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Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

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Olivia Ratay
Stephen Natola
Maria Pacheco -oratay@cambridgema.gov
snatola@cambridgema.gov
mpacheco@cambridgema.gov
617-349-6100

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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – JANUARY 9, 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"

 

6:30 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-1144543

1 BRATTLE SQUARE                                                                                        Business B Zone

BCSP 9 OBS PROPERTY LLC – C/O KEENAN BRINN, AGENT

Special Permit:  To install a telecommunications facility on an existing rooftop where other wireless providers have already installed their facilities. The work will include the placement of outdoor equipment and antennas per plans attached and is subject to the city's Wireless By-law.  

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.g.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

6409 Federal Middle Class Tax Relief Act (Spectrum Act).

 

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1143353

190 LEXINGTON AVENUE                                                                              Residence B Zone

ROSS KENYON

Special Permit: Extend pre-existing height and gross floor area nonconformity.  Roof-deck within setbacks, extend pre-existing private open space nonconformity.  Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Enlargement of a Pre-existing Nonconformity).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). 

 

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1143317

102 SCIARAPPA STREET                                                                                 Residence C-1 Zone

RAYMOND & KAROLYN PARK

Special Permit: Create new and relocated openings in a non-conforming facade.  Rebuild more than 25% of the existing non-conforming structure.  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).

 

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1143415

207 LEXINGTON AVENUE                                                                            Residence B Zone

THOMAS & NISHA SMOLENSKI – C/O CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR, ARCHITECT

Special Permit: Construct a ground floor accessory apartment.  New/enlarged door and window openings within side yard setbacks. Increase pre-existing non-conforming building height. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.22 (Accessory Apartments).

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c & Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure).  Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

 

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1143409

11 PERRY STREET                                                                                           Residence C Zone

JEFFREY T. BERG & SHARY P. BERG – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.

Variance: Relocation of a single window on a nonconforming wall of a newly created single-family dwelling approved in BZA Case No. 223906 in 2023. 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).

 

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1143807

216 BANKS STREET                                                                                          Residence C-1 Zone

HALITE, LLC C/O NCP MANAGEMENT CO. – NATHAN WONG – C/O MICHAELA WOZNIAK                 

Special Permit:  Proposed changes to windows and exterior doors located in the yard setback areas.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c (Non-Conforming Structure).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

 

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1145038

177 HANCOCK STREET                                                                              Residence C-1 Zone

177 HANCOCK STREET LLC – C/O BRINN SANDERS

Special Permit:  Construct window wells, change pre-existing non-conforming height.  Windows within setbacks.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d & Sec. 8.22.2.c (Non-Conforming Structure).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

 

              

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.

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