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| 6:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-275896 |
| 23 MYRTLE AVENUE |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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MICHELLE & MARTIN WARTAK
Special Permit: Dormer addition at the stairs and modifications to the front entry porch.
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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| 6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-275029 |
| 101 REED STREET |
Residence B Zone |
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ROBERT HARWOOD & KIMBERLEY HAINES
Special Permit: Dormer was increased during construction in width from ridge of roof to gutter which resulted in added floor area ratio to a 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).
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| 6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-281057 |
| 29 ASH STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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CATHERINE HAYDEN & DAVID THURSTON
Special Permit: To enclose the existing rear covered deck on the rear of the house for use as a garden and tool shed. The house sits within the side and rear setbacks. 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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| 6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-280971 |
| 60 RICE STREET |
Residence B Zone |
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ANTONIO BARROS
Special PermitTo convert existing accessory structure into an accessory dwelling unit and relocate and enlarge window within the yard setback.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c (Non-Conforming Structure)
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.22 (Accessory Apartment). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 7:00 P.M. CASE NOBZA-281983 |
| 3 ST. MARY ROAD |
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JUDY NEE & JONATHAN GALL
Variance: To replace a garage with an accessory storage shed structure. Proposed structure would violate rear setbacks, side setbacks, and distance between primary structure and accessory structure. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21.h (Accessory Setbacks). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-282977 |
| 15 HAWTHORNE PARK |
Residence B Zone |
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JENNIFER MILES & EDWARD DENNEY – C/O MAGGIE BOOZ, ARCHITECT
Variance: Including the proposed accessory dwelling unit with the single family will exceed the allowable FAR.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements. Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Special Permit To Alter, add to and rebuild an existing detached garage as an accessory dwelling unit.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.22 (Accessory Apartments). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-283515 |
| 1 SIXTH STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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MANUEL PRIETO
Variance: To convert an existing attached one-car garage into livable area for the first-floor existing unit that is within the setback and enclosed area below second story cantilevered area, conversion of garage space will further exceed the allowable FAR.
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-278934 |
| 148-150 WESTERN AVENUE |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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FAWWAZ ABU-RUBIEH
Variance: To modify previously granted decision with conditions on BZA-9901 to be able to cook inside the premises and ability to serve alcohol.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.f.1 (Restaurant). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-281254 |
| 118-R INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD |
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BOSTON SAND & GRAVEL – C/O CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS – C/O BRETT SMITH, AGENT
Special Permit There are currently thirteen (13) existing antennas located on the structure’s façade of the subject property, eleven (11) of which, Verizon Wireless proposes to remove and replace with nine (9) new updated antennas along with six (6) 4G/5G Radios. Additionally, the proposal includes the removal of six (6) existing Remote Radio Heads (RRHs) and the installation of six (6) new Dual-Band RRHs, removal of three (3) existing OVP-2 Junction Boxes and replacing them with three (3) new OVP-6 Junction Boxes, as well as updated support equipment and cables as shown in greater detail on the Plans. No additional changes are proposed for the modification. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.g.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40-10.46 (Special Permit). 6409 -Federal Middle Class Tax Relief Act (Spectrum Act).
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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.
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