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Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

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Olivia Ratay
Stephen Natola
Maria Pacheco -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 – APRIL 25, 2024. Members of the public can participate or view the meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/85299551558

Or join by phone:  Dial +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 - Webinar ID: 852 9955 1558

6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-261798
29 ASH STREET Residence C-1 Zone

CATHERINE HAYDEN & DAVID THURSTON – C/O DAVID FREED, ARCHITECT

Variance: To enclose existing rear deck to make a covered garden shed that sits in the setbacks and creates new gross floor area.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21 (Accessory Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

Special Permit:To create a window opening within the side yard setback.  Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c (Non-Conforming Structure). 

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

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-262879
72 & 72.5 INMAN STREET Residence C-1 Zone

JOSEPH S. ARTLEY

Variance:  To construct a 2nd floor addition and stairwell at 72.5 Inman St, rebuild existing link between 72 and 72.5 Inman Street and construct dormer at 72 Inman Street.   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).

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-263317
26 ROBINSON STREET Residence C-1 Zone

PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE – DIANE GRAY, HARVARD PLANNING

Variance To construct a storage canopy shelter for institutional use/pre-school/day-care use. 

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.13 (General Regulations).

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.33.b.2 (Use Regulations). Sec. 4.56.c.1 (Institutional Use Regulations).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-263025 
17 COPLEY STREET – UNIT 3 Residence B Zone 

MARTIN BENOIT – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN, ARCHITECT

Variance:  To construct (2) new shed dormers.

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).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-262992
90 HAMILTON STREET Special District - 9

CHICHI LIAO

Special Permit To change current office use to Education/Institution use on the second floor.

Art. 17.000, Sec. 17.97 (Issuance of Special Permit). Sec. 17.95 (Addition Use & Gross Floor Area for Non-Residential).

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.33.B.2 (Table of Uses). Sec. 4.56.C.1 (Institutional Use Regulations). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-263591 
10 HAZEL STREET Residence B Zone

JOAN WHEELIS – C/O BRIGITTE STEINES, ARCHITECT

Variance:New construction exceeding F.A.R., and projections into required back and side yard setbacks.

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).

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, 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 byparticipating 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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