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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 23, 2023. Members of the public can participate or view the meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/85702655517
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"CLICK CASE NUMBER TO VIEW APPLICATION, PLANS & OTHER SUBMISSIONS".
6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-209310 |
65 SPARKS STREET – UNIT 4 |
Residence A-2 Zone
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FEANIL PATEL, KIERSTEN KERBY-PATEL, IVY LEE, BLAKE SESSIONS, MICHAEL O’BRIEN, BRIANNA McHORSE AND
DAVID LAIBSTAIN – C/O ADAM DASH, ESQ.
Variance Two dormers are being constructed with terrace space which requires FAR relief.
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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6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-206365 |
18 PLEASANT STREET |
Business A Zone |
THE ROSSMORE LLC & BOSTON RESIDENTIAL LLC – C/O RYAN WITTIG
VarianceOn site, at grade parking for four (4) vehicles located in the front yard setback and within the parking setback line.
Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.c (Parking in Front Yard Setback). & Sec. 6.44.1.d (Parking in Setback Line). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Special Permit Exemption of the Gross Floor Area in the basement of the new structure pursuant to Section 16 of the Definition of Floor Area Gross and relief from side yard setbacks. Art. 2.000 (Definition of Basement Gross Floor Area-16)
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-207818 |
60 MARTIN STREET |
Residence B Zone |
MAHMOOD FIROUZBAKHT
Variance: Create a non-conforming parking space in the front yard setback in order to provide each unit one off street parking space.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.c (Parking-Front Yard Setback).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Special Permit Squaring off of each bay on the house in order to create a more organized exterior presentation.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-208300 |
65 BANKS STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
LUBAVITCH OF CAMBRIDGE, INC. – C/O RABBI HIRSCHY ZARCHI
Special Permit:
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.33.B.2 (Day Care Use). & Sec. 4.56.C.1 (Institutional Use Regulations). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-208345 |
41 LINNAEAN STREET – UNIT 36 |
Residence C-2 & B Zone |
PAMINA FIRCHOW – C/O SARAH L. RHATIGAN, ESQ.
Variance:To re-establish two separate condominium units in multi-family condominium building, after the prior owner combined the units via a stairwell.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements) & Sec. 5.26 (Conversion). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-208880 |
18 CLINTON STREET Residence C-1 Zone |
18 CLINTON LP, A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP – C/O SARAH L. RHATIGAN, ESQ. |
Variance:Alterations to a preexisting nonconforming multi-family dwelling and conversion to a two-family dwelling, including additions and new window wells within setbacks and an increase in calculated Height. 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).
Special Permit: New and modified windows/doors within setbacks.
Art. 8.000. Sec. 8.22.2.c & Sec. 8.22.1.d (New or Modified Windows). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-208873 |
231-235 THIRD STREET Industrial A-1 Zone |
OZAN DOKMECIOGLU – C/O DANIEL P. ANDERSON, ARCHITECT |
Variance:To construct an addition to the non-conforming structure that is increased more than 25%.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.34 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Special Permit: Reduction in minimum required side/rear yard setback to an allowed 10' minimum.
Art 5.000, Sec. 5.34 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-207927 |
151 SHERMAN STREET Residence B Zone |
LISA SIMON & MATTHEW TOBEY |
Variance:We would like to enclose our second story patio which will not result in extension beyond the vertical wall of the first floor.
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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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 virtually 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.