Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

7:00 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, May 11, 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 – MAY 11, 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)

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-012801-2017
40 GIBSON STREET	Residence B Zone
JIM & JULIE O'BRIEN - C/O MAGGIE BOOZ, ARCHITECT Special Permit: Install one double-hung window and one fixed “piano” window on the first floor north/side, and install 3 double-hung windows on first floor west/rear of house. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-012851-2017
725 CONCORD AVENUE	Office-1/Alewife Overlay 3
DMP Burlington Concord LLC & DMP Causcan LLC – C/o James J. Rafferty, Esq. Variance: To construct canopy over the rear entrance of existing office building. 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).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-012906-2017
352 PEARL STREET	Residence C Zone
MARY McKEE Special Permit: To move and add windows on the side elevation of 352 Pearl Street. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).

8:l5 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-012929-2017
45 RICHDALE AVENUE	Residence C-1A Zone
NEW 47 RICHDALE AVENUE TRUST – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ. Variance: To modify existing nonconforming structure containing an autobody repair facility in order to change use to a single family home. Work includes raising height of nonconforming walls. 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 create openings on nonconforming walls. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Windows-Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

8:l5 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-012929-2017

45 RICHDALE AVENUE

Residence C-1A Zone

NEW 47 RICHDALE AVENUE TRUST – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.

Variance: To modify existing nonconforming structure containing an autobody repair facility in order to change use to a single family home. Work includes raising height of nonconforming walls. 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 create openings on nonconforming walls.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Windows-Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

8:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-012852-2017
10 CANAL PARK	PUD-4
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PC LLC – D/B/A AT&T MOBILITY – C/O TIMOTHY GREENE Special Permit: AT&T will be adding 9 remote radio units to the existing facility as part of nationwide network upgrades. The remote radio units will be located out of public view. This application is an Eligible Facilities Request pursuant to Section 6409 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, 47 U.S.C. 1455; or in the alternative, for a special permit under the zoning ordinances cited above, if and to the extent necessary, all rights reserved. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49). (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). Article 6409 (Middles Class Tax & Relief an job creation Act

8:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-012852-2017

10 CANAL PARK

PUD-4

NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PC LLC – D/B/A AT&T MOBILITY – C/O TIMOTHY GREENE

Special Permit: AT&T will be adding 9 remote radio units to the existing facility as part of nationwide network upgrades. The remote radio units will be located out of public view. This application is an Eligible Facilities Request pursuant to Section 6409 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, 47 U.S.C. 1455; or in the alternative, for a special permit under the zoning ordinances cited above, if and to the extent necessary, all rights reserved. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49). (Telecommunication Facility).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). Article 6409 (Middles Class Tax & Relief an job creation Act

8:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-012853-2017
675 MASS AVENUE	Business B Zone
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC – D/B/A AT&T MOBILITY – C/O TIMOTHY GREENE Special Permit: AT&T will be replacing 1 antenna currently on site. AT&T will also be adding and replacing other telecommunications equipment as part of nationwide network upgrades. This application is an Eligible Facilities Request pursuant to Section 6409 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, 47 U.S.C 1455; or in the alternative, for a special permit under the zoning ordinance as cited above, and to the extent necessary, all rights reserved. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49). (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). Article 6409 (Middles Class Tax & Relief an job creation Act

8:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-012853-2017

675 MASS AVENUE

Business B Zone

NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC – D/B/A AT&T MOBILITY – C/O TIMOTHY GREENE

Special Permit: AT&T will be replacing 1 antenna currently on site. AT&T will also be adding and replacing other telecommunications equipment as part of nationwide network upgrades. This application is an Eligible Facilities Request pursuant to Section 6409 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, 47 U.S.C 1455; or in the alternative, for a special permit under the zoning ordinance as cited above, and to the extent necessary, all rights reserved. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49). (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). Article 6409 (Middles Class Tax & Relief an job creation Act

9:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-012889-2017
300 MT. AUBURN STREET	Residence C-3 Zone
T-MOBILE NORTHEAST LLC – C/O RICARDO M. SOUSA, ESQ. Special Permit: To modify its existing wireless telecommunications facility by collocating six (6) new panel antennas on the existing building, together with supporting equipment. The Applicant's proposal complies with Section 6409 of the Spectrum Act as the collocation of antennas is not a substantial change to the existing base station. Moreover, the Applicants proposal complies with Section 4.32 and 10.4 of the Cambridge Zoning Code. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). Article 6409 (Middles Class Tax & Relief an job creation Act

9:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-012889-2017

300 MT. AUBURN STREET

Residence C-3 Zone

T-MOBILE NORTHEAST LLC – C/O RICARDO M. SOUSA, ESQ.

Special Permit: To modify its existing wireless telecommunications facility by collocating six (6) new panel antennas on the existing building, together with supporting equipment. The Applicant's proposal complies with Section 6409 of the Spectrum Act as the collocation of antennas is not a substantial change to the existing base station. Moreover, the Applicants proposal complies with Section 4.32 and 10.4 of the Cambridge Zoning Code. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). Article 6409 (Middles Class Tax & Relief an job creation Act

9:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-012895-2017
14 ARROW STREET	Office 3 Zone
T-MOBILE NORTHEAST LLC – C/O RICARDO M. SOUSA, ESQ. Special Permit: The Applicant proposes to modify its existing Wireless Telecommunications Facility by replacing three (3) new panel antennas on the existing smoke stack, together with supporting equipment. The Applicant's proposal complies with Section 6409 of the Spectrum Act as the collocation of antennas is not a substantial change to the existing base station. Moreover, the Applicant's proposal complies with Section 4.32 and 10.4 of the Cambridge Zoning Code. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49)(Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). Article 6409 (Middles Class Tax & Relief an job creation Act

9:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-012895-2017

14 ARROW STREET

Office 3 Zone

T-MOBILE NORTHEAST LLC – C/O RICARDO M. SOUSA, ESQ.

Special Permit: The Applicant proposes to modify its existing Wireless Telecommunications Facility by replacing three (3) new panel antennas on the existing smoke stack, together with supporting equipment. The Applicant's proposal complies with Section 6409 of the Spectrum Act as the collocation of antennas is not a substantial change to the existing base station. Moreover, the Applicant's proposal complies with Section 4.32 and 10.4 of the Cambridge Zoning Code. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49)(Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). Article 6409 (Middles Class Tax & Relief an job creation Act

9:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-013035-2017
382 HURON AVENUE	Residence B Zone
LINDSAY GIBSON Variance: To convert office use to a Yoga Studio. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.33.B6 (Vocational School).

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.

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