN, BRIANNA McHORSE AND DAVID LAIBSTAIN – C/O ADAM DASH, ESQ. VarianceTo construct a dormer. 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).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-206407

65 SPARKS STREET – UNIT 4

Residence A-2 Zone

FEANIL PATEL, KIERSTEN KERBY-PATEL, IVY LEE, BLAKE SESSIONS, MICHAEL O’BRIEN, BRIANNA McHORSE AND

DAVID LAIBSTAIN – C/O ADAM DASH, ESQ.

VarianceTo construct a dormer. 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).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-207186
104 HANCOCK STREET – UNIT 6	Residence C-1 Zone
MICHAEL ROSENGARTEN & CHRISTIE McDONALD Special PermitTo extend our floor area so we can install an elevator in our house and remain living in the city. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c & Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-207186

104 HANCOCK STREET – UNIT 6

Residence C-1 Zone

MICHAEL ROSENGARTEN & CHRISTIE McDONALD

Special PermitTo extend our floor area so we can install an elevator in our house and remain living in the city.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c & Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-207647
401 CONCORD AVENUE	Residence B Zone
401 CONCORD AVE, LLC – C/O ANDREW PLUMB Variance: To construct a new two-family dwelling on a corner lot within the two front yard setbacks. Reduce the minimum lot area per dwelling unit, increase the maximum floor area ratio and reduce the minimum dimensions of private open space. 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 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. 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.

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-207647

401 CONCORD AVENUE

Residence B Zone

401 CONCORD AVE, LLC – C/O ANDREW PLUMB

Variance: To construct a new two-family dwelling on a corner lot within the two front yard setbacks. Reduce the minimum lot area per dwelling unit, increase the maximum floor area ratio and reduce the minimum dimensions of private open space.

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 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.

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.

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