Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, September 26, 2013
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 – SEPTEMBER 26, 2013, At the Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave., First Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The following cases will be heard.
7:30 P.M. CASE NO. 10503
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23 SIDNEY STREET (UNIVERSITY PARK)
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CRDD
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CENTRAL SQUARE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION – C/O ROBIN LAPIDUS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Variance: To operate a Summer and Fall farmers market on the University Park Common,
Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Art 15.000, Sec. 15.21 (Use Regulations). Article 4.000, Sec. 4.36 (Use).
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7:45 P.M. CASE NO. 10504
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820 MASS AVENUE
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Office 3 Zone
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BACK BAY SIGN – C/O JASON PARILLO & NANCY O’BRIEN, YMCA
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Variance: To allow the Cambridge YMCA to install 2 externally illuminated wall signs above the sill line of the second floor windows. Art. 7.000, Sec. 7.16.22.C (Signs).
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8:00 P.M. CASE NO. 10505
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42 SACRAMENTO STREET
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Residence C-1 Zone
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SHIRIN PHILIPP & JOHN HIGGINS
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Special Permit: To locate 3 new skylights in a portion of the existing third floor roof that is within the side yard setback.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).
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8:l5 P.M. CASE NO. 10506
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406 FRANKLIN STREET
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Residence C-1 Zone
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KIRIL & CATHERINE ALEXANDROV
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Variance: To raise roof line in back of house a few feet to convert storage room to a more functional room.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
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8:30 P.M. CASE NO. 10507
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1 BROADWAY
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Office 3A/PUD-3
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AL’S KENDALL SQUARE CAFÉ, LLC – C/O BARRY F. PENN, MANAGING MEMBER
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Variance: To allow a change of use from a Dunkin’ Donuts fast food operation to a fast food operation for subs, salads, hamburger, kabobs (beer and wine to be applied for). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.0 & Art. 11.000, Sec. 11.30 (Fast Order Food Establishment). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.35.1 (Parking Requirements).
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8:45 P.M. CASE NO. 10508
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555 CAMBRIDGE ST. – UNIT C-1 (Formerly 535 Cambridge St.)
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Business A Zone
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KENT LEUNG
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Special Permit: To allow for Pet Care and related services as previously approved by the BZA Case No. 10150, beyond the 2 year limit. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.L (Special Permit- Veterinary Establishment).
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9:00 P.M. CASE NO. 10509
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2322A MASS AVENUE
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Business A-2 Zone
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CLICK ‘N’ TREAT TRAINING, LLC – D/B/A PETS’ REPUBLIC OF CAMBRIDGE– C/O DONNA TURLEY, ESQ.
Special Permit: To operate a dog training school and associated office space.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.L (Special Permit – Veterinary Establishment).
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9:15 P.M. CASE NO. 10510
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63 FOSTER STREET
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Residence A-2 Zone
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SETH DANIEL BRUDER
Variance: To deepen basement from approximately 6 feet 8 inches to 8 feet, facilitating use as a study and/or playroom.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.11 (Enlargement Requirements).
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COPIES OF THIS PETITION ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, CITY HALL, CAMBRIDGE, MA. CASES CAN BE REVIEWED AT INSPECTIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, LOCATED AT 831 MASS AVENUE. CONTINUED CASES ARE NOT ADVERTISED BUT POSTED IN THE OFFICE BOARD AT CITY CLERK'S OFFICE CITY HALL.
INTERESTED PERSONS MAY PROVIDE COMMENTS TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEAL BY APPEARING IN PERSON AT THE HEARING OR MAY PROVIDE WRITTEN COMMENTS FOR THE BOARD’S CONSIDERATION BY SENDING OR FAXING THEM TO THE ATTENTION OF THE SECRETARY (BOARD OF ZONING APPEAL), 831 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, 02139/FAX 349-6183. COMMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE HEARING AND INCLUDE THE CASE NUMBER.