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| 6:10 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-287025 |
| 55 CHESTNUT STREET – UNIT 2 |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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DANIEL J. STUBBS
Special Permit:To install window openings which violates side yard setbacks.
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).
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| 6:20 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-286630 |
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| Residence B Zone |
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SUSAN WOSKIE – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Variance: Construct nonconforming single story rear addition within rear yard setback to an existing single-family dwelling to allow for the creation of a second dwelling unit. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.26 (Conversion of Dwellings).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 6:30 P.M. CASE NO.BZA-285446 |
| 15 ASH STREET |
Residence A-2 Zone |
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ALICE HOFFMAN – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Special Permit; To construct accessory apartment in basement of pre-existing single-family dwelling. Work to include installing exterior basement stairway within side yard setback in order to access the apartment and installation of window well.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.22 (Accessory Apartment).
Art. 8.000, sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 6:40 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-288233 |
| 33 THINGVALLA AVENUE |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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31-33 THINGVALLA AVE PJD LLC – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Special Permit>: Construct rear addition to pre-existing nonconforming two-family dwelling that exceeds 10% of the gross floor area of the structure and construct new side porch and window well within existing nonconforming side 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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| 6:50 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-285359 |
| 100 OTIS STREET – UNIT 1 |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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JANET E. McKEE – C/O MICHAEL McKEE
Variance:
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements) & Sec. 5.26 (Conversion). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-285322 |
| 17 SMITH PLACE |
OFFICE-1 ZONE/AOD-Q |
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CEDAR HILL RESIDENTIAL LLC - SCOTT JOHNSON – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN, ARCHITECT
Special Permit Modification of the roof and envelope including new rear deck within the required setbacks. Additional FAR to preexisting nonconforming FAR and new window openings within 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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| 7:10 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-287537 |
| 54 GARFIELD STREET |
Residence B Zone |
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WILLIAM DANIEL HILLIS & TAYLOR M. MILSAL, TR. OF 54 GARFIELD ST. NOMINEE TR. – C/O MICHAEL WIGGINS, ESQ.
Special Permit: To replace one story covered porch with small 2 floor addition and add two exterior wood stairways.
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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| 7:20 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-286729 |
| 93 SPRING STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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93 SPRING STREET LLC – C/O SIDDHARTH GEHLOT
Special Permit:Create new openings in a side yard setbacks, construct an addition at the rear of the structure and rebuild the roof higher in excess of gross floor area and setbacks of a pre-existing nonconforming structure. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c, d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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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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