Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, October 10, 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 – OCTOBER 10, 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-017162-2019
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| 17 WORCESTER STREET
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Residence C-1 Zone
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MADAN & LAURYL RAMAKRISHNAN & KRISTIN SMITH
VarianceTo convert an accessory building into a single-family dwelling unit with a vestibule addition and without parking.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.36.1 (Reduction of Parking).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).
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| 7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017170-2019 |
| 31 BAY STREET
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Residence C-1 Zone
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DANIEL WILSON
Variance: Enclose the existing, partially covered entry porch to create a small mudroom and build a gas fireplace vent bumpout.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Special Permit:To install two windows on either side of the bumpout. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).
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| 8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017172-2019
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| 270 THIRD STREET |
PUD-4C-IA-1 Zone |
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SPRINT SPECTRUM REALTY, LLC – C/O SIMON J. BRIGHENTI, CENTERLINE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
Special Permit: Applicant is seeking to place telecommunication equipment on the rooftop of the property at 270 Third Street.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility).
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| 8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017173-2019
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| 34 MAY STREET
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Residence C-1 Zone
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SMARTARCHITECTURE – C/O MAGGIE BOOZ, ARCHITECT
Variance: To add a third floor to existing two-floor, flat roofed, two-family house.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). & Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).
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| 8:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017128-2019 |
| 1160 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE |
Residence C-2B Zone |
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1160 MASS AVE INC. (D/B/A KING FU TEA) – C/O MEGAN M. KEMP, ESQ.
Variance:To convert an existing retail (alcohol) shop into a fast order food establishment.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.0 & Art. 11.000, Sec. 11.30 (Fast Order Food Establishment).
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| 8:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017176-2019 |
| 159 ALLSTON STREET |
Residence C Zone |
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GERALDINE SMALL
Variance:To replace a fire damage 3 family with a new smaller 3 family with undersized parking space size and maneuvering space.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.21.1 (Lot Size). & Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.43 (Maneuvering Spaces).
Special Permit: Parking and driveway within setbacks.
Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1(b), (g) (Parking Setbacks). & Sec. 6.42 (Space Size).
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| 9:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017179-2019 |
| 57 JFK STREET |
Business B Zone |
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A&T JCUISINE – C/O ANDREW UPTON, ESQ.
Special Permit: To operate a fast order food establishment.
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).
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| 9:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017180-2019 |
| 232 BROOKLINE STREET |
Special District -9 |
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LUISHUN LAU
Variance: To create a second means of egress addition for all 3 units.
Art. 17.000, Sec. 17.90 (Special District 9) & Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
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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.