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Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

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Ranjit Singanayagam
Olivia Ratay
Maria Pacheco -ranjits@cambridgema.gov
oratay@cambridgema.gov
mpacheco@cambridgema.gov
617-349-6100

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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – OCTOBER 21, 2021.  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-140148
48 PEARL STREET Residence C-2A/Central Square Overlay District

LAUREN REZNICK & ERIC NEILSEN – C/O JONATHAN MILLER, ARCHITECT

Variance:To replace the existing head house, serving an existing roof deck, with a taller head house, in order to accommodate a code compliant stair.   Art. 20.000, Sec. 20.304.2 (1.b) (Building Height Limitations).  Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of dimensional Requirements).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-140631
8 GREENOUGH AVENUE Residence C-1 Zone

ORLY ULLMAN & TOMER ULLMAN – C/O PETER GULAIEV, ARCHITECT

Special Permit:Changes to windows on existing nonconforming façade within zoning side yard setback limits.  Enlarge existing dormer to 14'9" that results in combined length of all dormers to exceed 15 ft. 

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

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-141587
7 MALCOLM ROAD Residence B Zone

GEORGE FINN & CHRISTINE WAITE – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.

Special Permit:To construct dormer on right side of existing two-family dwelling.   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).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-143864
5 BENNETT STREET Residence C-3 Zone/PUD-1/Harvard Square Overlay

CARPENTER & COMPANY – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.

Variance:  To convert closed swimming pool area in hotel to eight (8) hotel rooms by adding a floor within the volume. 

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).  Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-142402
11 BERKELEY STREET Residence A-2 Zone

11 BERKELEY REALTY TRUST – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.

Special Permit:To construct windows on nonconforming walls and to convert existing living area on second floor of a carriage house permitted in BZA Case No. 9482 to an accessory apartment.  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 Apartments). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-142835 
11 MAGNOLIA AVENUE Residence C-1 Zone

EILEEN M. D’ENTREMONT – C/O Michael Driscoll, Magnolia MLD LLC

Variance:To modify plans approved by BZA Case: BZA-017318-2020.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).

Special Permit: To modify plans approved by BZA Case: BZA-017318-2020.

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-140275
198 BROADWAY Industry B Zone

KENDALL SQUARE ENTITY, INC. C/O CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS - DANIEL D. KLASNICK, ESQ.

Special Permit: To modify the existing rooftop mobile communications facility by removing 2 antennas, installing 4 new antennas on existing mast pipes while maintaining 10 existing antennas for a total of 14 antennas all at the same location mounted to existing ballast mounts at top heights to match the existing antennas. 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). 6409A – Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (aka Spectrum Act).

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-142993
700-704 HURON AVENUE Residence C-3 Zone

PARKSIDE PLACE COMPANY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

C/O CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS - DANIEL D. KLASNICK, ESQ.

Special Permit: Modify the existing wall mounted enclosed antennas through relocation of 3 antennas and replacement of 9 antennas with remote radio heads inside of three enlarged replacement fiberglass enclosures colored to match and mounted to the side of the building.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). 6409A – Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (aka Spectrum Act).

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.

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