Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda
6:00 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, August 27, 2020
Contact:
Ranjit Singanayagam, Sean O'Grady, Maria Pacheco, Sisia Daglian -, sdaglian@cambridgema.gov, ranjits@cambridgema.gov, sogrady@cambridgema.gov, mpacheco@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-6100
The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – AUGUST 27, 2020. Members of the public can participate or view the meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zm1ysGjbTiGhvj4Aja1bRw Or join by phone: Dial +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 - Webinar ID: 980 8328 7208
| 6:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017283-2020 |
| 20 UNION STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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DORIAN THOMPSON – C/O EDRICK VANBEUZEKOM, AIA
Variance: To rebuild roof, to construct dormer, to build a 2nd story to the existing one story portion of the building, and to build a new mudroom entry at the front entrance. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). & Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).
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| 6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017287-2020 |
| 27 KELLY ROAD |
Residence C Zone |
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TUNCAY GUNLUK & MICHELLE WAGNER – C/O EDRICK VANBEUZEKOM, AIA
Variance: To reconstruct an existing 2 story addition at the rear of the house and expand a small amount, increasing the already nonconforming FAR. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).
Special Permit: New windows on the left side and rear of the structure, where both facades are nonconforming to the setback requirements.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).
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| 6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017286-2020
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| 1 BRATTLE SQUARE |
Business B Zone/HSQ |
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PIEDMONT – ONE BRATTLE SQUARE I, LLC, SPYCE FOOD CO. – C/O ADAM R. BARNOSKY, ESQ.
Special Permit: To reduce required parking by two (2) spaces.
Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.35.1 (Reduction of Parking).
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| 6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017306-2020 |
| 400 CARDINAL MEDEIROS AVENUE |
Business A/Residence C-1 Zone |
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ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHBISHOP OF BOSTON – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Variance: To construct a detached two car garage with second floor storage.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.13 (Minimum Distance Between Structures).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017311-2020 |
| 40 THORNDIKE STREET |
Residence B Zone |
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LEGGAT MCCALL PROPERTIES, LLC – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Variance Modifications to certain dimensions for off street parking spaces.
Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.42 (Off Street Parking Facilities). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017290-2020 |
| 44 AVON HILL STREET
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Residence A-2 Zone
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KEITH WANG & KATHERINE SAYN-WITTGENSTEIN – C/O SEAN D. HOPE, ESQ.
Variance: To enclose a portion of an existing covered entryway and construct a first-floor rear (approximately 33 square feet) addition both of which are located in the side yard setback. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017313-2020
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| 38-40 HIGH STREET
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Residence B Zone
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38-40 HIGH STREET VENTURES LLC – C/O SEAN D. HOPE, ESQ.
Variance: To add dormers to the roof increasing the gross floor area of the building and locate a portion of the right side dormer within the setback. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017310-2020
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| 118R INDUSTRIAL PARK WAY Industry A Zone |
BOSTON SAND & GRAVEL - C/O DANIEL KASNICK, ESQ. FOR CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS |
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Special Permit:Modification of existing mobile communications facility by removing 8 antennas, retain 3 antennas and install 10 new antennas (total of 13 antennas) at the same height on the side of the structure. Remove 6 remote radio heads and replace with 6 remote radio heads at the same location inside of the structure. All equipment to be color wrapped to match structure. Modification satisfies standards for an eligible facility request under Section 6409(a) of the federal Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 ("Spectrum Act").
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec, 10.40-10.46 (Special Permit). &
6409.A (Middlesex Class Tax Relief Act-Spectrum Act).
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