Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, April 25, 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 – APRIL 25, 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-017072-2019
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| 68 SPARKS STREET
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Residence A-1 Zone
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68 SPARKS STREET, LLC – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Variance: To enclose first floor side porch at rear of structure and enlarge elevator shaft, previously approved in Case BZA-016737-2018, by less than 8 sf. 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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| 7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017083-2019
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| 675 MASS AVENUE
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Business B Zone |
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NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC D/B/A AT&T MOBILITY – C/O TIMOTHY GREENE, TERRASEARCH
Special Permit: AT&T will be adding 1 antenna to its existing installation on site. AT&T will also be adding and replacing
other telecommunication equipment as part of nationwide network upgrades. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). Article 6409 (Middle Class Tax Relief Act).
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| 8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017085-2019 |
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60 VASSAR STREET |
Residence C-3 Zone |
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NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC D/B/A AT&T MOBILITY – C/O TIMOTHY GREENE, TERRASEARCH
Special Permit:AT&T will be adding 3 panel antenna to its existing installation on site. AT&T will also be adding and upgrading equipment as part of nationwide network upgrades. Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). 6409 (Middle Class Tax Relief Act).
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| 8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017089-2019
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| 17 HAMMOND STREET
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MARYANN THOMPSON ARCHITECTS – KATIE CHU – C/O HENRY SMITH
Special Permit: To enlarge existing windows and skylight located in the setback.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).
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8:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017091-2019 |
| 808-812 MEMORIAL DRIVE |
Office 2 Zone |
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808 MEMORIAL DR. HOUSING CHARITABLE TRUST – C/O WILLIAM MONSON & JANE CARBONE, HRI
Variance:Requesting dimensional relief for the renovation of an existing non-conforming multifamily dwelling to accommodate the current energy/green building requirement standards and expand the building lobby to accommodate a new fire command center.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.32 (Office Districts Dimensional Requirements). Art. 20.000, Sec. 20.89 (Memorial Drive Overlay District).
Art. 22.000, Sec. 22.23 (Green Building Requirements). & Sec. 22.43.1&2 (Sustainable Design & Development).
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| 8:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017092-2019 |
| 34 AVON STREET |
Residence B Zone |
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MARCI BROOKS SPECTOR & JONATHAN M. SPECTOR – C/O SARAH LIKE RHATIGAN, ESQ.
Special Permit To relocate and enlarge windows and add new windows and doors within the rear and side yard setbacks.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Alteration to Non-Conforming Structure). Sec. 8.22.1.D (Non-Conforming Structure).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 9:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017093-2019 |
| 115 SPRING STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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XIAOGUANG WANG
VarianceTo raise existing building height. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Special PermitTo install new and relocate windows in a setback.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).
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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.