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Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

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Ranjit Singanayagam
Olivia Ratay
Stephen Natola
Maria Pacheco -ranjits@cambridgema.gov
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 – NOVEMBER 9, 2023. Members of the public can participate or view the meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/85702655517

Or join by phone:  Dial +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 - Webinar ID: 85702655517

"CLICK CASE NUMBER TO VIEW APPLICATION, PLANS & OTHER SUBMISSIONS".

6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-244964
15 HUTCHINSON STREET Residence B Zone

15 HUTCHINSON STREET LLC / SCOTT KENTON, MGR. – C/O SARAH L. RHATIGAN, ESQ.

Special Permit: To change previously approved plans from BZA-218487 by constructing dormers and window wells within setbacks. Expand and install new window and door openings on exterior walls within setbacks.  Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Alteration to Pre-Existing Non-Conforming Single-Family Structure). Sec. 8.22.2.c & Sec. 8.22.1.d (Relocation, Enlargement, or Addition to Windows and Doors within Setbacks). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-245107
63 REED STREET Residence B Zone

LORIE LIN – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN, ESQ.

Special Permit: Front porch enclosure, sunshade canopy and steps.  Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

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

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-243593
8 WORCESTER STREET Residence C-1 Zone

KEVIN & BETH REILLEY – C/O JUSTIN KELLY, CONTRACTOR

Special Permit: To add windows on the right side of the house.  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).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-245462
87 ½ SIXTH STREET Residence C-1

ANN FULLERTON

Special Permit:  Relocation and addition of windows on two existing side and rear elevations that violate setbacks.

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

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-245510 
45 ORCHARD STREET Residence B Zone

ABIGAIL LIPSON – C/O SHELLY ZIEGELMAN, AIA

Special Permit To add a modest first floor bedroom addition to the rear single-family unit which will enable the owner to age in place.

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

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

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-244071
32 TREMONT STREET Residence C-1 Zone JOHN BUTEN & SARAH DITROIA

Variance: Conversion of an attached, pre-existing, non-occupied two-story storage structure to an accessory dwelling unit.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.22 (Accessory Apartments).

Art. 10.000, sec. 10.30 (Variance).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-241969
101 CLIFTON STREET Residence B Zone ALAN LAI & GILLIAN WHITE

Special Permit: To add a window on first floor and skylight.

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c & Sec. 8.22.2.d (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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