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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – MAY 8, 2025. Members of the public can participate or view the meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/85299551558
Or join by phone: Dial +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 - Webinar ID: 852 9955 1558
"CLICK CASE NUMBER TO VIEW APPLICATION, PLANS & OTHER SUBMISSIONS"
| 6:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1160291 |
| 59 FIRST STREET |
Business A and PUD-4B |
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CITY OF CAMBRIDGE – C/O WILLIAM GILSON
Variance: Installation of three outdoor banners (wall signs) to the First Street facade of the existing city-owned public parking garage. Proposed banners exceed allowable size, square footage, and height for wall signs.
Art. 7.000, Sec. 7.16.22.c (Wall Sign). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1158048 |
| 150 COLUMBIA STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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194 HARVARD ST. DEVELOPMENT LLC – MARIE DERAVIL – C/O MARK DOE
>Special Permit: Institutional (educational) use for a preschool.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.33.b.2 (Educational Purposes: Preschool, Daycare), 4.30 (Table of Use Regulations).
4.50 (Institutional Use Regulations) and 4.55.1(2) (Existing Use Status). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1158772 |
| 29 LINE STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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29 LINE LLC – C/O ADAM DASH ESQ.
Variance/strong>Creation of a driveway and one off-street parking space, which requires variances for minimum off-street parking space width, minimum driveway width, and parking space in a front setback. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.42 (Dimensions for Off-Street Parking Space). Sec. 6.43.4(a) (Minimum Driveway Width) Sec. 6.44.1(c) (Parking Space within Front Yard Setback).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1158998
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| 355 MAIN STREET |
Ames Street District / MXD |
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BP FIVE CC LLC – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Special Permit: To operate a quick-service food establishment in space previously approved as a quick-service food establishment (Clover) in BZA Case No. 10458. Art. 11.000, Sec. 11.30 (Quick Service Food Establishment). Art. 14.21.3 (3) MXD (Allowable Uses).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1160018 |
| 53 WEBSTER AVENUE #2 |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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ALISON MUNROE – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN, ARCHITECT
Special Permit: New 3rd floor addition within front yard setback.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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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 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 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.
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.