Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

7:00 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, December 12, 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 – DECEMBER 12, 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-017210-2019
11 BUCKINGHAM STREET Residence A-1 Zone

SMARTARCHITECTURE – C/O MARGARET BOOZ, ARCHITECT

Variance: To construct a 10’x20’ single car garage 14’ further back on the lot than the existing single car garage.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). & Sec. 5.21.1 (Lot Width).

Special PermitTo construct a 13’x3” long shed dormer at the rear of the south façade, at the second-floor level, restoring a dormer previously removed.   Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Changes to a Non-Conforming Structure).

7:45 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-017207-2019
118-120 ABERDEEN AVENUE Residence A-2 Zone

ZACK GOLDBERG & MARY LONSHTEYN – C/O MICHAEL W. WIGGINS, ESQ.

Variance: To add identical dormers on opposite sides of the steep pitched roof, to add a small amount of space to the covered deck at the rear of the building, and to add a small entrance way at the front of the 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).

Special Permit: To install windows and doors within the setback.

Art. 8.000, Sec. 822.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017212-2019
45 MAGOUN STREET Residence B Zone

JAMES PAUL ROBERTSON & JUDITH ROBERTSON

Special Permit: To establish a common driveway with our neighbors at 41-43 Magoun St. for curb cut and driveway under mutual easement.  Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.43.6 (Common Driveway).  Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017213-2019 
41-43 MAGOUN STREET Residence B Zone

NEHEET TRIVEDI & KATE MCGOVERN

Special Permit:To establish a common driveway with our neighbors at 45 Magoun St. for curb cut and driveway under mutual easement.  Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.43.6 (Common Driveway).  Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

8:15 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-017214-2019
144 LAKEVIEW AVENUE Residence B Zone

SAMI FAM

Special Permit: To add 2 new windows on a non-conforming side.    Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).  

8:30 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-017216-2019
315 COLUMBIA STREET Residence C-1 Zone  

JAMES STEINHILBER

Variance: To create an undersized parking space in the front yard setback.

Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.42 (Dimensional Standard). & Sec. 6.44.1.C (Front Yard Parking). Art. 10.00, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

Special Permit:  To park within the side yard setback.

Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.B & G (5’ Side Yard Setback).  Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

8:45 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-017215-2019
1741 MASS AVENUE Business A-2 Zone

YOUNG AMERICANS LLC. – C/O BRIAN MILITANA

Special Permit To reduce the parking requirements.

Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.35.1 (Reduction of Parking).

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.