Description
The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Public Meeting, THURSDAY – JANUARY 9, 2020, at the Senior Center
806 Massachusetts Avenue, First Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The following cases will be heard.
"CLICK CASE NUMBER TO VIEW APPLICATION, PLANS & OTHER SUBMISSIONS".
| 7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017218-2019
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| 87 WASHINGTON AVENUE
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Residence A-2 Zone
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SARAH J. KELLY & JOHN BRENT REYNOLDS – C/O MICHAEL W. WIGGINS, ESQ.
Special Permit: To build a conforming addition to a prior nonconforming building in a portion of the property currently occupied by a ramp entrance to a basement garage. The addition will not result in any increases in any existing nonconformities nor cause any new nonconformities. The applicant seeks a permit to build or a special permit, per the applicable provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40A Section 6.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 & 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). &
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017217-2019
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| 3 ½ IRVING TERRACE
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Residence B Zone
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REVERSE ARCHITECTURE – C/O CARL SOLANDER, AIA
Special Permit: To alter windows and create door in a setback, install guardrail to areaway and alter grade.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 11.000, Sec. 11.15 (Townhouse Ordinance).
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| 7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017220-2019
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| 37 BIGELOW STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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AMIT SRIVASTAVA & MAITREYI MAZUMDAR
Variance: To extend a previously granted variance to square off a second-floor deck and enclose the space below it.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
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7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017221-2019
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| 169 SPRING STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone
BOEHM ARCHITECTURE – C/O BILL BOEHM, ARCHITECT
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Variance: Full renovation, raised roof and addition to existing non-conforming structure on small lot.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).
Special Permit: Relocate windows and doors in existing wall in setback. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).
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| 8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017219-2019
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544 MASS AVENUE |
Business B Zone/Central Sq. Overlay |
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CENTRAL SQUARE REDEVELOPMENT LLC – C/O CLIFFORD SCHORER
Variance: To build a 29-unit micro-studio apartment building.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.33 (Table of Dimensional Requirements) & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017211-2019
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336 PEARL STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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KIM WALKER-CHIN
Variance: To convert an existing non-conforming accessory structure to Residential Use, add dormers and windows to a non-conforming facade and exceed lot area per dwelling unit. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).
Special Permit: To relocate and add openings to a non-conforming facade of the existing 3-family dwelling.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.1 & 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 8:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017225-2019
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| 3 ST. PAUL STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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CAMILLE PRESTON & MARK NEWHALL
Variance:To install a small deck from slider to patio. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Special Permit: To install a sliding glass door and window in a setback.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).
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| 8:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017222-2019
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30 BELLIS CIRCLE |
Residence B Zone |
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LEVI TOFIAS
Variance: To add a railing and areaway in the rear setback. Additionally, a small portion of the roof will extend higher into the rear setback.
Art. 5.000 Sect. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Special Permit: To add and alter windows in existing non-conforming facades.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).
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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. 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 appearing in person at 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.