Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

6:30 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, November 17, 2022

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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-196028
48 INMAN STREET – UNIT 44	Residence C-1 Zone
JOSH SCHANKER – C/O ETHAN LACY Variance: This project proposes a replacement and enlargement of an existing deck. This project is a joint undertaking by two different parties, next door neighbors on one half of this 4-unit condo. (Units 42 and 44). The owners wish to rebuild and enlarge their existing decks in order to provide a more usable open outdoor space for their families. 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).

6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-196028

48 INMAN STREET – UNIT 44

Residence C-1 Zone

JOSH SCHANKER – C/O ETHAN LACY

Variance: This project proposes a replacement and enlargement of an existing deck. This project is a joint undertaking by two different parties, next door neighbors on one half of this 4-unit condo. (Units 42 and 44). The owners wish to rebuild and enlarge their existing decks in order to provide a more usable open outdoor space for their families. 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).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-196029
48 INMAN STREET – UNIT 42	Residence C-1 Zone
AGUSTIN RAYO – C/O ETHAN LACY Variance: This project proposes a replacement and enlargement of an existing deck. This project is a joint undertaking by two different parties, next door neighbors on one half of this 4-unit condo. (Units 42 and 44). The owners wish to rebuild and enlarge their existing decks in order to provide a more usable open outdoor space for their families. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). <part.> </part.>

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-196029

48 INMAN STREET – UNIT 42

Residence C-1 Zone

AGUSTIN RAYO – C/O ETHAN LACY

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7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-196373
100 HENRY STREET	Residence C Zone
JOHN MAHONEY, MANAGER – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ. Special Permit To construct single story addition, extend covered porch, modify slope of portion of second floor roof to pre-existing two family dwelling and add windows to a non-conforming wall. Work will also include an enlarged basement with new entry and conversion to a single-family dwelling. 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-196373

100 HENRY STREET

Residence C Zone

JOHN MAHONEY, MANAGER – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.

Special Permit To construct single story addition, extend covered porch, modify slope of portion of second floor roof to pre-existing two family dwelling and add windows to a non-conforming wall. Work will also include an enlarged basement with new entry and conversion to a single-family dwelling. 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-197312
48 FRESH POND LANE	Residence A-2 Zone
SRAVYA KOMMINENI & PRABHAV POTLURI Special PermitRenovation and construction of a larger dormer. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-197312

48 FRESH POND LANE

Residence A-2 Zone

SRAVYA KOMMINENI & PRABHAV POTLURI

Special PermitRenovation and construction of a larger dormer.

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-197887
47 EIGHTH STREET	Residence C-1 Zone
STEPHEN E. BROWN – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ. Variance: To replace existing non-conforming two-family home and detached garage with a new non-conforming two-family home with attached garage. 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 reduce the required amount of parking spaces from 2 to 1. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.35.1 (Reduction of Required Spaces). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-197887

47 EIGHTH STREET

Residence C-1 Zone

STEPHEN E. BROWN – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.

Variance: To replace existing non-conforming two-family home and detached garage with a new non-conforming two-family home with attached garage. 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 reduce the required amount of parking spaces from 2 to 1. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.35.1 (Reduction of Required Spaces).

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

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-196705
415 BROADWAY Residence C-1 Zone	VIVEK VENKATACHALAM – C/O DOULGAS OKUN
Variance:To construct an addition creating a new side entrance in the rear unit. 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).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-196705

415 BROADWAY Residence C-1 Zone

VIVEK VENKATACHALAM – C/O DOULGAS OKUN

Variance:To construct an addition creating a new side entrance in the rear unit.

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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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.

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