Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

6:30 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, April 14, 2022

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

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6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-163462
955 MASS AVENUE	Residence C-2/B Zone
955 MASS AVE, MA LLC – C/O ADAM BRAILLARD, ESQ FOR T-MOBILE NORTHEAST LLC Special PermitTo modify its existing wireless telecommunications facility currently operating on the façade of penthouse of the building by replacing nine (9) existing panel antennas with nine (9) new panel antennas and replacing three (3) remote radio head (RRH) units with six (6) new RRH units, all being installed on the façade of the penthouse of the building in the same locations as the existing antenna and painted to match the façade of the penthouse. The Applicant is also proposing to replace one (1) equipment cabinet with two (2) new like kind equipment cabinets on the rooftop of the building and out of view. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).6409 (Middle Class Tax Relief Act).

6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-163462

955 MASS AVENUE

Residence C-2/B Zone

955 MASS AVE, MA LLC – C/O ADAM BRAILLARD, ESQ FOR T-MOBILE NORTHEAST LLC

Special PermitTo modify its existing wireless telecommunications facility currently operating on the façade of penthouse of the building by replacing nine (9) existing panel antennas with nine (9) new panel antennas and replacing three (3) remote radio head (RRH) units with six (6) new RRH units, all being installed on the façade of the penthouse of the building in the same locations as the existing antenna and painted to match the façade of the penthouse. The Applicant is also proposing to replace one (1) equipment cabinet with two (2) new like kind equipment cabinets on the rooftop of the building and out of view. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).6409 (Middle Class Tax Relief Act).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-164599
25 EIGHTH STREET	Residence C-1 Zone
CAMBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY – C/O ADAM BRAILLARD, ESQ. FOR T-MOBILE NORTHEAST LLC Special PermitTo modify its existing wireless communications facility by replacing nine (9) existing panel antennas with nine (9) new like kind panel antennas, and by replacing three (3) Remote Radio Head Units (RRUs), with six (6) like kind RRUs, together with supporting equipment. All of the proposed replacement antennas will be located in the same location as the antennas they will be replacing and painted to match the existing façade of the building located at the Property, resulting in no net increase to the total number of panel antennas as previously approved under the prior Board Decisions. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). 6409 (Middle Class Tax Relief Act).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-164599

25 EIGHTH STREET

Residence C-1 Zone

CAMBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY – C/O ADAM BRAILLARD, ESQ. FOR T-MOBILE NORTHEAST LLC

Special PermitTo modify its existing wireless communications facility by replacing nine (9) existing panel antennas with nine (9) new like kind panel antennas, and by replacing three (3) Remote Radio Head Units (RRUs), with six (6) like kind RRUs, together with supporting equipment. All of the proposed replacement antennas will be located in the same location as the antennas they will be replacing and painted to match the existing façade of the building located at the Property, resulting in no net increase to the total number of panel antennas as previously approved under the prior Board Decisions. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

6409 (Middle Class Tax Relief Act).

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-165052
20 SIDNEY STREET	Cambridgeport Revitalization Development District
BRE-BMR 20 SIDNEY LLC MIT – C/O ADAM BRAILLARD, ESQ. FOR T-MOBILE NORTHEAST LLC Special Permit:To modify its existing wireless communications facility by replacing existing panel antennas with new like kind panel antennas, and by replacing existing Remote Radio Units (RRUs) with new RRUs, as well as modifying existing ancillary equipment on the rooftop of the building. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). 6409 (Middle Class Tax Relief Act).

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-165052

20 SIDNEY STREET

Cambridgeport Revitalization Development District

BRE-BMR 20 SIDNEY LLC MIT – C/O ADAM BRAILLARD, ESQ. FOR T-MOBILE NORTHEAST LLC

Special Permit:To modify its existing wireless communications facility by replacing existing panel antennas with new like kind panel antennas, and by replacing existing Remote Radio Units (RRUs) with new RRUs, as well as modifying existing ancillary equipment on the rooftop of the building.

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). 6409 (Middle Class Tax Relief Act).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-162174
35 LAWRENCE STREET	Residence C Zone
ASHLEY & JOSHUA ZISSON – C/O DAVID M. FENCHEL, ARCHITECT Special Permit: To expand two existing dormers, to alter and add windows and patio door in existing non-conforming walls. 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-162174

35 LAWRENCE STREET

Residence C Zone

ASHLEY & JOSHUA ZISSON – C/O DAVID M. FENCHEL, ARCHITECT

Special Permit: To expand two existing dormers, to alter and add windows and patio door in existing non-conforming walls.

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).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-161813
10 PERRY STREET	Residence C Zone
SHANNON & NATHANIEL FINLEY Special Permit:To add a new double hung window with obscure glass into first floor laundry room wall that sits over setback line. 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).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-161813

10 PERRY STREET

Residence C Zone

SHANNON & NATHANIEL FINLEY

Special Permit:To add a new double hung window with obscure glass into first floor laundry room wall that sits over setback line.

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).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-162489
1 LONGFELLOW ROAD	Residence B Zone
HAO WANG Special Permit: To create window wells and lower the existing door for safety in dwelling areas and also excavate basement for habitable height.Obtain permission for accessory unit in the basement. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21 (Accessory Uses). & Sec. 4.22 (Accessory Unit). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-162489

1 LONGFELLOW ROAD

Residence B Zone

HAO WANG

Special Permit: To create window wells and lower the existing door for safety in dwelling areas and also excavate basement for habitable height.Obtain permission for accessory unit in the basement. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21 (Accessory Uses). & Sec. 4.22 (Accessory Unit).

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

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-160120
124 DUDLEY STREET	Residence B Zone
GILBERT PILLI – C/O STEVE GREENBERG Special Permit: Addition of the 2nd floor over existing first floor in the back and extend existing 2nd floor dormer on Clyde Street. Additional windows and skylights on the existing structure. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.D & Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-160120

124 DUDLEY STREET

Residence B Zone

GILBERT PILLI – C/O STEVE GREENBERG

Special Permit: Addition of the 2nd floor over existing first floor in the back and extend existing 2nd floor dormer on Clyde Street.

Additional windows and skylights on the existing structure.

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.D & Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).

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

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-159132
39 REGENT STREET Residence B Zone	SAMANTHA SARETT – C/O TAYLOR FERGUSON, ROOF HUB
Variance:To build a 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-159132

39 REGENT STREET Residence B Zone

SAMANTHA SARETT – C/O TAYLOR FERGUSON, ROOF HUB

Variance:To build a 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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