Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, April 12, 2018
Location:
Citywide Senior Center
806 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge
Contact:
Ranjit Singanayagam, Sean O'Grady, Maria Pacheco, ranjits@cambridgema.gov, mpacheco@cambridgema.gov, sogrady@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-6100
The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Public Meeting, THURSDAY – APRIL 12, 2018, 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".
| 7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-015685-2018
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| 3 JAMES STREET |
Residence C-2 Zone |
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PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE – C/O MARK VERKENNIS, HARVARD PLANNING
Variance: To construct an addition of an exterior material lift that requires zoning relief for minimum front yard setback, and to increase an existing non-conformity. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Alteration of a Non-Conforming Structure).
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| 7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-015594-2018
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| 114 INMAN STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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11 DEVELOPMENT, LLC – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Variance: To construct dormers as part of conversion of former church to a four unit multi-family building and to add dormers to former rectory building being converted into an attached single family dwelling. Petitioner also seeks relief from the Parking Design and Layout Requirements. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.40; 6.42; 6.44.1; 6.47; 6.48.1 (Parking).
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| 7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-015619-2018 |
| 14 HUBBARD AVENUE |
MARGARET BOOZ – SMART ARCHITECTURE Residence C-1 Zone
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Special Permit To construct a conforming shed dormer on the west side of the house, and a third window on the second floor of the east side of the house. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).
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| 8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-015698-2018
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| 200 TECHNOLOGY SQUARE |
Industry B Zone |
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SITE ENHANCEMENT SERVICES – C/O CHARLEY SCHALLIOL
Variance: To allow (3) façade signs which exceed the height and sign area regulations.
Art. 7.000, Sec. 7.16.22.B (Projecting Sign). Sec. 7.16.22.C (Wall Sign).
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| 8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-015699-2018 |
| 23 PALERMO STREET
Residence C-1 Zone |
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23 PALERMO HOLDINGS, LLC – C/O SEAN D. HOPE, ESQ.
Special Permit: To exempt approximately 563 square feet from the basement area and to add/alter windows and opening within the setback. Art. 2.000, (Exempt Basement GFA, Footnote16) Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2 (Non-Conforming Structure).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 8:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-015715-2018 |
| 1 BRATTLE SQUARE
Business B Zone
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SHIRU CAFÉ – C/O JOHN BURKE
Special Permit: To operate a fast order food café, located on the left side of the existing Webster Bank Location.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.0 & Art. 11.000, Sec. 11.30 (Fast Order Food Establishment). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 8:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-015657-2018 |
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360 ALLSTON STREET
Residence C Zone |
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ALICE C. PAAR – C/O EDRICK VANBEUZEKOM, AIA
Special Permit The owner/occupant wishes to finish out the existing basement including lowering the floor by approximately 14" to have 8 feet of ceiling height. The increased height will add FAR to what is already non-compliant FAR.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.30 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Enlargement of Non-Conforming Structure).
Art. 2.000, (Definition of Gross Floor Area #16).
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TO VIEW BZA CASE APPLICATIONS, PLANS & SUBMISSIONS, GO TO: http://cambridgema.gov/bza, Click “Inspectional Services”, 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.