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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – DECEMBER 16, 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-146140 |
| 402 RINDGE AVENUE |
Residence C-2 Zone |
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RINDGE TOWERS APARTMENTS LLC – C/O SIMON BRIGHENTI, CENTERLINE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
Special Permit The applicant had an operating facility on the rooftop of a nearby building. The landlord required immediate removal due to renovations.
The applicant obtained a temporary building permit and installed the facility in the current location on the current building. This application seeks to obtain approval to maintain the facility as it now exists on the building. There will be no significant change to the existing configuration or equipment.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). 6409A-Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (A/K/A Spectrum Act).
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| 6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-153014 |
| 26 BELLIS CIRCLE #26 |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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THOMAS A. CULOTTA & MARY CUSTIC – C/O SARAH LIKE RHATIGAN, ESQ.
Special Permit:To construct addition to pre-existing dimensionally nonconforming detached single-family structure that increases Gross Floor Area/Floor Area Ratio but does not create any new non-conformities. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.D (Alteration to Pre-existing Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-149063 |
| 55 NORFOLK STREET |
Business A/Residence B Zone |
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JUST A START CORPORATION FOR JAS CONSOLIDATED PROPERTIES LLC – C/O NOAH SAWYER, AGENT
Variance:To add an approximately 385 sq. ft. addition to a small office building on the site of affordable rental housing, to provide office space for delivering services and informational programs to residents and Just A Start clients and community members. This addition will be to the back of the current office space, and will comply with all applicable site, building and program accessibility requirements. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Sec. 5.13 (Distance Between Buildings). Sec. 5.27.2 (Maximum GFA). & Sec. 5.33 (Office Use). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-152647 |
| 462 CAMBRIDGE STREET |
Residence Use in BA=Res C-2B Zone |
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MARIO MASSIMINO – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN, R.A.
Variance: New mansard roof addition, new rear first floor infill addition, new rear bulkhead per right side setback, new rear entry canopy and new front entry canopy and railing. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.13 (Proximity of Multiple Buildings on the same lot).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).
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| 7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-144871 |
| 17 DUDLEY STREET – UNIT 17/2 |
Residence B Zone |
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ELIZABETH KOWALSKI – C/O PAUL DOMENCI, CONTRACTOR
Variance:Roof over top floor front porch was requested & added to match adjacent house to provide Homeowner covered outdoor space.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).
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| 7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-151499 |
| 152 PEARL STREET
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Residence C-1 Zone
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PAUL BOYD – C/O ADAM J. GLASSMAN, R.A.
Variance: To construct a new 4th floor roof deck addition with 48” tall guardrails.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure),
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| 8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-149134
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| 878 MASS AVENUE
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Residence C-2B Zone
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MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE 876-880 LLC – C/O MEHMET SAHIN
Variance: To install a 30 ft. self-illuminated sign. Art. 7.000, Sec. 7.16.21.C (Signs).
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| 8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-151512 |
| 38 CAMERON AVENUE Residence B/Business A-2 Zone |
CAMERON-ELMWOOD REALTY, LLC – C/O ZACHARY RCHARDS, ON BEHALF OF METER PARTS, INC. |
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Special Permit:Reduction in required parking spaces required (below the minimum) for the existing use and proposed accessory use (mobile lab). Art. 2.000 (Definitions), Art 4.000, Sec. 4.34 (Office & Lab Use). Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.25 (FAR Exceptions for Parking and Loading Facilities). Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.33 (Table of Dimensional Requirements-Business Districts). Sec. 5.34 (Table of Dimensional Requirements-Industrial Districts). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.33 (Computation). Sec. 6.36.4 (Office & Lab Use). Sec. 6.35 (Reduction of Parking). & Sec. 6.100 (Bicycle Parking).
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| 8:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-153882 |
| 27 HASKELL ST Residence B Zone |
ALBERT & DENISE MOODY – C/O THOMAS DOWNER |
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Variance:To increase FAR to allow enlarging existing dormer by 33 sf of non-conforming structure.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Special Permit: To add a 3rd window to enlarged dormer within the side yard setback.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (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 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
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